Episodes

  • KEH 127: The Magician Chef

    KEH 127: The Magician Chef
    Jan 31 2020
    The Magician Chef Download Your Free Resource: Overview of the Tools of the Circus Skills WorkshopClick here to get your Overview of the Tools of the Circus Skills Workshop Welcome to Season 6 chapter 127 of the Kids Entertainer Podcast! Chad Jacobs aka Chef Banana from Missouri, USA. Today we talked about his journey and transition from a Restaurant manager to a Magician. Here are some of the important notes from this episode: Chad's family used to own a restaurant that ran for 39 yearsChad ran the restaurant for 12 years with his sisterChad always saw magic as his next career if the restaurant closes.Chef Banana was a result of a long brainstorming night with his wifeChad made sure he has good videos on his websiteThe videos are professionally madeChad had a back injury that made him stay at the basement for 6 weeksHe missed 75 shows because of this injury (but found a replacement performer for all of them in a clever way)Chad took the part of the routine that caused his injury out from his show Resources mentioned in this episode: www.chefbananas.com Kids Entertainer Academy Kids Entertainers Facebook group Kids Entertainer Hub Facebook page Now it's your turn! What did you think of this episode? Please share your comments below. Thanks for listening! Download Your Free Resource: Overview of the Tools of the Circus Skills WorkshopClick here to get your Overview of the Tools of the Circus Skills Workshop
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    40 mins
  • KEH121: Growing Up in the Entertainment Business

    KEH121: Growing Up in the Entertainment Business
    Dec 20 2019
    Growing Up in the Entertainment Business Download Your Free Resource: a PDF guide about HEADLINES that get you noticedClick here to get your Trade Show Marketing Lecture with Kyle Groves Welcome to Season 6 chapter 121 of the Kids Entertainer Podcast! Kyle Groves who grew up in a family of entertainers shares how his journey began. Today we talked about Kyle's journey as an entertainer, his shop with a museum and how he is growing financially. Here are some of the important notes from this episode: Kyle’s dad is a magician for 50 years nowAt 8 years old, Kyle already helped his dad as an assistant on his showThey travelled all over the states to do the show with his dadAfter college, he came back to magic and won some awards as a close up magicianKyle then worked his way to become a stage magicianKyle has his own museum that started 7 years ago, from the collection of his dad’s magic souvenirsKyle also owns a shop called The Party People and Theater MysteryKyle continues to tour the states to do his showsKyle took the KM Challenge and made a lot of money as a resultKyle invested in KM Challenge and in five weeks got the ‘Return of Investment’ of way over the tuition147 shows in 3 months as a result of joining this coaching program with Zivi Kivi“KM Challenge is definitely worth getting involved in” - Kyle Resources mentioned in this episode: Kivi Media KM Challenge Kids Entertainer Academy Kids Entertainers Facebook group Kids Entertainer Hub Facebook page Now it's your turn! What did you think of this episode? Please share your comments below. Thanks for listening! Download Your Free Resource: a PDF guide about HEADLINES that get you noticedClick here to get your Trade Show Marketing Lecture with Kyle Groves
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    36 mins
  • KEH120: The Congruent Kids Entertainer

    KEH120: The Congruent Kids Entertainer
    Dec 12 2019
    The Congruent Kids Entertainer Download Your Free Resource: a lecture on GMD Formula - Managing BehaviourClick here to get your GMD Formula – Managing Behaviour FREE Lecture Welcome to Season 6 chapter 120 of the Kids Entertainer Podcast! Louise Wells, a professional full-time kids entertainer for 3 years now, is our guest in this episode. Louise took a part of the KM Challenge and today we talked about how her career evolves and how she got to where she is right now. Here are some of the important notes from this episode: Louise started as a casual entertainer for adult parties for the first 5 years of her careerShe found kids entertainment and fell in love with itStarted with Kids Entertainer Academy with Ken Kelly helping her start her own businessLouise started doing parties for free, just for pictures and feedbackShe does her make up for 2 minutes because and doesn’t want to arrive in the venue with the make up onLouise loves to do things on a bigger scale like big parties and showsShe went through the Kivi Media Challenge and it gave her clarity and focus, and she achieved things quickly and effectively“It’s not about being the biggest business in the world, it’s about being the best” - Louise Resources mentioned in this episode: pompomkidsparties.co.uk KM Challenge Kids Entertainer Academy Kids Entertainers Facebook group Kids Entertainer Hub Facebook page Now it's your turn! What did you think of this episode? Please share your comments below. Thanks for listening! Download Your Free Resource: a PDF guide about HEADLINES that get you noticedClick here to get your GMD Formula – Managing Behaviour FREE Lecture
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    35 mins
  • KEH100: Technology Trends Shaping the Future of Business and Children’s Entertainment

