How To Make Money In Comedy

Fresh after the controversial Hollywood Reporter/Vulture dispute on making money in comedy. We've got a very special episode with Ali Hassan. To quote his one-man show title- Ali Hassan is the definition of "Zero To Hero". Listen as the comedian, actor, radio host and chef tells us his story on 'taking a chance'. As well as a dispute of his own between Money Expert Mike Paterson! WHAT!? This week, How To Make Money In Comedy gets spicy.

When things are going well we tend to coast. Andy Nulman's success has come from never sitting still. He lives to keep trying things. If someone says it's crazy he does it! It's important to be one step ahead so you're never left in the dust. One of the people Mike and Abdul admire the most is our episode 7 guest. Listen in as they sit down for a very candid interview with the very vibrant, Andy Nulman. How To Make Money In Comedy starts now!

We fight the good fight with Sandra Battaglini as she explains The Canadian Association Of Standup Comedians and how it's going after recognition at the federal level. If the government acknowledges Standup as an art, it will open up a door to funding for comedians and their projects. Listen as Sandra talks 'free trade' for humo(u)r, Money Expert Mike Paterson phones it in and Host Abdul Butt gives his take on the whole thing. It's episode 6!

Host Abdul Butt and Money Expert Mike Paterson talk about the responses they've received from the podcast. How we're all in this to be funny and learn how to make money, investing in yourself and what's next.

In this episode of How To Make Money In Comedy, comedian, author, magician, tv personality and Comedy Nest co-owner David Acer gives us the inside scoop on what he looks for when booking talent, how he decides on a lineup, and the investments you could put in to get noticed by comedy club bookers. Money Expert Mike Paterson brags and Abdul Butt humbly listens with a scratch pad. It's episode 4!

Tim Rabnett tells us what he likes about signing with a comedy chain like YukYuks. We all agree, being versatile is the key to Canadian comedy success. Mike P and Abdul talk about their experiences on the third episode of How To Make Money In Comedy with host Abdul Butt and Money Expert Mike Paterson.

Derek Seguin tells us about the importance of relationships with bookers, not being afraid to take comedy on as a full time job and going after the paid shows.

Host Abdul Butt and Money Expert Mike Paterson talk to the very rich and successful Mike Ward about- when to start asking for money, how to adapt and go after markets that pay, Mike Ward shares great negotiating techniques and much more!