With the zest and sweetness of a pineapple, grace of a dolphin, and jokes as great as your Dad's, Sara will whisk you away to the best vacation / most thrilling circus show you have ever experienced!

With the zest and sweetness of a pineapple, grace of a dolphin, and jokes as great as your Dad's, Sara will whisk you away to the best vacation / most thrilling circus show you have ever experienced!

#77 Sara Kunz-The flyin' Hawaiian

25 years as a street performer has given Groovy Guy an individual style and strategy!  He will leave you with plenty of wisdom, some great tips and memorable stories. 

25 years as a street performer has given Groovy Guy an individual style and strategy!  He will leave you with plenty of wisdom, some great tips and memorable stories.

76: Groovy Guy

Bounce on in and listen to a group of trailblazers in the entertainment industry!  The ups and downs of creating a show with nothing but raw talent and pogo sticks!

Bounce on in and listen to a group of trailblazers in the entertainment industry!  The ups and downs of creating a show with nothing but raw talent and pogo sticks!

75: XPOGO

Known for his many faces, voices and props, Bill Robison sets a standard in physical comedy performance.  Truly....an industry icon.  

Known for his many faces, voices and props, Bill Robison sets a standard in physical comedy performance.  Truly....an industry icon.

74: Bill Robison-Industry Icon

Peace, unity, love and having fun is what Street Breakz brings to their audience through hip hop, acrobatics, and comedy!

Peace, unity, love and having fun is what Street Breakz brings to their audience through hip hop, acrobatics, and comedy!

73: Street Breakz 

Kimi Shintaku

A fascinating journey through Kimi's life, full of stories and wisdom. Her dedication and valuable contribution to the fair industry stems from years of amazing experiences under vastly different circumstances.  

A fascinating journey through Kimi's life, full of stories and wisdom. Her dedication and valuable contribution to the fair industry stems from years of amazing experiences under vastly different circumstances.

72: Kimi Shintaku - A Lifetime of Experience 

Technically skilled, highly proficient, and amazingly smooth! Jeremiah drops a ton of tips about performing in the fair business, marketing, and life in general. Don't miss the stories about California, the box of juggling props in the attic....and rugs!

Technically skilled, highly proficient, and amazingly smooth! Jeremiah drops a ton of tips about performing in the fair business, marketing, and life in general. Don't miss the stories about California, the box of juggling props in the attic....and rugs!

71: Jeremiah Johnston-Juggler Extraordinaire

Kenny Ahern

Kenny Ahern shares stories about his career as a clown, a little wisdom from his life and even some laundry tips!  

Kenny Ahern shares stories about his career as a clown, a little wisdom from his life and even some laundry tips!

70: Kenny Ahern

Complete creatives, master makers, the whole artistic package! Learn from the best of the best-Mango &amp; Dango!

Complete creatives, master makers, the whole artistic package! Learn from the best of the best-Mango &amp; Dango!

69: Mango & Dango-Complete Creatives

Mark Sparks

It's the little things a person does and the little things a person doesn't do that make all the difference when it comes to being successful in the fair industry.  

It's the little things a person does and the little things a person doesn't do that make all the difference when it comes to being successful in the fair industry.

68: Mark Sparks Master Class

Tailgate Entertainer is a podcast for performing artists and talent buyers.  The goal of the show is to help those involved in the entertainment industry succeed by sharing years of collected wisdom.  You will not find a more eclectic mix of people in the world than those that wear the label of Performing Artist.  Their exciting journeys, lessons, and humorous anecdotes are woven together here to to provide encouragement, education, and support for the industry.

This show is great! Love the concept and different interviews shared! Love the bugs episode.

Cool!

As someone who has dabbled in performing arts, I love this show!

What an awesome show!

Tailgate Entertainer is a podcast for performing artists and talent buyers. The goal of the show is to help those involved in the entertainment industry succeed by sharing years of collected wisdom. You will not find a more eclectic mix of people in the world than those that wear the label of Performing Artist. Their exciting journeys, lessons, and humorous anecdotes are woven together here to to provide encouragement, education, and support for the industry.

The Tailgate Entertainer | Performers | Performance Business | Creatives | Artists | Talent Buyers

Today's episode is an opportunity to have a few questions answered about the show, take a peek behind the scenes a little, and a chance for me to give some final thoughts about the importance of our industry.  A huge THANK YOU to all of the guests and listeners that have been a part of the adventure.    Reasons for producing the show. How the show is doing, how has it done? Is the show going to continue? Did I make any money podcasting? Any regrets producing the show? Biggest lesson learned producing the show. Most frustrating element.   Biggest mistake I made producing the show.  Why the fair industry is so important.   

Today's episode is an opportunity to have a few questions answered about the show, take a peek behind the scenes a little, and a chance for me to give some final thoughts about the importance of our industry.  A huge THANK YOU to all of the guests and listeners that have been a part of the adventure.   <ul> <li>Reasons for producing the show.</li> <li>How the show is doing, how has it done?</li> <li>Is the show going to continue?</li> <li>Did I make any money podcasting?</li> <li>Any regrets producing the show?</li> <li>Biggest lesson learned producing the show.</li> <li>Most frustrating element.  </li> <li>Biggest mistake I made producing the show. </li> <li>Why the fair industry is so important.  </li> </ul>

51: It's a Wrap

Marty Davis

Welcome to a conversation with my friend, Marty Davis. Marty has been in the fair industry longer than anyone I know. This is an honest interview from Marty’s heart with a little bit of crazy thrown in! If you listen all the way to the end, you’ll be treated to a yodeling lesson, a story about streaking, some great advice, and some cowboy songs, too! Don’t miss it!  What you’ll hear in this episode:  How Marty started his lifelong love affair with the guitar Working as a DJ and singing with a band Stories from The Golden Nugget in Las Vegas Why Marty felt like cowboy band costumes were important How he met his wife, Kate---and got engaged after just ONE HOUR of conversation! (47 years of marriage followed!) Bored and unsatisfied with not being the very best Why Marty longed for the “old cowboy sound” “God Bless Old Glory” Yodeling 101 Why Marty believes in mentoring kids Marty’s beginning in the fair industry—1976 Why Marty has mentored many in the fair industry, even offering up his home to many as a stable place to live Mistakes that young people make today: not learning the basics of a solid foundation “Love people enough to tell them the truth.” How Marty struggled in the beginning to find someone to help with his career What happens when too much ego gets in the way Marty’s message to younger people: “Ask for help.” Why regrets are a waste of time Streaking off the stage---for $100 A story (and a song) from the old West—by Marty Find out more at www.martyldavis.com.  

