Follow the journey of a middle school teacher as she strived to become a national comedy club headliner.Check out Sharon&apos;s website at sharonlaceycomedy.comSharon has visited Uganda, Africa four times. She performs comedy for Ugandan audiences and delivers food and supplies to two schools and many elderly people. HELP support her efforts... just $5 bucks at a time by purchasing a bracelet. The Uganda ProjectSharon on YouTubeFollow Sharon over on Facebook at facebook.com/sharonlaceycomedian

Billy Diamond's Branding For Entertainers Podcast

BFE EP20: From School Teacher to Comedian, with Sharon Lacey

Ken Dyne, a UK entertainer speaks about pricing, cash flow issues, getting paid, and how to get your money upfront, before you even get to your gig.Show Notes:Ken&apos;s top 10 book list - must-reads for entertainers. Download the list at: MentalUnderground.com/books

BFE EP19: Position Your Price & Getting Paid w/ Ken Dyne

Howard Baltus created one of the first magic shops on the internet. After years of having his successful shop, he packed up and moved from the USA to Mexico, where he lives today. He talks about culture, rebranding, and moving beyond your fear to take your next step.

BFE EP18: Change of Address: Moving Beyond with Howard Baltus

Whether performing on the high seas, or on TV shows like Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Fred & Bobbie Becker are a magical duo that knows how to live and convey their brand. In this episode, Fred speaks about what he and Bobbi have done during the pandemic and how they have pivoted to stay engaged with their audience and clients. He also lets you in on some secrets of the cruise ship industry that he has gained (50 years combined experience along with Bobbie) in the cruise ship entertainment market. RESOURCES WORTH CHECKING OUTFred & Bobbie’s Vlog files: https://www.youtube.com/user/fredbecker4Preparing for Cruise Ship Entertainment JobsEver thought about being a cruise ship entertainer? Gigs On Ships – Everything you need to know to book your act on cruise shipsFred Becker & Becker Magic WebsiteThe Becker's on FacebookThe Becker's on InstagramAlso, Be Sure To Visit us at BrandingEntertainers.comCHAPTERS:00:00 Intro: The Love Boat & Princess Cruises03:27 Welcome Fred - It was going to be a great year05:36 We planned for the future06:59 A different sort of thought for virtual shows11:43 Did the shift change your branding?13:05 Taking your time to get it right14:41 What’s next16:16 Cruise ship state of the industry18:27 Land versus Sea19:35 How does a person become a cruise ship entertainer27:59 Promo reels30:50 Being the face of the brand on a ship32:10 Markets are segmented & service-geared36:53 Show notes and outro37:27 Bonus: What happened to The Love Boat?

BFE EP17: The Sweet Life: S.O.S. (Save Our Space) guest Fred Becker

IN THIS EPISODE:As a young boy, Jason Michaels was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. The diagnosis could have stopped him in his tracks but he chose to chase his career in acting and later as a magician. Today he combines his love of performing, sharing his story, and also training people on how to be resilient. You’ll love Jason’s journey to get to the top and his thoughts on branding.LINKS:Jason’s Website - https://www.jasonmichaelsmagic.comResilience Training - https://www.jasonmichaelsmagic.com/resilience-training-alt#DoTheImpossible Podcast with Jason & Stephen - https://www.jasonmichaelsmagic.com/podcast-index#podcastJason’s Book can be purchased on Amazon. You Can Do the Impossible, Too! https://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Impossible-Too-Professional-ebook/dp/B0711SLY79?SubscriptionId=0ENGV10E9K9QDNSJ5C82&tag=&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0711SLY79Watch Jason on TEDx - https://youtu.be/nSIwU37Kl20Watch Jason perform on Mike Huckabee -  https://youtu.be/BA9HhPU3MlgCHAPTERS:00:00 Intro03:25 TedX Excerpt03:46 Is Jason Michaels your real name?05:32 What’s your background in entertainment & how’d you start?09:07 What led you to want to speak more than just being a magician?12:09 Transitioning to more speaking gigs14:29 About Tourette Syndrome and education18:36 Paralyzed by a diagnosis20:04 Ripping of the label and finding the tools to help yourself (and others)22:26 Resilience Training Course23:14 About #DoTheImpossiblePodcast with Jason & Stephen (Bargatze)25:38 Transitioning and the Rebranding of Jason Michaels28:52 Five words to sum up Jason Michaels & using them as a brand30:14 Upcoming Episode info30:56 Wrapping up with Jason Michaels31:45 Resources and Outro

BFE EP16: The Beauty In Resilience with Jason Michaels

In This Episode:To say 2020 was a hard year is an understatement. We take a look back and a look ahead for 2021 with this call-in episode.

