# Actress and Producer Jill Wagner: The Business of Being a Creative Entrepreneur

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Podcast: [THRIVE, a Paychex Business Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/thrive-a-paychex-business-podcast-1231062)
Published: 2026-03-17T11:43:52+00:00
Episode link: https://paychexbusiness.podbean.com/e/thrive-jill-wagner/
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## Resource

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. Simplify your business operations. Learn how Paychex can handle your HR and payroll so you can focus on what counts: https://bit.ly/3VtM6bs Have a topic idea? Share it at https://payx.me/thrivetopics Topics include:00:00 – Episode preview and guest introduction02:03 – Why acting is a business04:46 – How Jill’s “business” is structured06:12 – Creating your own opportunities11:00 – The perspective of experience13:05 – How to handle rejection16:01 – Taking work that isn’t perfectly aligned18:45 – Reframing competition and success22:29 – The reality of balancing career and motherhood25:57 – Jill’s approach to money management and legal protection30:01 – Time management in a multi-hat career32:34 – Jill’s outlook on her future35:03 – Wrap up and thank you #BusinessPodcast #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #iHeartSummit #ApplePodcasts #SpotifyPodcasts DISCLAIMER:The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique s…

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