Podcast appearances and mentions of chris ruggiero

Have you ever watched content that made you feel like you were part of something special, not just another viewer? That's the Chris Ruggiero effect.We sit down with the content creation virtuoso who's turning everyday creators into scroll-stoppers. Chris draws from his decade-plus of live theater experience to reveal how authenticity and audience connection upstage algorithmic tricks every time.Oh - did we mention that he's been on major shows like Ellen Degeneres & James Corden, and even juggled meatballs with LL Cool J & Martha Stewart? Yep. Oh *now* do we have your attention?!You'll discover Chris's unique "audience-first" approach to content strategy that he's implemented for clients through Electric Creative, plus the behind-the-scenes secrets of how he builds serialized shows that keep viewers coming back. From capture strategy to lighting techniques that make viewers feel like they're in the room, Chris breaks down the theatrical elements that transform good content into unforgettable experiences.Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your existing content, Chris shares actionable insights on creating the kind of entertainment that builds communities, not just view counts. Join us for a conversation that will change how you think about your relationship with your audience.

We are back!!! We are back from the Malt Shop Cruise and the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas!  We are alive but admittedly came crawling through Las Vegas minus two of our warriors and are home safe and sound for a while now.  We have a fantastic guest, Chris Ruggiero, today so sit back and enjoy hearing a very unique story from someone so young in the entertainment industry.

Join Joseph Valente and Chris Ruggiero in the latest episode as they discuss moving into a new studio, business strategies, and personal stories!  Explore topics like construction theft, the shortage of trades, the impact of AI on jobs, and how they think this will affect the trades industry. Stay tuned for exciting updates on the future, and how you can get involved with Joe and Chris for upcoming episodes!

In this episode, we welcome Emmy-nominated Composer, Score Producer and Musician Chris Ruggiero. Chris has worked on films such as Emily the Criminal, Swallow, The Martha Mitchell Effect, Minding the Gap, Hooligan Sparrow, “Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music,” One Child Nation, Plan C, Camp Courage, episodes of “American Masters" and “American Experience” — and Resynator, which is premiering at SXSW this month. In our chat, we hear Chris' backstory, his path from working at MTV, to creating jingles for brands, on through scoring many of today's top independent films and documentaries. The Making Of is presented by AJA Video Systems.Versatile color management and conversion with AJA ColorBox From film to live production, color is an art. Achieving the right look requires a combination of talent and access to tools like AJA ColorBox. The color management and conversion box has quickly become a favorite among DITs with camera log, HDR, and WCG support, 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 connectivity, and unparalleled color processing. Find out why.ZEISS Conversations with Meena SinghJoin the ZEISS Conversations webinar featuring renowned Director of Photography Meena Singh on Thursday, March 28th at 12pm PST / 3pm EST. Hear her insights about using ZEISS Supreme Prime Radiance lenses to create the look for the notable romantic comedy film, "Wedding Season." They will also discuss how she created the visual language for Sundance 2024 selected short film “Guts” and several documentary projects. Sign up for free hereMovie Book of the Month: Space Odyssey: Stanley Kubrick, Arthur C. Clarke, and the Making of a MasterpieceThis is the definitive story of the making of 2001: A Space Odyssey, acclaimed today as one of the greatest films ever made, including the inside account of how director Stanley Kubrick and writer Arthur C. Clarke created this cinematic masterpiece. Author Michael Benson explains how 2001 was made, telling the story primarily through the two people most responsible for the film, Kubrick and science fiction legend Arthur C. Clarke. Benson interviewed Clarke many times, and has also spoken at length with Kubrick's widow, Christiane; with visual effects supervisor Doug Trumbull; with Dan Richter, who played 2001's leading man-ape; and many others.A colorful nonfiction narrative packed with memorable characters and remarkable incidents, Space Odyssey provides a 360-degree view of this extraordinary work, tracking the film from Kubrick and Clarke's first meeting in New York in 1964 through its UK production from 1965-1968, during which some of the most complex sets ever made were merged with visual effects so innovative that they scarcely seem dated today. A concluding chapter examines the film's legacy as it grew into it current justifiably exalted status. 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Chris' film work includes: The Martha Mitchell Effect, Minding The Gap, One Child Nation, Tribal Justice, and The Image Maker. Chris' more recent project is the documentary Resynator, a look at the revolutionary synthesizer developed by Don Tavel, directed by his daughter Alison, with a SXSW premiere. 

