Stand-up comedy is frequently mentioned as one of the people's worst nightmares, and when your heart falls out of your buttocks in front of a screamed-at crowd, you wonder, "What fresh hell is this, and why have I done this to myself?" Nothing beats the rush of joy you get when someone picks up what you've dropped. It's all worth it when you can bring the house down with a single line or facial expression. 

Today, Rodney Perry discusses his comedian career and the challenges he faced that provided him with golden experiences over the past 30 years in the industry. Tune in to learn more!  

Standout Quotes: 

“To walk on the stage to tip to make people laugh that don't know, you know, it's complete insanity. But I got to have it.” [Rodney] 

“There's some great comments that aren't funny human beings.  You don't have to be a funny human being to be a great comedian.” [Rodney] 

“Everybody in Chicago is funny. Your mama funny, your grandmama funny, all go funny; Your daddy, everybody funny. You might get roasted by your mama.” [Rodney]  

Key Takeaways: 

Rodney felt scared and lost due to the Pandemic because he didn't know what to do, now that life was altered. So he came up with creating an online presence and gradually gained a respectable online following. 

Facebook puts $40,000 in people's pockets every month, but you're still subject to Facebook. If you do anything that deviates from their standards and practices, your money will vanish in an instant, with no opportunity to present your side of the story. 

If your films, social presence, and tour achieve a breakthrough, you'll be well on your way to success. Everything is intertwined. You can also start selling merch to your loyal followers, which will open up another source of income for you.