Episode 09 - Pursuing an Unusual Calling - Andrew Stanley

Website: https://www.andrewstanleycomedy.com

Homeschooled preachers’ kids with finance degrees don’t usually quit their Budget Analyst jobs that provide health insurance to be stand-up comedians, but Andrew Stanley didn't know that. He is now touring all over the country (as well as internationally) performing at clubs, festivals, fundraisers, churches, corporate events, bars with 4 people in them that "didn’t know there would be comedy tonight..." Andrew possesses a unique perspective that pairs well with his dry delivery and observational nature. He was the winner of the 2017 Search for the South’s Funniest Accountant and in 2019, he was selected as a New Face of Comedy at Montreal’s prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival. Andrew’s parents are still alive so he works clean.

Show Notes

What We Discuss with Andrew Stanley

How Andrew pivoted from a corporate finance job to the world of stand up.
How growing up as a pastor’s kid and grand-kid influenced his pursuit of a comedy career.
What his parents did right in helping Andrew chart his own path in life.
The role of Andrew's faith in his journey into the world of stand up.
How Andrew has grown from being around people who think differently from him.
Some of the comedians Andrew enjoys, and the role Jeff Foxworthy played in helping him get started in stand up.
The impact of 2020 on Andrew's career, which followed his first year of full-time comedy.

The role of social media and virtual events in seizing the opportunity to engage people with his comedy.
Andrew’s upcoming podcast called “No Worries If Not.”
Andrew's advice and encouragement to someone who wants to move forward in pursuing an unusual calling.

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