Best Acting For Your Life The Actors Training Series Podcasts (2024)

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Utilising your skills and building a career with Agent Senay Taormina 59:15

3y ago59:15

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Welcome back to season 4 of The Business of Show Business Podcast. In this episode host, Jamie Body talks to Senay Taormina who as an ex performer runs the very successful agency The Dark Horse. They talk about how to build a career, make the most of every opportunity and much more. You can find out more about Senay online: Website: http://www.sena…

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Auditioning and training with Acting Coach Kieran Vyas 35:30

3y ago35:30

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Welcome back to Season 4 of The Business of Show Business Podcast. Podcast host Jamie Body talks to director, acting coach and filmmaker Kieran Vyas about the industry. They talk about auditioning, getting the most out of your career and how to market yourself. Website: https://kieranvyas.co.uk/By Jamie Body

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Sorting out your Tax with Theataccounts 41:15

3y ago41:15

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Welcome back to season 4 of The Business of Show Business Podcast. In this episode host, Jamie Body talks to Alex Dyer from Theataaccounts. Tax doesn't have to be scary and Alex tells you why. During the episode, Alex shares advice on what you can and can't claim, advice on applying for a mortgage and so much more. Website: https://theataccounts.co…

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Theatre Journalism with The Stage newspaper's News Editor Matt Hemley 34:36

3y ago34:36

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Welcome back to The Business of Show Business Podcast. For season 4 episode 4 podcast host Jamie Body is joined by the News Editor from The Stage newspaper Matt Hemley. Matt originally trained as an actor before starting his journey as a journalist. In this podcast episode, the pair talk about the importance of theatre and entertainment journalism,…

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Life on Broadway with J Harrison Ghee 34:16

3y ago34:16

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Welcome back to Season 4 of The Business of Show Business Podcast. Host Jamie Body is joined on this episode by J Harrison Ghee. They discuss performing on Broadway, the life-changing experience J had while performing as Lola in Kinky Boots, and playing Velma Kelly in Chicago. Twitter: https://twitter.com/jharrisonghee Instagram: https://www.instag…

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Being a musical theatre swing with Jen Caldwell 40:08

3y ago40:08

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Welcome back to The Business of Show Business Podcast. For episode 2 of season 4, we talk to super swing Jen Caldwell. Jen has appeared in numerous shows across a multitude of roles. Credits include - Swing/cover Heather/Resident Director, American Idiot, UK & Ireland Tour. Swing/cover Emily, Knights of the Rose, Arts Theatre. Flick, The Rhythm Met…

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Getting to know your agent with JBR 52:19

3y ago52:19

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Welcome back to season 4 of The Business of Show Business podcast. In this episode podcast host, Jamie Body is joined by agent and manager JBR. JBR shares his year's of knowledge and advice with listeners as they discuss how to build a happy and lasting relationship with your agent, how it's ok to follow other passions and much more. Book: Getting,…

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Graphic design and following your passions with Craig Anthony Kelly 50:39

3+ y ago50:39

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During this episode of The Business of Show Business podcast, host Jamie Body is joined by performer and graphic designer Craig Anthony Kelly. Craig designed the artwork for this podcast and The Business of Show Business logo, and alongside his performing career, he has built up his graphic design business. In this episode, they discuss following y…

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What is a coach and how can they help you and your career 40:43

3+ y ago40:43

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In this episode of The Business of Show Business Podcast, Jamie Body is joined by Lauren Kester and Leena Pheonix, who, like Jamie, are coaches who come from the entertainment industry. During this episode, they discuss what a coach is and how it can help you get to where you want to be and why they trained themselves as coaches. Where to find them…

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The dancer's mindset with Dr Chelsea Pierotti 48:05

3+ y ago48:05

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In this episode of The Business of Show Business Podcast, we discuss the mindset of a dancer and performer with Sports Psychologist and Consultant for Dancers Dr Chelsea Pierotti. For 10 years Dr Chelsea has used her experience as a professional dancer and coach, along with her PhD in sport psychology to help dance teachers make a bigger impact in …

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Must have apps to use as an actor, creative and freelancer 17:32

3+ y ago17:32

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In this episode of The Business of Show Business podcast, I list the 5 types of apps you should have on your smartphone to help your personal brand and you to run your business. For me, the 5 main types of apps you need are: 1) Storage and organisation Apps mentioned - Todoist, Evernote, Toggl, Lastpass, Google Drive, WeTransfer, Dropbox. 2) Busine…

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Multi-camera directing and leading a team with Stuart Earl 40:57

3+ y ago40:57

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We are going into the TV studio in this episode of The Business of Show Business Podcast as we meet Multi-Camera Studio and OB Director Stuart Earl. For the last 15 years, Stuart has worked in the world of TV on shows such as BBC Breakfast, Do the Right Thing, and Good Morning Britain. During this episode, we discuss what it takes to make a TV show…

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How to be a presenter with Emily Rose Adams 40:36

3+ y ago40:36

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Welcome to episode 3 of season 3 of The Business of Show Business podcast. In this episode, we talk about presenting and how you just have to be yourself on camera. I was joined by Emily Rose Adams, a presenter who has worked for companies such as Virgin Radio and Talk Radio and has hosted many events. We discuss the skills needed to be a presenter…

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Should I have a website as an actor, performer or freelancer? 11:33

3+ y ago11:33

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Welcome back to The Business of Show Business podcast and in this episode, we answer the question: Do I need a website as an actor, performer or freelancer? A website can act as a magazine to your life and is your dream home online. It is a fantastic marketing resource for you to have, however it is both a time and money commitment. During this epi…