    KEH100: Technology Trends Shaping the Future of Business and Children’s Entertainment
    Jul 10 2018
    Technology Trends Shaping the Future of Business and Children’s Entertainment It’s best to be prepared in life as well as business. And to arm you for the future, we discuss the technology trends in business that are likely going to affect kids entertainers. And since this is our 100th episode, we have a fantastic present for all of you, our listeners, as a thank you for being with us. What is it? Go on and click play to find out. Download Your Free Resource: Technology Trends and the Future of Kids Entertainment - Extended NotesClick here to get your Technology Trends and the Future of Kids Entertainment handout In this episode we discuss: In Your Voice: Technology Trends in Business and What This Means for the Future of Kids Entertainment What developments are on the horizon that can affect the future of children’s entertainment? - NJ Holtz Trends to be aware of: eLearning, eCourses and automation systemsThe uses of chatbots Have an idea for an eCourse or lecture? Get in touch with us. Email zivi@kidsentertainerhub.com Tips from the Vault: Free Access to Our Vault! For You: FREE Access to the ENTIRE Tips Vault! CLICK HERE. Enjoy your Free Access to the KEA Tips Vault: Go to https://kidsentertainerhub.com/vault/For KEA members, log into KEA and check out our newest course — Colin Dymond's Adding a Puppet to Your Show Hot Topic: Mentors The danger of not having a mentorIdeas for getting some mentorship Resources mentioned in this episode: KEA Tips Vault Kids Entertainer Academy Kids Entertainers Facebook group Kids Entertainer Hub Facebook page Now it's your turn!What did you think of this episode? Please share your comments below. Thanks for listening! Download Your Free Resource: Technology Trends and the Future of Kids Entertainment - Extended NotesClick here to get your Technology Trends and the Future of Kids Entertainment handout
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    46 mins
  • KEH099: Warm-Up Routines for Your Kids Shows

    KEH099: Warm-Up Routines for Your Kids Shows
    Jul 3 2018
    Warm-Up Routines for Your Kids Shows Want new warm-up routines to begin your show with a bang? Then this episode is for you. We also discuss what upgrades you can add to your party offers to provide more value to your bookers and earn more in the process. Last but not the least, we share our thoughts on an often-debated topic among kids and family entertainers: do you really need backdrops? Download Your Free Resource: Party Package Upgrades and Warm-Up Routines - Extended NotesClick here to get your Party Package Upgrades and Warm-Up Routines handout In this episode we discuss: In Your Voice: Party Package Upgrades Which party package upgrades do your clients choose most often? – Regina “Silly Sparkles” Defining your core offerBrainstorming for upsells that suit your core offerThe beauty of tiered pricing Tips from the Vault: Warm-Up Routines The importance and purpose of warm-upsIdeas and resources for warm-up routines Download your Free Warm-Up Ideas HandoutClick Here to Download Your Whopping Warm-Ups Handout Hot Topic: Do You Need Backdrops? Pros and cons of having backdropsDon’ts when designing your backdrop Resources mentioned in this episode: Kids Entertainer Academy Kids Entertainer Hub Kids Entertainers Facebook group Kids Entertainer Hub Facebook page Now it's your turn!What did you think of this episode? Please share your comments below. Thanks for listening! Download Your Free Resource: Party Package Upgrades and Warm-Up Routines - Extended NotesClick here to get your Party Package Upgrades and Warm-Up Routines handout
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    42 mins
  • KEH098: What to Do When Customers Ask for a Discount