BFE EP15: Looking Back & What’s Next

There’s a science behind colors and branding. The best brands know exactly how to target the audience they’re trying to reach. In this episode, Billy talks about an iconic brand that helped to solidify Christmas as we know it today. You will also receive a lesson on how to implement colors that identify with you as a performer and how to choose them.

BFE EP 14: Using Color To Build A Brand

EPISODE: Special guest Tim Mannix talks with Billy Diamond about knowing your market, who you are, and the business of the show.BONUS EPISODE MATERIAL: Get your FREE DOWNLOAD WORKSHEET to Become Your Superpower (click the image to get it now).EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:- Your Ideal Audience - Treat It Like A Business - Know Your Market - Know Who You Are - Show For A Johnny Cash Party - Riders & Adjusting To Your Workspace - 5 Adjectives That Describe Tim Mannix The Entertainer - If I Was A Car... - Free Download To Discover Your SuperpowerADDITIONAL EPISODE NOTES:Tim&apos;s website: TheFresnoMagician.comSee Tim on YouTube: youtube.com/c/TimMannix/playlistsLike Tim on Facebook: facebook.com/TimMannixProdsFollow on Instagram: instagram.com/itstimmannixFollow Tim on Twitter: twitter.com/timmannixLearn more about the Magic Castle in Hollywood: MagicCastle.com

BFE EP13: I’m An Ice Cream Truck with Tim Mannix

In This Episode:The idea of fear and rejection in the entertainment industry can hold you back from moving forward. Special guest Tim Mannix shares his story of defeating failure, along with some great tips and advice.Lecture and being afraidIt’s all about the presentationRehearseQuitting the bizAddictionTherapyRobbed of joy & stealing of dreamsThe Devroe AgencyRegrets, Fear, performing for other performersFear holds you backShow Notes:Tim's website: TheFresnoMagician.comSee Tim on YouTube: youtube.com/c/TimMannix/playlistsLike Tim on Facebook: facebook.com/TimMannixProdsFollow on Instagram: instagram.com/itstimmannixFollow Tim on Twitter: twitter.com/timmannixLearn more about the Magic Castle in Hollywood: MagicCastle.comOther performers mentioned in this podcast episode:Mac King - caesars.com/harrahs-las-vegas/shows/mac-king-comedy-magic-show#.X8fJd81Ki01Mike Caveney - mcmagicwords.com/caveney.htmlTina Lenert - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tina_LenertIf you find yourself struggling with life or just need to talk to someone here are some great resources.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline (SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service)talkspace.com (Talkspace is a paid subscription service that gives you 24/7 access to reach out whenever you ne

BFE EP12: Facing Fear with Tim Mannix

IN THIS EPISODE…- The history behind those three little words "Trick-or-Treat" and how it came to be.- Part 2 of 2 with guest Dean Carnegie. Topics include past pandemics and stories from years ago, how we shift, and what we do now.ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES:The Magic Detective Podcast with Dean Carnegie, Episode 49 Harlan Tarbell, The Magic TeacherFind Dean at ZoomMagicShow.comDean&apos;s upcoming show - Astonify: The Ghosts of Christmas Past. A festive, and family-friendly show loosely themed on the classic book, A Christmas Carol.

