From Fallon to Building a Comedy Empire: The Story of Jourdain Fisher

In this episode, I sit down with Jourdain Fisher, a rising star in comedy who’s been on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" not once but twice, crushed it on Comedy Central, and is now building his own comedy empire. We dive into his incredible journey - from his first stand-up set at 17 to working as a writer for The Tonight Show - and the business side of turning laughter into a career. If you’re curious about what it takes to succeed in the entertainment industry, how to build a personal brand, or just want a behind-the-scenes look at comedy, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration. ✅ Follow Jourdain Fisher: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JourdainFisherComedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jourdainfisher/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jfishercomedy Website: www.jourdainfisher.com ✅ Follow Chris: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itschrisford_/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itschrisford/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itschrisford_ 💡 Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations with creators and entrepreneurs who are building awesome things in cool ways. 0:00 - Welcome Jourdain Fisher to the show 2:00 - The first time on stage at 17 6:30 - From Greensboro to The Tonight Show 10:00 - Meeting Dave Chappelle 15:00 - Preparing for Fallon 20:00 - The business side of comedy 25:00 - Social media’s role in modern comedy 30:00 - Jourdain’s advice for aspiring comedians 35:00 - Closing thoughts