Founded by CEO Joseph Valente, Winner of the BBC Apprentice The Number One Sales & Marketing Training Provider For Construction Businesses This weeks podcast, Joseph Valente is joined by Chris Ruggiero where they talk about the importance of marketing your brand, especially with social media, knowing your numbers and recruiting the best people to excel your business together. Trade Mastermind & Coaching Academy was established in 2019 to help sole traders and small business owners grow. Especially focused on the trades businesses, Trade Mastermind and all its programs give business owners the strategies, tools, and trade secrets to boost their growth and ultimately start recording big sales numbers every year. At Trade Mastermind, we have a simple philosophy: share what we know with those starting up in the industry to help them achieve success without making the same mistakes. To achieve this goal, we make sure we are open and honest with our trainees. We give clients courage, knowledge, and tools to learn how to set up and grow a profitable successful construction business. Scale your business with us: www.trademastermind.co.uk

On today's episode, Scott interviews Chris Ruggiero, a vocalist that has been described as an “old soul”, at only 24 years old. Chris came to national attention when he performed on one of PBS-TV's coast-to-coast broadcast specials, and since then has toured the country, breathing new life into the songs of the 60s and 70s, by stripping them down and re-imagining them in his own style. He has headlined in Las Vegas eleven times, released four albums in 2021, featuring masterful arrangements by Charles Calello and his Facebook page reached over 60 million people last year. In 2022, Chris released a Christmas album, that also features a duet with Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer, Darlene Love, thus landing their live performance on the TV show, Good Morning America and others. This vocalist certainly GOT CHOPS! Follow Chris on  Website: https://chrisruggierosings.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris_ruggiero_sings/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisRuggieroSings/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chris_ruggiero_sings Twitter: https://twitter.com/RuggieroSings Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7g1v4TFjhhPyyh8r3ifsR3?si=qWHre6PnRBGeyrA6LlsyAw&nd=1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/chrisruggierosings                             Follow Got Chops on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotchopspodcast/ Listen to Got Chops Podcast on - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Pjh7tC3aTpeMFEhmn4fp4?si=699ae5b84e544cb5 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-chops/id1587699754 - Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gotchops - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5wwP8DvMPkqI4VM2VMlcufn6a-CzlHM Follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottgrimaldimusic/ Website: www.grimaldimusic.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6DKn05Vy0ABShIU37u58vR --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gotchops/message

In this episode we bring you a Q&A session on business, featuring two industry experts, Paul Selman and Chris Ruggiero. Join us as we delve deep into the world of hiring, government advice, sales, talent acquisition, and HR strategies.    

Christmas Day 2022 is almost here and, with that, our second season is coming to a close. To celebrate, Eric and Danny have gathered some special celebrity friends and a studio audience full of some of their most loyal fans to help them reminisce on the season's most memorable moments, and then count down each of their ultimate countdown lists for Christmas 2022. Special guests include: Lisa Loeb, Erinn Hayes, Chris Ruggiero, and the Christmas Countdown Crew. Click Here to Shop Zippo Candle Lighters Click Here to Shop Zippo Spirit Candles Click Here to Shop Danny's Children's Book Do you want to have access to even more massively merry exclusive bonus episodes, be a part of a private group of Christmas obsessed peeps just like you, and chat directly with Eric and Danny? It's super simple! CLICK HERE to join our Patreon Family! You can also SUBSCRIBE ON SPOTIFY or Apple to get exclusive episodes delivered directly to your feed every week. Check out our merch shop HERE! Patreon supporters get 10% off all purchases, so join now to get a fantastically festive discount code. Follow us on the socials @christmascountdownshow This episode is sponsored by Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas, featuring all-new original holiday movie premieres every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 8/7c. This episode is sponsored by Zippo. Check out their line of rechargeable candle lighters and Spirit candles at Zippo.com or on Amazon.

