In this episode of The Full-Time Function Musician Podcast, I chat with professional magician and Giggio founder Martyn Rowland, whose software has become the go-to booking management system for entertainers across the UK.

Martyn shares his journey from performing at corporate events to creating a tool that now processes millions of pounds of bookings every month. We discuss:

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  The early days of Giggio and how it evolved from a personal spreadsheet fix to a full-scale platform

  
  


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  Why every function musician should use a CRM before they “need” one

  
  


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  How automation, follow-ups, and pitch reminders can win you more gigs

  
  


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  The lessons Martyn learned building tech for creatives — and the overlap between magicians, musicians, and other live entertainers

  
  

Whether you’re juggling client admin or trying to scale your bookings, this episode is packed with practical insight on streamlining your business and freeing up time to focus on performing.

Connect with Martyn

@getgiggio

@martynrowland

www.getgiggio.com

www.martynrowland.co.uk

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