Comments for The Usable Clown http://www.clownusability.com Learn to be a better, more usable clown --Updated Weekly Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:58:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9-beta-2 hourly 1 Comment on What do you do? by Hernan Cortez http://www.clownusability.com/2009/07/29/what-do-you-do/comment-page-1/#comment-7591 Hernan Cortez Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:58:21 +0000 http://clownusability.com/2009/07/29/what-do-you-do/#comment-7591 That is show business for you. You got your rate. Now you know how much you are worth, in that arena, you wont charge so little I hope. If you are undercutting other professionals it is important to riase your rate. Especially now, in this economy. There will be plenty of newbies with low rates. We have to stand together. I am assuming you saw the corporate rate. 750$ to $1200. That is a broad but standard rate. I hope you find yourself getting that rate from now on. That is show business for you.

You got your rate.

Now you know how much you are worth, in that arena, you wont charge so little I hope.

If you are undercutting other professionals it is important to riase your rate. Especially now, in this economy. There will be plenty of
newbies with low rates. We have to stand together.

I am assuming you saw the corporate rate.
750$ to $1200.

That is a broad but standard rate.

I hope you find yourself getting that rate from now on.

]]> Comment on 5 Steps to Better Clowning: Practice by 5 Steps to Better Clowning: Marketing : The Usable Clown http://www.clownusability.com/2007/10/12/5-steps-to-better-clowning-practice/comment-page-1/#comment-6997 5 Steps to Better Clowning: Marketing : The Usable Clown Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:33:44 +0000 http://clownusability.com/2007/10/12/5-steps-to-better-clowning-practice/#comment-6997 [...] Practice [...] [...] Practice [...]

]]> Comment on Clown Marketing for Beginners: Websites by Patricia G Bromley http://www.clownusability.com/2007/10/15/clown-marketing-for-beginners-websites/comment-page-1/#comment-6583 Patricia G Bromley Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:15:24 +0000 http://clownusability.com/2007/10/15/clown-marketing-for-beginners-websites/#comment-6583 Hi there, I loved reading your info. I have been clowning for years as a volunteer, a few parties here & there. In this failing economy, I have found myself in need of a second job, and wah lah CLOWNING is a skill I already have. I am looking to start marketing myself as a professional entertainer and you really gave me much food for thought. Thanks again. NaNa the Clown Hi there,
I loved reading your info. I have been clowning for years as a volunteer, a few parties here & there. In this failing economy, I have found myself in need of a second job, and wah lah CLOWNING is a skill I already have. I am looking to start marketing myself as a professional entertainer and you really gave me much food for thought. Thanks again.
NaNa the Clown

]]> Comment on Clown Marketing for Beginners: Websites by Julia Smith http://www.clownusability.com/2007/10/15/clown-marketing-for-beginners-websites/comment-page-1/#comment-4829 Julia Smith Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:04:26 +0000 http://clownusability.com/2007/10/15/clown-marketing-for-beginners-websites/#comment-4829 Thank you so very much. I had some loud music on my site and I thought of what you said and stopped it. I would like some info on clown workshops and clown alleys. I have noticed that in the North Georgia area there is not alot to offer as far as continued training. I appreciate you very much Thank you so very much. I had some loud music on my site and I thought of what you said and stopped it.
I would like some info on clown workshops and clown alleys. I have noticed that in the North Georgia area there is not alot to offer as far as continued training.
I appreciate you very much

]]> Comment on Clown Marketing for Beginners: Print by The Usable Clown » 5 Steps to Better Clowning: Marketing http://www.clownusability.com/2007/11/05/clown-marketing-for-beginners-print/comment-page-1/#comment-3945 The Usable Clown » 5 Steps to Better Clowning: Marketing Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:34:33 +0000 http://clownusability.com/2007/11/05/clown-marketing-for-beginners-print/#comment-3945 [...] here [...] [...] here [...]