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Today, Lisa chats with Chris Sarandon about his new podcast Cooking By Heart (0:00), then she's joined by Chris Ruggiero ahead of his Christmas concert at the Ridgefield Playhouse  on December 15 (14:30). Image Credit: REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Creator / Producer / Performer Chris Ruggiero is on the show!

Legendary performer Darlene Love talks about her latest holiday single, “Grown Up Christmas List,” a collaboration with 23-year-old rising star Chris Ruggiero which is featured in his debut EP “Christmas with Chris Ruggiero.”

This week we share with you an episode from the Between Dreams podcast with Chris Ruggiero, who recently featured Jonah as a guest.  The post Between Dreams Podcast with Chris Ruggiero appeared first on Discourse in Magic.

Keeping that open mind of learning and growth through each current path can accidentally open up intrigue into new possibilities, setting you on a new path or purpose. Today's episode is a creative discussion with Chris Ruggiero! Chris is a content creator with a diverse background onstage, on camera, and behind the scenes. His "One Man Variety Show" was a juggling and magic variety show that toured colleges, corporate events and private events around the world. He's set 2 Guinness World Records and has had appearances on tv shows like Ellen, Late Late Show with James Corden, Martha Stewart and more. He currently focuses primarily on creating audio and video online content for his own projects and for clients. The Between Dreams Podcast which Chris hosts, chats with inspiring creators to give listeners the tools and inspiration to get started on their idea. In this episode we discuss: The opposite of writers block, Navigating the blessing and curse of creative minds, The identity of the masks we wear on stage, Leaning into the creative whispers, The biggest barriers during career transitions. “Just start. Don’t wait for perfection. Just start and let the work teach you.” Jacqueline Novogratz "Just start. You will learn so many lessons just by doing." Richard Branson

[audio mp3=“https://media.talkaboutlasvegas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/26232444/Chris_Ruggiero_040521.mp3"][/audio] This week, Ira spoke with Chris Ruggiero, performing at the Italian American Club April 18. In this 30-minute episode of Talk About Las Vegas, Ruggiero talks about growing up and falling in love with Doo-wop instead of the contemporary music of his time; his decision to perform music not of his generation because of the impact he has on an audience when performing music of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s; his national PBS television appearance performing with The Duprees; meeting and working with Clint Holmes; and recording his new CD double album. 

Nico Toliano brings his Wooden Spoon brand to the Network with his new podcast, "The Sit Down." On the show, Nico takes a seat with other distinguished Italian and Italian-Americans to talk about their lives, what it means to be Italian, their traditions, and much more! Nico sits down with singer and entertainer Chris Ruggiero! They talk about Chris's career, the first time he started singing, what it means to be Italian American, and much more! Check out Chris at upcoming shows. See it all at https://chrisruggierosings.com/ Also, be sure to order your custom engraved wooden spoons at TheWoodenSpoonStore.com/ Be sure to Subscribe and leave a review for the podcast. Ciao Use code "2021" for 21% off TheWoodenSpoonStore.com/ Also if you are a small business ready to grow your online presence in the new year email Nico at TheWoodenSpoonMedia@Gmail.com BICBP-RADIO.COM Follow the Wooden Spoon online: https://thewoodenspoonstore.com/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/thewoodenspoonmedia Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thewoodenspoonmedia/ Tik Tok : https://bit.ly/3genmhh

Chris is a man of many talents. Two of those being juggling and filmmaking. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/portabletrevor/support

Chris Ruggiero is an entertainer, author and podcaster.  He has travelled extensively with his “one man variety show” which involved juggling fire, throwing knives, and connecting with all types of audiences. Chris has appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party and the Late Late Show with James Cordan. His book Just Go: Adventures of a Travelling Entertainer and a Guide to Living Your Dream is a must read for traveling performers!https://www.chrisruggiero.comhttp://www.betweendreams.comhttps://www.youtube.com/chrisruggierohttps://www.instagram.com/onemanvariety/https://www.instagram.com/betweendreamssessions/https://www.amazon.com/Just-Go-Adventures-Traveling-Entertainer/dp/0692431470----------------------------------------------------------------Visit Show Pony Express at www.missmaryjanegreen.com/show-pony-express.htmlAffiliate Partner of Glam’r Gear www.ponypod.club/glamrgearGet in touch:www.instagram.com/missmaryjanegreenwww.instagram.com/pony.podwww.instagram.com/show_pony_expressmoxie@missmaryjanegreen.comPony Pod is the media arm of ‘Show Pony Express’, an online boutique for traveling performers curated by Miss Mary Jane Green.If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends.Are you or do you know a traveling performer? Interested in being featured on the show? Interview queries accepted via email.

