The Business of Show Business

Chat with Kane Silver from the Ins and Outs Podcast

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/IndustryMindsUKFind your free positive mental health online check list here:https://www.jamiebody.com/resourcesToday's episode I am joined by Kane Silver. We went live on Instagram recently for a podcast inception as he has a fab podcast called The Ins and Outs. You can find a very meaty teaser here but head over to this podcast channel for the full episode.The Ins and Outs - https://www.theinsandoutspodcast.com/Our full interview can be found here - Episode 90. Instagram - The Ins and Outs Kane Silver

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

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 starts1:55 From performer to entrepreneur2:36 The fear of actors wanting to step into a movement call3:08 The birth of the Gatsby Girls5:06 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 themselves6:17 “You are your only competition”7:29 Struggling with trusting your skills7:36 Fitting a mould and you are a unique individual8:14 You just need one good audition experience to boost you and to make your more confident10:15 Building confidence through dance at CBS11:45 The transitional skills from performing to running a business11:55 You learn the most form the worst bosses13:50 Time management14:24 Doing a job and something you are passionate about15:30 The beauty of having business partners16:20 Time off is essential17:15 How to cope with rejection19:02 "It’s always workable" 19:25 You can’t revolve your life around something that hasn’t happened21:14 You have got to live your life22:05 Finding a niche and being open to things22:36 Who or what has inspired you on your journey?24:30 Importance of having a side passion27:22 "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 media30:45 "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 business34:15 What is your advice or quote?35:05 Trust your gut more38:58 Do what you love and follow that pathFind out more about The Gatsby Girls here. Find out more about CBS here.

Social media & marketing FAQs for creatives and freelancers

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 repost the same content on different social media platforms?Should I follow someone back?Should I have Website?What is SEO and how do I get my website to rank?Other episode worth listening to to answer other questions I would check out:Episode one - Marketing for CreativesEpisode three - Online PresenceEpisode five - What to post on social mediaEpisode seven - Freelancers toolkitYou can also vote for The Business of Show Business podcast on the British Podcast Awards for the Listeners' Choice Award on their website- https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voteFree 10-page SEO download

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

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.britishpodcastawards.com/voteShow notes:0:49 Interview starts 1:58 How Jake's career started2:40 Figuring out the acting side of the industry wasn’t for Jake4:04 Starting young in the entertainment industry4:28 Coming to London was the next stop 'This is where I am going as apposed to where I have been'5:22 Creating videos from a young age5:54 'What I lost at drama school'7:29 People noticing a difference in you when you aren't doing what makes you happy7:59 'It's hard to be an actor'9:01 'I don’t think anyone should ever go that bit of my life was useless...'10.19 Nothing is ever perfect first time11:22 'There are so many pressured areas of the industry that mine doesn’t have to be part of one'12:07 How important is it to have a vocal reel?12:23 At the end of the day it is a digital world!13:37 'All it takes is one person to see you video who has something for you.'14:08 'Use all the moments for opportunities'Everything to do with your person brand is an opportunity for content16:18 All it takes is for someone to relate to you or your video16:40 The importance of making connections17:38 What is a typical day in the life of Jake?18: 55 What is rejection for Jake?20:33 'I let a lot of work come to me'21:58 'At the end of the day you want to be contribute positively to the world, even if you have had a bad day'22:12 You learn in this industry that everyone has a story23:03 How have your performance skills helped you as a business?23:30 Drama school24:40 'It taught me where there were holes in the industry that I could slot into'26:40 'You don’t have to be one thing in this life!'27:40 Is it healthy for performers to have a side passion?31:09 The difficulties of the entertainment industry32:45 Can you share some advice on vocal reels and video?35:08 'There is no one way into this industry'35:35 'If you are in a good place, the world is your oyster, if you are in a bad place, you will only see the negative in everything'36: 35 What is the ideal length for a showreel?To find out more about Jake head to https://jakewabyproductions.com/

