On this week's episode of The Business of Show Business podcast I talk to Jenny Patrone who is a business owner, course director and choreographer.
She not only makes you feel good about auditioning and trusting your skills but is such a caring and helpful person so I hope you enjoy, and go follow her on social media.
Ps she can't do backward rolls.
Show Notes:
1:05 Interview starts
1:55 From performer to entrepreneur
2:36 The fear of actors wanting to step into a movement call
3:08 The birth of the Gatsby Girls
5:06 Sitting on the audition panel - “it’s ok, we want you to be good, we want you to walk into this room and be the perfect casting for us”
5:58 Auditions are a skill in themselves
6:17 “You are your only competition”
7:29 Struggling with trusting your skills
7:36 Fitting a mould and you are a unique individual
8:14 You just need one good audition experience to boost you and to make your more confident
10:15 Building confidence through dance at CBS
11:45 The transitional skills from performing to running a business
11:55 You learn the most form the worst bosses
13:50 Time management
14:24 Doing a job and something you are passionate about
15:30 The beauty of having business partners
16:20 Time off is essential
17:15 How to cope with rejection
19:02 "It’s always workable"
19:25 You can’t revolve your life around something that hasn’t happened
21:14 You have got to live your life
22:05 Finding a niche and being open to things
22:36 Who or what has inspired you on your journey?
24:30 Importance of having a side passion
27:22 "Building a career is like buying a house where nothing needs work or buying a house that has potential"
29:53 Jenny’s views on social media
30:45 "Talk less, smile more; Don't let them know what you're against and what you're for"
33:07 A website is essential for business
34:15 What is your advice or quote?
35:05 Trust your gut more
38:58 Do what you love and follow that path
Find out more about The Gatsby Girls here.
Find out more about CBS here.
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