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How Musicians Can Make More Money Without Selling Out

In For Entertainers & Performers by jcsumOctober 23, 2016Leave a Comment

In this post, we explore how musicians can make more money without selling out. If you are a commercial performing singer or musician, whether full-time or part-time, your goal is …

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How Entertainers Earn Extra Income Without Side Jobs

In For Entertainers & Performers by jcsumOctober 22, 2016Leave a Comment

In this post, we explore how some entertainers earn extra income without any side jobs. If you are a commercial entertainer or performing artist, whether full-time or part-time, your goal …

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(Almost) Everything You Need to Know About Performing on Cruise Ships

In For Entertainers & Performers, Podcast & Videos by jcsumAugust 23, 2016Leave a Comment

Whether you are a singer, musician, dancer, variety artist or any kind of live entertainer, this is a great starting point for you if you want to be a cruise …

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Pack Small and Play BIG

In For Entertainers & Performers by jcsumMarch 28, 2016Leave a Comment

The holy grail for many performers, especially variety entertainers performing a stage show, is to be able to present a show that can pack small and play BIG. This show is …

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Extra Income Ideas for Entertainers

In For Entertainers & Performers by jcsumMarch 1, 2016Leave a Comment

As an entertainer, your primary income is derived from your creative product of bookings shows. Your creative product is dependent on you being physically present to create the product. That means, …

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The Death of a Performing Artist

In For Entertainers & Performers by jcsumFebruary 29, 2016Leave a Comment

Ok, this post is not as morbid as the title sounds. I am referring to a metamorphic death – career stagnation for entertainers. Almost every entertainer or creative entrepreneur will …

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How to Book Gigs that Pay More for Life

In For Entertainers & Performers by jcsumFebruary 21, 20166 Comments

In a previous article, I explored how to book more shows and make money as a live musician, comedian, magician, juggler or entertainer. If you want to take your career …

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How to Book More Shows

In For Entertainers & Performers by jcsumFebruary 21, 20161 Comment

This article examines a simple but profound thought on every entertainer’s mind – How to books more shows and make money. At the most basic level, being a successful entertainer …

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How to Improve Your Show for Entertainers

In For Entertainers & Performers by jcsumAugust 11, 2015Leave a Comment

This article explores how to improve your show for entertainers and make quantum leaps as a performer. First, it is important to recognize the distinction between an act and a …

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How to Create a Promo Kit for Entertainers

In For Entertainers & Performers by jcsumJune 29, 2015Leave a Comment

This article explores how to create a promo kit for entertainers – the most important marketing tool for entertainers. A promo kit also known as a promo deck is a …

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How to Find Agents for Entertainers

In For Entertainers & Performers by jcsumMay 19, 20152 Comments

This is the second in a series of articles on how to find agents for entertainers. Read the previous article on “Working with Show Bookers & Agents for Entertainers” here. …

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Working With Show Bookers & Agents For Entertainers

In For Entertainers & Performers by jcsumMay 18, 20151 Comment

This is the first in a series of articles on working with show bookers & agents for entertainers. As an entertainer, show bookers and agents will likely make up a significant …

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Music Design for Entertainers

In For Entertainers & Performers by jcsumApril 12, 2015Leave a Comment

It is important to learn the basics of music design for entertainers as music is an essential component of any show. Choosing the right music for your acts is critical. You …

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Why Some Entertainers Can Charge Much More than Others

In For Entertainers & Performers by jcsumApril 10, 2015Leave a Comment

This article explores why some entertainers can charge much more than others. To really fully understand this aspect of show business, the first thing you have to do is to eliminate …

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Essential Business Documents for Entertainers

In For Entertainers & Performers by jcsumApril 7, 2015Leave a Comment

Here a couple of essential business documents for entertainers that you might be able to use. As a commercial performer, it is important that you have the necessary professional business …

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Winning Sales Letters for Entertainers

In For Entertainers & Performers by jcsumApril 7, 2015Leave a Comment

Sales letters for entertainers are important marketing tools for any Direct Marketing effort. Direct marketing, as the name implies, is a form of marketing where you communicate straight with your …

