School Of Laughs

Today I am joined by several recent writing students and answer their comedy questions. Specifically, we talk about:

• What is a good way to know that you should continue pursuing stand-up comedy?
• How many shows is a good barometer for getting your feet wet?
• When should you quit!
• The value in bombing (and recording it)
• Is it okay to try different characters when you first start?
• A bunch of things that can go wrong during your show
• How to perform when you just don't feel funny
• Performing when you are sick
• Having a back-up comedian friend ready for some gigs
• The value of listening to comedy when you are down
• What Minnie Pearl said about audiences
• When you are there for the audience (and when they are there for you)
• The adrenaline surge you get when performing
• The connections between comedy and speaking
• How to structure a speech based on your comedy
• Finding your HOOK for your message
• When should you transition into movies from stand-up?
• The benefits of character work in your comedy
• Tips on incorporating voices and characters into stand-up
• Should you try a bunch of characters when you first start at open mic?
• The benefits of no one knowing who you are
• What Garth Brooks did that you shouldn't do
• Jim Gaffigan workshopping new material
• How to workshop new material and where is best to try
• Songwriter open mics versus comedy open mics
• Following a great (or horrible) act on stage

and a whole lot more!

This episode is brought to you by Patreon Sponsor Allen Smith. To find our how you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation, visit www.Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs.

Do you have comedy questions? Send them in and I'll address them on the show. [email protected].

CLUB 52!

"Club 52" is a 52 week, email based stand-up program. It will include a weekly challenge designed to help you become a better comedian. This year long program will feature an email every Friday from me. I will ask you to take a serious look at some of your business practices, writing processes, performance techniques, branding, marketing and a whole lot more.

The program starts the week you join and continues for 52 weeks as long as you are still supporting the podcast through Patreon at the $7 a month level. Questions? Email me (Rik) at [email protected]. Or call 1-888-895-8549. Or. if you are ready, head on over to www.Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs to get started.

Today I am joined by several recent writing students and answer their comedy questions. Specifically, we talk about:

• What is a good way to know that you should continue pursuing stand-up comedy?
• How many shows is a good barometer for getting your feet wet?
• When should you quit!
• The value in bombing (and recording it)
• Is it okay to try different characters when you first start?
• A bunch of things that can go wrong during your show
• How to perform when you just don't feel funny
• Performing when you are sick
• Having a back-up comedian friend ready for some gigs
• The value of listening to comedy when you are down
• What Minnie Pearl said about audiences
• When you are there for the audience (and when they are there for you)
• The adrenaline surge you get when performing
• The connections between comedy and speaking
• How to structure a speech based on your comedy
• Finding your HOOK for your message
• When should you transition into movies from stand-up?
• The benefits of character work in your comedy
• Tips on incorporating voices and characters into stand-up
• Should you try a bunch of characters when you first start at open mic?
• The benefits of no one knowing who you are
• What Garth Brooks did that you shouldn't do
• Jim Gaffigan workshopping new material
• How to workshop new material and where is best to try
• Songwriter open mics versus comedy open mics
• Following a great (or horrible) act on stage

and a whole lot more!

This episode is brought to you by Patreon Sponsor Allen Smith. To find our how you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation, visit www.Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs.

Do you have comedy questions? Send them in and I'll address them on the show. [email protected].

CLUB 52!

"Club 52" is a 52 week, email based stand-up program. It will include a weekly challenge designed to help you become a better comedian. This year long program will feature an email every Friday from me. I will ask you to take a serious look at some of your business practices, writing processes, performance techniques, branding, marketing and a whole lot more.

The program starts the week you join and continues for 52 weeks as long as you are still supporting the podcast through Patreon at the $7 a month level.
Questions? Email me (Rik) at [email protected]. Or call 1-888-895-8549. Or. if you are ready, head on over to www.Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs to get started.

 

This episode is brought to you by Patreon supporter Mike James. To find out how you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation visit www.Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs .

Brooklyn Dicent joins us to day to talk about her dual careers as a professional leadership trainer for T-Mobile and Comedienne. We cover a lot of ground and dig into social media this week again. Latin the interview we cover a topic that we've yet to dig into: VIDEO TESTIMONIALS. If nothing else, dig into this portion.

We also talk about:

• Growing up as a preacher's kid
• Getting a challenge from her father at 12 to speak in front of the church
• Knowing at a young age that comedy was in her future
• Being inspired by Les Brown, Zig Ziglar, and Tony Robbins
• Walking into her first comedy club in 2004 in Portland, ME
• Taking an 8 week stand-up class
• Studying comics on Comedy Central
• Getting the audience on your side
• Improvising and weaving in stories to customize her performances
• Keeping the focus "about the audience" instead of on ourselves
• Being self-motivated to accomplish bucket list goals
• Knowing the purpose for each social media outlet
• Using Facebook Live to INTENTIONALLY connect with your followers
• Show "backstage" type inside looks with social media
• Telling stories that evolve into your brand message
• Making sure to have a Call to Action in every post
• Interjecting yourself into conversations to gain followers
• Using all social to SHOWCASE YOUR TALENTS
• The power of VIDEO TESTIMONIALS

You can find out more about Brooklyn at her WEBSITE, on her Facebook Page, or on INSTAGRAM.

