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One of the most critical elements needed by ANY entertainer, performing group or speaking professional is not only exposure, but credibility—proof that you are who you say you are and that you do what you say that you do.
A very important piece of your credibility is tied directly into your ability to be easily found online when someone searches for your real or stage name. That’s why the term “Google me” has become so significant.
So, answer this question HONESTLY:
If I were to go to Google and type in your stage name (or real name), your entertainment specialty and city like this: Read more »
Let me give you an example of just one potentially high-paying comedy market that could make a comedian with talent and the right act a very comfortable living year around.
I’m not saying that the market I am about to talk about is for everyone.
But what I do want to do is open your eyes to some of the fantastic possibilities that exist for comedians if they apply their talent outside the comedy club market.
And if you are a Los Angeles or New York based comedian, pay close attention — there’s a section in this article that could potentially put you in front of more high level entertainment types than just about anything I could think of.
The market I am about to share with you falls into the category of corporate-type gigs that pay much better than the comedy club market… Read more »
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 more »
It should go without saying that one of the most valuable assets that ANY entertainer can have is a solid fan base—folks who want to know who you are, what you have to say and know where your next performance or adventure will be.
Let me save some folks some time—if you don’t have an act and you aren’t actively performing or pursuing your entertainment dreams, then the rest of this article won’t offer much value for you.
But if you DO have an act, you ARE actively performing and you DO want to develop your own online fan club or expand your fan base, please pay close attention…
Let’s get right down to business. Read more »
I have been saying for years that body language plays a huge part in your ability to generate big laughs on stage.
Now, let’s take this concept a bit farther…
I strongly believe that the real key to capturing the laughter power you have with your body language and facial expressions lies in body language alignment.
What do I mean when I say body language alignment? I mean…
When you are standing before an audience delivering your stand-up comedy material – is your body language in true alignment with what you are saying or talking about?
The reason I bring this up is this: Read more »
If you are a comedian, comedy magician, comedy ventriloquist, or other comedy variety entertainer and…
You have a corporate clean act with at least 30 minutes of top level, big laugh comedy material…
In this blog post, I’m going to reveal one of my best secrets for getting more corporate comedy work—all year long.
The material I am about to expose you to can be used by virtually any general audience entertainment act—including bands and musicians. Read more »
One of the most critical elements needed by ANY entertainer, performing group or speaking professional is not only exposure, but credibility—proof that you are who you say you are and that you do what you say that you do.
A very important piece of your credibility is tied directly into your ability to be easily found online when someone searches for your real or stage name. That’s why the term “Google me” has become so significant.
So, answer this question HONESTLY:
If I were to go to Google and type in your stage name (or real name), your entertainment specialty and city like this: Read more »