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 who is 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 go follow her on social media.

Ps she can't do backward rolls.

Show Notes:

1:05 Interview starts

1:55 From performer to entrepreneur

2:36 The fear of actors wanting to step into a movement call

3:08 The birth of the Gatsby Girls

5:06 Sitting on the audition panel - “it’s ok, we want you to be good, we want you to walk into this room and be the perfect casting for us”

5:58 Auditions are a skill in themselves

6:17 “You are your only competition”

7:29 Struggling with trusting your skills

7:36 Fitting a mould and you are a unique individual

8:14 You just need one good audition experience to boost you and to make your more confident

10:15 Building confidence through dance at CBS

11:45 The transitional skills from performing to running a business

11:55 You learn the most form the worst bosses

13:50 Time management

14:24 Doing a job and something you are passionate about

15:30 The beauty of having business partners

16:20 Time off is essential

17:15 How to cope with rejection

19:02 "It’s always workable"  

19:25 You can’t revolve your life around something that hasn’t happened

21:14 You have got to live your life

22:05 Finding a niche and being open to things

22:36 Who or what has inspired you on your journey?

24:30 Importance of having a side passion

27:22 "Building a career is like buying a house where nothing needs work or buying a house that has potential"

29:53 Jenny’s views on social media

30:45 "Talk less, smile more; Don't let them know what you're against and what you're for"

33:07 A website is essential for business

34:15 What is your advice or quote?

35:05 Trust your gut more

38:58 Do what you love and follow that path

Find out more about The Gatsby Girls here.

Find out more about CBS here.