In this episode, Carissa and Emma Claire sit down with actor and entrepreneur Jeremiah Smith to talk about how he built The Casting Connection - a platform that now helps thousands of actors find legit audition opportunities across the country. Jeremiah shares how solving his own problem led to a thriving tech-based business, how he balances it with a performing career, and what he’s learned about sustainability.

WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:

• How Jeremiah transformed an idea into nationwide casting platform
• What it’s really like to build a tech-based side hustle with zero business or coding background
• How he balances regional acting contracts with daily platform maintenance
• Why solving your own problem is often the best way to start a business
• His biggest advice for artists wanting to build something that lasts

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• The Casting Connection - Jeremiah’s platform 
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