Tonight, Blair and I talk the economy, Online Classes, and the “Until Tomorrow” trend. Then for the second half we welcome special guest Chris Ruggiero. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Nick Paul chats with variety performer Chris Ruggiero (Ellen, Late Late Show, Scot Nery's Boobietrap). Like the show? Become a subscriber and donate a couple bucks a month via this link:... "Two Magicians. One Mic." is a podcast designed by working magicians for magicians and performers. Inspired by podcasts such as WTF and Nerdist, we dissect magic and observe it from the performance perspective. Come listen as we interview working magicians and analyze the performance community.

Guinness World Record Holding Performer AND Author

Chris is a great juggler and an amazing guy. He is one of the hardest working entertainers in Los Angeles and shares so much knowledge that can support you as your trying to do the thing you love for a living. In this episode Chris and I talk about: Why its important to learn all aspects of the business How he started being a videographer Not waiting till your ready, just start something Knowing the why behind what you want to do Opportunity flows through relationship The power of saying yes Show up and be nice Growing up in Pennsylvania Learning without a teacher Playing music in bars when he was 15 Walking through the snow to get to a juggling club Driving to New York to perform for free You don’t need to know how to do something before you start … and remembering that Perfection starts as mediocre Check out Chris at chrisruggiero.com GET INFO ABOUT UPCOMING LIVE SHOWS  
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"It takes the same amount of effort to talk yourself into something as it does to talk yourself out of something." This is an interview I did with Chris Ruggiero a while back. It's an inspiring chat with Chris about how he turned his passion into his lifestyle. He calls himself a one-man variety show that is sure to keep an audience engaged, laughing and amazed.  If you are looking for a little inspiration and courage to taking your passion into your full-time gig you might just get some values out of this conversation. Are you willing to spend your time and energy making excuses or to take action?

Chris Ruggiero does fun for a living; he is a live theater performer, podcast host and author who has been featured on Entrepreneur on Fire and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Whether he's juggling random objects on a unicycle or executing seemingly impossible tricks and stunts, nothing is off limits in his show! Thousands of audience members have been left in a state of laughter and amazement. #PeakPerformers, Chris shares how he is living between dreams on #TheEntrepYou today! Click To Tweet Show  Notes: What was one new experience you tried that, at the time, was completely unknown or uncomfortable to you? To answer this question and give a background into what I do ties into the same thing. I do a live theatre show that is a one-man show, juggling, circus, variety and all kinds of crazy stuff. Just getting started with that was scary and I didn't how to do it. I started by doing small things. I started before I knew how to do it. Take us back to when you got started, what did figuring it out meant to you at that time? My book fits into all of this as it is entitled, "Just Go". For my show, it was like first starting and create your own thing and try to get people to hire me and do a performance. Just being patient and willing to take one step at a time is really valuable. I would do shows for free because I wanted to learn how to do it. I wasn't impatient to get to it. I knew that it would be great to make a large amount of money doing shows but I wasn't ready for it yet. I was willing to start with the small shows including birthday parties, free shows, community events, retirement homes, all these shows that didn't look too glamourous looking back at them but they allowed me to develop those skills to be able to do the bigger shows. Now I perform in casinos and do the shows that are more 'brag worthy'. Share the importance of staying in your lane and developing our craft doing the things that we love… With my show, I said, I'm here and I need to start here. You need to focus on your own thing. For example, I self-publish my book because I didn't want to sit around for two years to hear every book publisher tell me 'no'. I didn't know how to write and publish a book but I knew how to start writing. I had YouTube and internet and I research and figure out how to do it. What has been a most terrible time for you as you enter the field of entrepreneurship? Getting inside my own head and saying am I good enough to do this? Am I qualified enough to do this? Who's going to care about this stuff that I'm creating? For me it comes from within myself. You start to find things outside yourself to reinforce that. On the other side of that it's what you're focusing on is what your brain will seek out and find. What is the message you're sharing with your clothing brand? I'm trying to build an umbrella for all the work that I do to fall under. Between dreams is this idea of my friend Kip and I. People dream all the time, dreaming about things, talking about things. But there are certain people who do things between dreams...live, that's where life is. That's where the idea of Between Dreams came. It's an idea for people to grab a shirt and feel like they are part of a community. Things you wear tell the story of what you want to convey. It can make you feel like a different person. It can change your physical surrounding as you are behaving differently. It can change your life and change the world. The achievement you're most proud of? Some people saw the Ellen Degeneres show as this major thing. It was awesome but it didn't change my life. I'm proud of it and the work that I did to convince them to be on their show. The overall most proud moment is just going out and keep going. Life is more about the themes that you do in life rather than the smaller picture. I have a following that read my book, listen to podcast and come see my show and I'm most proud that I've created something around me.

