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Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
Tuesday Mar 17, 2026
What happens when a Hallmark star meets a business podcast? Actress and Lioness executive producer Jill Wagner joins Gene Marks to reveal the business savvy behind her 20-year career. From cold-calling Taylor Sheridan to building a real estate portfolio, Jill treats her career like a CEO treats a company. She opens up about handling rejection, knowing your worth, managing money, and finding structure in the chaos of Hollywood. Whether you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, or just hustling toward your next big break, Jill’s candid advice will leave you ready to pick up the phone.
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Topics include:
00:00 – Episode preview and guest introduction
02:03 – Why acting is a business
04:46 – How Jill’s “business” is structured
06:12 – Creating your own opportunities
11:00 – The perspective of experience
13:05 – How to handle rejection
16:01 – Taking work that isn’t perfectly aligned
18:45 – Reframing competition and success
22:29 – The reality of balancing career and motherhood
25:57 – Jill’s approach to money management and legal protection
30:01 – Time management in a multi-hat career
32:34 – Jill’s outlook on her future
35:03 – Wrap up and thank you
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