Welcome to a conversation with my friend, Marty Davis. Marty has been in the fair industry longer than anyone I know. This is an honest interview from Marty’s heart with a little bit of crazy thrown in! If you listen all the way to the end, you’ll be treated to a yodeling lesson, a story about streaking, some great advice, and some cowboy songs, too! Don’t miss it! What you’ll hear in this episode: <ul> <li>How Marty started his lifelong love affair with the guitar</li> <li>Working as a DJ and singing with a band</li> <li>Stories from The Golden Nugget in Las Vegas</li> <li>Why Marty felt like cowboy band costumes were important</li> <li>How he met his wife, Kate---and got engaged after just ONE HOUR of conversation! (47 years of marriage followed!)</li> <li>Bored and unsatisfied with not being the very best</li> <li>Why Marty longed for the “old cowboy sound”</li> <li>“God Bless Old Glory”</li> <li>Yodeling 101</li> <li>Why Marty believes in mentoring kids</li> <li>Marty’s beginning in the fair industry—1976</li> <li>Why Marty has mentored many in the fair industry, even offering up his home to many as a stable place to live</li> <li>Mistakes that young people make today: not learning the basics of a solid foundation</li> <li>“Love people enough to tell them the truth.”</li> <li>How Marty struggled in the beginning to find someone to help with his career</li> <li>What happens when too much ego gets in the way</li> <li>Marty’s message to younger people: “Ask for help.”</li> <li>Why regrets are a waste of time</li> <li>Streaking off the stage---for $100</li> <li>A story (and a song) from the old West—by Marty</li> <li>Find out more at <a href="http://www.martyldavis.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.martyldavis.com</a>. </li> </ul>

34: The Mentor, Marty Davis

Paul Isaak

Not having a traditional career can make the balance between work and family difficult to juggle. In order to be successful in the Fair industry, you have to learn to balance your life while traveling, creating your audience, and still maintaining your personal life. Paul Isaak is a juggler and performer who has learned to not only juggle fire but learned to expertly juggle his career and his family. This episode of Tailgate Entertainer reveals angles of the fair industry that have never been seen. Tune in with your hosts Alan Bruess and Eric Haines to see how entertainers manage their families, make connections and still pursue their passions.    Show Highlights:  How the fair industry differs from other industries  What performers think about on stage  Learning how to dissolve the barrier between the performer and the audience  What drives a performer to create their own act  Finding a community who understands your passions  Making connections and maintaining relationships with a traveling career  Balancing business and family  Taking your family on the road  Experiences like no other industry      Resources:   www.funnyjuggler.com/

Not having a traditional career can make the balance between work and family difficult to juggle. In order to be successful in the Fair industry, you have to learn to balance your life while traveling, creating your audience, and still maintaining your personal life. Paul Isaak is a juggler and performer who has learned to not only juggle fire but learned to expertly juggle his career and his family. This episode of Tailgate Entertainer reveals angles of the fair industry that have never been seen. Tune in with your hosts Alan Bruess and Eric Haines to see how entertainers manage their families, make connections and still pursue their passions.  Show Highlights: <ul> <li>How the fair industry differs from other industries </li> <li>What performers think about on stage </li> <li>Learning how to dissolve the barrier between the performer and the audience </li> <li>What drives a performer to create their own act </li> <li>Finding a community who understands your passions </li> <li>Making connections and maintaining relationships with a traveling career </li> <li>Balancing business and family </li> <li>Taking your family on the road </li> <li>Experiences like no other industry</li> </ul> Resources: <a href="http://www.funnyjuggler.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.funnyjuggler.com/</a>

53: Balancing Work, Family and Your Life While on the Road with Paul Isaak

Alan Bruess

Wow! It’s the 26th episode of Tailgate Entertainer! I’ve gone this far, more than halfway in meeting my personal commitment to the show. My personal commitment is to deliver a show every Tuesday of every week. It’s not an easy task for a guy like me, 52 years old, who works 12-15 hours a day on my regular job; and I have to add more work hours talking to our guest performers and scheduling their interview, preparing interview questionnaires, setting up the hardware, recording the actual interview, editing the audio to be able to share with you the tips, advice, strategies, and secrets of talented performing artists in the fair &amp; entertainment industry. At this point, it’s not a revenue generator for me and I spend a couple of hundred bucks each month to produce the show so I can present the colorful lives  and career of fair people.  I learned I have been able to spend quality time and collect wisdom from them and how they succeeded in the fair industry; and I happily shared everything with my audience.  This is one way of contributing advice to the people who may want to enter the industry to preserve and perpetuate this form of entertainment for future generations.    In this episode, I share with you:  The reasons I created this podcast My life history – the role played by my stepmother Irene in making me rethink what I wanted to become as a grown up Why I chose the fair industry in my podcast My role in the fair industry - What I do for a living My audience – approximately 30,000 kids attend these shows A new product that is coming soon which is actually a by-product of this show How much doggone work this podcast is-- I don’t earn any revenue from it yet I spend about two hundred bucks each month to produce it Sometimes I go hungry or fall asleep with fatigue while working on the show The difference between a podcast and a live show – in a live show, I get instant feedback and see the immediate reaction of my audience. I know what they like and what they don’t like whereas, in a podcast, feedback isn’t immediate and sometimes I don’t even get your feedback. I don’t know if you like my show and what you want to listen to and know. Although the show is downloaded in 9 different countries, unless I get your feedback, I won’t know how you like my show. Society has benefited positively from the entertainment provided by the fair industry –it helps build one's sense of self, country, belief system, and culture. Fair and circuses today present acrobatic performances and exhibitions of skill, strength,  and daring Fairs often require immense numbers of performers and even complicated and expensive machinery. The importance of the fair industry - Fairs are unique in our country. They are a reflection of our Communities--a place where people  can be entertained, educated,  and experience new things   Fairs can teach children valuable skills, even life skills Fairs can teach children how to raise animals, care for them, and train them tricks The fair serves a great purpose-- a positive impact on our society, county, and state fairs I’m not quite sure I could continue maintaining this show but I do want to keep it going I love the fair industry for a lot of reasons. Do you?    Thank you for listening. Thanks for your time.  Please help support this podcast by subscribing to Tailgate Entertainer on Itunes . The show’s life is in your hands. Do pick your favorite episode and share it with your family and friend. Send me your feedback, too. You can contact me directly at Tailgate Entertainer website.   Join our Facebook group: Facebook Thanks again. :)

