AOA 070 | Chris Ruggiero | Juggling Life As A Traveling Entertainer - a podcast by Derek Loudermilk: Bestselling Author, Professional Adventurer, High Performance Business Coach, and Founder of AdventureQuest
from 2015-06-18T11:35:15
"Adventure is taking the first step and not getting caught up in what can go wrong"
If you look at some of the highest paid and most loved individuals in our society, it is entertainers from rock stars, sports heroes, and actors. Entertainment is always going to have a place in the economy, the big question for many people with this dream is, where do I fit in? Today's guest has carved out his own niche by creating an original one man traveling variety show.
Chris Ruggiero is performer, author, podcast host, and adventurer. His love of magic tricks and juggling matured during his time at Penn State, and he trained as a teacher in grad school. His love of entertaining and teaching evolved into him taking his "classroom" on the road to colleges and events around the country.
In this episode we dig beneath the glamorous life of a performer to find out the hard work and mindset that goes into creating your own opportunities as an entertainer.
Chris is clearly an individual who appreciates excellence in his craft, and he is an inspiring and enthusiastic individual. This is the episode for you if you have ever wondered how to make it as an entertainer or wanted a peek behind the scenes of a magician's life.
Quotes:
"There is always a leader in every room, If you don't assume that role, someone else will" - Chris Ruggiero
"I had to create my own opportunity" - Chris Ruggiero
"I try to break a sweat before I walk on stage" - Chris Ruggiero
"I knew I was going to be a teacher, I just had to picture what my classroom was going to look like" - Chris Ruggiero
"Listen to the second half of podcasts" - Chris Ruggiero
"People are probably feeling the exact same way as you" - Chris Ruggiero
"Adrenaline makes your fingers feel funny" - Chris Ruggiero
"It's ok not to listen to the people who will tell you no" - Chris Ruggiero
"Adventure is taking the first step and not getting caught up in what can go wrong" - Chris Ruggiero
What you will learn in this episode:
-How to reach out to booking agents to quickly get gigs
-How to lead a room with 1,000 people
-Chris' trick to meet anyone
-How Chris tests new material (10% in each show)
-How much money you can make as an entertainer
-The performing mindset and how to adapt to any audience
-How juggling mentors at shaped Chris' career trajectory
Continue the adventure:
ChrisRuggeiro.com
Just Go: Adventures Of A Traveling Entertainer And A Guide To Living Your Dream
Thanks Chris Ruggiero!
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