I know that after a 2:15 minute module, a 3-hour live Q&A makes for a long week. I trust there is a lot in here for you, [wlm_firstname].
I’m here for you – and I really enjoy our time together.
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Links Mentioned in this Session
- Fiverr – Major outsourcing on the cheap
- Video Speed Controller for Chrome – Play videos at a speed that works for you
- My Contract Template
ChatRoll from this Meeting
00:15:41 thomasschroyer: Everyone please mute.. Thanks.
00:17:34 David Malek: have a second website
00:17:49 David Malek: geared toward corporate
00:18:05 sara kunz: I have the exact same question, mike! sara kunz vs. the flyin hawaiian show. street performers untie!
00:18:37 Jon Finch: Client nibbles.. what do you do?
00:18:45 Jon Finch: (a few minutes ago)
00:18:46 Iain: Mike the people that have said ‘corporate’s don’t want that’ are probably not in corporate…
00:19:25 Jon Finch: Mike asks, “I’m pigeon-holed into festivals.” My website and my silly outfit will turn off indoor event clients. Should I make a new website?
00:22:55 Mike Johns: ok sara accountability goal: when will our new websites be done lol
00:23:26 sara kunz: Mike, you got it. Street Art Gutter Trash Goes Corporate, we wills et up the date after the call <3
00:24:45 David Malek: or create a routine that uses people on the street to form a strong team and talk about corporate
00:25:01 Tim Mannix: Buy a Hungarian suit!
00:26:00 Iain: That makes me nervous just thinking it
00:26:03 Iain: wow
00:26:19 Iain: like performance nervous
00:27:14 sara kunz: mike: check lulu lemon, they have office pants which are also yoga pants 😀
00:28:58 Mike Johns: i have seen the lulu lemon! and some suit brand where a guy ran a marathon in it
00:32:08 Mike Johns: great change
00:37:34 Mike Johns: wait how is that done again with the removing related videos?
00:37:42 sara kunz: jon talks about “magician for hire’. ‘being engaging’, vs ‘being in the right place’
00:39:18 sara kunz: hans breaks the law of Jante 😀
00:39:39 Jon Finch: Website of Hans… he revised his site.
00:42:08 Jon Finch: Should Hans have a site in English?
00:43:22 Jon Finch: “The hardest part is doing the cold calling.” -Hans
00:45:51 Jon Finch: Tim Mannix CVI
00:46:01 HG Iphone: by, gottta run
00:46:45 Jon Finch: “It’s death to wait before you send them a contract (just short of a proposal).” -Barry
00:46:54 Jon Finch: Don’t wait.
00:48:22 Jon Finch: Website of Tim Mannix
00:48:26 Iain: Ha I’m about to transfer to that Wix template…
00:49:07 deanapple: CVI is just a link when we email?
00:49:34 sara kunz: link in email is the landing page
00:50:19 Greg Dubin: Hey!
00:50:38 deanapple: Ok thanks Sara- I broke down and got a new laptop so no more iPad only work!
00:54:41 Mike Johns: i loved miguel’s video “a comedic host will break down walls – like the walls of jericho”
00:56:16 Jon Finch: Greg’s question..
00:57:12 Jon Finch: “With that kind of an introduction, it’s no time to ask for the number.” -Barry
00:59:27 Jon Finch: “I have a bunch of ideas for yoru event.” -Greg
00:59:35 Jon Finch: ————
00:59:40 Jon Finch: ————–
01:01:40 Jon Finch: A way to way to convey that your price is high (without saying it)…
01:02:02 Jon Finch: “Sometimes you can split the price with other booths/sponsors.”
01:05:07 Greg Dubin: “One way that I have had clients do it in the past…”
01:05:22 Jon Finch: ——-
01:05:51 Jon Finch: Dawn wanting to rebrand away from Goldie.
01:06:22 Jon Finch: ——–
01:06:44 Jon Finch: “Collect 25 No’s from any event in the city.” -Barry
01:07:08 Jon Finch: Finding the golden opportunities.
