Do your finances balance as well as your handstand?

Do your finances balance as well as your handstand?

Working in circus often means an unstable, inconsistent income—leaving you stranded between contracts with little money and no idea where the next job is coming from.
It doesn’t have to be.

Why does this happen to so many artists?

They apply for their next job too late.

They don’t have their pitch ready.

Their money management is poor.

With solid finance and sales skills, you can choose the jobs you want and actually enjoy time off between contracts.
No, this doesn’t mean six months off living like royalty.

Here’s how to turn it around:

Keep your press kit (reel/CV) up to date, organised, and ready.

Always be looking and actively applying: email, call, and visit directors and casting. Don’t just wait for an Instagram listing.

Most quality contracts are cast anywhere from 2 years to 3 months in advance.

It might sound crazy, but the more you save whilst on contract, the smoother the transition between gigs—you can treat the break like a holiday, not survival mode.

If housing is supplied, aim to save at least 50% of your wage. 😉

Your challenge this week💡 Pick one point and apply it. If you already have a system, improve it. Don’t know how? Ask—ask us, ask friends, ask mentors/coaches. Then move to the next.

P.S. Everything you do can be done better. If you don’t know how, learn. As a performer, you’re running your own business—start treating yourself like one.