]]> Comment on 5 Steps to Better Clowning: Simplify by The Usable Clown » 5 Steps to Better Clowning: Marketing http://www.clownusability.com/2007/10/05/5-steps-to-better-clowning/comment-page-1/#comment-3944 The Usable Clown » 5 Steps to Better Clowning: Marketing Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:34:18 +0000 http://clownusability.com/2007/10/05/5-steps-to-better-clowning/#comment-3944 [...] Simplify [...] [...] Simplify [...]

]]> Comment on Actively Pursuing the Gig by The Usable Clown » What To Do When You Move http://www.clownusability.com/2007/10/17/actively-pursuing-the-gig/comment-page-1/#comment-246 The Usable Clown » What To Do When You Move Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:08:13 +0000 http://clownusability.com/2007/10/17/actively-pursuing-the-gig/#comment-246 [...] to every realtor you talk to, in fact if you go and visit before moving follow the steps discussed here. Follow those same steps and you will be up and running again in no [...] [...] to every realtor you talk to, in fact if you go and visit before moving follow the steps discussed here. Follow those same steps and you will be up and running again in no [...]

]]> Comment on Working Well With Others Works Great for Everyone by The Usable Clown http://www.clownusability.com/2008/04/11/working-well-with-others-works-great-for-everyone/comment-page-1/#comment-237 The Usable Clown Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:38:21 +0000 http://clownusability.com/2008/04/11/working-well-with-others-works-great-for-everyone/#comment-237 One of the hardest parts of starting any group is getting everyone on the same page. A lot of clowns, when they start an alley, are more interested in having a clowny name and setting up dues and rules and the like instead of enjoying the group experience. I think the best thing to do is to start a balloon jam night or a juggling club and then have that turn into a clown alley. This will allow everyone to work together first before you start worrying about all of the alley related stuff. If you start an online alley let me know as I would probably join. One of the hardest parts of starting any group is getting everyone on the same page. A lot of clowns, when they start an alley, are more interested in having a clowny name and setting up dues and rules and the like instead of enjoying the group experience.

I think the best thing to do is to start a balloon jam night or a juggling club and then have that turn into a clown alley. This will allow everyone to work together first before you start worrying about all of the alley related stuff.

If you start an online alley let me know as I would probably join.

