Episodes
Terry Magelssen explains how to add production value to your show to increase your fees. He talks about how to include elements such as lighting and sound, how to explain your show requirements to technicians, and describes how to most effectively sell your show.
Published 06/03/19
Gogo Incognito talks about producing shows from a venue owner's perspective. She explains how to approach a venue, the different types of agreements that you can make, and how to work with a venue to make your shows a success.
Published 05/13/19
Art Grueneberger talks about how he decentralized his puppetry business. He discusses how he increased his revenue, how he systematized his sales, and explains how he trains puppeteers to perform his shows.
Published 04/29/19
Cody Clark explains how to sell your show to specialty markets. He discusses how to get into fringe festivals, how to build relationships with organizations, how to get onto TV, and how to build a show that your audience wants to see.
Published 04/22/19
Connor Asher discusses how to start a business as a puppeteer. He talks about why he decided to start his own business and the different ways that he makes money through his puppet shows, teaching classes, and working on commercials. He also explains how he creates custom puppets and shares his design questionnaire that he sends to clients. Be sure to download it in the show notes at the bottom of this episode. https://wellattended.com/blog/080-starting-a-business-as-a-puppeteer/
Published 01/14/19
Billy Guan talks about how to start planning for retirement. He discusses why you should start investing, how much you should invest, and explains popular investment strategies.
Published 01/07/19
Dan Meagher discusses how to turn ticket buyers into repeat patrons. He explains his re | action program which includes how to contact lapsed ticket buyers, the types of offers to create to get them to come back, and how to make your patrons feel special.
Published 08/27/18
Gary Berg discusses how to price your shows and make $100,000. We talk about 8 factors that play a role in pricing, the formula to make $100,00 a year, and we discus the benefits of working with an agent.
Published 07/02/18
Dan Holzman discusses how to use comedy in your marketing. He talks about three important factors for effective comedy, his framework for developing routines from the ground up, and how you can be clever with your marketing. Show Notes: Enter the giveaway and view the shows notes: https://wellattended.com/blog/076-how-to-use-comedy-in-marketing-with-dan-holzman/
Published 05/21/18
This week, RJ Lynch discusses theĀ 7 hidden gems he found in the WellAttended Podcast that have helped make his shows a success. He talks about how to create a unique event, how to find a venue, how to get press, and much more. Download the handout in the show notes at the bottom of this episode.
Published 04/02/18
Peter Boie explains how to organize your sales with a CRM. He talks about why you need a CRM, what you can do with it, how it can help increase sales, and the features you should look for when choosing one. Show Notes: http://PeterMagician.com http://MondayClubPodcast.com Download the CRM Guide + Peter's Email Sequence - https://wellattended.com/blog/074-how-to-organize-your-sales-with-a-crm-with-peter-boie/
Published 03/26/18
Joe Diamond explains the 7 lessons he learned from getting kicked off TripAdvisor. He talks about why he got removed, how to keep this from happening to you, and how to properly use TripAdvisor to promote your business.
Published 02/26/18
Thom Britton talks about how to use print marketing as merchandise in back of room sales. He explains what to sell, how to price the merchandise, where to put your table, and how to make the most money selling your products. You can follow along with this episode by downloading the presentation in the show notes.
Published 02/12/18
Thom Britton talks about how to use your print marketing in social media and beyond. He explains the different image formats, how social media images are unique, and how to write a call to action. Follow along with this episode by downloading the presentation in the show notes.
Published 02/05/18
Thom Britton talks about how to use print marketing to sell more tickets. He explains how to choose a design, select a designer, set your budget, and distribute your print marketing materials. You can follow along with this episode by downloading the presentation in the show notes.
Published 01/29/18
Philip Peredo explains how to create a marketing plan. He talks about why it's important to have a plan, how he uses a marketing calendar, and the types of marketing that he includes on the calendar. Download the calendar and marketing checklist that's in the show notes to follow along with this episode.
Published 01/22/18
Stan Renard explains how to get sponsors for your shows. He talks about the different types of sponsorships, the best ways to contact individuals and companies, and how to ask for sponsorships. He also gives examples of the types of sponsorships he receives as a touring musician and for Music Biz Day.
Published 12/18/17
Jeff and Tessa Evason explain how to create a rider for your shows. They talk about why you need a rider, how to use it, and what you should include. You can follow along with us by downloading their rider which you can find in the show notes.
Published 12/11/17
Allyson Morgan explains the 5 steps to producing a show. She talks about how to choose the work, create a budget, secure a venue, hire a team, and promote the show. She also gives advice on how to make additional revenue from patrons and how to acknowledge people's contributions to the show.
Published 11/06/17
Amy Oestreicher discusses how to get booked at colleges without an agent. She talks about the opportunities for performers, the types of shows colleges are looking for, and she shares her exact marketing strategy to get booked.
Published 10/23/17
Peter Michael Marino explains why you need an electronic press kit. He discusses how it differs from a press release, what to include in the kit, and how you can use it to promote your shows.
Published 10/09/17
David Parr discusses how he's run a successful weekly show in Chicago for the past decade. He talks about why he started a weekly show, how he pitched his idea to theaters, the deal that he made with a theater, and how he continues to be successful year after year.
Published 09/25/17
Joe Diamond discusses seasonal marketing strategies to stay topical. He talks about how he themes his shows for the holidays, the seasons that work best for his promotions, and marketing strategies that you can use around the holidays.
Published 09/18/17
Fran Snyder discusses how you can make a living with in-home performances. He discusses the benefits of performing in homes, the process of booking the performances, and explains the artist's and host's responsibilities to have a successful show.
Published 09/04/17