The Showbiz Side Hustle Podcast

Franchising, Outreach Anxiety & Social Scheduling Tools - Q&A Episode - Ep. 87

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2386041/fan_mail/new] Franchising, Outreach Anxiety & Social Scheduling Tools. GET THE BOOK HERE: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spotlight-Success-Passion-Meets-Purpose/dp/B0FFH88B1C/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Three listener questions, three PerformerPreneur associates, three completely different angles on building a business beyond performing.  In this Q&A episode of the Showbiz Side Hustle Podcast, host Nicole Louise Geddes takes your questions to the associate team.  Jess unpacks the real difference between licensing and franchising, and what happens to a dance school licensee when a franchise opens in their area.  Buckso helps circus performer Amy push past the anxiety of following up with cold leads, with a practical take on mindset, EFT tapping and incentivising the clients you actually want.  Ellie and Michael share the scheduling tools they rely on to stay consistent across every platform.  This is the final associate episode of the season.  Next up: the second edition of the bestselling Spotlight on Success book, launching 30 June with 18 inspiring performer stories.  CHAPTERS  00:00 Welcome back to the Q&A  01:19 Book news: Spotlight on Success, second edition  02:34 Q1: Licensing vs franchising, with Jess  05:11 Q2: Pushing past outreach anxiety, with Buckso  12:53 Q3: Social media scheduling tools, with Ellie and Michael  15:37 Got a question? Submit it for a future episode  16:19 Season wrap and what's coming next  Useful Links: https://theaida.ai/ai-social-content https://jessicawesson.co.uk/franchise-in-three https://metricool.com/ #PerformerPreneur #ShowbizSideHustle #SideHustle #PerformingArts #CreativeEntrepreneur #Franchising #Licensing #BusinessMindset #EFT #ColdOutreach #SocialMediaScheduling #Metricool #PerformerToBusiness #CareerPivot #BusinessForCreatives 📕  Buy The Showbiz Side Hustle Handbook: https://ln-k.me/clGQ 🎭 Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Performerpreneur 📕  Download our free guide - The Dream Big Workbook!: https://ln-k.me/GKCR 🎙️ Listen to the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2386041.rss Connect with Nicole: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Performerpreneur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performerpreneur Website: https://performerpreneur.co.uk/ #ShowbizSideHustle #PerformerBusiness #CreativeEntrepreneur #performerpreneur

From Vision to Action: Strategic Steps for Growing Your Showbiz Side Hustle - Ep. 86

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2386041/fan_mail/new] Welcome back to the Showbiz Side Hustle Podcast, powered by PerformerPreneur. In this episode, Nicole dives deep into the art of strategy and direction for your business and personal growth.  Download the Dream Big Workbook: https://nicolelouisegeddes.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1168031 Moving beyond vision boards and values, she guides you through the essential steps to get you from where you are now to where you want to be. It's not just about dreaming big, it's about reviewing, reflecting and implementing practical strategies that turn dreams into reality.  Whether you’re aiming to lead your business with confidence, make more money or simply stop winging it, Nicole offers tips, tools and real-world advice to help you evolve into the leader you were meant to be.  Get ready to embrace change, celebrate your wins and learn how to take clear, actionable steps, no matter how small, towards the life and business of your dreams. Chapters 00:00 Business leadership strategies 03:44 Planning and strategizing steps 07:31 Reviewing Business and Lifestyle Habits 11:38 Balancing work and personal life 13:34 Understanding your business finances 18:01 Celebrating small victories 20:21 Realigning personal brand goals 23:31 Building a support network 📕  Buy The Showbiz Side Hustle Handbook: https://ln-k.me/clGQ 🎭 Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Performerpreneur 📕  Download our free guide - The Dream Big Workbook!: https://ln-k.me/GKCR 🎙️ Listen to the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2386041.rss Connect with Nicole: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Performerpreneur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performerpreneur Website: https://performerpreneur.co.uk/ #ShowbizSideHustle #PerformerBusiness #CreativeEntrepreneur #performerpreneur

Building a Brilliant Stage School: Operations Manuals and Staff Support Explored - Ep. 85

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2386041/fan_mail/new] Building a Brilliant Stage School: Operations Manuals and Staff Support Explored - Ep. 85. Link to The Showbiz Side Hustle Handbook: https://ln-k.me/clGQ Welcome back to the Showbiz Side Hustle Podcast! In this special Q&A edition, we turn our spotlight on a single, crucial question from Lucy, a dedicated PerformerPreneur in the midst of launching her own performing arts school. Today’s episode dives deep into the essentials of building robust operations and seamless staff handovers, core ingredients for any growing creative business. With Lucy’s questions as our guide, a panel of trusted industry associates weighs in, offering actionable advice on must-have systems, the best platforms for sharing procedures and training, and the importance of staff wellbeing.  Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale your school, join us for a mix of practical tools, real-world experience and a dash of showbiz inspiration to help you set up for success. Chapters 00:00 Setting up school operations manual 05:43 Simplifying school operations with Google Drive 07:39 Setting up essential procedures 12:41 Building a values-based business 14:01 Building Foundations for Growth 📕  Buy The Showbiz Side Hustle Handbook: https://ln-k.me/clGQ 🎭 Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Performerpreneur 📕  Download our free guide - The Dream Big Workbook!: https://ln-k.me/GKCR 🎙️ Listen to the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2386041.rss Connect with Nicole: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Performerpreneur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performerpreneur Website: https://performerpreneur.co.uk/ #ShowbizSideHustle #PerformerBusiness #CreativeEntrepreneur #performerpreneur

