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…
Off-season or mid-week may actually increase attendance!
I just returned from performing at two clubs back-to-back. One was a beach club and one was a Yacht Club… and here’s the thing – the shows for both were…
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…
The case for promoting events via Social Media in a private club world.
An interesting thing happened at a recent show. After talking with the event director I learned that the club does not allow any event marketing via social media. The explanation…
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…
10 Tips and tricks to get members to come to your next club event.
Every week I have the privilege of performing at private clubs and events around the nation, which means that every week I have a chance to review the good 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…