In this episode, Tom Ameen talks about how he’s built a successful career as a classical pianist. Topics include restaurant gigs, getting private parties, and selling albums. He also talks about his new solo piano Star Wars album, which is awesome! Tom has played piano since he was 12 years old and studied under acclaimed…
I’ve invited back onto my show Jay Alexander and Christian Cagigal because they have been putting together a four-day festival of magic up in San Francisco called the Fog City Magic Fest and I wanted to get them on to talk to them about how they’re putting it together. They take us behind the scenes…
Last week I interviewed Mario the Magician. Katie is his wife and other half. She works with Mario as a team and handles all the business and marketing aspects of their business. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s essential for your spouse to be onboard and supportive of your entrepreneurial efforts, and this week,…
These are show notes taken from an audio interview. To listen to the actual interview, please use the player above. I’m currently taking a holiday break from my regularly scheduled episodes, so for the next few weeks, I’m running my six most downloaded episodes. I’ll be back on the first of the year with brand new episodes!…
These are show notes taken from an audio interview. To listen to the actual interview, please use the player above. In this episode, Ellusionist General Manager Adam Wilber talks about the ins and outs of publishing your own effects to sell. He also tells some of the ways he’s drumming up his own business and booking gigs. Boasting…
These are show notes taken from an audio interview. To listen to the actual interview, please use the player above. In this interview, Thom Britton talks about building and marketing his three-man theatrical variety-type show, The Danger Circus. He talks marketing, publicity, working with agents, and a great deal of other related topics! Thom is quite the…
These are show notes taken from an audio interview. To listen to the actual interview, please use the player above. In this interview, Brad Ross tells us how to market our show business and holds nothing back! My head is still reeling with all the knowledge Brad dropped. Also, find out how you can get a free…
These are show notes taken from an audio interview. To listen to the actual interview, please use the player above. Clay Mabbitt runs a blog and podcast called Sold Out Run where he helps theaters fill their seats with more than just friends and family. Basically, he’s a marketer and an actor. He’s using his…
These are show notes taken from an audio interview. To listen to the actual interview, please use the player above. In this interview, John Abrams brings us into his business performing assembly shows at elementary schools. He doesn’t hold anything back and even gives us some example scripts designed to make his shows more effective in their…
These are show notes taken from an audio interview. To listen to the actual interview, please use the player above. In this interview, David Aiken talks about his juggling career, branding, interjecting comedy into real life, and a great story that involves him on the Barenaked Ladies Ships & Dip Cruise! David Aiken, AKA the Checkerboard…