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From Performer to Entrepreneur: My 20-Year Journey | Showbiz Side Hustle Ep. 2

Discover how a professional performer turned into a successful entrepreneur! In this revealing episode of the Showbiz Side Hustle podcast, host Nicole Louise Geddes shares her inspiring 20-year journey from struggling artist to thriving business owner.

🎭 In this episode, you'll learn:

Nicole's background as a professional performer
How she started her first business with just a handwritten letter
The challenges of the entertainment industry and why side hustles matter
Her pandemic pivot that led to creating PerformerPreneur
Why it's never too late to start your own showbiz side hustle

Nicole opens up about her experiences, from dancing behind Kylie Minogue to waiting tables between gigs. She shares how she built Manic Stage Productions in 2005 and later launched PerformerPreneur in 2020, proving that it's possible to create a sustainable business alongside your performing career.

💡 Key takeaway: You don't need to have all the answers now – start your journey, and learn as you go!

🔥 Whether you're looking for financial stability between gigs or planning an exit strategy from the entertainment industry, this episode will inspire you to take action and create the life and business of your dreams.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
2:15 - Nicole's background in performing
4:30 - Starting Manic Stage Productions
7:00 - The pandemic pivot and birth of Performapreneur
9:45 - Why performers need side hustles
12:30 - How to start your own showbiz side hustle
15:00 - Wrap-up and call to action


🎭 Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Performerpreneur
📘 Download our free guide: https://performerpreneur.co.uk/free-time-savvy-tips/
🎙️ Listen to the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2386041
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-showbiz-side-hustle-podcast/id1758059348
Connect with Nicole:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Performerpreneur
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performerpreneur
Website: https://performerpreneur.co.uk/
#ShowbizSideHustle #PerformerBusiness #CreativeEntrepreneur

🎭 Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Performerpreneur
📘 Download our free guide: https://performerpreneur.co.uk/free-time-savvy-tips/
🎙️ 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