Let’s Start Finding Work By Asking the Right Question

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I brought this idea to my Facebook restaurant group and think I can take it further. Let’s look at the basic ideas, which start with my agent friend Steve. A successful entertainment agent, Steve, once told me he acquired more work and was more successful than his competitors because he called venues and asked them … Read more

Warning! Are You Sabotaging Your Wealth?

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As an entertainer, I aspire to add significant value to events that justifies my pricing. However, I have found myself being replaced by other entertainers. This change wasn’t due to any lack of professionalism on my part. My pricing was not substantially higher than the company that replaced me, nor was I unavailable for the … Read more

Living up to the Mike Homes Standard

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Canadian contractor Mike Homes says, “Codes are the minimal building requirement. If you can go beyond that, you’re building a better house”. I agree! And as a house owner, I’ve seen what contractors call “Standard.” Yet, I have a higher standard, or at least my mind thinks so. Some call it OCD, anal, or just … Read more

The Pricing Balancing Act: From Kohl’s to Entertainers

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The Pricing Dilemma in Entertainment Business Kohl’s is a retail store that offers everything at discounted prices. When I was a child, Kmart had a special in-store discount called the Blue Light special, which required a physical presence. Additionally, some stores even promised to match prices if you found the same item elsewhere for a … Read more

The Psychology of Waiting: Insights from a Balloon Entertainer

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In pursuing self-improvement this month, I’ve been digesting content by Simon Sinek, who currently holds the top spot on my YouTube playlist, especially during my workout sessions. In his discussion, Sinek delved into fixations and obstacles, which I quickly related to a child waiting for a balloon and a parent who refused to wait in … Read more

How To Balance Your Work-Life with Family

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The entertainment industry is a feast or famine lifestyle, and over 38-years balancing family and balloon entertainment can be difficult. In this article, I share things I’ve learned walking the tightrope of life and working as a professional entertainer. Prioritize Your Time Time management is critical, and defining a work schedule balances life and work. … Read more

Using Instagram To Feed The Social Media Beast

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The social media beast is never full, and I must feed it daily.  Feeding the beast, as I call it, requires constant communication with my inner muse.  Over time I realize that I have created memes, blogs, videos, pictures, infographics, and much of this content is a one and done viewing. Today, I posted to … Read more

Here’s a Great Response To A Text Message

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I’m working in my office, and my ears detect the incoming text notification chime from my cellphone. I grab my phone, and it reads, “How much do you charge?” Great, I have to play the twenty-question text game to figure out what they want, or do I? Here’s how I eliminate playing the twenty-question game. … Read more

New for Entertainers – Stand Back, Social Distancing

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It’s Called The Dance Floor Of Death. Entertainers for decades have shaken their heads in disapproval when an event planner says, “You can set up here for your show as we are keeping the dance floor open for dancing later in the evening.” The void or buffer between audience and entertainer has always been an … Read more