Wow! It’s the 26th episode of Tailgate Entertainer! I’ve gone this far, more than halfway in meeting my personal commitment to the show. My personal commitment is to deliver a show every Tuesday of every week. It’s not an easy task for a guy like me, 52 years old, who works 12-15 hours a day on my regular job; and I have to add more work hours talking to our guest performers and scheduling their interview, preparing interview questionnaires, setting up the hardware, recording the actual interview, editing the audio to be able to share with you the tips, advice, strategies, and secrets of talented performing artists in the fair &amp; entertainment industry. At this point, it’s not a revenue generator for me and I spend a couple of hundred bucks each month to produce the show so I can present the colorful lives  and career of fair people.  I learned I have been able to spend quality time and collect wisdom from them and how they succeeded in the fair industry; and I happily shared everything with my audience.  This is one way of contributing advice to the people who may want to enter the industry to preserve and perpetuate this form of entertainment for future generations. In this episode, I share with you: <ul> <li>The reasons I created this podcast</li> <li>My life history – the role played by my stepmother Irene in making me rethink what I wanted to become as a grown up</li> <li>Why I chose the fair industry in my podcast</li> <li>My role in the fair industry - What I do for a living</li> <li>My audience – approximately 30,000 kids attend these shows</li> <li>A new product that is coming soon which is actually a by-product of this show</li> <li>How much doggone work this podcast is-- I don’t earn any revenue from it yet I spend about two hundred bucks each month to produce it</li> <li>Sometimes I go hungry or fall asleep with fatigue while working on the show</li> <li>The difference between a podcast and a live show – in a live show, I get instant feedback and see the immediate reaction of my audience. I know what they like and what they don’t like whereas, in a podcast, feedback isn’t immediate and sometimes I don’t even get your feedback. I don’t know if you like my show and what you want to listen to and know. Although the show is downloaded in 9 different countries, unless I get your feedback, I won’t know how you like my show.</li> <li>Society has benefited positively from the entertainment provided by the fair industry –it helps build one's sense of self, country, belief system, and culture.</li> <li>Fair and circuses today present acrobatic performances and exhibitions of skill, strength,  and daring</li> <li>Fairs often require immense numbers of performers and even complicated and expensive machinery.</li> <li>The importance of the fair industry - Fairs are unique in our country. They are a reflection of our Communities--a place where people  can be entertained, educated,  and experience new things</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Fairs can teach children valuable skills, even life skills</li> <li>Fairs can teach children how to raise animals, care for them, and train them tricks</li> <li>The fair serves a great purpose-- a positive impact on our society, county, and state fairs</li> <li>I’m not quite sure I could continue maintaining this show but I do want to keep it going</li> <li>I love the fair industry for a lot of reasons. Do you?</li> </ul> Thank you for listening. Thanks for your time.  Please help support this podcast by subscribing to Tailgate Entertainer on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tailgate-entertainer-performers/id1104582027?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Itunes</a> . The show’s life is in your hands. Do pick your favorite episode and share it with your family and friend. Send me your feedback, too. You can contact me directly at Tailgate Entertainer <a href="http://www.tailgateentertainer.com/contact/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website.</a>   Join our Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/201780350198420/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Thanks again. :)

26: Alan Bruess:  How society benefits from the fair industry  

Thomas Rock Lindsay

Would you like to be more savvy about the best type of structure for your business? Or are you unsure about whether someone doing work for you is an employee or an independent contractor? If so, listen in to today's episode of Tailgate Entertainer with Alan Bruess, as he talks business with his knowledgeable guest, Thomas Rock Lindsay.   Thomas owns a company called Humanly HR. He has more than twenty years of experience working in a PEO (Professional Employer Organization), focusing on all aspects of workers compensation, risk management, loss control, employee benefits, HR and payroll. He also hosts a podcast called SmallBiz Brainiac. Thomas is a valuable resource you can turn to if you're trying to solve problems related to your business.      On today's show, Thomas will share about three topics which come up all the time in the fair industry:   Is someone an employee or a private contractor? Is your business structured properly for your needs? (i.e. sole proprietorship or incorporated) Business Insurance.  Today, Alan and Thomas discuss:  The huge fines levied by the IRS for treating an employee as a private contractor and how you can avoid this happening to you. How insurance and licensing play into the IRS's decision to fine or not. What could happen if someone is injured on the job while working as an independent contractor, without licensing or insurance? A test you can take to tell the difference between an employee and a private contractor- and where you would go to do that. Your exposure to liability due to your choice of business model- whether you should incorporate or not. The differences between an LLC, an S Corp and a C Corp. Where you can go to learn more about business structures. Partnerships in business- a good idea or not? How to know where to start with business insurance.    Links:   Thomas's website: www.smallbizbrainiac.com   Thomas's email:    tom@smallbizbrainiac.com   Alan's email:         tailgateentertainer@gmail.com   Resources:    Thomas's Podcasts: SmallBiz Brainiac (Note: Episodes 3 &amp; 4 deal with the test relating to employee or private contractor) The Khan Academy: www.khanacademy.org 

Would you like to be more savvy about the best type of structure for your business? Or are you unsure about whether someone doing work for you is an employee or an independent contractor? If so, listen in to today's episode of Tailgate Entertainer with Alan Bruess, as he talks business with his knowledgeable guest, Thomas Rock Lindsay. Thomas owns a company called Humanly HR. He has more than twenty years of experience working in a PEO (Professional Employer Organization), focusing on all aspects of workers compensation, risk management, loss control, employee benefits, HR and payroll. He also hosts a podcast called SmallBiz Brainiac. Thomas is a valuable resource you can turn to if you're trying to solve problems related to your business. On today's show, Thomas will share about three topics which come up all the time in the fair industry: <ol> <li>Is someone an employee or a private contractor?</li> <li>Is your business structured properly for your needs? (i.e. sole proprietorship or incorporated)</li> <li>Business Insurance.</li> </ol> Today, Alan and Thomas discuss: <ul> <li>The huge fines levied by the IRS for treating an employee as a private contractor and how you can avoid this happening to you.</li> <li>How insurance and licensing play into the IRS's decision to fine or not.</li> <li>What could happen if someone is injured on the job while working as an independent contractor, without licensing or insurance?</li> <li>A test you can take to tell the difference between an employee and a private contractor- and where you would go to do that.</li> <li>Your exposure to liability due to your choice of business model- whether you should incorporate or not.</li> <li>The differences between an LLC, an S Corp and a C Corp.</li> <li>Where you can go to learn more about business structures.</li> <li>Partnerships in business- a good idea or not?</li> <li>How to know where to start with business insurance.</li> </ul> Links: Thomas's website: <a href="http://www.smallbizbrainiac.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.smallbizbrainiac.com</a> Thomas's email:    <a href="mailto:tom@smallbizbrainiac.com">tom@smallbizbrainiac.com</a> Alan's email:         <a href="mailto:tailgateentertainer@gmail.com">tailgateentertainer@gmail.com</a> Resources: <ol> <li>Thomas's Podcasts: SmallBiz Brainiac (Note: Episodes 3 &amp; 4 deal with the test relating to employee or private contractor)</li> <li>The Khan Academy: <a href="http://www.khanacademy.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.khanacademy.org</a></li> </ol>

