It’s OK to Talk Politics – Just Don’t Argue
We've all been told that in polite conversation you avoid politics and religion. But something happened the other week at a show that changed my opinion of this age-old proverb.…
Everyone is not an expert
Want to try a fun experiment. Post a question on a Facebook group that you already know the answer to. You might expect a few odd answers but I think…
Mini Shows at Corporate Events – how to make it a success
As I write this article, it’s holiday party season, and events are in full swing. I’ve been working almost every night at corporate and private events and I love it!…
1000 makes an expert.
It’s said over and over by anyone who has a job: “I’ve done it thousands of times.” In entertainment, it’s “I’ve performed thousands of shows” and in event planning it’s…
A Preferred Vendor List Makes You Look Good.
When a client asks you for a recommendation for a vendor how do you answer? My advice – always have a preferred vendor list created from solid recommendations and experience. …
Trust but Verify: What to look for when booking entertainment.
With the arrival of autumn, it’s time to start thinking about your holiday party. Corporate events, family gatherings, and staff banquets are right around the corner – and many will…
Why agreements and deposits are important
I’ve written before about how to make changes to an agreement and also about how to get out of an agreement but I realized I never discussed why agreements and…
Top 7 reasons members don’t show up and how to change it.
You booked the show on a holiday weekend or during a major event. Always look at the school, social, and community calendar before booking events. And if it’s off season…
Stop saying you’re out of our budget and start asking if we can make it work within our budget
An amazing thing happened today – I got, at almost the same moment, two emails from clubs, each dealing with cost and budgets. One email stopped the conversation cold with…
“Raise the Chandelier”
At a recent show I overheard an incredible conversation. Someone was looking for a ladder to raise a chandelier so it wouldn’t cast a shadow on my stage. They asked…