    KEH098: What to Do When Customers Ask for a Discount
    Jun 27 2018
    What to Do When Customers Ask for a Discount Most of us, if not all of us, have experienced customers asking for a discount. Should we give in or say no? If we say no, how do we communicate that nicely so we don’t lose the client? We discuss this rather tricky topic here and offer strategies that have worked for us. We also offer fantastic party game ideas for kids that even the older children will love, as well as steps you can take to move from a non-performing into a performing act. Download Your Free Resource: What to Do When Customers Ask for a Discount, Party Game Ideas and MoreClick here to get your What to Do When Customers Ask for a Discount handout In this episode we discuss: In Your Voice: How Do You Go into Performing? How do you transition from line twisting into performing? - Melissa Sherk Simple steps you can take to ease yourself into performingResources that can help you Tips from the Vault: Ideas for Games for Children Ages 8+ The importance of framing the game to the children3 fantastic non-elimination games you can try a. Danger Pass the Parcel Download Your Free Handout: Danger Pass the Parcel Instructions Click here to download your free How to Make a Parcel instruction sheet. Click HERE to get more information about Danger Pass the Parcel. b. Comedy Musical Chairs c. Comedy Musical Statues Want more ideas for party games? Check out this post: Kids Party Games Hot Topic: When Customers Ask for Discounts The problem with giving discountsTips on how to structure your offer to discourage clients asking for discountsWhat to give in place of discounts Resources mentioned in this episode: Kids Entertainer Academy Kids Entertainer Hub John Breeds’ book Kids Entertainers Facebook group Kids Entertainer Hub Facebook page Now it's your turn!What did you think of this episode? Please share your comments below. Thanks for listening! Download Your Free Resource: What to Do When Customers Ask for a Discount, Party Game Ideas and MoreClick here to get your What to Do When Customers Ask for a Discount handout
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    44 mins
  • KEH097: How to Ask for Deposits Easily

    KEH097: How to Ask for Deposits Easily
    Jun 19 2018
    How to Ask for Deposits Easily Planning to start asking for deposits from your bookers, or wondering how you can simplify the process? In this episode, we discuss how you can ask for deposits with no hassle to you or your client. And because we always strive to give you as much value as we can, we also discuss how to deal with undercutting, and also whether one website or several specialized websites are for you. Download Your Free Resource: Get Paid for Gigs Headache-FreeClick here to get your 5 Tips for Getting Paid for Gigs Headache-Free handout In this episode we discuss: In Your Voice: Specialized Websites or One Website? Is it best to have a singular website that promotes all your services, or a singular website for each of your services? – Keith Tusing Pros and cons of having one website vs. having several specialized websitesThings to consider when deciding whether to have a single or multiple websites Tips from the Vault: How to Ask for Deposits Benefits of asking for deposits for your children’s showsHassle-free ways to ask for payments Hot Topic: How to Deal with Undercutting The right attitude towards the issue of undercuttingYour Unique Selling Proposition (USP) and how you can get bookings even if you charge more than your competitors Resources mentioned in this episode: PayPal Stripe Kids Entertainer Hub Kids Entertainers Facebook group Kids Entertainer Hub Facebook page Now it's your turn!What did you think of this episode? Please share your comments below. Thanks for listening! Download Your Free Resource: Get Paid for Gigs Headache-FreeClick here to get your 5 Tips for Getting Paid for Gigs Headache-Free handout
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    40 mins
  • KEH096: How to Know if Your Kids Entertainment Business Is Doing Well

    KEH096: How to Know if Your Kids Entertainment Business Is Doing Well
    Jun 12 2018
    How to Know if Your Kids Entertainment Business Is Doing Well Perfomance Indicators, Plus Answer Phone Messages and More In this episode, we tackle a question that many kids and family entertainers are keen to find the answer to: how do we know if our business is indeed doing well? How can we say objectively that we’re flourishing, or at least performing better than the last months or the previous years? What things do we need to look at to be able to say that we’re on an upward trajectory or that we need more fine-tuning? It’s an important question as the answer will allow us to run our business in a more informed way. And we give you the best answer we know, based from our own experiences, in this episode. Download Your Free Resource: How to Know if Your Kids Entertainment Business Is Doing Well - Extended NotesClick here to get your How to Know if Your Kids Entertainment Business Is Doing Well handout In this episode we discuss: In Your Voice: How to Know if Your Business is Growing What should we measure to know if our business is growing? – Steve Wickenton The importance of measuring and keeping trackTools and tips you can apply right now to measure the performance of your business Tips from the Vault: Answer Phone Message Why you need a good answering machine/voicemail messageThe anatomy of a great answer phone message Listen to our sample Answer Phone Message below: Hot Topic: Who is the Boss—the Booker or the Audience? What you can do to please both the booker and the birthday child Resources mentioned in this episode: Google Analytics Kids Entertainer Hub Kids Entertainers Facebook group Kids Entertainer Hub Facebook page Now it's your turn!What did you think of this episode? Please share your comments below. Thanks for listening! Download Your Free Resource: How to Know if Your Kids Entertainment Business Is Doing Well - Extended NotesClick here to get your How to Know if Your Kids Entertainment Business Is Doing Well handout
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    41 mins