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How the Market Has Changed for Entertainers

In For Entertainers & Performers by jcsumApril 6, 20152 Comments

How has the market changed for entertainers? The global markets in 2015 have been experiencing a positive uplift for the past year although businesses are very apprehensive of the near-to-mid future. …

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Everything You Need to Know About Performing in Asia

In For Entertainers & Performers by jcsumApril 2, 2015Leave a Comment

This article explores everything you need to know about performing in Asia for entertainers. Whether you are an Asian entertainer looking to perform in another Asian country or a Western entertainer hoping …

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How to Build a Promotional Website for Entertainers Part 1

In For Entertainers & Performers by jcsumMarch 22, 20155 Comments

This two-part article discusses how to build a promotional website for entertainers. Your website is the single most powerful marketing tool of our time. A website is by far the …

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How to Build a Promotional Website for Entertainers Part 2

In For Entertainers & Performers by jcsumMarch 21, 20154 Comments

This is Part 2 of 2 on an article on how to build a promotional website for entertainers. Read Part 1 here. So, how do you go about getting all …

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Your Entertainment Career Path: Act or Show?

In For Entertainers & Performers by jcsumFebruary 26, 20152 Comments

When you embark on a career as an entertainer, specifically a live entertainment performer, you will either choose to create and perform an act or a show. This will largely …

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3 Tips to Stand Out as an Entertainer

In For Entertainers & Performers by jcsumFebruary 15, 2015Leave a Comment

This article offers 3 tips to stand out as a entertainer, regardless of your art or craft. The tips are simple in concept but also quite difficult to execute but nevertheless possible. …

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10 Ways Entertainers Can Be Original

In For Entertainers & Performers by jcsumFebruary 14, 20155 Comments

In any performance arts field, being original makes the artist stand out. If you want to be a highly successful entertainer, you have to be original. This article explores 10 ways entertainers can …

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Professional Production Cue Sheets for Entertainers

In For Entertainers & Performers by jcsumFebruary 6, 2015Leave a Comment

Professional production cue sheets for entertainers are required to ensure that the show’s technical production team can effectively support an act or show. Here are templates for production cue sheets that …

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The Business & Challenges of an Entertainer

In For Entertainers & Performers, Podcast & Videos by jcsumJanuary 30, 2015Leave a Comment

This is a talk that highlights the business & challenges of an entertainer. I gave a talk at the Singapore Management University in July 2014 where I shared my journey as an illusionist & …

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How Clients Choose a Headline Entertainer

In For Entertainers & Performers by jcsumJanuary 27, 20151 Comment

If you are interested to build your career with the goal of being a headliner entertainer, it is good to know what a talent manager, event producer or organizer looks …

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Two-Year Plans to Chart Your Career as an Entertainer

In For Entertainers & Performers by jcsumJanuary 27, 20151 Comment

Most self-improvement gurus and life coaches stress the importance of setting a long term goal or a dream. Some even go as far as asking you think what you would …

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Interview with Korean-born Australian Electric-Rock Violinist Jane Cho

In For Entertainers & Performers, Podcast & Videos by jcsumJanuary 21, 2015Leave a Comment

This is an interview with electric-rock violinist, Jane Cho, based in Sydney, Australia. Jane Cho (www.janechomusic.com) In this 20-min interview, she discusses embracing change in her career from classical musician …

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Audio Interview with European International Artistes Performing in Asia

In For Entertainers & Performers, Podcast & Videos by jcsumJanuary 20, 20152 Comments

This is a 25-min audio interview with European quick change artistes, Sebastian & Kristina, who have performed across the world including spending over a year in Asia. They have performed …

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Work Opportunities in Europe for Entertainers

In For Entertainers & Performers, Podcast & Videos by jcsumJanuary 16, 2015Leave a Comment

Are you an entertainer looking for work opportunities in Europe? This is an exclusive interview with Sven Rindfleisch, a professional journalist, photographer, writer who has worked with circuses, varieties and …

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