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Tax for Actors with Owen Woodgate 59:12

3+ y ago59:12

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For season 3, episode 6 of The Business of Show Business podcast, I am joined by Owen Woodgate from Tax for Actors. Set up in 2011 by Managing Director Owen Woodgate, Tax for Actors is an Independent Accountancy firm that aims to provide a clear and transparent service for theatrical professionals. In this episode, we dive into the entrepreneurial …

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Life after performing. Building a career after injury with Rachel Windsor 38:44

3+ y ago38:44

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I am joined on this episode of The Business of Show Business podcast with Rachel Windsor. Rachel and I trained together many years ago at musical theatre college, and sadly, due to an accident, Rachel was forced to change her career path. She went from performing on stages across the UK nightly to now running a successful Yoga personal brand. In th…

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Rejection, Imposter Syndrome and how to stand out as an actor, creative and freelancer. 13:38

3+ y ago13:38

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Welcome back to Season 3 of The Business of Show Business Podcast, unpacking the skills needed for the entertainment industries and celebrating those already in them. We are on episode 4, and I am flying solo today as I tackle rejection, imposter syndrome and how to stand out in a crowd. This topic is something that almost all creatives and freelan…

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Property for Performers - Getting on the ladder 54:11

3+ y ago54:11

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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 high…

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Mental health and self care in the arts with Applause for thought 42:58

3+ y ago42:58

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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. Appl…

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What is a personal brand and why you need one. 14:53

3+ y ago14:53

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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;…

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Season 2 wrap up 4:18

4y ago4:18

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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 info@jamiebody.com. And you can find me on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/bodyjamie Instagram: https://www.instagra…

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Dancing from stage to screen with Yasmin Harrison 39:12

4y ago39:12

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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…

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Paid social media advertising and boosting posts 10:53

4y ago10:53

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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 …

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Disability in the arts & pushing boundaries with Joseph Fletcher 41:35

4y ago41:35

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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…

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Finding your side hustle as a creative or freelancer 13:25

4y ago13:25

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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 wh…

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PR in the arts with Alex Buchanan 43:45

4y ago43:45

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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…

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Improving your focus, talking kinder to yourself and how NLP can help you 14:48

4y ago14:48

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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…

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Choreography and having courage to take the next step with Chris Whittaker 45:31

4y ago45:31

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In this episode of The Business of Show Business I speak to award-winning West End choreographer and movement director Chris Whittaker. We discuss the transition from performing to choreographing and how to follow your goals and passions to get to where you want. It was an absolute pleasure to talk to Chris and underneath the time code you can find…

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Networking for creatives, freelancers and performers 12:59

4y ago12:59

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Networking seems like a dirty word, but your career is built not just on your talent and skills but on the connections you have or are yet to make. Networking isn't just about making new connections, it's about nurturing the ones you already have. There is a fantastic quote by Porter Gale which is: "Your network is your net worth." During this podc…

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Working in TV for creatives with Lisa Douglas 51:53

4y ago51:53

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On this episode of The Business of Show Business Jamie talks to Lisa Douglas, a Talent Executive and Celebrity Producer with over 20 years' experience producing and casting talent for TV across factual entertainment, entertainment and daytime shows for all the major broadcasters in the UK. Lisa has worked on shows such as ‘Ant & Dec’s Saturday Nigh…

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Creating your own content as a creative and freelancer 10:00

4y ago10:00

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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 vocab…

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Being an agent with Simon Mayhew 49:02

4y ago49:02

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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…

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Time management for creatives and freelancers 11:02

4y ago11:02

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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 bus…

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Creative Director Danielle Drayton Talks Events and Networking 43:30

4y ago43:30

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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…

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Trailer for Season 2 of The Business of Show Business 1:58

4y ago1:58

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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 …

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Get to know Jamie Body and season 1 recap 20:09

4+ y ago20:09

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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 medi…

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The importance of showreels and transitional skills in the arts with Jake Waby 39:37

4+ y ago39:37

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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. To vote for The Business of Show Business in the British Podcast Award listeners' choice category follow this link, it only takes 28 seconds. https://www.britishpodcasta…

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Social media & marketing FAQs for creatives and freelancers 22:14

4+ y ago22:14

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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 …

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Spotting a gap in the entertainment industry and auditioning with Jenny Patrone 38:52

4+ y ago38:52

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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…

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Chat with Kane Silver from the Ins and Outs Podcast 32:36

4+ y ago32:36

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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.in…

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Positive mental health online and chat with Industry Minds 59:36

4+ y ago59:36

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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 M…

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The business of voice over acting and more with Marisa Dargahi 44:10

4+ y ago44:10

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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 voic…

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The Freelancer's Toolkit 21:57

4+ y ago21:57

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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 hav…

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Behind the casting panel with Graeme Pickering 58:09

4+ y ago58:09

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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 a…

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What to Post on Social Media for performers and creatives 15:52

4+ y ago15:52

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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…

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Entrepreneurship and the many roles we do as creatives with Rosina Andrews 34:10

4+ y ago34:10

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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 o…

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Online presence: Making sure the offline and online you match 17:24

4+ y ago17:24

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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 a…

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How to rock a niche and knowing your personal brand with Nileeka Bose 32:07

4+ y ago32:07

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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://…

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Marketing for creatives and freelancers 14:46

4+ y ago14:46

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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 off…

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Season 1 Teaser 2:02

4+ y ago2:02

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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 your…

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