01:07:23 Jon Finch: —–
01:07:47 Jon Finch: “You’re batting 1000% and you haven’t stepped back up to the plate. It’s time to get back up to the plate.” -Barry
01:11:53 sara kunz: recurring question: do we make individual websites for each offering? sort answer: yes
01:12:49 Jon Finch: How Dawnting a task is making a new site for Dawn?
01:15:12 Mike Johns: i saw this act at a juggling convention and people loved it 😀
01:15:52 Tim Hannig: I’m just hopping on the call now… not sure what Dawn means by “container”… has that been discussed?
01:16:13 Iain: Tim: a separate website
01:16:46 Iain: Keeping different acts apart online
01:18:51 Mike Johns: if you don’t know of me i’ll email and call until you do 😀
01:19:43 Kate Belcher: Hell yeah, Mike!!
01:21:19 Jon Finch: Good point, Mike.
01:30:52 Jon Finch: Barry talks about producers and agents. 95% of his clients are from 5% of his database.
01:32:28 sara kunz: that page looks interesting, can we get a link to read it?
01:35:03 Jon Finch: —————————————
01:35:25 Jon Finch: Barry reads from Og Mandino
01:35:34 Greg Dubin: 10% Happier
01:36:38 David Malek: dan Harris
01:36:52 David Malek: 10 percent happier
01:37:01 DawnDreams: my phone is dying. I gotta leave. Thanks everyone! super helpful!
01:38:24 deanapple: i see it on iBooks-
01:38:46 Tim Mannix: The Greatest Secret in the World by Og Mandino
01:38:53 Jon Finch: ———-
01:41:40 Greg Dubin: I’m reading the Og Mandino book in iBooks
01:41:49 Jon Finch: Brian Keith Voiles is coming to us this week.
01:43:38 Mike Johns: ah folks i have to leave too late dinner is right! will tune in later to watch the rest thanks for all your help and a great discussion!
01:44:22 Iain: Mke you need more dinner than me all that muscle!
01:44:43 Iain: Didn’t mean to sound flirty there… don’t tell my wife ha ha
01:45:02 Iain: Off now too bye all
01:47:34 Jon Finch: ———
01:47:45 Jon Finch: Judy talks about outsourcing Instagram and marketing.
01:47:51 Jon Finch: Judy talks about selling stuff.
01:48:25 David Malek: these people in India and Bangladesh represent a very small percentage of the population – to find someone who speaks english and is computer savvy is rare in relation to the population. We should be very grateful.
01:49:30 Jon Finch: —————————————
01:56:47 Jon Finch: Thomas talks about the many prospects for Pappy.
01:57:24 Jon Finch: nationaldaycalendar.com
01:57:28 Jon Finch: ————–
01:57:34 Jon Finch: #1 tool for getting on the news.
01:58:06 Judy Gascoyne: I do my best to find ones that speak good English or at least somewhat conversational English.
02:01:06 Jon Finch: ——
02:01:14 Jon Finch: dean apple
02:01:41 Jon Finch: Be the top recommended vendor for the 5 or 6 big hotels there.
02:03:14 Jon Finch: “I do events, I’d love to talk to you about events you have coming in…” -Barry
02:03:18 Jon Finch: —————————
02:03:49 sara kunz: conference service managers
02:04:02 Jon Finch: ———————————–
02:05:51 Jon Finch: Barry talks about working local, and holiday funnel.
02:09:33 Greg Dubin: MARC MARON
02:11:29 deanapple: I love it Bobby!
02:17:07 Jon Finch: Bobby talks about sending little videos.
02:17:13 Jon Finch: ——————————-
02:18:13 sara kunz: in case i get called on, brb!
02:19:11 Jon Finch: GVI
02:19:16 Jon Finch: Generic Video Introduction
02:21:22 Jon Finch: ——————–
02:21:45 Jon Finch: “Hi, I’m Dan the Piano Man. Are your audiences tired of seeing the same old thing. … mood, .. ”
02:22:31 Jon Finch: Barry googling chicago country clubs.
