Building a Showbiz Side Hustle: Insights from a Virtual Assistant Entrepreneur - Ep. 18

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Building a Showbiz Side Hustle: Insights from a Virtual Assistant Entrepreneur - Ep. 18
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Join host, Nicole Louise Geddes as she interviews Hannah Gordon, a performer who successfully transitioned into entrepreneurship. Discover how Hannah created HVA, a virtual assistant business specialising in administrative support for entertainment-based companies.
This episode offers valuable insights for performers looking to diversify their income, anyone considering a career transition, or those interested in starting a business in the entertainment industry.
Learn about identifying market opportunities, balancing performing and entrepreneurship, and creating a flexible business that aligns with your values and lifestyle.
Hannah's journey demonstrates how a showbiz side hustle can provide stability and fulfillment while still allowing for creative pursuits.
Don't miss this inspiring story of turning industry experience into a thriving business venture. #ShowbizSideHustle #PerformerPreneur

Key points discussed:

- Hannah's background as a performer

- Challenges faced in the performing industry

- Identifying a market gap for administrative support in entertainment

- Creating a flexible business model

- Balancing performing and entrepreneurship

- Leveraging industry experience in a new venture

Guest information:
Conect with Hannah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-gordon-7846621b5
and at www.hva-ents.co.uk

Episode highlights:

[00:01:30] - Introduction of Hannah and her business

[00:04:00] - Hannah explains HBA and its services

[00:07:45] - Discussion on finding joy in your chosen side hustle

[00:11:45] - Hannah's journey from performer to entrepreneur

[00:15:00] - Recognizing the need for a career transition

[00:19:00] - The moment Hannah conceived the idea for HBA

Quotable moments:

"People don't appreciate the need for good admin and people don't want to do it, so give it to me." - Hannah

"There are other people, there's you, there's people that do find joy in the things that you don't want to do." - Nicole Louise Geddes

Actionable tips:

1. Identify your unique skills and experiences from performing

2. Research market gaps in the entertainment industry

3. Create a flexible business model that allows for continued performing

4. Leverage your industry connections and knowledge

5. Start your side hustle before fully transitioning out of performing

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