BFE EP11: Pandemic History & Now

Part 1 of 2 with Dean Carnegie. This episode topics include starting out, coping with a job, and developing your style.Airing Oct. 31, 2020 - The Very Spooktacular Virtual Magic ShowDean&apos;s podcast - The Magic Detective podcast 

BFE EP10: Developing Your Style with Dean Carnegie

The way that people are buying and viewing entertainment these days is forever changing. Billy interviews Paul Draper who is an award-winning mentalist, magician, an anthropologist, academic, and filmmaker (some appearances: Disneyland, Yale University, Caesars Palace, The Magic Castle Hollywood, History Channel). Show Notes LinkIN THIS EPISODE...- Shifting and change strategies for your show during Covid19 - Online shows do&apos;s and don&apos;ts - Building a professional studio for a very low cost - The tech side of doing internet shows - A variety of ways to make money doing a web showADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES:Contact Paul through his official website at mentalmysteries.comMake money performing shows from home! If you want to "Create a Professional LIVE Broadcasting Studio for Under $200" you can purchase it directly from Penguin Magic (as an instant download) by going to penguinmagic.com/p/13511Zoom Meetings for desktop and mobile provides the tools to make every meeting a great one. https://zoom.usReal-time meetings by Google. Using your browser, share your video, desktop, and presentations with teammates and customers. https://meet.google.comLISTENER DISCOUNT FOR A CUSTOM BACKDROP:5&apos; Wide by 7&apos; Tall Portable Backdrop that is custom designed for you can be found on our website at https://brandingentertainers.com/product/57x81-banner-stand-box-style Be sure to use Coupon Code: MEMORIALDAY2020 for 15% offWant free help with your brand? Go to brandingentertainers.com/get-brand-help-now

BFE EP09: Demystifying The Online Show w/ Paul Draper

Covid has hit us all in some form or another. Billy shares a quick update for what&apos;s next.Stay tuned for tomorrow&apos;s podcast episode (05/26/2020) and a special guest. We&apos;ll talk about Demystifying The Online Show and what many are doing during our new normal in 2020.

BFE EP08: Covid Catch Up

This Thanksgiving episode is filled with phone call conversations and with a variety of entertainers who share why they are thankful to do what they do, especially at this time of the year. Need help with your brand? Go to: BrandingForEntertainers.comGuests/Calls include:- Billy, along with his kids, Ryan and Chloie- Conrad Cologne, TheMagicOfConrad.com #themagicofconrad - Landon Harvey, LandonHarvey.com TheOriginalDummy.com #LandonHarvey #LandonHarveyVemntriloquist - Kevin Lee, KevinLeeComedy.com/home #KevinLeeComedyShow - Dink Gowen, DinkMagic.com #DinkyGowen - David Davinci, DavidDavinci.com #Thrillusionist, #DavidDavinci - Dennis Vander Houwen, DennisMichaelMagic.com #DennisMichaelMagic, #DennisMichaelComedyMagicShow - Doug Stafford, Bad-Ideas-Entertainment.com DougStaffordMagic - Dick Kolhafer, YouTube.com/watch?v=n5haTs6CI44 #KohlAndCompany - Graham Rogers, MagicFundRaisingShows.com/home #MagicFundraisingShows #GrahamRogersMagic - Bryan Sanders, MagicIsBryanSanders.com #MagicIsBs - Joe Gandelman, FamilyEntertainer.com #FamilyEntertainer #JoeGandelmanAndFriends - Howard Baltus, #HowardBaltusMagic - David Ginn, GinnMagic.org #DavidGinnMagician

BFE EP07: Why We Are Thankful To Be Entertainers

One of the most difficult processes of being an entertainer is being able to look in a mirror at the end of a day and know that the reflection looking back at you is the real true you. This episode covers how to find and stay true to yourself both onstage and off.The Greatest You PDF FREE Download >>>> https://brandingentertainers.com/product/greatest-you-downloadTake the FREE Brand Personality Quiz >>>> https://brandingentertainers.com/brand-personality-quiz

BFE EP06: Being You

If you’re frustrated because you struggle in the entertainment business, then Branding for Entertainers podcast will help. If you’re looking for valuable insights into the most common and frustrating identity issues that both amateur and even professional entertainers face, then the BFE podcast will help you shine. Billy Diamond brings you practical advice and formulas to get people to remember who you are and keep them talking about your brand. Billy and the world’s leading experts will help you polish your visual, verbal, and virtual identity so that entertainment buyers, agents, and your live audience will listen. Each episode is geared to help you get your message out, grow your business, stand out in the marketplace, and have a blast doing it!

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