The Business of Show Business
A podcast to help unpack skills, stories, and side hustles behind the entertainment and creative industries. So if you're ready to thrive and not just survive in showbiz and arts & culture sector, you're in the right place. A series of solo shows and interviews to help creatives with the business of show business. Learn how to market yourself as a creative and how to boss your social media and online presence. Great for actors, dancers, singers, producers, writers and those in the creative industries.
Episodes
A sneak peek of what is to come on The Business of Show Business Podcast.
Jamie is a performer, arts marketeer and NCTJ entertainment journalist, he gives a 360 look at the entertainment industry and helps creatives with the business skills you need to market and promote yourself.
He also speaks to industry professionals about how to establish yourself as a leading expert at what you do, how to spot a niche, time management, how to s...
A lot of creatives overlook the fact that they are a 'product' or 'personal brand' and like all products you will do better in some markets than others, and like all products you need to clearly show what you have to offer and also upskill/learn new 'features' sometimes to secure the work you want.
In a nutshell, your skills and all you have to ...
In this episode we talk to choreographer, Bollywood Co Founder and entrepreneur Nileeka Bose.
We discuss the value of knowing your skill set and what sets you apart and how to create your own path in the entertainment industry.
Nileeka gives out so many amazing bits of advice during this interview and you can find out more about her here - https://www.nileeka.com/
Books mentioned:
- Paul Arden - Read more
Welcome to third episode of The Business of Show Business and on this episode I talk about making sure the in person you matches who you are online.
Making sure there isn't a disconnect from who the person the audition panel or interview panel meet to who they find when they search for you online.
Whether you like or not you more than likely have an online presence, so you really need to take control of your online presence a...
I managed to sit down with the busy and super talented Rosina Andrews back in Feb 2020 and had the best time.
We discuss how you have to love what you do, how you need a business mindset to last in the entertainment industry and how you don't have to fit a mold to achieve your own success.
Show Notes:
2:12 – What is a typical day like in the life of Rosina ?
3:36 - How do you prioritise what you do?
6:45 - The importance of improvising
7...
On today's solo show I will be talking about what to post online.
A key phrase I hear from creatives, especially performers, is 'I don't know what to post' or 'I am in between jobs and don't have anything worth talking about.'
I have said it before and I will say it again the keyword in social media is SOCIAL. You have so much value to offer so don't be put off or get to in your head about it. Those that matter won't mind and those t...
On this episode of The Business of Show Business I talk to choreographer, author and casting specialist Graeme Pickering.
We discuss how you should hold yourself in an audition, how to measure success, the importance of having a network and much more.
He really takes us behind the audition panel and reveals what goes on during the casting process and gives some fab tips and tricks on how to prepare for an audition.
Show Notes:
On this episode I go through the freelancer's toolkit.
Skills you need and skills you may have that you don't realise you have.
The title of this episode was initially inspired by a panel and Q&A I was invited to be on as a guest expert a little while ago by Mousetrap Theatre Projects. However, lately I have been asked some similar questions or ha...
For this episode I talk to New York voice over expert Marisa Dargahi. We discuss what is needed to be a voice over artist, the difference between working and auditioning in the states to the UK and more.
With over a decades experience in the voice over well Marisa discusses her transition from performing into casting and then to setting up her voice over business.
Points mentioned are having a home studio, voice over tops and tricks,...
This week's episode focuses on mental health in the arts and entertainment sectors and how to use your social media to benefit you and your mental health.
Section one of this episode I give you 12 ways in which you can use your social media to be proactive and look after your mental health online and section two I talk to Cathy Read from Industry Minds about the fab work they do.
Other episodes mentioned:
Welcome back to season 1 bonus week.
The week started off with a bonus epsidoe with Cathy Read at Industry Minds. We discuss mental health in the arts and I give 12 ways to help with positive mental health online.
Episode can be found here.
You can find out more about Industry Minds here - https://www.industryminds.co.uk/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/industrymindsuk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/IndustryMindsUK
Find your free ...
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 a...
On this episode I dive into 10 of the most frequently asked questions I get from creatives, freelancers and performers about social media, marketing and websites.
The questions I answer are:
- Do performers or freelancers really need social media?
- What platforms should I be on?
- Should I have two accounts?
- Do I have to be on every social network?
- Can I post the same thing more than once?
- What should I post if I am not in work?
- Can I...
For this episode of The Business of Show Business I talk to Jake Waby. We discuss the importance of video and audio content in a digital world and how important it is to performer.
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Show notes:
0:49 Interview starts
1:58 How Jake's career started
2:40 Figu...
As season one of The Business of Show Business wraps with this episode I take the time to give you an idea into my journey in the arts and a do a round up of this season.
I discuss my journey from graduating musical theatre college in 2007 and working in TV, film and theatre, to my career in arts marketing helping with the marketing and social media of some of the leading shows in the West End and UK to retraining as an NCTJ multi-m...
Welcome back to The Business of Show Business for season 2.
Lot's of exciting things in store for this season such as talking to experts on:
- Being a Creative Director
- Being an Agent
- Choreography
- TV Production
- Public Relations and much more.
I will also tackling marketing, business strategy social media and much more in my solo shows.
Find out more about me:
Welcome to the first episode of season 2 and for today’s episode I am joined by a creative director, Danielle Drayton. We talk about running an events company, the importance of networking and how as creatives and freelancers we never really stop to look at how far we come.
Time Code
Intro
1:45 Interview starts
3:00 "We are so busy focusing on what we are doing, We don’t actually take a moment to think about everything we have achieve...
This is the first solo episode of season 2 of The Business of Show Business podcast.
On this episode I will be helping you to claim back your time, helping you to create a work schedule and therefore helping you to avoid burn out and to stop you falling out of love with what you do.
As a freelancer and creative you have to look at yourself as a business and a brand, and although you won't be working 24/7 you need your brand and busi...
On today's episode of The Business of Show Business I am joined by Collective Agent's Simon Mayhew.
We go behind the scenes of a day in the life of agent and find out what it takes to be make it as an agent.
Time Stamp:
1: 00 Interview starts
1:40 Meet Simon
3:55 What is day in the life of an agent like?
6:43 "I always say to my clients, it shouldn’t matter what is coming up as you should always be prepared for every eventuality"
8:40 Col...
On today's solo show I talk about content and content marketing for creatives, freelancers, and businesses. You have probably heard this word a lot over the last year or two. For those listening who are involved with marketing it has been around for a long time but it seems to be a word that has made its way into all freelancers and creatives vocabulary - and I am glad it has.
By the end of this episode, you should have a better i...
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