Going Pro
KEH 129: Turning Pro on Performing and Ventriloquism
Turning Pro at Performing and Ventriloquism Welcome to Season 6 chapter 129 of the Kids Entertainer Podcast! Colin Dymon from UK is our guest in this episode. Today we talked about ventriloquism, puppetry and magic. Here are some of the important notes from this episode: Colin is a veteran for 24 years and performed all…
Read MoreKEH 118: Entertaining Toddlers and building an Agency
Entertaining Toddlers and Growing your Agency Welcome to Season 6 chapter 118 of the Kids Entertainer Hub! Gemma Parker from Sussex, United Kingdom is our guest in this spectacular show. Today we talked about her journey to becoming a full time entertainer from being a teacher. Here are some of the important notes from this…
Read MoreKEH 117: Balloon Shows and Storytelling
Balloon Shows and Storytelling Welcome to Season 6 chapter 117 of the Kids Entertainer Hub! Mark Fuller from Texas is our guest in this spectacular show. Today we talked about Mark’s journey and how he transitioned from being a full-time bus driver to a full-time kids entertainer. Here are some of the important notes from…
Read MoreKEH103: Keeping Everyone Engaged and Working for Tips the Right Way
Keeping Everyone Engaged and Working for TipsThe Right Way It’s episode 103 and we have a new co-host for this episode. It’s Annie Bannanie! This was also recorded at her birthday so Happy Birthday Annie Bannanie! In this episode we talk about how to get everyone engaged in the show. Not only the kids but…
Read MoreKEH100: Technology Trends Shaping the Future of Business and Children’s Entertainment
Technology Trends Shaping the Future of Business and Children’s Entertainment It’s best to be prepared in life as well as business. And to arm you for the future, we discuss the technology trends in business that are likely going to affect kids entertainers. And since this is our 100th episode, we have a fantastic present…
Read MoreThe Magic Behind the Magic Part 4: A Driver’s Seat View of What It Takes to Run a Successful Kids Entertainer Business
Hi. It’s Steve Wickenton once again. In the last episode of this vlog series for kids entertainers, I talked about booking system trends and analysis. In my fourth episode, I talk about something a little less technical but truly essential to a kids entertainment business–motivation and effective goal setting.
Read MoreKEH087: Power Up Your Performance
Power Up Your Performance: Kids Entertainer Tips on Projecting the Right Image to Handling Disruptions in Your Show to Writing Comedy That Suits You Want a tighter routine, more control, and a more refined show? Lawyer turned kids entertainer/street performer/game show champion/author Scott Green shares brilliant tips on how to do all this to help…
Read MoreEssential Business Tips for Kids Entertainers Part 1
Thinking of performing for children professionally, or taking the next step to further your children’s entertainment business? Here’s a new series featuring practical, actionable, tried-and-tested business tips and insights by someone who has rolled up his sleeves and taken action to move his kids entertainment business onward and up. Keith Tusing generously offers in this…
Read MoreKEH084: How to Make Your Own Contract
How to Make Your Own Contract: Tips on Creating a Simple Binding Contract for Kids Entertainers Legal gibberish turns off many of us, and that may be why you’ve put off having your own contract in place. Drafting one also seems like a painstakingly meticulous business as you need to cover a lot of bases.…
Read MoreThe Magic Behind the Magic Part 3: A Driver’s Seat View of What It Takes to Run a Successful Kids Entertainer Business
Hi. It’s Steve Wickenton. In my previous episode in this vlog series made especially for magicians, I shared time management and task planning tips, as well as tips on how to get reviews and testimonials from your clients. Here in this third episode, I talk all about booking system trends and analysis. Specifically I cover:…
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