The Business of Show Business

The Business of Show Business podcast is back! This time, we have also added video. Season 5 episode 1 sees journalist and presenter Jamie Body sit down with West End performer and viral content creator Adam Lyons. They discuss knowing your self-worth, how to sustain 8 shows a week on the West End, and creating viral content. Adam is the man behind the viral 'Looking for a man in finance' dance cr...

The Business of Show Business podcast is back! And this time, it's adding video. Join dancer turned arts marketer and entertainment journalist, and presenter Jamie Body as he sits down with industry professionals to unpack the business skills, stories, & side hustles behind the entertainment and creative industries. Season 5 lands every other Wednesday starting July 9th.

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.senaytaormina.com/ Agency Website: https://www.tdhagen...

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/

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.uk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theataccounts Fa...

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, press coverage and how to get into the world of j...

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.instagram.com/jharrisonghee/

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 Method,  works...

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, Keeping & Working with Your Acting Agent: The...

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 your passions, diversifying your skill set and lear...

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 online: Lauren Website - https://laurenkester.com...

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 the lives of their dancers. "You may only have the...

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) Business Apps mentioned -Microsoft Word, Pages, Adobe Sc...

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, how to manage a team and how to progress in a ro...

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 as well as the new subscription website Emily has...

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 episode we look at: is now the right time to build a...

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 mindset, building a business, and Owen gives some...

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 this episode, we discuss life after performing and h...

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 freelancers experience at some point, and I wanted to div...

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 highly successful performers whose careers have seen t...

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.  Applause for thought provide free and lower...

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; colours and typography on your website; what you...

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.instagram.com/bodyjamie/

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 pays to be a nice person who people want to work...

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 incorrectly, it can be a waste of money. Jamie Bod...