The Business of Show Business

For season 3, episode 3 of The Business of Show Business podcast, we did something a little be different and invited three guests onto the show as a panel discussion.

In this episode, we tackle performers' property, getting on the ladder, building a property business, and the money mindset.

Adam Galbraith, Tommy Franzen and Shaun Smith are all highly successful performers whose careers have seen them perform with companies such as Matthew Bourne's Swanlake, Zoonation, Mamma Mia 2: Here we go again, Cats the movie and Strictly Come Dancing, to name a few.

They have all also built up successful property careers alongside performing. In this episode, they dive into how to get on the property ladder and turn one property into a business.

Where to find them online:

Check out their Clubhouse room on Wednesday's at 8 pm and Sunday's at 10 am called - Performers Property

Adam Galbraith:

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/galboproperties/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ag_properties

Tommy Franzen:

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tommyfranzen

Website: http://tommyfranzen.com

Shaun Smith:

Websites:

https://shaunpaulproperty.co.uk/ and http://www.shaunpaulsmith.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunpaul1100/

and https://www.instagram.com/shaunpaul_property/.

Welcome to episode 2 of season 3 of The Business of Show Business podcast.

Raffaella Covino of Applause for thought joins me to discuss mental health in the entertainment industry.

Raffaella is an actress with a passion for mental health in the arts. She is the founder and director of the triple award-winning organisation Applause for thought.  Applause for thought provide free and lower-cost mental health support, talks, workshops, well-being schemes & consultancy and accredited mental health courses to all those in the arts and entertainment industry.

Sharing her personal journey and some tips on mental health in the arts, Raffaella was a joy to interview. You can find out more about her and Applause for though below:

Applause for thought online:

Facebook: Applause for thought

Twitter: @ApplauseThought

Instagram: @applauseforthought

Putting the spotlight on mental health - Spotlight.com article.

Raffaella online:

Instagram: @raffcovino

Twitter: @RaffCovino

Knowing your personal brand will allow you to take your business to the next level.

It is the lens in which you can look through to help you with decision making, content creation, networking, having an authentic online presence and more.

A brand isn't just a visual identity - yes, as a creative or freelancer, you have your visuals: logo; headshot; colours and typography on your website; what you wear to auditions; and networking. But your brand is also your values and personality traits, your tone, the content you create. You are a business, and people buy into products, services and people they trust, love and understand.

During this episode, I unpack what a personal brand is and give some tips on how you can work on yours.

https://jamiebody.com/

Other episodes to listen to which touch on aspects of personal branding:

• Marketing for creatives and freelancers
• Online presence: Making sure the offline and online you match
• The Freelancer's Toolkit

Twitter: @bodyjamie

Instagram: @bodyjamie

Facebook: Bodyjamie

Thank you so much for listening to The Business of Show Business podcast season 2.

It has been a pleasure and I can't wait to be back in 2021 with season 3.

If you have a topic you want covered in season 3 then email me at [email protected].

And you can find me on social media:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bodyjamie

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

Welcome to episode 13 of season 2 on The Business of Show Business Podcast. For today's show I am joined by professional dancer Yasmin Harrison. Yasmin has danced her way across TV, Film and Theatre and during this episode we discuss how you need to approach your creative freelance career as a business, up-skilling and learning from jobs and how to pays to be a nice person who people want to work with.

Time Code:

1:01Yasmin intro

1:35 The difference from stage to film

2:20 The rehearsal process for Cats the movie

3:11 Auditioning for film

4:43 Advice for anyone wanting to swap the stage for film

5:44 "For film you need the best of both worlds , the pickup of the commercial dance world and the performance of the musical theatre world"

6:56 Going on set knowing what is expected of you

08:19 "Any book I read from when I was younger says "when I grow up, everything from primary school to high school, said I wanted to be a performer"

09: 31 Being available in the arts

" You can't linger on what could have been"

11: 35 "So many times I have felt pressure from agents or people on the job – stay and do another contract..."

11:57 "I never wanted to do a show for more than a year"

12:34 Not knowing whats coming next in the arts

15:10 Time management and online presence

17:10 Balance and rise of social media

19:11 Enjoy the moment you are in

22:15 Advice Yasmin wish she had known - "It’s not just about your talent, there are so many other things you bring to it"

23:58 "We are all talented and have something we can bring"

24: 45 "There are so many other things you need to know." Being talented isn't enough

25:46 "You want to be booked again. You don’t want to be a one hit wonder, you want people to want to work with you again."

31:25 Who or what inspires Yasmin?

32:25 Being inspired by film

34 "People think because you can two step that they you can dance"

35:00 Quotes or mottos important to Yasmin

38:19 Where you can find Yasmin online

Instagram - instagram.com/diva_y/

IMDb link

Backstage profile

Twitter - https://twitter.com/Diva__y

Welcome to season 2, episode 12 of The Business of Show Business podcast with Jamie Body.

In this episode, Jamie Body discusses the pros and cons of boosting a post on social media and running paid social media advertising campaigns.

