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#165 - Brandon Smiley: Being Rickey Smiley's Son, Meeting Steve Harvey, Building A Winning Team
Brandon Smiley is not only Rickey Smiley's son, but also a touring comedian trying to book gigs like the rest of us. Listeners will be surprised to learn that Brandon's comedy journey, starting at age 7, has not been easy despite having a superstar comedian for a father. Brandon breaks down his mentality overcoming stints in rehab and jail and also his strategy behind building his own team on the way to superstar comedy status. Enjoy!
In this episode listeners will learn about:
- Having Rickey Smiley as a father
Starting comedy at age 7
The struggle of living in a car
Visiting Steve Harvey's house
Comedy game from legends
Becoming a "likeable" comedian
Being more than just funny
Writing a movie
Getting booed on stage
Building your own winning team
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