S2 E2: Actor to Entrepreneur: How Jeremiah Smith Built The Casting Connection
18m | Nov 12, 2025In this episode, Carissa and Emma Claire sit down with actor and entrepreneur Jeremiah Smith to talk about how he built The Casting Connection - a platform that now helps thousands of actors find legit audition opportunities across the country. Jeremiah shares how solving his own problem led to a thriving tech-based business, how he balances it with a performing career, and what he’s learned about sustainability.
WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:
- How Jeremiah transformed an idea into nationwide casting platform
- What it’s really like to build a tech-based side hustle with zero business or coding background
- How he balances regional acting contracts with daily platform maintenance
- Why solving your own problem is often the best way to start a business
- His biggest advice for artists wanting to build something that lasts
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
- The Casting Connection - Jeremiah’s platform
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