02:23:42 David Malek: people don’t read as much as we think they will
02:24:10 David Malek: that’s why fifth grade 4 lines is so important
02:24:28 Jon Finch: ——————————-
02:25:59 Tim Mannix: Got go…battery dying! Thanks ALL!
02:26:46 Jon Finch: Make landing page for each of the country clubs.
02:28:21 Jon Finch: ajsacko
02:29:20 Jon Finch: ————
02:29:24 Jon Finch: Wedding entertainment
02:29:54 deanapple: who was that Chicago mag. Website we just saw?
02:30:14 Tim Hannig: AJ Sacco
02:30:28 deanapple: Thanks Tim
02:30:56 Jon Finch: “I will compensate you outside of the contract for this.”
02:31:00 Jon Finch: throw them 10%
02:31:54 Jon Finch: “You know your guests better than I do, but I need to get $1500.”
02:34:32 thomasschroyer: What was that called . Buy Sale?
02:36:21 Jon Finch: Greg talks about bar mitzvah.. they offered 400
02:36:36 Jon Finch: he said my minimum for a bar mitzvah is $1500.
02:37:07 Jon Finch: ———————
02:43:25 Jon Finch: ————
02:43:35 Jon Finch: Giving the client perspective on the high price
02:43:56 Jon Finch: Bobby.. “There are 500 ppl at this event? That comes out to __ per head.”
02:44:17 Jon Finch: ——-
02:44:35 Jon Finch: Greg mentions that each centerpiece on each table as $400.
02:44:48 sara kunz: end each day on a win
02:47:38 thomasschroyer: Got to go.. have fun everyone..
02:47:43 Jon Finch: ————-
02:47:47 Jon Finch: Dumbing it down for the masses.
02:48:05 Jon Finch: Don’t let your ad copy get lost in long sentences
02:49:10 Jon Finch: Write in short sentences
02:49:15 Jon Finch: at a 5th grade level
02:49:18 Jon Finch: not academic
02:50:06 Joshua Graham: yeah the Brian interview really helped a ton. I redid my website using the gems he put out there. thanks for that interview Barry
02:50:07 Jon Finch: ————————–
02:50:14 Jon Finch: Jacob Grisham
02:50:36 Jon Finch: ————–
02:50:58 Jon Finch: Don’t put “Request A Quote” on website before person is ready for it.
02:52:55 Jon Finch: ————
02:53:01 Jon Finch: Kate has been a wedding planner
02:53:10 Jon Finch: they want the Instagram wedding
02:55:48 Mikaels iPhone: Got to go. See y’all in the group 🙂
03:01:40 Dan from Glo Glee Music: thanks all!
03:03:06 Greg Dubin: Jon : “I’m an idea guy”
03:03:41 sara kunz: i gotta go, thanks team 😀
03:03:52 Jon Finch: By, Sara.
03:03:55 Jon Finch: bye
03:04:26 Kate Belcher: Thanks, Barry!!
03:04:26 Dezi Strada: See you guys! Have a great week!
Bonus Live Q&A with Brian Keith Voiles
Brain did a live review session for our 2017 class and I’m going to share the video here for any of you that want even more insight to his mind.
Is that guy alive with passion and love, or what?
You can see the list of people he reviewed below. I suggest listening to it all as the immersion will have a positive effect on your mindset about copy and selling.
Audio File if you’d like to take it on the go.
Websites Reviewed (in order of appearance were)
- Patrick Gregoire
- Bri Crabtree
- David Garrity
- Robert Ace
- Danny Orleans
- Rene Chevalier
- Anthem & Aria
- Ashley Turner
- Alan Rich
- Tuey WIlson
- Suzanne Haring
- Jeff Celentano
Chat from this Session
09:01:30 From Jeff Celentano : www.goodvibrationsbeachboys.com
09:01:47 From Jeff Celentano : Not sure ow to best aproach this from a copywriting perspective.
