For some reason, there seems to be a certain group of people who want to learn stand-up comedy because they are out of work and want to make a mad dash for fame and fortune in entertainment.

Let me say this–with few exceptions, there is no rapid fame and fortune for ANY entertainment specialty. It takes time and skill. But I want to focus on stand-up comedy specifically.

If you are serious about pursuing stand-up comedy as an income base, the first thing to understand is that you are in business for yourself when you jump into stand-up comedy for pay. What will any professional tell you about being in business for yourself?

Being in business for yourself is a risky proposition, no matter what the business venture is. So here’s the real scoop… Read the rest of this entry

About the Author/Founder of The Stand-up Comedy Professional

Steve Roye is the author of the Killer Stand-up Comedy System and author of the content made available in the Comedy Pro Membership Program available on this site.

Over the past decade, Steve has established himself as a leading, globally recognized expert in the field of stand-up comedy material development, delivery and entertainment business strategies for comedy entertainers as well as speaking professionals.

For more information about Steve, please check out the About The Author section on this site.

I have said many times in the past that smiling when you deliver your stand-up comedy material will usually reduce your laughs on stage.

But for a rare few comedians, smiling DOES fit into their delivery style without reducing their laughter impact.

Such is the case with comedian Michael E. Winfield, who smiles more than any comedian I have seen, yet he does produce the big laughs on stage. He’s super funny.

I rented the Russell Peters DVD Comics Without Borders to watch my old comedy buddy Darren Carter, The Party Starter who was one of the featured comedians I haven’t seen in about a decade (Darren killed it BTW).

That’s when I got the chance to watch comic Mike Winfield, his super huge smile and hilarious stand-up. Read the rest of this entry

About the Author/Founder of The Stand-up Comedy Professional

Steve Roye is the author of the Killer Stand-up Comedy System and author of the content made available in the Comedy Pro Membership Program available on this site.

Over the past decade, Steve has established himself as a leading, globally recognized expert in the field of stand-up comedy material development, delivery and entertainment business strategies for comedy entertainers as well as speaking professionals.

For more information about Steve, please check out the About The Author section on this site.