39: A Solution to Your Business Problem with Thomas Rock Lindsay

Brady Goss

Through hard work and dedication to his craft, Brady has launched into the music scene with a style all his own.  He talks about how he developed his own style as a unique blend of many of his music heroes.  He sharpened his musical skills day after day but his parents decided he should get formal training.  Brady dreaded the idea of taking real lessons and says he had an “attention deficit disorder” when it came to structured piano lessons. He would play the piano in his own way and with awesome creativity! Brady’s dad loved the style of Jerry Lee Lewis and so did he. The diversity and creativity of Jerry Lee Lewis fed and bred Brady’s innate musical mind – from country music to jazz, and rock n roll – he improvised. Brady was born to play music and sing but he is also a great rancher and a baseball player. He was told he had a keen ear for music. Others think he has a great voice and savvy fingers on the instruments. We think he’s got all of the above.   What you’ll hear from Brady and the Tailgate Entertainer staff:  How Brady began his musical career How his dad helped him become what he is today The musicians who influenced his music All his mentors and his favorite one How his mentor helped him become what he is today What he loves about the fair industry What else he does besides  playing the piano and guitar What advice he wants to give to new musicians What is the quickest step to success, according to Brady He was told he had a “strong ear” for music He thinks it’s the way he delivers his music.    Resources Website  Facebook Page  Facebook Personal:  Twitter: @BradyGoss Email:  bradygoss88(at)gmail(dot)com

Through hard work and dedication to his craft, Brady has launched into the music scene with a style all his own.  He talks about how he developed his own style as a unique blend of many of his music heroes. He sharpened his musical skills day after day but his parents decided he should get formal training.  Brady dreaded the idea of taking real lessons and says he had an “attention deficit disorder” when it came to structured piano lessons. He would play the piano in his own way and with awesome creativity! Brady’s dad loved the style of Jerry Lee Lewis and so did he. The diversity and creativity of Jerry Lee Lewis fed and bred Brady’s innate musical mind – from country music to jazz, and rock n roll – he improvised. Brady was born to play music and sing but he is also a great rancher and a baseball player. He was told he had a keen ear for music. Others think he has a great voice and savvy fingers on the instruments. We think he’s got all of the above. What you’ll hear from Brady and the Tailgate Entertainer staff: <ul> <li>How Brady began his musical career</li> <li>How his dad helped him become what he is today</li> <li>The musicians who influenced his music</li> <li>All his mentors and his favorite one</li> <li>How his mentor helped him become what he is today</li> <li>What he loves about the fair industry</li> <li>What else he does besides  playing the piano and guitar</li> <li>What advice he wants to give to new musicians</li> <li>What is the quickest step to success, according to Brady</li> <li>He was told he had a “strong ear” for music</li> <li>He thinks it’s the way he delivers his music.</li> </ul> Resources <a href="http://www.bradygoss.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BradyGoss/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/brady.t.goss?fref=ts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook Personal:</a> Twitter: @BradyGoss Email:  bradygoss88(at)gmail(dot)com

28: Brady Goss: A Style All His Own

Tammie Ryan

In this heart warming episode, Tammie Ryan shares her lifelong involvement in the fair industry.  She talks about her challenges as an entrepreneur, living on the road, and where she sees the greatest opportunities for others.  Tammie is highly respected and loved by many in the industry.  As you listen to her open up about her life in this episode, you will quickly understand why.    Tammy is instrumental in getting Alan Bruess into the entertainment industry Tammy invited Alan into the convention The biggest takeaway in the job that she remembers She knows almost everybody in the industry Talking about your products to build relationships? Her biggest struggle when she was starting She always wanted to be a teacher She believes the younger generation needs to get involved in the industry Tips in building relationships   Tips for success in the industry 

In this heart warming episode, Tammie Ryan shares her lifelong involvement in the fair industry.  She talks about her challenges as an entrepreneur, living on the road, and where she sees the greatest opportunities for others.  Tammie is highly respected and loved by many in the industry.  As you listen to her open up about her life in this episode, you will quickly understand why.   <ul> <li>Tammy is instrumental in getting Alan Bruess into the entertainment industry</li> <li>Tammy invited Alan into the convention</li> <li>The biggest takeaway in the job that she remembers</li> <li>She knows almost everybody in the industry</li> <li>Talking about your products to build relationships?</li> <li>Her biggest struggle when she was starting</li> <li>She always wanted to be a teacher</li> <li>She believes the younger generation needs to get involved in the industry</li> <li>Tips in building relationships  </li> <li>Tips for success in the industry</li> </ul>

30: Tammie Ryan: Being Part of a Team

Today's episode is different than our normal episodes. We have so many friends in California that are being affected by the evacuations for the Lake Oroville Dam, and the Fair Industry as a whole is stepping up to the plate to offer help. Today Alan talks with 3 different Fair Managers who have sprung into action to help anyone who has been displaced by this evacuation.   Listen to the episode to find out where to go if you are forced to evacuate!

Today's episode is different than our normal episodes. We have so many friends in California that are being affected by the evacuations for the Lake Oroville Dam, and the Fair Industry as a whole is stepping up to the plate to offer help. Today Alan talks with 3 different Fair Managers who have sprung into action to help anyone who has been displaced by this evacuation.  Listen to the episode to find out where to go if you are forced to evacuate!

45: Evacuation Centers for Lake Oroville Dam 

Kady Porterfield

Is this generation really evolving? Are we different than other generations due to technology? Or are we simply coming full circle with the advancements previous generations have put in place for us? After years of advancements, we are finally beginning to see the fruits of the internet. But, have these advancements brought us closer together? Or magnified our differences? Tune in while Kady Porterfield answers a few of these questions, and more, with your host, Alan Bruess.   Today, Alan and Kady Porterfield also discuss:  How Kady became the head of the agriculture department and her history in the industry How to get millennials involved, engaged, and keep them there How this generation has grown up more diverse and open than any other generation The extreme advertisement of everyone being entitled or capable The importance of learning and asking questions The positive &amp; negative effects of phones and social media Tips for older generations to relate and use to help the millennial generation The viability of the fair industry How to engage through social media Showcasing what people want to see but keeping the traditions The value and educational resources tied to the fair Figuring out how to bring urban kids or schools in general involved The importance of the fair Showcasing the culture of the community 

Is this generation really evolving? Are we different than other generations due to technology? Or are we simply coming full circle with the advancements previous generations have put in place for us? After years of advancements, we are finally beginning to see the fruits of the internet. But, have these advancements brought us closer together? Or magnified our differences? Tune in while Kady Porterfield answers a few of these questions, and more, with your host, Alan Bruess.  Today, Alan and Kady Porterfield also discuss: <ul> <li>How Kady became the head of the agriculture department and her history in the industry</li> <li>How to get millennials involved, engaged, and keep them there</li> <li>How this generation has grown up more diverse and open than any other generation</li> <li>The extreme advertisement of everyone being entitled or capable</li> <li>The importance of learning and asking questions</li> <li>The positive &amp; negative effects of phones and social media</li> <li>Tips for older generations to relate and use to help the millennial generation</li> <li>The viability of the fair industry</li> <li>How to engage through social media</li> <li>Showcasing what people want to see but keeping the traditions</li> <li>The value and educational resources tied to the fair</li> <li>Figuring out how to bring urban kids or schools in general involved</li> <li>The importance of the fair</li> <li>Showcasing the culture of the community</li> </ul>