09:01:53 From Alan Rich : www.BeMagicalShow.com
09:02:01 From Alan Rich : would love to get feedback
09:04:05 From Sventastic : Hey All, sorry to say I have to multi-task a bit, so I will be listening in the background and have to leave early for another meeting, but I am listening attentively.
09:04:30 From Jeff Celentano : Hey Sven. Good to have you here in any capacity.
09:04:43 From Barry Friedman : http://thegreatgregoire.com/
09:05:21 From Jeff Celentano : That’s a great looking site although it did take a moment to lead.
09:05:29 From Jeff Celentano : “load” I meant..
09:05:42 From Bri Crabtree to Barry Friedman(Privately) : Can I request to be evaluated in the next 30 min? I have to leave for a gig in 1 hour. I updated all the copy last night.
09:06:12 From meg : Hi All, I see my name, but not in screen – I’m here~
09:06:12 From Barry Friedman to Bri Crabtree(Privately) : Yes! I’ll get it next
09:06:29 From Bri Crabtree to Barry Friedman(Privately) : awesome thanks!
09:11:32 From Jeff Celentano : He’s got all the makings of a good site. Testimonials, videos, corporate logos, etc.
09:12:03 From Jeff Celentano : It’s challenging for entertainer sites because we’re not selling a physical or digital info product.
09:12:08 From ashleyturner : I would book him for sure. Excellent site.
09:13:14 From Jeff Celentano : So, it should be more personalized specifically to him, then?
09:13:54 From Jeff Celentano : Exactly.
09:14:11 From Jeff Celentano : Diggin’ the testimonials though..
09:15:22 From Jeff Celentano : Aside from a few very small tweaks, this looks to be a pretty effective site to my eyes. We’d have to check how his conversions are to get a more acccurate idea.
09:17:58 From David Garrity : organic search?
09:20:24 From Jeff Celentano : Great opening questions, Bri.
09:24:16 From ashleyturner : Bri – this site is a million times better then any uk kids show entertainers. The images are so strong and it really shows personality.
09:24:20 From Alan Rich : I’m not sure I would say a large group. I’m sure you do parties with 10-15 kids.
09:24:56 From meg : Could the copy be a little larger?
09:25:10 From Alan Rich to Barry Friedman(Privately) : wanted to make sure you saw my site: www.BeMagicalShow.com
09:27:16 From Barry Friedman : REalizing there is no “5 minutes” with Brian… I’m here for as long as we have him. Sorry – and HAPPY!
09:27:26 From David Garrity : Yes!
09:27:51 From Alan Rich to Barry Friedman(Privately) : I find more boys want magic shows.
09:39:32 From Alan Rich to Barry Friedman(Privately) : I think it’s harder to read white fonts
09:42:47 From meg : I love that “look into your future†Brian
09:47:24 From David Garrity : Thanks Brian and everyone!
09:53:47 From Jeff Celentano to Barry Friedman(Privately) : This is all great stuff. I’m getting a lot of ideas and direction from this. No need to review the old site I posted here at the top of the chat. I have a much clearer idea of what needs to be changed on the new site re-design.
09:55:18 From ashleyturner : Great site David!
09:55:53 From David Garrity : Thanks Ashley.
09:57:11 From meg : THANK YOU!
09:57:40 From Alan Rich to Barry Friedman(Privately) : especially with gray type. I have a hard time reading it.
09:58:07 From Bri Crabtree : Thanks everyone I have to leave for a gig! Bye.
09:58:21 From meg : Amazing sites – all of them!
09:58:51 From David Garrity : Bye Bri
10:12:31 From Alan Rich : I think it is a great photo, and it could be for a real estate agent.
10:12:57 From meg : I love that!
10:13:57 From Robert Ace : You could put company logos up there as well. So they know straight away you’re a corporate entertainer.
10:14:38 From meg : Yes, because I like this photo – it looks very top drawer
10:16:12 From Jeff Celentano : Brilliant!
