The Joy of the Journey: From Circus Performer to Award-Winning Entrepreneur with Jess Hill | Spotlight Series Ep.63

The Joy of the Journey: From Circus Performer to Award-Winning Entrepreneur with Jess Hill | Spotlight Series Ep.63

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From dancing on palace stages to building a franchise empire - Jessica Hill's story is one of transformation, resilience, and finding joy in unexpected places.

In this episode of the Spotlight Series, I sit down with Jess Hill, circus performer turned award-winning entrepreneur and founder of Showtime Circus. Jess vulnerably shares her journey from globe-trotting performer to successful business owner, including how personal tragedy reshaped her perspective on success.

What You'll Learn:

• How to pivot your career whilst staying true to your passions
• Building a business around health limitations and personal challenges
• The reality of performing careers - financial struggles, family sacrifices, and roller-coaster highs
• Why franchising became the perfect solution for scaling her circus school
• Finding authentic success that aligns with your life values

Key Quotes from Jess: "Most importantly it's finding out what your highs are - what your success is" "Success isn't just the big moments, it's embracing every twist and turn along the way" "I needed something that was mine"

Chapters: 

0:00 - Welcome & Introduction to Jess Hill 

2:17 - Writing "The Joy of the Journey" Chapter
 4:44 - How Success Evolves - From Stage to Home 

7:05 - The Circus Life Question: "Is circus my life or is my life a circus?" 

8:22 - Building a Business Around Health Challenges 

10:25 - The NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator & Lockdown Pivot 

12:00 - Learning Skills on Every Contract - Advice for New Performers 

14:59 - From Dancer to Circus Performer - The Aerial Journey 

15:31 - Industry Support During Personal Loss 

19:04 - When Performing Joy Faded - The Tina Turner Tour Reality 

21:31 - Starting Showtime Circus - From Side Hustle to Success 

23:09 - Franchising Philosophy: "Working for Yourself, Not by Yourself" 

25:51 - Who Should Read "Spotlight on Success" 

29:29 - Authentic Success - Then vs Now 

32:40 - Future Plans & Book Collaboration Process 

35:00 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find Jess

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