S8E9: Fantastick Patrick - Juggling, TV, & Generosity
In this episode, Fantastick Patrick\xa0talks about\xa0his juggling career which includes performing on TV, dealing with fear & failure, and having a\xa0mindset of giving.
\nFantastick Patrick is a juggler/comedian/unicycle wrangler/musician/curator of all things fun & awesome! He comes to us from Los Angeles yet travels around the country performing at fairs, festivals, and corporate shindigs. He\u2019s also had multiple TV appearances on shows like The Tonight Show with Conan O\u2019Brien, Hell\u2019s Kitchen, and the MTV Movie Awards. \xa0
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\nSuccess\xa0Mantra\nHe who tries to shine dims his own light. \xa0
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\nPerforming on TV\n\u2022 Talks about what he did to get on TV to perform.
\n\u2022 Tells the story on how he got on the Tonight Show.
\n\u2022 How unpredictable things can be on set.
\n\u2022 How different it is performing on TV rather than performing in a live show.
\n\u2022 There\u2019s multiple takes, so if you mess up, you can do it again.
\n\u2022 There are decades where nothing happens and then there are weeks where decades happen.
\n\u2022 How he uses his TV appearances to benefit his performance career. \xa0
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\nOther Topics Covered\n\u2022 Just letting things flow. Don\u2019t try too hard or you\u2019ll overthink it.
\n\u2022 Dealing with nerves before performing.
\n\u2022 Talks about some of his earlier juggling ventures.
\n\u2022 Moving to Los Angeles.
\n\u2022 Talks about how he markets himself.
\n\u2022 Talks about social media.
\n\u2022 People want to hire their friends.
\n\u2022 Focusing on strengths.
\n\u2022 Personal Facebook Pages vs Fan Pages.
\n\u2022 His view on failure.
\n\u2022 Dealing with fear.
\n\u2022 The danger of comparing yourself with others.
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t be afraid to fail.
\n\u2022 Outsourcing aspects of your business.
\n\u2022 Top of mind awareness.
\n\u2022 Wanting what you have.
\n\u2022 Using your gift to inspire and bless other people.
\n\u2022 Decide that you\u2019re going to serve and to give. "The Gift Shift." \xa0 \xa0
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\nFailure Moment\nTells how he let someone else run his career and put them in the driver seat. \xa0
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\nFavorite Success\nFinding success in his chosen market. \xa0
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\nBiggest Professional Challenge\nSticking with it through the tough times. \xa0
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\nAnything Done Differently?\nMoved out to LA sooner and focused more on business. \xa0
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\nParting Advice\nLove what you do, the money will follow. \xa0
\n\xa0\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
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\nResources:
\nGet the best sound equipment that you can. Make sure everything is battery powered, you don\u2019t want to have to rely on an outlet.
\nSennheiser body packs and make sure you get one of the \u201clegal" ones.
\n\n\n\nShawn Popp\u2019s Interview \xa0
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\nBooks:
\nThe War of Art by Steven Pressfield
\nThe Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
\nThe Power of Now by\xa0Eckhart Tolle\xa0
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