What's the formula or recipe for making a living as a “One Man Variety Show” in which you travel the world and connect with audiences? Well, there isn't one. The probability of following someone else's exact journey is infinitesimally small.  However, there is a formula for creating a path that is your own and which leads to fulfilment and success. The first step is to “just go”.   Meet Chris Ruggiero.  Chris is an entertainer, author and podcaster.  He has travelled throughout the USA and internationally doing his “one man variety show” which involved juggling fire, throwing knives, and connecting with all types of audiences. Chris has appeared on the Ellen De Generes Show (a highly popular show in the USA) and has written a book called Just Go: Adventures of a Travelling Entertainer and a Guide to Living Your Dream.  Chris is fun and interesting and he joins me on Episode 39 in which we cover: Chris' background, getting into entertainment and starting his travelling variety show; Connecting with audiences; Professionalism versus amateurism; Honing your craft; Risk and risk-taking; What he means by “just go”; Entertainment and fame in the digital era; Success and chasing dreams Show notes: Chris' website - http://www.chrisruggiero.com/ Chris on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chrisruggiero Chris on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/chrisruggiero Chris on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/onemanvariety/ Chris on Twitter - https://twitter.com/onemanvariety Chris' book Just Go: Adventures Of A Traveling Entertainer And A Guide To Living Your Dream Chris' podcast “Between Dreams” - http://www.chrisruggiero.com/podcast You Tube Channel – “It's Alex Clark” - https://www.youtube.com/user/itsalexclark Larry Benet - http://www.larrybenet.com/ Chase Jarvis - http://www.chasejarvis.com/ Gary Vaynerchuk - https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/ The Signal and the Noise by Nate Silver - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13588394-the-signal-and-the-noise?from_search=true The Long Tail by Chris Anderson - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2467566.The_Long_Tail?from_search=true Did you like what you heard? Subscribe to the All Things Risk podcast, leave a rating or review, and share it on social media: Subscribe and/or leave a rating and review on: iTunes: http://apple.co/1PjLmKh Subscribe on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-risk/the-all-things-risk-podcast Subscribe on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ben-cattaneo Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RiskThings Drop us a note: allthingsrisk@gmail.com Visit: www.allthingsrisk.co.uk – and find all episodes and ways to subscribe

“Do it. If you’re thinking about it and you’ve probably taken some steps, then just jump in and do it. The first step is the hardest one but once you start, the momentum of starting is so powerful.”  Chris Ruggiero hosts a one man variety show where he does things like circus tricks, juggling and magic, all set to modern pop music. Last year, his always-evolving show caught the eye of none other than Ellen Degeneres, who brought him on her show and deemed him “epic.”  Chris is also the author of "Just Go", a motivational book that encourages people to stop thinking and just start. I talked to him about getting the call from Ellen, how he got into entertaining and his advice for anyone, in any industry, for taking that scary first step.   Full show notes available: andreawien.com/chris

Creator of Your World Within, Eddie Pinero joins Chris Ruggiero to chat motivation, inspiration and how to take life to the next level.

