Matt Richardson: Why Most Comedians Never Make It

In this episode of "What’s The Trick?", Ben Hanlin sits down with Matt Richardson to explore how to become a stand up comic.If you want to improve your knowledge on ways to truly make it as a comedian, this episode breaks down what actually works.This episode is for:- Creatives (writers, performers, content creators)- Business owners and entrepreneurs- Speakers and presenters- Anyone looking to improve communication and idea generationIn this episode, you’ll learn:- Great comedy starts as a messy idea, not a finished joke- Audience trust changes what you’re allowed to do- The best performers still treat it like a craft, not a status symbol- Creative careers aren’t linear, visibility and value constantly fluctuate- The people who last are usually the people willing to keep grafting---About Ben Hanlin:Ben is a magician, presenter, and keynote speaker who helps companies create engagement, connection, and memorable experiences. He hosts corporate events and interviews world-class creatives on this podcast.About the podcast:"What’s The Trick?" explores how creative people think, create, and turn ideas into reality.Topics covered include creativity, communication, storytelling, content creation, performance, and building creative careers.🎧 Listen / Watch:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BenHanlinApple Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/benhanlinSpotify: https://linktr.ee/benhanlin📩 Work with Ben:https://www.benhanlin.com/---FOLLOW BEN:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM0oXTRP-zWlJ_IiNykTLagInstagram: http://instagram.com/benhanlinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/benhanlinTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benhanlin---🎤 FOLLOW MATT:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mattrichardsoncomedyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattrichardson3/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattrichardson3Website: https://www.mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk/---What is this episode about?This episode explains how to become a full time comedian.How do creative people turn ideas into reality?Ben Hanlin breaks down the mindset, process, and decisions behind it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.