]]> Comment on Working Well With Others Works Great for Everyone by klowndude http://www.clownusability.com/2008/04/11/working-well-with-others-works-great-for-everyone/comment-page-1/#comment-236 klowndude Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:31:26 +0000 http://clownusability.com/2008/04/11/working-well-with-others-works-great-for-everyone/#comment-236 That article submitted getting along with others was sort of right on, another view I would like to interject, about working with others is, in the 3 attempts to getting an alley here the struggle has not been able to meet with the other clowns; the problem was trying to move to fast. In a venture to create bonds, like trying to hang out together, do balloons, face painting, magic, or just take a concept to a usable piece of stage or birthday party bit. The mind set of ½ the group was start an alley, pick a name, join a clown organization, and Due’s first. Missing the main thing, of creating a relationship with the others an honest and non demanding environment that will create friendships with the group, just by hanging out and spending time you can achieve this. At that point you have the founding members with anchor set to address the next level to getting group, and then you have a foundation set, so it will stand on its own. I have seen this thing with Clown camp La Crosse, it’s a money thing or you have to be able to offer Dr. Snowburg something in order to be brought up to another position. The dealers at conventions, or gathering not at all careing about clowning but what cash they can get from the attendants. Sure they will say they care but what will the show nothing of substance, same old same old stuff, competition its seems you will score higher if you get on the judges agenda, or spend a lot of cash at said dealers store or on line you will be offered higher score’s. these are the things myself and others have observed in 15 years of clowning, of the 2 clown organization’s Coai it seems to be addressing this and I feel in time they will be even stronger, Unlike World clown, same old same old strangle hold over its members and host alley at there conventions and membership. I am aware of these things. I just do the things I do for clowning, was blessed for knowing Mr. Clown when I got into this and living at his house for 4 years, learning what it meant to be a working clown, and relying on what I did for years to give me foundation. I do not try to change people, and for people trying to learn clowning I do try to help when asked for input, but also I am getting older late 40’s my tolerance is getting less, when someone pays to go to a venue for learning and the powers at be, main goal is to stifle free thought and they claim to teach without putting effort in searching for new direction of teaching, a couple of us around country are talking about making a how to web-site that enhances the strengths on prop making, stage setting, taking an idea and running with it to get a piece of quality work. You see me and others do see the problems with trying to get along with others, but we think we see solutions and putting in the effort to do this also we even talked about making an on-line alley since we don’t have a positive alley in the towns we live at. That article submitted getting along with others was sort of right on, another view I would like to interject, about working with others is, in the 3 attempts to getting an alley here the struggle has not been able to meet with the other clowns; the problem was trying to move to fast. In a venture to create bonds, like trying to hang out together, do balloons, face painting, magic, or just take a concept to a usable piece of stage or birthday party bit. The mind set of ½ the group was start an alley, pick a name, join a clown organization, and Due’s first. Missing the main thing, of creating a relationship with the others an honest and non demanding environment that will create friendships with the group, just by hanging out and spending time you can achieve this. At that point you have the founding members with anchor set to address the next level to getting group, and then you have a foundation set, so it will stand on its own. I have seen this thing with Clown camp La Crosse, it’s a money thing or you have to be able to offer Dr. Snowburg something in order to be brought up to another position. The dealers at conventions, or gathering not at all careing about clowning but what cash they can get from the attendants. Sure they will say they care but what will the show nothing of substance, same old same old stuff, competition its seems you will score higher if you get on the judges agenda, or spend a lot of cash at said dealers store or on line you will be offered higher score’s. these are the things myself and others have observed in 15 years of clowning, of the 2 clown organization’s Coai it seems to be addressing this and I feel in time they will be even stronger, Unlike World clown, same old same old strangle hold over its members and host alley at there conventions and membership. I am aware of these things. I just do the things I do for clowning, was blessed for knowing Mr. Clown when I got into this and living at his house for 4 years, learning what it meant to be a working clown, and relying on what I did for years to give me foundation. I do not try to change people, and for people trying to learn clowning I do try to help when asked for input, but also I am getting older late 40’s my tolerance is getting less, when someone pays to go to a venue for learning and the powers at be, main goal is to stifle free thought and they claim to teach without putting effort in searching for new direction of teaching, a couple of us around country are talking about making a how to web-site that enhances the strengths on prop making, stage setting, taking an idea and running with it to get a piece of quality work. You see me and others do see the problems with trying to get along with others, but we think we see solutions and putting in the effort to do this also we even talked about making an on-line alley since we don’t have a positive alley in the towns we live at.

]]> Comment on Clown Marketing for Beginners: Websites by The Usable Clown » Clown Marketing for Beginners: Print http://www.clownusability.com/2007/10/15/clown-marketing-for-beginners-websites/comment-page-1/#comment-158 The Usable Clown » Clown Marketing for Beginners: Print Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:49:08 +0000 http://clownusability.com/2007/10/15/clown-marketing-for-beginners-websites/#comment-158 [...] SuppliesShops Clown Marketing for Beginners: Print Published on November 5, 2007 by The Usable Clown In this three part series you will learn the ins and outs of clown marketing which will allow you to more effectively market yourself. The most important thing you can learn is that a well marketed clown is a hired clown. Without a well thought out and executed marketing plan chances are you will sit at home while some other entertainer gets the job. Be sure to check out parts One and Two. [...] [...] SuppliesShops Clown Marketing for Beginners: Print Published on November 5, 2007 by The Usable Clown In this three part series you will learn the ins and outs of clown marketing which will allow you to more effectively market yourself. The most important thing you can learn is that a well marketed clown is a hired clown. Without a well thought out and executed marketing plan chances are you will sit at home while some other entertainer gets the job. Be sure to check out parts One and Two. [...]

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