Season 1
SEASON 1 Trailer
A sneak peek of what is to come on The Business of Show Business Podcast.
Jamie is a performer, arts marketeer and NCTJ entertainment journalist; he gives a 360 look at the entertainment industry and helps creatives with the business skills you need to market and promote yourself.
SEASON 1 EPISODE 1
Marketing for creatives and freelancers
Marketing is the backbone of you as a business! Your talents and skills secure you the job, but we need to get you out there and seen by the people you want to be seen. There is no point in having an amazing product, but no one seeing it, or only the wrong people see it.
SEASON 1 EPISODE 2
HOW TO ROCK A NICHE AND KNOWING YOUR PERSONAL BRAND WITH NILEEKA BOSE
We discuss the value of knowing your skillset and what sets you apart, and how to create your own path in the entertainment industry.
Nileeka gives out so many amazing bits of advice during this interview that you won’t want to miss.
SEASON 1 EPISODE 3
Online presence: Making sure the offline and online you match
In this episode, I talk about making sure the in-person you matches who you are online.
Ensure there isn't a disconnect from who the audition panel or interview panel meet to who they find when they search for you online.
Whether you like it or not, you more than likely have an online presence, so you really need to take control of your online presence and make sure people see the right things about you.
SEASON 1 EPISODE 4
Entrepreneurship and the many roles we do as creatives with Rosina Andrews
I managed to sit down with the busy and super talented Rosina Andrews back in Feb 2020 and had the best time.
We discuss how you have to love what you do, how you need a business mindset to last in the entertainment industry and how you don't have to fit a mould to achieve your own success.
SEASON 1 EPISODE 5
What to Post on Social Media for performers and creatives
A key phrase I hear from creatives, especially performers, is 'I don't know what to post' or 'I am in between jobs and don't have anything worth talking about.'
As a creative and freelancer being on social media is like your taxes - whether you like it or not, you have to do it, and hopefully, after this episode, you will feel ok about posting.
I also give you 10 ideas to help you generate content to post on social media.
SEASON 1 EPISODE 6
Behind the casting panel with Graeme Pickering
In this episode, I talk to choreographer, author and casting specialist Graeme Pickering.
We discuss how you should hold yourself in an audition, how to measure success, the importance of having a network and much more.
He really takes us behind the audition panel, reveals what goes on during the casting process, and gives some fab tips and tricks on preparing for an audition.
SEASON 1 EPISODE 7
The Freelancers Toolkit
In this episode, I talk about the entrepreneurial skills all creatives, performers, and freelancers have, even if they are unaware they have them.
The importance of mentoring and how every creative need a mentor, coach or someone to inspire them and keep them in check.
The episode tackles networking, goal setting, seizing opportunities and setting your own work parameters.
SEASON 1 EPISODE 8
The business of voice over acting and more with Marisa Dargahi
For this episode, I talk to New York voiceover expert Marisa Dargahi. We discuss what is needed to be a voiceover artist, the difference between working and auditioning in the states to the UK and more.
With over a decade of experience in voiceover, Marisa discusses her transition from performing into casting and then setting up her voice over business.
Points mentioned are having a home studio, voiceover tops and tricks, and having a side hustle alongside performing and bringing a copy to life.
SEASON 1 EPISODE 9
Positive mental health online and chat with Industry Minds
This week's episode focuses on mental health in the arts and entertainment sectors and how to use social media to benefit you and your mental health.
In section one of this episode, I give you 12 ways to use your social media to be proactive and look after your mental health online and in section two, I talk to Cathy Read from Industry Minds about the fab work they do.
SEASON 1 EPISODE 10
Chat with Kane Silver from the Ins and Outs Podcast
This is the second episode in The Business of Show Business bonus episode week. Kane Silver joins me. We went live on Instagram recently for 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
SEASON 1 EPISODE 11
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, 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 follow her on social media.
SEASON 1 EPISODE 12
Social media & marketing FAQs for creatives and freelancers
In 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.
Questions include:
-Should I have a website?
- What platforms should I be on?
- Should I have two accounts?
- Can I repost the same content on different social media platforms?
And more….
SEASON 1 EPISODE 13
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 the performer.
SEASON 1 EPISODE 14
Get to know Jamie Body and season 1 recap
The final episode in season 1 of The Business of Show Business podcast. In this episode, you get to know Jamie and how his career has developed to where he is now.