What if the secret to doing your thing starts with betting on yourself—even if it sounds delusional? In this episode, Deece Casillas shares how he walked away from a financially successful but soul-crushing business to pursue stand-up comedy full time. From sneaking late-night laughs as a kid to building his own touring production company and launching a sold-out comic book series, Deece reveals the raw truth behind creative freedom, resilience, and self-expression. If you’ve ever felt stuck, silenced, or scared to go all-in on your dream—this conversation will light you up.

Featuring: Stand-up comic, podcast host, and comic book creator Deece Casillas

No fluff. Just the real story behind doing the thing.

Timestamps:

00:00 – The soul-sucking job he walked away from
02:16 – The moment Deece got tricked into doing stand-up
10:58 – How boxing, trauma, and comedy intersect
18:47 – Selling out his comic book without a publisher
26:30 – The trick to filling rooms and building loyal fans

#DoTheThing #DeeceCasillas #StandupComedy #ComicBooks #FindYourVoice #Entrepreneurship

YouTube: https://youtu.be/GUOIT1xOaD8

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deece-casillas-quit-the-sure-thing-to-chase/id1618590178?i=1000701931417

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/41wvNmjZStayNrzQIIaghx

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