47: A Millennial Perspective on the Fair Industry with Kady Porterfield

Dianne Linderman

The fair industry is typically stereotyped into a finite variety of things. Ranging from clowns, to corndogs, to cotton candy, to Ferris wheels. Join your Tailgate Entertainer, Allen Bruce, in digger deeper into exploring the entrepreneurship involved in the fair industry, with people like “The Gold Standard”.    “The Gold Standard” or Dianne Linderman, is a renowned business woman involved in fair industry. Dianne Linderman is a creative, innovative, entrepreneur, who has surrounded herself with likeminded people. This group of people team together to form “The Great American Entertainment Company”. Not only has she invested her time in this company, but she many other great accomplishments she has achieved throughout her lifetime.  She was a Counselor for troubled teens, owned a restaurant, built a million dollar company, owned a dozen businesses, started a publishing company, helped construct a school, wrote an award winning series of children’s books, married her best friend and raised two kids. She also has a podcast and radio show titled, “Everything that matters in life, parenting, and kitchen table politics”.     Alexandra, Dianne’s daughter, talks about the animal shows and the events she enjoys  Talks about the difficulties of moving around and the things she’s learned from it  Fairs bring the family back together Talks about the importance of working hard The biggest lesson she learned in 2016 was not to judge people Dianne Linderman talks about the problem with telling people they can only be successful with a diploma and treating everyone the same  People don’t know how to answer what they’re interested in  Took her love for children and animals to be involved in the fair industry  She started a roadside zoo and traveling petting zoo and used the animals to help troubled teens  Talks about the reasons why all of her businesses have succeeded  The benefits of raising children involved in the fair industry  The best place to open a business is next to a business of the same trade  Don’t ever spend your money on other people’s property  Your biggest lessons come from your failures, you can’t just do everything If you do not fulfill your yearning for what you want, you won’t be content     Links:      http://www.everythingthatmattersradio.com/   www.greatamericanpettingzoo.com

The fair industry is typically stereotyped into a finite variety of things. Ranging from clowns, to corndogs, to cotton candy, to Ferris wheels. Join your Tailgate Entertainer, Allen Bruce, in digger deeper into exploring the entrepreneurship involved in the fair industry, with people like “The Gold Standard”.  “The Gold Standard” or Dianne Linderman, is a renowned business woman involved in fair industry. Dianne Linderman is a creative, innovative, entrepreneur, who has surrounded herself with likeminded people. This group of people team together to form “The Great American Entertainment Company”. Not only has she invested her time in this company, but she many other great accomplishments she has achieved throughout her lifetime.  She was a Counselor for troubled teens, owned a restaurant, built a million dollar company, owned a dozen businesses, started a publishing company, helped construct a school, wrote an award winning series of children’s books, married her best friend and raised two kids. She also has a podcast and radio show titled, “Everything that matters in life, parenting, and kitchen table politics”.  <ul> <li>Alexandra, Dianne’s daughter, talks about the animal shows and the events she enjoys </li> <li>Talks about the difficulties of moving around and the things she’s learned from it </li> <li>Fairs bring the family back together</li> <li>Talks about the importance of working hard</li> <li>The biggest lesson she learned in 2016 was not to judge people</li> <li>Dianne Linderman talks about the problem with telling people they can only be successful with a diploma and treating everyone the same </li> <li>People don’t know how to answer what they’re interested in </li> <li>Took her love for children and animals to be involved in the fair industry </li> <li>She started a roadside zoo and traveling petting zoo and used the animals to help troubled teens </li> <li>Talks about the reasons why all of her businesses have succeeded </li> <li>The benefits of raising children involved in the fair industry </li> <li>The best place to open a business is next to a business of the same trade </li> <li>Don’t ever spend your money on other people’s property </li> <li>Your biggest lessons come from your failures, you can’t just do everything</li> <li>If you do not fulfill your yearning for what you want, you won’t be content </li> </ul> Links:  <a href="http://www.everythingthatmattersradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.everythingthatmattersradio.com/</a> <a href="http://www.greatamericanpettingzoo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.greatamericanpettingzoo.com</a>

40: Dianne Linderman: Everything That Matters

Today we are kicking off our last episode of 2016, it’s going to be a bit of a short one, but a good one. If you haven’t heard our show before, we are all about the fair industry. Also, here is a message to some of the fair boards, we asked on our Facebook what you all want to hear in 2017, so we’ll talk a little about that today and I also asked what your greatest lesson was in 2016. All of that will be captured in today’s show, glad you’re here with us.    Listen to the episode as Alan also discusses:    Get people who can bring you a fresh perspective and use younger people to get to the demographic you want to reach  God’s mercies are new every morning and each moment is a new moment to align your mind and will with God’s and the result is perfect peace  Never Assume  Don’t let perfection be the enemy of good  Read the sports page on the front of the newspaper so that you’re not a sports illiterate  There is always a way with the help of many  There are at least three sides to every story Cherish each moment spent with family and friends Try to put yourself in other people's shoes  Do not judge others  Being a professional entertainer is a team effort     Resources:   Tailgate Entertainer Facebook Group Know Grow Prepare Love Facebook Group             Resources: 

Today we are kicking off our last episode of 2016, it’s going to be a bit of a short one, but a good one. If you haven’t heard our show before, we are all about the fair industry. Also, here is a message to some of the fair boards, we asked on our Facebook what you all want to hear in 2017, so we’ll talk a little about that today and I also asked what your greatest lesson was in 2016. All of that will be captured in today’s show, glad you’re here with us.  Listen to the episode as Alan also discusses: <ul> <li>Get people who can bring you a fresh perspective and use younger people to get to the demographic you want to reach </li> <li>God’s mercies are new every morning and each moment is a new moment to align your mind and will with God’s and the result is perfect peace </li> <li>Never Assume </li> <li>Don’t let perfection be the enemy of good </li> <li>Read the sports page on the front of the newspaper so that you’re not a sports illiterate </li> <li>There is always a way with the help of many </li> <li>There are at least three sides to every story</li> <li>Cherish each moment spent with family and friends</li> <li>Try to put yourself in other people's shoes </li> <li>Do not judge others </li> <li>Being a professional entertainer is a team effort </li> </ul> Resources: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/201780350198420/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tailgate Entertainer Facebook Group</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1481079338887965/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Know Grow Prepare Love</a> Facebook Group Resources:

38: Lessons and Direction

Welcome to my show everyone! Merry Christmas to you! Now, if you’ve never heard our show before, we are all about the fair industry. We don’t spend a lot of time talking about corn dogs or Ferris Wheels, even though those are two important parts. We spend most of our time talking about the amazing people involved, and that’s why I stay in it. I decided to make this episode a Christmas episode, but that doesn’t mean I’m leaving out all the people who celebrate in a different way.  We have a fantastic guest coming your way, and her name is Teddy Anne Cunningham. She is originally from Wyoming and lives there now with her husband and two kids. She has been playing at fairs for over 25 years, mostly with her brother Cal. They are both amazing artists. She told me a funny story about them growing up, she said they were “reluctant graduates of the wooden spoon youth movement program, under the supervision of Mama Lark Lindford”. Which kind of reminds me a bit of my mama as well. I love her story, plus, she is a strong woman of faith, has an angelic voice, loves her family, and loves her career. You might want to put your headphones on for this episode because you’re going to hear some cool songs. I even included one that her brother Cal sings. So sit back ladies and gentlemen, here is Teddy Anne Cunningham.      She played with her family over 27 years ago for the first time because the band didn’t show up Talks about her husband being a fair manager Events that have happened in the fair industry that she needed to walk in faith Did you feel the stronger your faith was, the stronger the resistance was? As an adult, what kind of things are challenging you now? Created to have a family and be a performer It’s okay that Teddy is not a super established musician because Teddy has also concentrated on all her other dreams (like her family) Everything Teddy does is for her kids Mothers just spend all their time taking care of their kids, which is Teddy’s biggest challenge in taking care of her own career John Dunnigan was her biggest aspiration as a kid Teddy and her brother mostly perform locally The ultimate dream for performing somewhere: meeting Vince Gill or Ronny Crowell For self-improvement, you pray    Resources &amp; Links: Linfordcunningham.blogspot.com Tailgateentertainer.com

Welcome to my show everyone! Merry Christmas to you! Now, if you’ve never heard our show before, we are all about the fair industry. We don’t spend a lot of time talking about corn dogs or Ferris Wheels, even though those are two important parts. We spend most of our time talking about the amazing people involved, and that’s why I stay in it. I decided to make this episode a Christmas episode, but that doesn’t mean I’m leaving out all the people who celebrate in a different way.  We have a fantastic guest coming your way, and her name is Teddy Anne Cunningham. She is originally from Wyoming and lives there now with her husband and two kids. She has been playing at fairs for over 25 years, mostly with her brother Cal. They are both amazing artists. She told me a funny story about them growing up, she said they were “reluctant graduates of the wooden spoon youth movement program, under the supervision of Mama Lark Lindford”. Which kind of reminds me a bit of my mama as well. I love her story, plus, she is a strong woman of faith, has an angelic voice, loves her family, and loves her career. You might want to put your headphones on for this episode because you’re going to hear some cool songs. I even included one that her brother Cal sings. So sit back ladies and gentlemen, here is Teddy Anne Cunningham. <ul> <li>She played with her family over 27 years ago for the first time because the band didn’t show up</li> <li>Talks about her husband being a fair manager</li> <li>Events that have happened in the fair industry that she needed to walk in faith</li> <li>Did you feel the stronger your faith was, the stronger the resistance was?</li> <li>As an adult, what kind of things are challenging you now?</li> <li>Created to have a family and be a performer</li> <li>It’s okay that Teddy is not a super established musician because Teddy has also concentrated on all her other dreams (like her family)</li> <li>Everything Teddy does is for her kids</li> <li>Mothers just spend all their time taking care of their kids, which is Teddy’s biggest challenge in taking care of her own career</li> <li>John Dunnigan was her biggest aspiration as a kid</li> <li>Teddy and her brother mostly perform locally</li> <li>The ultimate dream for performing somewhere: meeting Vince Gill or Ronny Crowell</li> <li>For self-improvement, you pray</li> </ul> Resources &amp; Links: <a href="http://Linfordcunningham.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linfordcunningham.blogspot.com</a> <a href="Tailgateentertainer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tailgateentertainer.com</a>

37: Making Music with a voice like an angel! - Teddy Anne Cunningham

Kim Barr

Daryl Whicheloe

You could operate a fair without a carnival, it might be less fun, but it is achievable. You could probably also run a fair without entertainment, but it isn’t advised. What you couldn’t host a fair without, is food vendors. Food vendors are the anchor of the fair. They are also some of the hardest working people, with a job that doesn’t guarantee a paycheck. For them, the risk is worth the reward. Tune in to today’s fast, food show to hear two of the fair’s best, Kim Barr and Daryl Whicheloe. Order’s up!   Kim &amp; Alan Barr (Pacific Crest Concessions)    Investing in the food industry How has the industry changed in the last 30 years The amount of off time food vendors get Working and traveling Being invited back to the same fairs The importance of your presentation and operating Connections made with fair family Set up time Purpose of NICA Uniting concessioners and giving them a voice in their industry Fair commission Potential in the concession industry that people aren’t looking into The types of people in this industry 

You could operate a fair without a carnival, it might be less fun, but it is achievable. You could probably also run a fair without entertainment, but it isn’t advised. What you couldn’t host a fair without, is food vendors. Food vendors are the anchor of the fair. They are also some of the hardest working people, with a job that doesn’t guarantee a paycheck. For them, the risk is worth the reward. Tune in to today’s fast, food show to hear two of the fair’s best, Kim Barr and Daryl Whicheloe. Order’s up! Kim &amp; Alan Barr (Pacific Crest Concessions) <ul> <li>Investing in the food industry</li> <li>How has the industry changed in the last 30 years</li> <li>The amount of off time food vendors get</li> <li>Working and traveling</li> <li>Being invited back to the same fairs</li> <li>The importance of your presentation and operating</li> <li>Connections made with fair family</li> <li>Set up time</li> <li>Purpose of NICA</li> <li>Uniting concessioners and giving them a voice in their industry</li> <li>Fair commission</li> <li>Potential in the concession industry that people aren’t looking into</li> <li>The types of people in this industry</li> </ul>

49: Foodies" Kim Barr & Daryl Whicheloe

Terry Fator

If you have talent, as yet untapped, or you love watching performers do their thing at fairs, Terry Fator will certainly inspire you. Whether or not you are in the fair industry, you will love Terry. Listen to his down to earth approach to becoming successful as he talks to Alan Bruess about his meteoric rise to fame since 2005, on today's episode of Tailgate Entertainer.   Terry, singer, comedian and ventriloquist/impersonator,  a great, funny, regular guy, won America's “Who's got Talent” in 2007. One year later, he signed a five-year deal with The Mirage for $100,000,000! All this, with skills he honed while performing at fairs. Listen in today, as Terry talks to Alan about his incredible experiences and the fascinating people he has met, in the world of the fair industry.  Join Terry and Alan, as they discuss:    Terry's passion for performing on stage. How Terry started performing at age three. The touching story of Terry's sensitive handling of an autistic boy at a “meet and greet” session. What it takes to win in life. How Danny Gans really inspired Terry to become a ventriloquist/impersonator. Terry's standing ovation in 2006, at the Rocky Mountain Showcase. How Terry got to perform on “America's got Talent”. How you can work your way up, as an entertainer, through the fair industry. Terry's unprecedented rise to success. What you put out, comes back to you. What Terry does with the money he earns from selling merchandise at fairs.    Connect with Terry: www.terryfator.com Get Tickets for Terry's show in Las Vegas   Join our Facebook Group! We'd love to get to know you better!