It can be a tool to help a small business or freelancer to grow their business and sell their products, but if done incorrectly, it can be a waste of money.

Jamie Body gives 4 tips for boosting your next post and what not to do.

https://www.jamiebody.com/

Welcome back to season 2 of The Business of Show Business.

On today's I am joined by my long time friend Joseph Fletcher. Me and Joseph trained at college together and I am so proud of the career he has had.

As a hearing impaired performer he has not let his disability stop him. Some of his career credits include Deaf Men Dance, Closing ceremony of the 2012 Paralympics and West End musical Wicked.

Time code:

1: 04 Interview starts

2:20 When did you start performing ?

"Jealousy got me into the business"

3:51 Obstacles Joe faces with being hearing impaired

4:14 "The biggest obstacle is trying to convince people that the job is going to get done"

5:45 Confidence in having a disability

6:30 "We are always told what we need to improve or work on we are never told what we excel in"

7:06 "You have to showcase your best self"

8: 02 Joe's yellow brick road to Wicked

"Musical theatre was never the dream"

 14:24 How do you find another dream when you have achieved yours?

15:58 "Stepping into the uncomfortable places in our business"

17:33 The power of saying no

19:29 The value of our skills

20:35 Opportunities that have presented themselves because Joseph is hearing impaired

23: 27 "I now use my singing calls as an opportunity to have a conversation about my disability and opening up the room for people to ask questions"

25:02 "We are all looking for our representation. We go to the theatre to try and see ourselves on stage, and I don’t see myself on stage, specifically for the West End, I don’t see myself, so I need to help pave the way for other people like me"

27:18 What advice Joseph would give his younger self

27:58 "I wished someone had said to me that even though I am confined by boundaries, that they are not the walls – that’s not your max, you can push your boundaries out, they are not solid"

29: 32 Motto or quote Joe lives by

"Just keep it simple – we get so wrapped up in today’s world, we are so influenced by that and we forget that it doesn’t have to be so complicated"

30:14 "When I get stressed, I spell the word backwards and it spells dessert, pop that kettle on and have some cake"

30:58 "When you can, go above and beyond"

32:30 Social media in the arts

38:17 Where you can find Joseph online.

https://twitter.com/josephjfletcher

https://www.instagram.com/josephjfletcher/

https://www.instagram.com/josephjfletcherphotography/

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Welcome to episode 10 of The Business of Show Business podcast.

In this solo episode I talk side hustles and help you to identify your ideal client. There is difference between a side hustle and a survival job.

A survival job such as promotional work, temping, bar service etc is your in-between job to help you pay your bills and fund your career where a side hustle is your side business running alongside your main hustler where you use skills and services to make an income.

In this episode we look at your services, your ideal clients and ways to kick start your side hustle.

You can find a free PDF on building your side hustle here:

https://www.jamiebody.com/your-side-hustle

Other Episodes mentioned:

Season 1 Episode 1: Marketing for creatives and freelancers

Season 1 Episode 3: Online Presence

Season 2 Episode 2: Time Management

Season 2 Episode 4: Creating your own content

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Welcome to episode 9 of season 2 of The Business of Show Business podcast and on today's episode I am joined by PR expert Alex Buchanan.

Alex is a senior publicist at Amanda Malpass PR and has helped countless shows and individuals get the publicity they deserve.

Time stamp:

1:06 Interview starts

3:10 Being on the red carpet  

3:5 What is PR

5:45 You can’t guarantee publicity that’s the thing

7:42 "We tend to pitch out people who are right for specific outlets – we look at every individual"

 9:17 Alex’s journey into the arts  

10:01 "I did want to be a west end star"      

10:16 "I found over time something wasn’t quite right"

10:58 "I started to lose the love of performing"

12:13 Alex's thoughts on taking time away from the arts

12:28 Do what you love

13:39 The transitional value of our skills

15:06 "You always have to look presentable as you have no idea who is walking around the building wanting to cast you" 

16:06 Skill development

16:16 "You might not know you have a talent until you explore it"

17:02 what advice would you like your younger self to know

18:40 Networking and it’s importance

19:13 "Knowing when to speak and when to absorb"

21: 36 Typical Day in PR

27:00 How to get into PR

27:13 How to make yourself stand out when looking for a job in PR

30:09 The importance of having a website

33:50 Is it a little Devi Wears Prada?

37: 30 Who or what inspires Alex ?

40: 32 Quotes Alex loves  

https://www.amandamalpass.com/

Welcome to episode 8 of The Business of Show Business podcast.

In this solo episode I dive into tips and tricks that can help you to improve your mental stamina and wellness. Using some NLP coaching techniques I share some methods to help creatives and freelancers to focus more on what they want, talking kinder to themselves and feeling comfortable out of your comfort zone.

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As an NLP coach and mentor for businesses and the creative individual I help clients to connect the dots to build the career and business they way. I help people set clear and achievable goals, break through limiting beliefs and to feel comfortable outside of their comfort zone. If you want to find out more and to book a session you can head to my website - https://jamiebody.com/ or send me a message at [email protected]