10:18:24 From meg : My father had a great expression you could use: “Beware the high cost of low priceâ€
10:18:49 From Alan Rich : nice quote
10:21:28 From meg : Is there a way to market ads to private jet companies?
10:22:19 From David Garrity : Meg!! Great!!
10:22:20 From meg : That’s the client you want!!
10:22:36 From meg : Oh darn!
10:26:35 From meg : Also, I really like that you have the photo on the opening page, that really speaks to who you are, then on the last frame for contact, you have a very friendly warm shot. Approachable and “contactableâ€
10:29:00 From Alan Rich to Barry Friedman(Privately) : Am I on your list?
10:30:08 From David Garrity : Is Jason Bourne on the call?
10:35:18 From meg : You know, every time the shot of the logo for Great Clips, it looks as if Anthem is a hair dresser – I’m I being picky?
10:39:55 From Jeff Celentano : So, the trick is to make these sites as mobile responsive as possible while focusing much of the value (copywriting-wise), on the top half of the site. “Above the fold” for those viewing on a desktop.
10:48:25 From David Garrity : That video could be used for private events also with different voiceover or text.
10:50:44 From meg : Gotta hop off here all and go into rehearsal. Thank you So much for all the info! Have a great weekend.
10:50:52 From David Garrity : Bye Meg
10:50:54 From Alan Rich : have fun
10:51:05 From Rene Chevalier : bye
10:51:13 From Alan Rich : bye
10:51:23 From Robert Ace : bye
10:52:14 From Alan Rich : Barry, Are you going to have time for my website? www.BeMagicalShow.com
10:52:38 From Barry Friedman to Alan Rich(Privately) : coming now
10:52:59 From Alan Rich to Barry Friedman(Privately) : thanks
10:55:58 From micklunzer1 : gotta go! Thank you! This was enlightening!
10:56:08 From Rene Chevalier : bye
10:56:26 From Jeff Celentano : Will Gigmasters even let you link to your own site? Most of those sites don’t want you booking outside of their established ecosystem.
10:56:50 From ashleyturner : Thanks for your comments guys
10:56:52 From David Garrity : They all do if you pay for their membership.
10:57:05 From David Garrity : But, if you book off the site some won’t let you get a review
10:57:34 From David Garrity : And it won’t go towards your “ranking” on their sites
10:57:45 From Jeff Celentano : Hhm..Gig Salad mever lets me even mention my site. Everything has to be done through their platform.
10:57:56 From David Garrity : Are you a member?
10:58:10 From David Garrity : Paid?
10:58:38 From Jeff Celentano : Yeah but on the lowest tier..Not the best source of high quality leads unfortunately,
10:59:21 From David Garrity : Ah, I’m there for free so I thought that’s why they don’t allow outside links. That might be a change. The others don’t care but some won’t allow the gig to count.
11:02:11 From Jeff Celentano : Gotcha. Oh, David, really diggin’ your opening video.
11:02:55 From David Garrity : Oh, thank you! I think it’s too long and needs to show some of the smaller one-man stuff so it doesn’t scare away smaller event planners. Thoughts?
11:02:58 From Jeff Celentano : Great web copy too. Getting some great ideas. This is what I’ve been wanting to see.
11:03:51 From Jeff Celentano to Barry Friedman(Privately) : No need to hit mine. i’m getting way more out of checking out everyone else’s.
11:07:19 From David Garrity : Maybe it needs a funny caption?
11:08:28 From Robert Ace : “The only thing missing is your audience”
11:09:45 From Rene Chevalier : i also think it should be less about you,but more about audience. don´t tell but show!
11:09:59 From Rene Chevalier : show how they react! i loved your trailer!
11:10:11 From Rene Chevalier : should maybe right in the beginning
11:10:19 From David Garrity : Rene, who is this for?
11:10:28 From Rene Chevalier : tuey
11:10:41 From David Garrity : Cool
11:11:01 From Suz : WOW, Tuey!