Chris Ruggiero has spent the past 6 years traveling the world entertaining audiences with his One Man Variety Show. His new book JUST GO encourages readers to create a life that most people only dream of. He also has a podcast that is absolutely crushing it in iTunes. He has also appeared on Ellen DeGeneres. His message is simple: Stop thinking about it. Just go!

Chris has spent the past 6 years traveling the world entertaining audiences with his One Man Variety Show. His new book JUST GO encourages readers to create a life that most people only dream of. His message is simple: Stop thinking about it. Just go!

Chris has spent the past 6 years traveling the world entertaining audiences with his One Man Variety Show. His new book JUST GO encourages readers to create a life that most people only dream of. His message is simple: Stop thinking about it. Just go!

In this interview, juggler Chris Ruggiero talks about going after your dreams and the pros and cons of doing everything in your business yourself. Chris is a juggler, magician, and general daredevil who stays busy traveling the country performing his show where nothing is off limits! He’s recently been seen on The Ellen DeGeneres show, has published a book on following your dreams entitled Just Go, and a man of my own heart, he also has a podcast where he interviews other entertainers he’s met in his adventures! Plus, he gives the most exuberant high fives I’ve ever seen!     Top of the Show News In a week, I'm going to be traveling up north to visit some friends and take part in Phil Ackerly's Night of Comedy and Magic to support our troops. I'll be performing strolling magic before the stage show (That features Phil Ackerly, Christian Cagigal, and Ryan Kane). Come out to support our troops and to say hi! I'd love to meet you if you're up in that area! Tap here for more info!   Interview with Chris Ruggiero: Success Mantra It takes the same amount of effort to struggle as it does to thrive and succeed.     In Business, Should You Do Everything Yourself? • It helps you know what you should outsource or not. • When you do end up outsourcing, you know more about the task at hand than you would if you hadn’t tried it out yourself first. • Often times you’ll find things that you really love doing. • How to know when you need to outsource something. • Investing in yourself like in courses, specialized training, and coaches. • Mastermind groups.     Chris’ Other Creative Ventures Chris Ruggiero Podcast — a show where variety entertainer Chris Ruggiero interviews other entertainers he meets in his adventures. In this show you’ll find incredible stories that will leave you intrigued, inspired, and ready to live your own dreams. He’s interviewed entertainers like Justin Flom, Jeff Civillico, Brett Loudermilk, and Barry Friedman. Just Go: Adventures Of A Traveling Entertainer And A Guide To Living Your Dream — In his debut book, Chris Ruggiero shares personal stories of being a traveling entertainer and offers tips and advice to create an adventurous life most people only dream of. The book is a collection of small and easily digestible essays.   Other Topics Covered • Getting things done now rather than later. • Getting to comfortable. • Talks about his beginnings as an entertainer. • Inner doubt whether you’re “good enough” to be an entertainer. AKA The Impostor Syndrome. • Individually connect with people in the crowd during your performances. • Working with agents and how he got his first agent by doing some showcases. • This is the best time to be living in regards to building an audience and not having to ask permission to do something. • How Chris wrote his book. • Physical vs. digital publishing. • Persistence. • Be good and keep showing up. • Whatever gets scheduled, gets done.     Failure Moment Tells about a time on a unicycle where he took a nice little spill during a show.     Favorite Success His recent appearance on the Ellen Degeneres Show.    Biggest Pro Challenge Staying focused and on task.   Parting Advice Don’t wait to start something you’ve been thinking about. Take your first step today.     Recommended books and resources: Note: 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!     Resources: A camera, on your phone or otherwise.     Books: How to be like Walt by Pat Williams Choose Yourself! by James Altucher     Other Resources Mentioned During Show Squarespace Barry Friedman’s Showbiz Blueprint Michael Hyatt’s Blog and Platform University Dave Ramsey   Where can we find Chris Ruggiero? www.chrisruggiero.com Twitter @onemanvariety | Instagram | YouTube    

