Shownotes
After started comedy at the age of 14, Andrew Frank has built a career spanning 285+ cities across 11 countries all independently. Everything from nationwide tours to winning competitions and performing at Edinburgh Fringe Festival is all due to his hard work and commitment to "owning your own labor."
We met Andrew at the World Series of Comedy finals and could immediately feel a kindred spirit in the mission to help other comics create their own success. A lot of the tips shared in this episode do not work if you don't. However, this interview is your blueprint to getting the independent success you've been looking for. Listen carefully.
Listeners will learn about:
- Starting comedy at 14
- Dealing with family doubt
- Being raised religious
- Creating comedy with a message
- Booking your own tour
- Getting into festivals
- Life on the road
- Personal sacrifices for comedy
- Building influence in your local scene
- Comedy philosophy