11:11:40 From Suz : I LOVE the video!
11:11:53 From Alan Rich to Barry Friedman(Privately) : great video!
11:12:05 From Alan Rich to Barry Friedman(Privately) : all you need is your video and an email
11:12:10 From Rene Chevalier : the video is just great! … and he is just an amazing dude
11:12:18 From Barry Friedman to Suz(Privately) : suzanne you want a time with Brian?
11:12:22 From Suz to Barry Friedman(Privately) : So COOL!
11:12:24 From Alan Rich : great video!
all you need is your video and an email
11:14:42 From Barry Friedman to Suz(Privately) : give me the best webiste
11:14:58 From Suz to Barry Friedman(Privately) : Oh Gawd…
11:15:05 From Suz to Barry Friedman(Privately) : 😉
11:15:10 From Suz to Barry Friedman(Privately) : TheSooziShow.com
11:15:12 From Barry Friedman to Suz(Privately) : cool
11:15:30 From Barry Friedman to Suz(Privately) : don’t cry
11:27:06 From Rene Chevalier : i like the pic
11:29:14 From Rene Chevalier : i gonna watch it 🙂
11:34:03 From Suz to Barry Friedman(Privately) : Thanks, Barry! I didn’t cry! 😉
11:34:08 From Jeff Celentano : www.goodvibrationsbeachboys.com
11:34:16 From ashleyturner : Got to go…. see you soon guys!
11:34:24 From Robert Ace : Bye
11:34:27 From ashleyturner : THANKS SO MUCH BRIAN
11:34:27 From Suz : Bye
11:34:30 From David Garrity : Bye Ashley
11:34:30 From Rene Chevalier : bye
11:34:48 From Alan Rich : got to go too. Have a great weekend!
11:34:56 From Rene Chevalier : same
11:34:58 From David Garrity : Bye Alan
11:35:00 From Robert Ace : Bye Alan. Ditto
11:48:54 From Robert Ace : I unfortunately have to leave. Thank you very much for all the advice Brian.
All of you have a great weekend!
11:49:10 From Barry Friedman : You guys are amazing! I just came back and can’t believe you’re still going! I LOVE BRIAN!!! Such a giver.
11:50:01 From Rene Chevalier : yes, great!
11:51:08 From David Garrity : He’s great!
11:51:41 From Barry Friedman : You wouldn’t believe what Brian charges his clients… this is insane.
11:53:16 From Barry Friedman to Suz(Privately) : So?? How was it?
11:54:26 From Suz to Barry Friedman(Privately) : Yes – It’s actually better than I thought – and some of what he told me are things I meant to do, but haven’t followed through with.
11:55:26 From Suz to Barry Friedman(Privately) : BRB
11:55:27 From David Garrity : I have a quick question also.
11:55:39 From Barry Friedman : Jump in next, David
11:56:17 From David Garrity : Thanks!
11:56:21 From Barry Friedman to Suz(Privately) : We have to get you on a ONE GOAL A DAY plan, girl!
11:57:57 From Suz to Barry Friedman(Privately) : Yep!
12:02:34 From Jeff Celentano : Great question, David
12:06:15 From Barry Friedman : Clayton – The Ultimate Desktop Copy Coach
12:07:02 From David Garrity : Thank you!!
12:07:17 From Barry Friedman : Advertising Magic – Brian’s Book! Coming via PDF to us.
12:07:26 From Barry Friedman : Business owners who want to write their own copy
12:07:30 From Suz : Yaaaay!!
12:07:34 From Jeff Celentano : WOO HOO! Thank you. Brian!
12:07:35 From Suz : Thanks, Man!
12:07:42 From David Garrity : Wow, thanks so much Brian!!
12:07:46 From Rene Chevalier : THANK YOU!!! 12:07:51 From Suz : We’ll all come to SLC!
12:08:35 From David Garrity : I made some changes while the call was going on already! lol
12:08:48 From David Garrity : Have a great day everyone!