In this episode, magician Jon Armstrong talks about his career so far in magic and why he has no Plan B! If you’re a magician and don’t know who Jon is, you’re probably new to the club or have been living under a rock. Jon has performed in such notable venues as Walt Disney World, Sea World, and Caesar’s Magical Empire where he headlined. He’s also taken his act around the world performing in over 30 countries. He’s a sought after director when it comes to producing quality magic acts and has consulted on films and TV shows like The Mentalist and Spider Man 3. This is in addition to many TV appearances, his most recent being a performance on Pen & Teller’s Fool Us. There’s almost too much to mention about Jon, like his comic series Smoke and Mirrors, his products for magicians, and his involvement in the Academy of Magical Arts. Even this is just scratching the surface!       Kris' Recommendation of the Week Chris Ruggiero Podcast - a show where variety entertainer Chris Ruggiero interviews other entertainers he meets in his adventures. In this show you’ll find incredible stories that will leave you intrigued, inspired, and ready to live your own dreams. He’s interviewed entertainers like Justin Flom, Jeff Civillico, Brett Loudermilk, and Barry Friedman.     Interview with Jon Armstrong: Success Mantra Having a fallback plan means you can fall back.     No Plan B • Talks about his early days. • Either he hustles or doesn’t eat. • Talks about some of his lean times. • Tells about some of the “day jobs” he’s had. • Gives a brief synopsis of his career up to this point.   Jon’s Time at Walt Disney World (WDW) • Talks about how he got his gig at Rose & Crown at Epcot. • What they initially wanted him to do for his act and what he ended up doing. • Talks a little about the character he developed to Epcot. • Developing his material, some of which he uses to this day. • This is where he cut his teeth. • Reformatting his material out of “the British” character for venues outside of WDW. • Within a show, you can say anything to anyone as long as you beat yourself up first, and deliver your jab or witty remark to them with a smile on your face.     Jon’s Time in Vegas • Talks about his first steps when getting there. • Connecting with other professional magicians in the area. • Working with Joey Burton, Apollo Robbins, and Armando Lucero doing strolling magic at Caesar’s Magical Empire. • Tells how he got lucky and became a featured performer at Caesar’s. • Why he left Vegas. • Surrounding yourself with people who are doing what you want to do and will challenge you to further yourself.     Persistence and Overcoming Challenges • Dealing with dyslexia and overcoming it in daily dealings. • Systems he has in place to hep him work around it. • Why he’d much rather jump on the phone with someone rather than correspond in written form. • Nobody likes writing, they only like having written. Living and Working in LA • Performing at the Magic Castle and handing out business cards. • Engaging and befriending people and getting their cards or contact info. • Getting people on his email list. • Looking for creative ways to add value to people’s lives. • Focusing on his strengths in that he’s a really good people person so he uses that. • Sending “stuff” to his top clients. • Personalizing his interactions with his email list and clients. • Creating cool different ways to keep in front of his clients and prospects. • Referring other magicians when he’s already booked.     Failure Moment Tells about a time very early in his career where he learned about the importance of hygiene. He literally felt like his career was over.     Favorite Success Wining Close Up Magician of the Year from the Academy of Magical Arts.   Parting Advice Go out and make as many friends and genuine connections with people as you can. Make human connections.     Recommended books and resources: Note: 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!     Resources: Show Cues Mint.com for Keeping Track of your finances     Books Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud Ken Dyne's Gig Flow   Where can we find Jon Armstrong? www.CardJon.com Tiny Plunger Twitter @cardjon | Facebook | LinkedIn  

"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! If you enjoyed this session of The Art of Adventure Podcast, let Chris know by clicking on the link below and sending him a quick shout out on Twitter: Click here to thank Chris on Twitter Support the Art of Adventure! This podcast is supported by listeners like you! Become a patron of the Art of Adventure on Patreon Subscribe to The Art of Adventure Podcast for free in iTunes or Stitcher. If you enjoyed the show, please help us by leaving a 5-star rating and review! You might also like these episodes: AOA 032 | Johnny Freesh | Rapping and Raw food AOA 037 | Louis Jebb | Virtual Reality and Immersive News AOA 052 | Ben Keene | Creating Tribes Around The World