If you have talent, as yet untapped, or you love watching performers do their thing at fairs, Terry Fator will certainly inspire you. Whether or not you are in the fair industry, you will love Terry. Listen to his down to earth approach to becoming successful as he talks to Alan Bruess about his meteoric rise to fame since 2005, on today's episode of Tailgate Entertainer. Terry, singer, comedian and ventriloquist/impersonator,  a great, funny, regular guy, won America's “Who's got Talent” in 2007. One year later, he signed a five-year deal with The Mirage for $100,000,000! All this, with skills he honed while performing at fairs. Listen in today, as Terry talks to Alan about his incredible experiences and the fascinating people he has met, in the world of the fair industry. Join Terry and Alan, as they discuss: <ul> <li>Terry's passion for performing on stage.</li> <li>How Terry started performing at age three.</li> <li>The touching story of Terry's sensitive handling of an autistic boy at a “meet and greet” session.</li> <li>What it takes to win in life.</li> <li>How Danny Gans really inspired Terry to become a ventriloquist/impersonator.</li> <li>Terry's standing ovation in 2006, at the Rocky Mountain Showcase.</li> <li>How Terry got to perform on “America's got Talent”.</li> <li>How you can work your way up, as an entertainer, through the fair industry.</li> <li>Terry's unprecedented rise to success.</li> <li>What you put out, comes back to you.</li> <li>What Terry does with the money he earns from selling merchandise at fairs.</li> </ul> Connect with Terry: <a href="http://terryfator.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.terryfator.com</a> <a href="http://terryfator.com/tickets/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Tickets for Terry's show in Las Vegas</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/201780350198420/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Facebook Group! We'd love to get to know you better!</a>

36: Terry Fator - Focus!

 In this episode: Mat Wells - son of  Kim &amp; Alan Barr Nathen Smith - son of Robert &amp; Sara Smith Sarah Hays - daughter of  Steve &amp; Elisa Hays Hayden Newman - daughter of Mike &amp; Ryann Newman Chase Barton - son of  Tammy &amp; Bryan Barton Brayden Bruess - son of  Alan &amp; Renee Bruess

In this episode: Mat Wells - son of  Kim &amp; Alan Barr Nathen Smith - son of Robert &amp; Sara Smith Sarah Hays - daughter of  Steve &amp; Elisa Hays Hayden Newman - daughter of Mike &amp; Ryann Newman Chase Barton - son of  Tammy &amp; Bryan Barton Brayden Bruess - son of  Alan &amp; Renee Bruess

50: Kids in the Biz

Let’s talk about the biggest struggles or challenges that artists encounter as performers. My own biggest struggle is:  losing my voice.  Here are 5 different artists and their challenges:  Washboard Willy He was our guest in Episode 4. He travels  all the time and often looks forward to a downtime.  His hardest struggle is about losing his sense of community with his own hometown, the place where he grew up.  Listen and learn what it is he is struggling with and what the 3 things he does to countercheck the situation. You can find him at http:///washboardwilly.com     Elisa HaysShe has been performing  onstage for a very long time and her biggest challenge, she says, is how to be like the children who have undistracted, sharp focus on everything around them. What does she do to be like these authentically undistracted cute audience? Her website is www.elisahays.com     Steve Hamilton (also known as Steve the Pretty Good) Was our guest on episode 5. He said his biggest challenge is how to get booked. One day, he asked a friend for advice. His friend gave him the tools he needed. Find out what it was and how he fixed his little problem.     Carrie Cunningham Finding the right support team was her biggest challenge.  She was trying to be everything and she reached out to different avenues.  Listen to her revelation-- her solutions.        Ken McMeans. Ken graced our episode 6.  He would be away from home and on the road approximately 150 to 200 days.  The hardest thing in his life and career was the balancing stuff.  His wife and the children had helped him a lot.  Resources: Please join our Facebook Group, Tailgate Entertainer where you will find the 5 performers we interviewed here.  You can find them at:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/201780350198420/

Let’s talk about the biggest struggles or challenges that artists encounter as performers. My own biggest struggle is:  losing my voice.  Here are 5 different artists and their challenges: <ol> <li>Washboard Willy He was our guest in Episode 4. He travels  all the time and often looks forward to a downtime.  His hardest struggle is about losing his sense of community with his own hometown, the place where he grew up.  Listen and learn what it is he is struggling with and what the 3 things he does to countercheck the situation. You can find him at <a href="http://washboardwilly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http:///washboardwilly.com</a></li> </ol> <ol> <li>Elisa HaysShe has been performing  onstage for a very long time and her biggest challenge, she says, is how to be like the children who have undistracted, sharp focus on everything around them. What does she do to be like these authentically undistracted cute audience? Her website is <a href="http://www.elisahays.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.elisahays.com</a></li> </ol> <ol> <li>Steve Hamilton (also known as Steve the Pretty Good) Was our guest on episode 5. He said his biggest challenge is how to get booked. One day, he asked a friend for advice. His friend gave him the tools he needed. Find out what it was and how he fixed his little problem.</li> </ol> <ol> <li>Carrie Cunningham Finding the right support team was her biggest challenge.  She was trying to be everything and she reached out to different avenues.  Listen to her revelation-- her solutions.   </li> </ol> <ol> <li>Ken McMeans. Ken graced our episode 6.  He would be away from home and on the road approximately 150 to 200 days.  The hardest thing in his life and career was the balancing stuff.  His wife and the children had helped him a lot.</li> </ol> Resources: Please join our Facebook Group, Tailgate Entertainer where you will find the 5 performers we interviewed here.  You can find them at:   <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/201780350198420/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/201780350198420/</a>

29: Five Lives, Five Struggles

Karla Majewski

This week, we have Karla Majewski to tell us about her animal business. She and her family live on 4 acres in California with almost 200 exotic animals. For nearly 3 decades, her company, Pacific Animal Productions, has been helping to conserve wildlife and endangered species while educating people about the wonders of wildlife. During animal “edu-tainment” exhibits, she lets people see and touch the animals.  She comes up with inspired ideas that are mutually beneficial to both humans and animals. She even feeds people with crickets – stir-fried, in tacos, to provide safe animal protein to people. Show Notes  How eating insects is becoming more popular around the world Her school programs – educational show about animals What edutainment accomplishes The most renewable protein source for humans - crickets! Making cricket tacos in her shows She likes grasshoppers too! Bugs are pollinators therefore beneficial for men and nature Why kids today know more about animals than kids did in the past She employs 5 full time zoo keepers to take care of almost 200 animals Her purpose for teaching children about animals The biggest challenge she had encountered  The regulation and licenses she has for her animals Her plans for the future  Resources Website: http://pacificanimalproductions.com/ FB:  https://www.facebook.com/pacificanimalproductions/

