The Penny Test Making Choices When it comes to making that final choice on who to hire for your event entertainment, the choices can be overwhelming. You have to decide if they fit into your budget, or if you should spend a little bit more. The entertainment has to fit into your culture. By now, […]
Last weekend, I found an abandoned kitten on a very busy road through the middle of town. Poor little guy. Monday, I took him in to my vet. While I was waiting, I witnessed a fascinating conversation with one of the vet techs, and a client. They were talking about fleas. The client was going
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STEAK FOR DINNER – A COOKIE FOR DESSERT THE MEAL IS THE STEAK -THE ENTERTAINMENT/SPEAKER IS THE COOKIE. 30 days from now, ask any guest from any event what they most remembered. Very few, if any, will rave about the food. Your event should be all about the guests. What creates a
I FOUND MYSELF LAUGHING The other day, I’m looking through my FaceBook news feed, and this pops up from one of my friends. Curiosity got the better of me, I had to take a look. Maybe not my cup of tea, but I did find myself laughing. Laughter is contagious. Are we infecting enough people
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To fully understand what works, and doesn’t work, when selecting entertainment for an event, you should get into the mindset of an entertainer. There are two types of entertainment. One is desired entertainment, the other is forced entertainment. The performer who understands the deeper rooted psychology of getting in front of an audience that did
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DO I REALLY HAVE TO DO THIS? Posted right at the top of the main whiteboard in the offices is my daily goal – “Make a difference in One persons life”. Sure, we all know, we have to work, bring in an income for the company. We have a job to do. In your case,
IF YOU ARE HAPPY THEN THEY WILL BE HAPPY You have a big event or party to plan. The whole burden is on you. You feel the pressure. The closer the date gets, the more harried you become. Being under pressure can take its toll. The more details you have to take care of,
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There is a lot of talk these days in team building and sales about “serving”, “compassion” and “giving”. Does Love Overcome All? I’m going to share with you something a lot of people do not know about me. When I was 14 years old, I was given the opportunity to be a part of an
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Your event is an extension of your company, association, group. The speaker or entertainer you hire represents your company. They are also an extension of your business. They must act accordingly. We are your ambassadors. At the trade show, you want your brand to be given serious consideration. At the fund raiser, you want to
For over seven years, Ray ‘Smerlin’ Lawrence has assisted many companies, schools and organizations in making a difference in business relationships through the medium of entertainment. Ray and his associates will share with you a different way of looking at “hiring a magician” (or comedian, or DJ, or band, etc). See how involvement makes the
