The West End, The Barbie Movie and Becoming an Entrepreneur: How Michael French Built Thriving Businesses Ep. 59

27/08/2025 44 min
The West End, The Barbie Movie and Becoming an Entrepreneur: How Michael French Built Thriving Businesses Ep. 59

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Send us a textThis episode is sponsored by Razzamataz Theatre Schools: http://www.razzamataz.co.ukFuture Founders: Razzamataz Theatre Schools is offering aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to own their own theatre school franchise in the UK or UAE, plus a £10,000 launch grant to get started. Find out more here: Instagram.com/razzschools or @razzschoolsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RazzamataztheatreschoolsLinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/razzamataz Twitter/ X: http://www.twitter.com/razzschoolsTikTok: @razzschools---------------------------------Welcome to the Spotlight Series - where we meet the brilliant co-authors behind "Spotlight on Success: The Performer Book."GET THE BOOK HERE: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spotlight-Success-Passion-Meets-Purpose/dp/B0FFH88B1C/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0In this episode, Nicole Louise Geddes sits down with Michael French, a seasoned musical theatre performer turned multi-passionate business owner whose journey spans West End stages, international tours, Hollywood film sets, and thriving youth-focused enterprises.What You'll Learn:How Michael landed a role in the Barbie movie (and why Greta Gerwig wanted only dancers on set)The pivotal moment in a sheep costume that changed his career trajectoryHow he built two successful businesses: Razzamataz Theatre Schools and We Make FootballersWhy being the "only boy" in dance class prepared him for entrepreneurshipThe power of stepping outside your comfort zone and embracing discomfortHow to transition from performer to CEO without losing your authentic selfKey Takeaways:Your performing arts training gives you transferable skills for business successBeing different or standing out can be your greatest advantageCommunity building is essential for both business growth and personal fulfilmentYou can return to performing at any stage of your entrepreneurial journey📕 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.rssConnect with Nicole:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerformerpreneurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/performerpreneurWebsite: https://performerpreneur.co.uk/#ShowbizSideHustle #PerformerBusiness #CreativeEntrepreneur #performerpreneur

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