{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"S8E9: Fantastick Patrick - Juggling, TV, & Generosity","description":"In this episode, Fantastick Patrick talks about his juggling career which includes performing on TV, dealing with fear & failure, and having a mindset of giving.\r\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’s also had multiple TV appearances on shows like The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, Hell’s Kitchen, and the MTV Movie Awards.  \r\n \r\nSuccess Mantra\r\nHe who tries to shine dims his own light.  \r\n \r\nPerforming on TV\r\n• Talks about what he did to get on TV to perform.\r\n• Tells the story on how he got on the Tonight Show.\r\n• How unpredictable things can be on set.\r\n• How different it is performing on TV rather than performing in a live show.\r\n• There’s multiple takes, so if you mess up, you can do it again.\r\n• There are decades where nothing happens and then there are weeks where decades happen.\r\n• How he uses his TV appearances to benefit his performance career.  \r\n \r\nOther Topics Covered\r\n• Just letting things flow. Don’t try too hard or you’ll overthink it.\r\n• Dealing with nerves before performing.\r\n• Talks about some of his earlier juggling ventures.\r\n• Moving to Los Angeles.\r\n• Talks about how he markets himself.\r\n• Talks about social media.\r\n• People want to hire their friends.\r\n• Focusing on strengths.\r\n• Personal Facebook Pages vs Fan Pages.\r\n• His view on failure.\r\n• Dealing with fear.\r\n• The danger of comparing yourself with others.\r\n• Don’t be afraid to fail.\r\n• Outsourcing aspects of your business.\r\n• Top of mind awareness.\r\n• Wanting what you have.\r\n• Using your gift to inspire and bless other people.\r\n• Decide that you’re going to serve and to give. "The Gift Shift."    \r\n \r\nFailure Moment\r\nTells how he let someone else run his career and put them in the driver seat.  \r\n \r\nFavorite Success\r\nFinding success in his chosen market.  \r\n \r\nBiggest Professional Challenge\r\nSticking with it through the tough times.  \r\n \r\nAnything Done Differently?\r\nMoved out to LA sooner and focused more on business.  \r\n \r\nParting Advice\r\nLove what you do, the money will follow.  \r\n \r\nRecommended books and resources:\r\nNote: Many of the links in this section are affiliate links, meaning we earn a small portion of any sales. If you're enjoying our podcast and decide to purchase one of the recommended resources or books, please consider using our affiliate links to help support the work we're doing here at the Successful Performercast. Thanks!  \r\n \r\nResources:\r\nGet the best sound equipment that you can. Make sure everything is battery powered, you don’t want to have to rely on an outlet.\r\nSennheiser body packs and make sure you get one of the “legal" ones.\r\nShow Cues for iPhone\r\nOneTrack\r\nGo Button\r\nShawn Popp’s Interview  \r\n \r\nBooks:\r\nThe War of Art by Steven Pressfield\r\nThe Untethered Soul by Michael Singer\r\nThe Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle \r\n \r\nWhere can we find Fantastick Patrick?\r\nfantastickpatrick.com\r\nFacebook | Instagram | Youtube","author_name":"Successful Performercast by Kris Sheppard | Successful Performer Cast | Weekly Interviews with Professional Entertainers | Show Business, Showbiz, Performer, Magic, Magician, Juggler, Comedian, Musician","author_url":"http:\/\/www.successfulperformercast.com","html":"