After 7 years working my arse off as an infantry soldier in the army I decided to get out and become a chef. Where I worked my arse off again for 8 years for far less money. Until finally in 2020 I became a professional comedian full time, 5 weeks before the global pandemic. So here I am again in 2022. I recently quit all my jobs to pursue my dream of becoming a comedian full-time. It’s going well. But if it all dries up tomorrow. I have six weeks until I am broke.
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Red carpet Cucks, Influencer dogs. Byron Bay sucks. Headlining and going broke. That's pretty much it.
After going broke. I knuckled down and sold out a couple of shows. A week of belter shows in Sydney. And Hannah Sainty joins me to share here genius mind on PR.
Episode 3 and to celebrate... we have gone broke. In a world of division, war and whatever else will happen next, that's not bad. This is a bittersweet optimistic episode.
Swings and roundabouts in the comedy tour game. Some weeks you rejoice... others make you start looking in the mirror for too long.
The car is dying and I am advertising my lil heart out so that people come out and support my dream. It's brutal in all of the ways but it is a necessary evil.
Slowly increasing your followers allows you to have more access to customers. Build it out in a sustainable way... And prune away the dead leaves.
This is the biggest question I get asked. How do I make money? Do I make money form (insert anything). This episode focuses on managing cashflow and the realities of operating a small business.
AI is undoubtedly something that will change the world as we know it. Get on now or struggle down the line.
The tour has started and I have been struck down with illness. We are making money and it's going well...for now.
One of Melbourne's comedy clubs shut down this week and the fact that i am embarking on my own comedy adventure seems a bit more real.
Aaron Gocs is a Brisbane-based comedian who blew up off the back off videos on facebook. He went from labourer to having a cult following in a matter of weeks. Listen to some insights from this humble mna.
Perth Comedian Chris Pucillo chats comedy and the process of advancing through it. Back to regular scheduling off the back of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Tour preparation is underway and steaming forward. Don't go broke!
Episode 20 is here. I brake down the costings of doing a comedy festival and talk about going broke again.
I just got back form performing in Adelaide. The second biggest Arts festival in the world staying in a backpackers with some stinky peeps. I break it down.
We made it into the top 200 Comedy Interview charts in the UK. We got there. Random but nice. Thanks Governor
Jeremy Dooley and I chat about being extras and acting. It get's weird. And we also made a product that corporates froth. So that's a thing.
I spent 5 minutes making a podcast in Chat GPT and it came out pretty good. This is the future... we can't stop that. So i guess we need to get in line and serve our new AI overlords or toil in the lithium mines (Simpsons reference)
Perth Comedian, Chris Pucillo is a South African Madman and a very funny guy. He has just experienced some terrible heartache and we discuss what it is like to try and add that into your comedy routine.
Bonus - I was a guest on Hannah Sainty's Podcast. It's about all things creativity. Here we chat about Self promotion. The bane of every performer in the world.
My brother and successful business dude, Matt Goundrey joins the podcast to share his wisdom on what it's like to be at the top of a company. This episode is for all you BizNess Nerds. Which I know is a lot. Don't go broke.
I am back in 2023. Ready to fark some shit up. Get around my mini mid-life crisis as everyone in my life thinks I am poor.
I chat about to a potential producer to get him on board to film an upcoming comedy special. Does he get on board? Also chatting about being homeless with Comedian Hannah Sainty.
After taking a split second to myself, the reality of my existence comes crashing down around me. I am depressed.
Tim Ferguson the Australian Comedy Legend joins me for a very in-depth and nourishing chat about the attitude of being a comedian. He gives no sh*ts.
This week i was in a car for 13 hours, For 52 minutes on stage. To earn a weeks wage. Comedians Tracey Armstrong and Billy Stiles join me for a drunken debrief in a Caravan Park.
I have come back from being on the road. I am tired, exhausted and motivated. Let's get some. x
Tim Kershaw. Perth comedian and Content consultant provides advice.
This episode was going to be a Patreon Ep but it was fun. And we hit a download milestone. So have a bonus. Also if you want are having a good time. consider supporting the show for 2 bucks. Hannah Sainty joins me.
Talent shows clearly have a place in the entertainment industry. But are their impact good or bad?
I travelled 2000 kilometres to do 2 gigs worth 240 bucks. So I set myself the challenge to get there and back on 240 bucks. I also slid into the DMs of my favourite podcaster and he came on the show.
How is Only Fans like comedy in the future? Making money showing the world something you usually keep covered up? What do you think. Introducing Rosie https://linktr.ee/rosielm
Hamish Deo and I discuss quitting our jobs with and without a plan. And also he is dumbfounded that in my financial state I bought 2 Artillery spotting drones for the Ukrainian Army. Look him up and follow.
Recorded after the comedy collective gig in Richmond, Melbourne.
THIS EPISODE IS A PATREON EXAMPLE This episode would normally be 10 minutes long and edited down to a few key points. here is the whole thing. Zach Riley went from zero comedy experience to getting millions of views. And he knew how. But how did he feel when it went away? Welcome to the Highs and lows of going Viral.
Bombing hurts. It never will not. It feels like getting dumped by your high school partner. because we care about the things we create and show to the world. And when it doesn't work in standup comedy, there is no guitar or drum kit to hide behind.
My name is Jarryd Goundrey. After 7 years working my arse off as an infantry soldier in the army I decided to get out and become a chef. Where I worked my arse off again for 8 years for far less money. Until finally in 2020 I became a professional comedian full time 5 weeks before the global pandemic. So here I am again in 2022. I recently quit all my jobs to pursue my dream becoming a comedian full-time. It's going well But if it all dries up tomorrow. I have six weeks until I am broke.
My name is Jarryd Goundrey. After 7 years working my arse off as an infantry soldier in the army I decided to get out and become a chef. Where I worked my arse off again for 8 years for far less money. Until finally in 2020 I became a professional comedian full time 5 weeks before the global pandemic. So here I am again in 2022. I recently quit all my jobs to pursue my dream becoming a comedian full-time. It's going well But if it all dries up tomorrow. I have six weeks until I am broke.
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