The Evolution of Promoting Myself: From Outsider to Social Media Star

🚀Social media self-promotion has become essential for success in the entertainment industry.

📈Engaging and authentic content, such as dance videos and promos, can significantly boost ticket sales.

💡Learning video editing and other creative skills can give you control over your own media promotion.

🔥Promoting through social media allows direct interaction with fans and endorsement from industry influencers.

💰Promotion through social media can lead to selling out larger venues and increased revenue opportunities.

Why did you initially have doubts about self-promotion?

—I grew up in a time before social media and felt that my worth should be based on word-of-mouth and authentic experiences.

What inspired you to start using social media for self-promotion?

—I became fascinated with YouTube influencers and their ability to control their own content and impact their audience directly.

How do you come up with ideas for your promo videos?

—I draw inspiration from other successful YouTubers and constantly experiment with different concepts to see what resonates with my audience.

Has social media promotion affected your relationships with other comedians?

—It has actually sparked friendly competition and mutual support among comedians, with many seeking to replicate the success of my creative videos.

What advice do you have for aspiring entertainers looking to promote themselves on social media?

—Embrace creativity, authenticity, and constant experimentation. Build genuine connections with your audience and industry influencers, and don't be afraid to think outside the box.

00:00I share my initial skepticism about self-promotion and how social media has become essential for success in the entertainment industry.

03:55I discuss how I started experimenting with YouTube videos and how they inspired me to take control of my own media promotion.

08:46I explain the impact of creative promo videos, such as dance videos, on ticket sales and how they became a staple of my promotion strategy.

13:38I share anecdotes about the viral success of my promo videos and the endorsement I received from industry influencers.

18:12I discuss the progression of my promo videos and how they have contributed to selling out larger venues and increasing my revenue.