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The Joy of the Journey: From Circus Performer to Award-Winning Entrepreneur with Jess Hill | Spotlight Series Ep.63
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The Joy of the Journey: From Circus Performer to Award-Winning Entrepreneur with Jess Hill | Spotlight Series Ep.63
GET THE BOOK HERE: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spotlight-Success-Passion-Meets-Purpose/dp/B0FFH88B1C/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0
From dancing on palace stages to building a franchise empire - Jessica Hill's story is one of transformation, resilience, and finding joy in unexpected places.
In this episode of the Spotlight Series, I sit down with Jess Hill, circus performer turned award-winning entrepreneur and founder of Showtime Circus. Jess vulnerably shares her journey from globe-trotting performer to successful business owner, including how personal tragedy reshaped her perspective on success.
What You'll Learn:
- How to pivot your career whilst staying true to your passions
- Building a business around health limitations and personal challenges
- The reality of performing careers - financial struggles, family sacrifices, and roller-coaster highs
- Why franchising became the perfect solution for scaling her circus school
- Finding authentic success that aligns with your life values
Key Quotes from Jess: "Most importantly it's finding out what your highs are - what your success is" "Success isn't just the big moments, it's embracing every twist and turn along the way" "I needed something that was mine"
Chapters:
0:00 - Welcome & Introduction to Jess Hill
2:17 - Writing "The Joy of the Journey" Chapter
4:44 - How Success Evolves - From Stage to Home
7:05 - The Circus Life Question: "Is circus my life or is my life a circus?"
8:22 - Building a Business Around Health Challenges
10:25 - The NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator & Lockdown Pivot
12:00 - Learning Skills on Every Contract - Advice for New Performers
14:59 - From Dancer to Circus Performer - The Aerial Journey
15:31 - Industry Support During Personal Loss
19:04 - When Performing Joy Faded - The Tina Turner Tour Reality
21:31 - Starting Showtime Circus - From Side Hustle to Success
23:09 - Franchising Philosophy: "Working for Yourself, Not by Yourself"
25:51 - Who Should Read "Spotlight on Success"
29:29 - Authentic Success - Then vs Now
32:40 - Future Plans & Book Collaboration Process
35:00 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find Jess
📕 Buy The Showbiz Side Hustle Handbook: https://ln-k.me/clGQ
🎭 Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Performerpreneur
📕 Download our free guide - The Dream Big Workbook!: https://ln-k.me/GKCR
🎙️ Listen to the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2386041.rss
Connect with Nicole:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Performerpreneur
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performerpreneur
Website: https://performerpreneur.co.uk/
#ShowbizSideHustle #PerformerBusiness #CreativeEntrepreneur #performerpreneur
63 episodes
Manage episode 506859538 series 3587015
The Joy of the Journey: From Circus Performer to Award-Winning Entrepreneur with Jess Hill | Spotlight Series Ep.63
GET THE BOOK HERE: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spotlight-Success-Passion-Meets-Purpose/dp/B0FFH88B1C/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0
From dancing on palace stages to building a franchise empire - Jessica Hill's story is one of transformation, resilience, and finding joy in unexpected places.
In this episode of the Spotlight Series, I sit down with Jess Hill, circus performer turned award-winning entrepreneur and founder of Showtime Circus. Jess vulnerably shares her journey from globe-trotting performer to successful business owner, including how personal tragedy reshaped her perspective on success.
What You'll Learn:
- How to pivot your career whilst staying true to your passions
- Building a business around health limitations and personal challenges
- The reality of performing careers - financial struggles, family sacrifices, and roller-coaster highs
- Why franchising became the perfect solution for scaling her circus school
- Finding authentic success that aligns with your life values
Key Quotes from Jess: "Most importantly it's finding out what your highs are - what your success is" "Success isn't just the big moments, it's embracing every twist and turn along the way" "I needed something that was mine"
Chapters:
0:00 - Welcome & Introduction to Jess Hill
2:17 - Writing "The Joy of the Journey" Chapter
4:44 - How Success Evolves - From Stage to Home
7:05 - The Circus Life Question: "Is circus my life or is my life a circus?"
8:22 - Building a Business Around Health Challenges
10:25 - The NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator & Lockdown Pivot
12:00 - Learning Skills on Every Contract - Advice for New Performers
14:59 - From Dancer to Circus Performer - The Aerial Journey
15:31 - Industry Support During Personal Loss
19:04 - When Performing Joy Faded - The Tina Turner Tour Reality
21:31 - Starting Showtime Circus - From Side Hustle to Success
23:09 - Franchising Philosophy: "Working for Yourself, Not by Yourself"
25:51 - Who Should Read "Spotlight on Success"
29:29 - Authentic Success - Then vs Now
32:40 - Future Plans & Book Collaboration Process
35:00 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find Jess
📕 Buy The Showbiz Side Hustle Handbook: https://ln-k.me/clGQ
🎭 Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Performerpreneur
📕 Download our free guide - The Dream Big Workbook!: https://ln-k.me/GKCR
🎙️ Listen to the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2386041.rss
Connect with Nicole:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Performerpreneur
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performerpreneur
Website: https://performerpreneur.co.uk/
#ShowbizSideHustle #PerformerBusiness #CreativeEntrepreneur #performerpreneur
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