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Just as a great Solopreneur makes their success look effortless so too does a great comic. In episode 45 stand-up comedian and fellow podcaster Rosie Tran and I have an insightful and funny chat about the similarities in a stand-up comedian’s journey and a solopreneur’s journey to that place of making it look easy.
Some say solopreneurs are born, not made, and yet others believe anyone can be a solopreneur; the same arguments can be made about comedians. Rosie proves the latter to be true. She never dreamt of going into stand-up until a former boyfriend dragged her to comedy open mic nights because he wanted to be a comedian. At first she grudgingly went along to support him, but when he encouraged her to write material for him, a new path was forged.
Eleven years later she has since opened for well-known comedians such as Lisa Lampanelli, Gilbert Gottfried and Russell Peters. She recently created her own podcast, Out of the Box, (https://outoftheboxpodcast.com) where she interviews everyone who thinks “outside of the box” and bucks the mainstream way of living.
During those eleven years she learned invaluable lessons, lessons which solopreneurs can take to heart and remember along their path. Nuggets like:
- Take the feedback you get, tweak it and gather more feedback. Eventually you’ll hit your mark.
- If you haven’t eaten **it, you’re not a real comedian (nor are you a real a solopreneur). In other words take your lumps, it’s part of your experience and it fortifies you.
- It takes time, experience and wisdom to find your voice and, as we say on the Solopreneur Hour, to find your swing.
- Overcoming the “cute girls aren’t funny” audiences she encountered and how you can overcome any kind of mentality others throw at you.
This episode is a hilarious discussion about comedy, comedians and putting yourself out there doing what you love. Rosie is a laugh-a-minute who shares tales from the comedic trenches and what it’s like to be a female in a male-dominated industry.
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Awesome show. Enjoyed finding a new woman podcaster in Rosie. You guys are dead on about the copycat podcasts. It does take time for people to find their voice. It takes time, but it is possible.
Finding your own voice is the key in life! Inspiration is one thing but being a carbon copy is another. I have inspiration for my podcast but want it to be my own. Will it take me time to find my own voice, Yes. It takes time and practice to get to where you want. The key is focusing on constantly improving ones self. That works in life as well. One thing most people miss out on is Reflection and it’s importance. Looking back and reflecting gives you the insight on improving.
Im just about to listen to this podcast…..been a bit busy today making a paper mache castle for my homework…….oops that should have been my sons homework, but you know how kids slide away at the first distraction..Anyway rambling, but I have listened to four podcasts recently and they all think that they are John Lee Dumas. Start with a quote, a little a-ha moment, and totally miss the point. Unique-ability is the key to success. Just relax and go with what feels natural, and it will be a huge positive. Back later once I have listened!!!