In this episode of "What’s The Trick?", Ben Hanlin sits down with Matt Richardson to explore how to become a stand up comic.

If you want to improve your knowledge on ways to truly make it as a comedian, this episode breaks down what actually works.

This episode is for:

- Creatives (writers, performers, content creators)

- Business owners and entrepreneurs

- Speakers and presenters

- Anyone looking to improve communication and idea generation

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- Great comedy starts as a messy idea, not a finished joke

- Audience trust changes what you’re allowed to do

- The best performers still treat it like a craft, not a status symbol

- Creative careers aren’t linear, visibility and value constantly fluctuate

- The people who last are usually the people willing to keep grafting

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About Ben Hanlin:

Ben is a magician, presenter, and keynote speaker who helps companies create engagement, connection, and memorable experiences. He hosts corporate events and interviews world-class creatives on this podcast.

About the podcast:

"What’s The Trick?" explores how creative people think, create, and turn ideas into reality.

Topics covered include creativity, communication, storytelling, content creation, performance, and building creative careers.

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BenHanlin

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📩 Work with Ben:

https://www.benhanlin.com/

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🎤 FOLLOW MATT:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mattrichardsoncomedy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattrichardson3/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattrichardson3

Website: https://www.mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk/

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What is this episode about?

This episode explains how to become a full time comedian.

How do creative people turn ideas into reality?

Ben Hanlin breaks down the mindset, process, and decisions behind it.

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