Get to know Jamie Body and season 1 recap

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-media journalist.If you have any questions or want to know more about how I can help you with your career and to market and brand yourself then email me on info@jamiebody.com or reach out to me on social media on @bodyjamie on all platformsAlso, if you are an avid listening of the podcast I would be forever grateful if you could head over to Apple Podcasts and leave me a quick review. Reviews and ratings really help podcasts to get discovered and chart and it would allow me to help even more creatives.Other episodes mentioned:Episode 2: How to rock a niche and knowing your personal brand with Nileeka BoseEpisode 4: Entrepreneurship and the many roles we do as creatives with Rosina AndrewsEpisode 6: Behind the casting panel with Graeme PickeringEpisode 8:The business of voice over acting and more with Marisa DargahiEpisode 9: Positive mental health online and chat with Industry MindsEpisode 11: Spotting a gap in the entertainment industry and auditioning with Jenny PatroneEpisode 13:The importance of showreels and transitional skills in the arts with Jake WabyIf there are any subjects or creatives you want covered or interview in season 2, send me a message and I will see what I can do ;)

Trailer for Season 2 of The Business of Show Business

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 DirectorBeing an AgentChoreographyTV ProductionPublic 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:https://jamiebody.com/https://twitter.com/bodyjamiehttps://www.pinterest.co.uk/jamiebody/https://www.facebook.com/BodyJamie

Creative Director Danielle Drayton Talks Events and Networking

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 CodeIntro1:45 Interview starts3:00 "We are so busy focusing on what we are doing, We don’t actually take a moment to think about everything we have achieved"3:35 How Jamie and Danielle know each other.4:06 How for her, running a company is about creating a sense of family4:56 Where Danielle's career in the arts started6:25 How as creatives we have to have a business mindset"With a business you have to be constantly grow and constantly adapt to your environment. Constantly growing is key." 7:16 Creatives having a side hustle and hobby"I think it's important to have goals and stay focused on what you want to achieve but be open for new opportunities." 7:56 "As performers we have so many skills"8:07 Being open to any opportunities and new skills you can learn8:20 Working out what you need to earn to survive9:00 Do the bare minimum of what you have to do and then follow your passion9: 53 Why do people give up?"I feel people don’t look at their achievements and they just look at everybody else, it’s good to have a goal and competition but we are the first to put ourselves down – you have to champion and celebrate yourself"10:13 The highs and lows of the industry11:29 Danielle’s fist audition with an ‘old dancer’12:55 Time management tips13:25 Take some time out for yourself 14:10 "Trust in your abilities, you are good enough and you will get more work"15:34 What does being a creative director entail?17:30 Transitional values of our skills "Dancing helped me know how to sell a product to a client"18:14 Every job you learn something new19:19 What is success and failure as a creative director ?21:45 Is having network important?"Everyone has to find a comfortable way to network for themselves"22:05 "When you have a business you don’t have a choice, you have to promote yourself and really believe in your product and yourself and find a way to network that is comfortable for you."22:21 "Learn what it is that makes you unique and special and focus on that"24:30 Set goals and once you achieved them you have something else to focus on and stay driven24:48 What makes people successful?26:22 Is it important to take a break ?27: 11 Who or what inspires Danielle 29:40 How has COVID-19 affected your job31:45 Working with existing clients and taking them online33:23 Danielle's fave quoteTony Robbins –" fulfilment vs achievement"36:00 Danielles thoughts on social media38:33 Tips and advice40:45 Who are blue fish and where can they find you?Find out more about Blue Fish Ents here:https://bluefishentertainments.com/https://www.youtube.com/user/bluefishentshttps://www.facebook.com/bluefishentshttps://twitter.com/BlueFishEntshttps://www.instagram.com/bluefishents/

Time management for creatives and freelancers

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 business to work as hard as you do for yourself so you can have downtime and a life outside of your career. It's easy to blur the line as a freelancer, creative or solopreneuer as you love to do what you do, but love doesn't pay the bills. So by the end of this episode you should be able to create a successful work flow for your week.You can also book your spot on my upcoming 90-day content planning masterclass here.