10 Tips and tricks to get members to come to your next club event.
Every week I have the privilege of performing at private clubs and events around the nation, which means that every week I have a chance to review the good and…
How to handle event cancellations due to change in club management
The club business is a world of constant turnover. It seems like every week managers and boards change. With new faces showing up in management positions reviews of existing contracts quickly follows…
Top 7 reasons members don’t show up and how to change it.
You booked the show on a holiday weekend or during a major event. Always look at the school, social, and community calendar before booking events. And if it’s off season…
Stop saying you’re out of our budget and start asking if we can make it work within our budget
An amazing thing happened today – I got, at almost the same moment, two emails from clubs, each dealing with cost and budgets. One email stopped the conversation cold with…
“Raise the Chandelier”
At a recent show I overheard an incredible conversation. Someone was looking for a ladder to raise a chandelier so it wouldn’t cast a shadow on my stage. They asked…
Ask and you might receive – changes to a performance agreement
Let’s talk about performance agreements. Every act you book should provide you with a performance agreement – and if they say “I work on handshakes” you may want to insist…
Exclusive events are the secret to satisfaction.
Every week I fly across the nation to perform at a club or corporate event. Members and attendees are often surprised that I’m there just for their show. “You flew…
Want a great event – have good sound and lights!
You’ve booked the best, your members are excited, and the event is sold out… what can go wrong?!? The number one thing I experience as a performer for private clubs…
Phone, text, or email – how to market your events to members
If you’re reading this blog you most likely get my monthly email and if you don’t open it, a follow-up a week or two later While a few people get…
The Power of Taking Risks with Entertainment
In the world of private clubs there’s a funny situation. To put it bluntly - the members have money, the clubs don’t. The tight budgeting and financial accountability necessary in…