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

The Publishing Journey of Spotlight on Success 2nd Ed. with Jo Wildsmith - Ep. 88

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2386041/fan_mail/new] Most people think getting published means uploading to Amazon and hoping for the best. Jo Wildsmith does it properly. In this episode of the Showbiz Side Hustle Podcast, host Nicole Louise Geddes sits down with her publishing partner, Jo Wildsmith, the woman behind the publishing of the second edition of Spotlight on Success.  They go behind the scenes of what it really takes to publish a book: building a proper publishing entity, getting listed in Waterstones and libraries, and why selling beyond Amazon matters far more than most authors realise.  Nicole also shares the foreword coup that landed a Dragon's Den success story at the front of the book. This is the final episode before the big launch. The second edition of Spotlight on Success goes live on 30th June 2026, with 18 inspiring performers sharing how they pivoted their careers beyond the stage and built something of their own. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome and one week to launch 00:30 Meet Jo Wildsmith, the publishing partner 02:31 Why Spotlight on Success became a second edition 06:29 The new co-authors and their stories 08:04 The foreword: a Dragon's Den coup 11:59 Building Jo Wildsmith Publishing 14:12 The Matinee Mixer and live events 17:59 Inside publishing a second edition 21:39 Why authors should look beyond Amazon 22:36 Where to find Jo and grab the book #PerformerPreneur #ShowbizSideHustle #SpotlightOnSuccess #SelfPublishing #BookPublishing #PublishingABook #PerformersWhoPivot #SideHustle #AuthorJourney #IndieAuthor #FromStageToBusiness #portfoliocareer  📕  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

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