Know Your Core Values: Build a Business That's Truly You | Episode 84

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2386041/fan_mail/new] Know Your Core Values: Build a Business That's Truly You | Episode 84. Link to The Showbiz Side Hustle Handbook: https://ln-k.me/clGQ How do you build a business that truly reflects who you are? In this solo episode, Nicole Louise Geddes breaks down the difference between aspirational values and core values, and explains why understanding yours is the foundation for everything from your personal brand to your marketing and your ideal client. Nicole shares her own core values for both Manic Stage Productions (professionalism, creativity, collaboration, uniqueness, versatility) and PerformaPreneur (encouraging, optimistic, accessible, valuable, relatable), and walks you through a practical exercise to uncover your own 3-5 core values. In this episode you'll learn: The difference between aspirational values and core values Why your values are the missing link between personal brand, visibility and business growth How Nicole uses her core values to guide decisions across two businesses A step-by-step brain dump exercise to discover your own core values How one client's testimonial reflected her values back to her word for word Key Quote: "If you know your values, if you understand where they've come from and where they're taking you, you'll be able to navigate the journey with so much more clarity and ease." This episode is part of a foundation series: Episode 82: Personal Brand Episode 83: Visibility Episode 84: Core Values (this episode) Chapters 0:00 Introduction and series recap 0:49 Why core values matter for your business 1:44 Aspirational values vs core values 2:31 What is a core value? 2:53 Where core values come from 4:14 Your values as an unwavering guide 5:08 Core values as words and feelings 5:39 Values evolve as you grow 7:11 Observe and mirror other people's values 8:03 Nicole's core values: Manic Stage Productions 9:48 Nicole's core values: PerformaPreneur 11:59 Why "relatable" became a new core value 13:32 How many values should you have? 13:55 The brain dump exercise 16:14 The Showbiz Side Hustle Handbook 17:16 Client story: values reflected in a testimonial 19:20 Bringing personal brand, visibility and values together 20:37 Ways to work with Nicole 21:03 Next week: Q&A episode 21:47 Outro and call to action 📕  Buy The Showbiz Side Hustle Handbook: https://ln-k.me/clGQ 🎭 Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Performerpreneur 📕  Download our free guide - The Dream Big Workbook!: https://ln-k.me/GKCR 🎙️ Listen to the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2386041.rss Connect with Nicole: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Performerpreneur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performerpreneur Website: https://performerpreneur.co.uk/ #ShowbizSideHustle #PerformerBusiness #CreativeEntrepreneur #performerpreneur

Ditch the Vanity Metrics: Growing Your Business with Practical Marketing Strategies - Ep. 83

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2386041/fan_mail/new] Ditch the Vanity Metrics: Growing Your Business with Practical Marketing Strategies - Ep. 83. Link to The Showbiz Side Hustle Handbook: https://ln-k.me/clGQ 📖 SEO Guide: https://www.justthrivemarketing.com/google-business-profile-guide. Welcome to the Showbiz Side Hustle Podcast, where today's episode features Ellie Hamilton of Just Thrive Marketing, an expert in marketing and social media for creative businesses. With a strong corporate background and a no-nonsense strategic approach, Ellie Hamilton brings much-needed clarity to the often overwhelming world of self-promotion for performerpreneurs.  In this episode, we explore how performers can refine their marketing strategy, build an authentic online presence and turn visibility into tangible opportunities. Whether you're starting a side hustle or ready to level up, get ready for practical advice on nailing your ideal client, making the most of your website and social channels, harnessing the power of Google Business Profile and blending creativity with tried-and-tested business tactics. Chapters 00:00 Ellie Hamilton's strategic marketing approach 04:00 Common social media marketing mistakes 08:15 Building a marketing strategy 11:02 Understanding SEO and sales funnels 14:57 Optimizing your Google Business Profile 18:02 Promoting the Showbiz Side Hustle Handbook 21:40 Networking and finding clients 24:09 Connecting with network and resources 📕  Buy The Showbiz Side Hustle Handbook: https://ln-k.me/clGQ 🎭 Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Performerpreneur 📕  Download our free guide - The Dream Big Workbook!: https://ln-k.me/GKCR 🎙️ Listen to the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2386041.rss Connect with Nicole: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Performerpreneur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performerpreneur Website: https://performerpreneur.co.uk/ #ShowbizSideHustle #PerformerBusiness #CreativeEntrepreneur #performerpreneur