Todays show is a local Comedian and part owner of Kellum Real Estate which focuses in medical facility developments. Gabe Farias is also a local comedy show host when he's not on the sidelines commentating on local sports.

Local Talent: The Entrepreneur’s Handbook Podcast - Episode #19


This episode of Local Talent features a multi talented guest who’s an Executive Vice President of a popular medical practice, a sports reporter, and a stand-up comedian. Join your host Jason as he talks to Gabe Farias about getting into comedy, the Oscars slap, monopolies in business, and more.

Gabe tells Jason the story of how he got to where he is today and how he balances out his different interests. Together, they dive into the mechanics of stand-up comedy, from how to create a stand-up routine to what jokes you can and can’t tell today. Gabe explains how comedians monetize their art and talks about the stand-up scene in Texas today, where new talent is breaking through all the time.

Alongside the insights into business and the entrepreneurial mind, this episode has a lot of laughs. If you enjoyed it, subscribe to the Local Talent podcast to catch more episodes with Jason and his special guests.


Timestamps

[1:58] Gabe introduces himself and talks about his 9-5
[5:25] “I’m the beautiful sideline reporter!”: Gabe’s broadcasting career
[8:30] Gabe’s route into stand-up and overcoming his fear of performing
[11:26] Dissecting Will Smith’s Oscars slap from a comedian’s point of view
[13:39] Where Gabe finds inspiration for his material and how he tackles controversial topics
[14:57] “Every comedian bombs”
[16:16] The joke writing process from A to Z
[19:05] Gabe’s d*ck joke
[20:40] Where to go to hear Gabe’s full stand-up routine
[21:12] The business of comedy
[25:18] How Gabe got into sports
[28:09] The incredible growth of Texas Sports Productions
[31:35] Lightning roooooooooooound!!
[35:50] What Gabe wishes he’d known before starting his business
[37:46] Facing the fear of your family’s expectations
[39:40] Gabe’s biggest mistake as a comedian and his experience of doing stand-up online
[41:28] The best advice that Gabe ever received about making it in comedy
[42:35] How Gabe unwinds
[43:04] The biggest myth that people have about comedy
[44:00] How to determine the value of a stand-up comedian
[45:07] The 10-year plan
[47:55] Is it right for businesses to become monopolies?
[51:05] Outgrowing the “small business guy” label
[53:28] Expectations versus reality: Working for Dr. Kellum’s practice
[55:08] Medicine as a business
[56:53] “Tell me a joke!:” What comedians don’t want to hear
[58:53] Jimmy Fallon: An overreacted comedian?
[59:41] Gabe’s parting words of wisdom for anyone who wants to get into comedy
[1:01:18] Where to go to find out more about Gabe and his projects


Highlight Quote

“I think, you know, the fear was a barricade, yes. But even more so than that, not having an open conversation with my parents and saying, “I'm thinking of doing this” because I think they would have been supportive, I think they would say “Roll the dice, take a chance.” You know, my dad loves me, my parents love me, unconditionally. If you fail, we're gonna come out and get you.”
Gabe Farias, Local Talent podcast, (38:15 - 38:35)

Links:

https://txcomedyshow.com/
https://www.texassportsproductions.com/
https://www.facebook.com/GabeSportsComedy/

https://www.instagram.com/gabedfarias/
https://www.tiktok.com/@gabedfarias
https://twitter.com/gabedfarias
https://txlocaltalent.com/
https://www.facebook.com/txlocaltalent
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1tzUASELeq89GBm1yeHIkw/featured
https://open.spotify.com/show/7N1EFqBxTHi7oHUAWEqCOE