Join us on this episode of Behind the Dreamers as we chat with Ron Alexy, a multi-talented individual with a passion for comedy and a career in finance. Ron shares his challenges and rewards in balancing his creative pursuits with his professional life. He emphasizes the importance of finding the right balance, strategic thinking, and building trust with clients. Ron's journey teaches us about the significance of openness, determination, and pursuing what we love.

Key Points
• Ron's journey as a comedian and his inspiration from "Inside the Actor's Studio" • Balancing financial stability with pursuing artistic dreams
• Finding the right balance between pushing boundaries and avoiding burnout
• The importance of systems and strategic thinking in entrepreneurship • Navigating the challenges of combining creative pursuits with a financial career
• Recognizing and embracing personal strengths
• The importance of pursuing what brings you joy

Best Quotes
03:13 - 03:15
• "I have the intellect to be a doctor or lawyer, but I'm a comedian."
24:36 - 24:42
• "And I thought, let me, I gotta learn from him, because he had written like 75 of them, and he had produced like 25 of them, right?"
25:44 - 26:01
• "Sometimes you don't catch a break or sometimes you don't get that part or whatever. Like, you know, I've been, you know, I've been up for a part where it was just like, this is a big part. You don't get it. And that's heartbreaking, but it's like, okay, I gotta get back out there and I gotta keep doing this thing."
27:40 - 27:44
• "Your strengths always find you, they find a way of showing up."
29:05 - 29:16
• "I think it's interesting that, you know, some of us recognize, like in your case, you recognize, Hey, I have a talent. I'm good at this. I enjoy doing this, and I'm gonna, I wanna pursue this." 29:38 - 29:46
• "For me, it keeps showing up. And if it doesn't show up, I make sure that it shows up again and I put myself around it."

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