S3E11: John Crist-Comedian
In this episode, I talk to comedian John Crist\xa0about his business and career in\xa0comedy. We touch on such topics as setting goals, taking risks, and failure.\xa0Enjoy!
\nJohn Crist is an award-winning comedian from Denver, CO who\u2019s edgy, yet clean comedy has taken him around the country and made him popular with people of all ages.
\nHe was a finalist in Comedy Central's 2013 Up Next Comedy Competition, winner of the 2012 Denver Improv's Got Laughs Competition, as well as the 2012 Loonees Comedy Competition.
\nHe's opened for Seth Meyers and In 2013, he performed 275 shows at top comedy clubs\xa0like The\xa0Hollywood Improv, the Comedy Magic Club in Los Angeles, the Las Vegas Laugh Factory,\xa0The Punchline in Atlanta, and his\xa0home\xa0club,\xa0The Comedy Works in Denver. Add to this performing for Fortune 500 companies like\xa0Microsoft, GE, Lexus, and HP.
\nOh yeah, he was also Hand-selected by Adam Carolla to share the screen with him in an upcoming 2015 film\xa0called Road\xa0Hard.
\nLouie Anderson says "It's\xa0only a matter of time until John Crist is a household name. He is so likable, and his stand up is top notch." \xa0
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\nSuccess Quote:\nIf you want something, go get it. Period. \u2014 Will Smith in the Movie: Pursuit of Happyness \xa0
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\nTwo Failure Stories:\nThe first scenario he talked about was a chance that he didn't take and now regrets. The second scenario was about a time he unintentionally called out an audience member's handicap. \xa0
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\nFavorite Success:\nBeing able to work with Adam Carolla in an upcoming movie (coming out next Spring). \xa0
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\nWhat's Worked Best in Growing His Business\nSetting goals and approaching things with a purpose. \xa0
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\nBiggest Professional Challenge\nLetting things go. Delegating tasks like design, accounting, etc., so that you're free to do what you're good at. \xa0
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\nParting Advice\nDo things that are great and share it with people. \xa0
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\nOther Topics Covered\n\u2022 Fear and working hard despite that fear.
\n\u2022 The importance on trying out new material on real people.
\n\u2022 Talks about where he finds inspiration for material.
\n\u2022 How sometimes you can put yourself too much into your passion.
\n\u2022 Standup comedy is often built on failure.
\n\u2022 Taking risks.
\n\u2022 The benefits of being a clean act.
\n\u2022 The importance of persistence.
\n\u2022 Knowing your audience and adjusting your act accordingly. \xa0
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\nRecommended books and resources:\nNote: Many of the links in this section are affiliate links, meaning we\xa0earn a small portion of any sales. If you're enjoying our\xa0podcast and decide to purchase one of the recommended resources or books, please consider using our\xa0affiliate links to help support the work we're doing here at the Successful Performercast. Thanks! \xa0
\nResources
\n\nA tripod. To assist in selfies. :) \xa0
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\nBooks
\nFailing Forward by John Maxwell
\nHuck Finn by Mark Twain \xa0
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\nWhere can we find John Crist?\nJohn Crist's Official Site Facebook | Twitter @johnbcrist | YouTube\xa0| Instagram\xa0<----- John's Instagram feed is hilarious!!! \xa0