In episode 203 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk is joined by Brad Gosse to discuss his journey in the comedy industry and how he has turned his craft into a successful business. They discuss the subjective nature of comedy and dive into Brad's journey in the industry. From taking a standup class to writing a business book, Brad shares his experiences and how he got to where he is today.

Join Sebastian Rusk and Brad Gosse for some laughs and inspiration as Brad shares his insights and experiences. 

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:53] Children's Books for Adults.

[00:10:12] Negative Feedback and Engagement.

[00:15:04] Personal Brand and Long-Term Plans.

[00:27:40] Building a Comedy Business.

In this episode, Sebastian Rusk and Brad Gosse emphasize their focus on generating income rather than being solely an artist. While many people assume they are an artist, they clarify that their primary goal is the financial aspect of their work. They highlight their pursuit of lucrative opportunities, such as their successful books, and express their dedication to making money in their business ventures.

In addition, Sebastian and Brad recognize the importance of diversifying their income beyond book sales. They are open to exploring other business avenues but acknowledge the unique challenges associated with selling merchandise compared to their current success with book sales.

QUOTES:

• “I think that the traditional route is, you know, become a comedian, get a spot on a sitcom, maybe have a dying career, write a book to talk about it.” - Sebastian Rusk
• “There's about 15 to 20% of people who definitely want me canceled, murdered, castrated, imprisoned, or made an example of in some way. What I do to combat that is I agitate those people. I don't combat it. I lean into them too.” - Brad Gosse
• “But if some people love it and some people hate it, then the people who hate it are really helping me sell more books.” - Brad Gosse
• “Being a comedian, you are the brand, you're attached to it, whether you like it or not. So that was a decision I made consciously knowing that that was going to be what was going to happen. I've built businesses, I've sold businesses.” - Brad Gosse

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Sebastian Rusk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthestorypodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheStoryPodcast/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianrusk/

Brad Gosse

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradgosse

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebradgosse/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradgosse/

WEBSITE

Beyond The Story Podcast: https://www.beyondthestorypodcast.com/

Brad Gosse: https://bradgosse.com/

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