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Scaling Your Showbiz Side Hustle with Jessica Wesson: Franchising and Licensing - Ep. 78.

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Welcome back to the Showbiz Side Hustle Podcast, powered by PerformerPreneur. In this inspiring episode, host Speaker A is joined by the fabulous Speaker B, Jessica Wesson, professional performer, CEO of Showtime Circus and expert in franchising and business expansion.

Together, they dive into the dynamic journey of pivoting from the stage to entrepreneurship, exploring how performers can futureproof their careers and transform their passion and skills into thriving businesses.

Discover Jessica’s story of adding new strings to her bow—both literally and figuratively—her leap into launching a hugely successful circus school, and her journey into franchising, making her a beacon of insight for those wanting to scale and leave a lasting legacy. With advice grounded in first-hand experience, this episode is packed with practical steps, mindset shifts, and superpowered encouragement for performers ready to grow beyond the stage door. Get ready to hear how you can scale your side hustle, embrace your strengths and use your showbiz savvy to aim even higher.

Chapters

00:00 Spotlight on Success book plug

06:33 Expanding through franchising

08:50 Understanding the showbiz perspective

13:11 Helping businesses prepare to franchise

15:52 Tracking processes for improvement

18:56 Franchise royalty challenges

23:35 Finding the right franchise partners

24:49 Season one business basics

27:58 Using Pomodoro timers for focus

32:44 How to connect with Jess

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The Power of Starting Before You’re Ready: Lessons from Emma Bright Ep. 77.

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Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Showbiz Side Hustle Podcast. This week, Nicole Louise Geddes sits down with Emma Bright, founder of Embody Dance Studio and the innovative Future Dance Teachers programme. With more than 17 years of experience running her own studio, Emma Bright has identified a real gap in leadership and communication skills among young dancers and has created a pathway to support the next generation.

In this episode, you’ll hear Emma Bright’s journey from passionate nine-year-old dancer to successful studio owner and creator of a CPD-accredited course. Nicole Louise Geddes and Emma Bright explore the importance of authentic leadership, developing confidence, and the power of taking the first step, even when you don’t feel ready. They discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with positive support, embracing collaboration over competition, and recognising the transferable skills performers already possess as they pivot into new careers or business ventures.

Whether you’re a performer considering your next act, a dance school owner dreaming of building a thriving team, or simply looking for practical advice to embrace your passions and make meaningful career pivots, this episode is packed with honest insights, mindset shifts, and a warm invitation to step into your own spotlight.

Chapters

00:00 "Dance Leadership with Emma Bright"

04:29 Helpfulness Over Competition

06:45 Authentic Leadership Through Connection

10:07 "Transforming Students Into Leaders"

14:13 "Dream Big, Start Small"

17:17 "Passion and Openness in Art"

22:12 "Resilience: From Stage to Success"

25:09 "Pivoting for Future Teachers"

27:12 "Pivoting Through Performance Challenges"

31:17 "Future Dance Teacher Synergy"

35:10 "Passion-Driven Creative Success"

39:28 "Inspiration Through Future Dance Teachers"

41:07 "Peer Support Is Crucial"

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Building a Life Beyond Performing: Mindset, Boundaries and the Power of Saying No - Ep. 76.

Welcome to a brand new episode of the Showbiz Side Hustle Podcast, the go-to show for performers who know their journey doesn't stop when the curtain falls. In this episode, Nicole kicks off Season 3 with the first expert deep dive, focusing on the crucial topics of mindset, energy and intuition for performers transitioning into new careers or expanding their creative paths.

Joining the conversation is acclaimed West End actor and spiritual coach Buckso Dhillon-Woolley. With a career that started in her late 30s, embracing everything from TV soaps, film and the West End, to founding a spiritual magazine and coaching fellow creatives, Buckso Dhillon-Woolley brings her undeniable wisdom about pivoting, resilience and reconnecting with your authentic self.

This episode explores what it means to repurpose your performance skills outside the confines of the stage, embrace change, and build powerful new stories in your life and career. You’ll hear inspiring anecdotes, practical tools for self-empowerment, and an honest look at how grief, intuition and transferable skills shape the multi-talented, ever-evolving performerpreneur.

If you’ve ever felt lost in the industry or wondered how your creativity could lead you to new adventures, you’re in the right place. Tune in for permission, practical advice and plenty of food for thought from two women who know what it means to step confidently into the next chapter.

Chapters

00:00 "Performers Pivoting Beyond Stage"

04:38 "Journey from Extra to Actor"

08:21 "Rethinking Drama School Expectations"

09:52 "Changing the Industry Narrative"

16:00 "Spiritual Advisor and Mentor"

18:22 "Finding Self in Industry"

24:08 "Rejecting Fear, Embracing Power"

25:06 "Embracing Your Unique Process"

28:47 "Embrace Change, Release Old Convictions"

32:27 "Reflections on Acting Habits"

36:47 "Empowered Connection and Growth Events"

38:10 "Joy, Growth, and Fulfillment"

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