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How To Succeed In Show Business, According To Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry made history in 2019 by becoming the first African-American to own a major film studio, the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta (Georgia). He overcame childhood abuse and homelessness to build a billion-dollar movie empire.
Tyler Perry is a comedian, writer, producer, and director. He was born in New Orleans (Louisiana) and moved to Atlanta in his twenties. Before his big break in Hollywood, Perry spent years building a fan base by writing and staging plays across the United States. It took him several years to become successful.

Tyler Perry’s speeches are often inspirational, especially for entrepreneurs. So, we decided to make a video of 10 of his best pieces of advice.
Watch the video below and get inspired to make your dreams come true. We’ve also summarized his tips to help you follow the video.

  1. Don’t change your art for those who don’t like it.
  2. Focus on your core audience
  3. Don’t jump from idea to idea. Focus on one thing.
  4. Build a good team. Find the people you can count on.
  5. Be open to critiques that can help you grow.
  6. Invest in yourself and own your work.
  7. Keep moving towards your goal, even in difficult times.
  8. Ignore the doubters and focus on your mission.
  9. Use your pain.
  10. Build your own table. Own your business.