In this episode, John pulls back the curtain on what venue owners actually want from the musicians they hire. Drawing from years of experience as a full-time working performer and from having seen the business from the other side of the stage as a former venue owner, he explains that it is rarely just about talent.

If you have ever wondered why some players stay booked while others constantly scramble, this episode’s Top Ten list about what a venue actually wants will sharpen your perspective. If you want more gigs and better gigs, you need to understand what the buyer actually cares about.

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