This week, we have Karla Majewski to tell us about her animal business. She and her family live on 4 acres in California with almost 200 exotic animals. For nearly 3 decades, her company, Pacific Animal Productions, has been helping to conserve wildlife and endangered species while educating people about the wonders of wildlife. During animal “edu-tainment” exhibits, she lets people see and touch the animals.  She comes up with inspired ideas that are mutually beneficial to both humans and animals. She even feeds people with crickets – stir-fried, in tacos, to provide safe animal protein to people. Show Notes <ul> <li>How eating insects is becoming more popular around the world</li> <li>Her school programs – educational show about animals</li> <li>What edutainment accomplishes</li> <li>The most renewable protein source for humans - crickets!</li> <li>Making cricket tacos in her shows</li> <li>She likes grasshoppers too!</li> <li>Bugs are pollinators therefore beneficial for men and nature</li> <li>Why kids today know more about animals than kids did in the past</li> <li>She employs 5 full time zoo keepers to take care of almost 200 animals</li> <li>Her purpose for teaching children about animals</li> <li>The biggest challenge she had encountered </li> <li>The regulation and licenses she has for her animals</li> <li>Her plans for the future</li> </ul> Resources Website: <a href="http://pacificanimalproductions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pacificanimalproductions.com/</a> FB:  h<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pacificanimalproductions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ttps://www.facebook.com/pacificanimalproductions/</a>

35: Karla Majewski - Crickets for Dinner?

Elisa Hays

A win-win strategy for both buyers and sellers trying to find common ground at trade shows. In this discussion, Elisa Hays and Alan Bruess talk about how to communicate more effectively between the two sides and the importance of creating dialogue centered on added value.  Show Notes  What does “negotiating up” mean? What buyers and sellers can ask each other to start negotiating How can an entertainer provide more value to get higher pay? Solving the problem of maximizing value with a limited budget Trade shows and conventions matter to both the fair management and fair service providers The trade show interaction is transactional and relational, according to Elisa When fair managers decide to “negotiate down” they bring in LESS to the fair When entertainers try to book their business and they look at big holes in their calendar Nobody wants to step up their game when somebody keeps negotiating down When entertainers say: “ I guess I’m not a good fit for you” Can entertainers emphasize their main skills and prominently display more? Service members can negotiate up by being problem-solvers When asking more and telling less is highly appropriate    Resources:   http://www.elisahays.org

A win-win strategy for both buyers and sellers trying to find common ground at trade shows. In this discussion, Elisa Hays and Alan Bruess talk about how to communicate more effectively between the two sides and the importance of creating dialogue centered on added value. Show Notes <ul> <li>What does “negotiating up” mean?</li> <li>What buyers and sellers can ask each other to start negotiating</li> <li>How can an entertainer provide more value to get higher pay?</li> <li>Solving the problem of maximizing value with a limited budget</li> <li>Trade shows and conventions matter to both the fair management and fair service providers</li> <li>The trade show interaction is transactional and relational, according to Elisa</li> <li>When fair managers decide to “negotiate down” they bring in LESS to the fair</li> <li>When entertainers try to book their business and they look at big holes in their calendar</li> <li>Nobody wants to step up their game when somebody keeps negotiating down</li> <li>When entertainers say: “ I guess I’m not a good fit for you”</li> <li>Can entertainers emphasize their main skills and prominently display more?</li> <li>Service members can negotiate up by being problem-solvers</li> <li>When asking more and telling less is highly appropriate</li> </ul> Resources: <a href="http://www.elisahays.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.elisahays.org</a>

 31: Negotiating Up with Elisa Hays 

With everything that’s been going on in today’s media, it’s easy to feel bombarded by the hate and negativity. It’s hard to say whether this is a new conflict, or if we’re simply becoming more in tune to the situation. Join your tailgate entertainer, Alan Bruess, on discussing this new topic that we all deal with on a regular basis and listen for ways you can improve this situation for yourself.  Alan also discusses:    A remedy for hate  The importance of expressing yourself  Art fuels the thirst for knowledge  The ways art is supposed to make you feel and influence  Will what you leave behind be remembered? How creating love for yourself creates love for others  Despite what is happening, you have to work for yourself  Broadcast what you stand for  If the situation around you is gnawing at your soul, do something about it 

With everything that’s been going on in today’s media, it’s easy to feel bombarded by the hate and negativity. It’s hard to say whether this is a new conflict, or if we’re simply becoming more in tune to the situation. Join your tailgate entertainer, Alan Bruess, on discussing this new topic that we all deal with on a regular basis and listen for ways you can improve this situation for yourself.  Alan also discusses: <ul> <li>A remedy for hate </li> <li>The importance of expressing yourself </li> <li>Art fuels the thirst for knowledge </li> <li>The ways art is supposed to make you feel and influence </li> <li>Will what you leave behind be remembered?</li> <li>How creating love for yourself creates love for others </li> <li>Despite what is happening, you have to work for yourself </li> <li>Broadcast what you stand for </li> <li>If the situation around you is gnawing at your soul, do something about it</li> </ul>

44: Remedy for Hate

Jerry Ross

Today, we are going to take a look at a new and exciting angle of the fair industry. We’ve ventured through many different aspects of vendors, managers, and various performing artists. Today, we are going to take a walk in the shoes of the person who finds all the talent to fill those slots. Accompany Alan Bruess as he exploring the world of a highly respected talent agent and business owner, Jerry Ross.   Listen as Alan and Jerry discuss:    The journey of starting a business How revenues work for artists with agents  The job and responsibilities of a talent agent  The problems of exclusivity when shows contact artists directly  The importance of having a trustworthy relationship with clients and agents  Agents are somewhat there to do the dirty work  What to do when clients contact acts directly and exclude the agent  The importance of setting ground rules  The ability to make a living decreases as inflation happens  What acts are increasing and declining The vitality of innovation  How to nourish and maintain good relationships  How to approach an agent  The hard work and tenacity needed to be successful  Why being yourself is important for an artist  Introducing yourself to the online industry     Connect with Jerry: Harmonyartists.com

Today, we are going to take a look at a new and exciting angle of the fair industry. We’ve ventured through many different aspects of vendors, managers, and various performing artists. Today, we are going to take a walk in the shoes of the person who finds all the talent to fill those slots. Accompany Alan Bruess as he exploring the world of a highly respected talent agent and business owner, Jerry Ross.  Listen as Alan and Jerry discuss: <ul> <li>The journey of starting a business</li> <li>How revenues work for artists with agents </li> <li>The job and responsibilities of a talent agent </li> <li>The problems of exclusivity when shows contact artists directly </li> <li>The importance of having a trustworthy relationship with clients and agents </li> <li>Agents are somewhat there to do the dirty work </li> <li>What to do when clients contact acts directly and exclude the agent </li> <li>The importance of setting ground rules </li> <li>The ability to make a living decreases as inflation happens </li> <li>What acts are increasing and declining</li> <li>The vitality of innovation </li> <li>How to nourish and maintain good relationships </li> <li>How to approach an agent </li> <li>The hard work and tenacity needed to be successful </li> <li>Why being yourself is important for an artist </li> <li>Introducing yourself to the online industry </li> </ul> Connect with Jerry: <a href="Harmonyartists.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harmonyartists.com</a>

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