"Club 52" is a 52 week, email based stand-up program. It will include a weekly challenge designed to help you become a better comedian. This year long program will feature an email every Friday from me. I will ask you to take a serious look at some of your business practices, writing processes, performance techniques, branding, marketing and a whole lot more.

The program starts the week you join and continues for 52 weeks as long as you are still supporting the podcast through Patreon at the $7 a month level.

Questions? Email me (Rik) at [email protected]. Or call 1-888-895-8549. Or. if you are ready, head on over to www.Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs to get started.

This episode is brought to you by Patreon supporter Mike James. To find out how you can support the podcast with a small monthly donation visit www.Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs .

Brooklyn Dicent joins us to day to talk about her dual careers as a professional leadership trainer for T-Mobile and Comedienne.  We cover a lot of ground and dig into social media this week again. Latin the interview we cover a topic that we've yet to dig into: VIDEO TESTIMONIALS. If nothing else, dig into this portion.

We also talk about:

• Growing up as a preacher's kid
• Getting a challenge from her father at 12 to speak in front of the church
• Knowing at a young age that comedy was in her future
• Being inspired by Les Brown, Zig Ziglar, and Tony Robbins
• Walking into her first comedy club in 2004 in Portland, ME
• Taking an 8 week stand-up class
• Studying comics on Comedy Central
• Getting the audience on your side
• Improvising and weaving in stories to customize her performances
• Keeping the focus "about the audience" instead of on ourselves
• Being self-motivated to accomplish bucket list goals
• Knowing the purpose for each social media outlet
• Using Facebook Live to INTENTIONALLY connect with your followers
• Show "backstage" type inside looks with social media
• Telling stories that evolve into your brand message
• Making sure to have a Call to Action in every post
• Interjecting yourself into conversations to gain followers
• Using all social to SHOWCASE YOUR TALENTS
• The power of VIDEO TESTIMONIALS

You can find out more about Brooklyn at her WEBSITE, on her Facebook Page, or on INSTAGRAM.

"Club 52" is a 52 week, email based stand-up program. It will include a weekly challenge designed to help you become a better comedian. This year long program will feature an email every Friday from me. I will ask you to take a serious look at some of your business practices, writing processes, performance techniques, branding, marketing and a whole lot more.

The program starts the week you join and continues for 52 weeks as long as you are still supporting the podcast through Patreon at the $7 a month level.

Questions? Email me (Rik) at [email protected]. Or call 1-888-895-8549. Or. if you are ready, head on over to www.Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs to get started.

This episode is brought to you by Patreon Sponsor Paul Swann and the Clean Comedy Conference.

Social Media ninja Kate Dore joins us today for PART TWO of our "Social Media Pro Tips" conversation. We talk about the digital tools available to independent artists. Kate is a social media consultant, and she also blogs at http://cashvilleskyline.com where she talks about becoming financially independent.

Here is just a snapshot of the Social Media Pro Tips in this episode:

• Using Mailchimp for free to get your email list started
• Facebook audiences (and look-a-alike audiences)
• Utilizing your email list to sell merchandise
• Tracking interest and clicks to gauge engagement
• Using social media to build relationships
• Two things she would NEVER do
• building trust with your audience
• What your sharing tactics may have in common with a flock of geese
• How frequently she shares and posts on four different platforms
• Using tools like Buffer and Tailwind to help schedule posts
• Twitter lists and how to use them
• Narrowing down your incoming posts
• Why patience is key but monitoring interest is more valuable
• Where she would advise spending money
• What to make sure of BEFORE you spend money :)
• Facebook ads and boosts
• Where you can hire a social media assistant
• Knowing your hour worth and subbing out tasks to save money
• Snapchat!
• Facebook groups and pages

and honestly too much more to list!

Kate Dore's Favorite Social Media Resources How great is Kate Dore??? She also provided us with valuable resources to some useful articles and tools you can explore and use in your social media strategy. Resources:

How To Land Freelance Jobs with Social Media http://cashvilleskyline.com/2016/01/27/social-media-freelance-jobs/

How and Why to Collect Emails Using Your Website https://raventools.com/blog/collect-emails-on-your-website/

Everything You Need to Know about Snapchat https://blog.bufferapp.com/snapchat

Gary Vaynerchuk on Why Snapchat Matters

http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/podcasts/gary-vaynerchuk-snapchat-matters/

Kate's Resources Page: http://cashvilleskyline.com/resources/

Social Media tools Kate Dore likes ...

Buffer - Twitter scheduling

Mention - Brand Monitoring

Tailwind - Pinterest scheduling

Social Warfare - Social media sharing plugin

To find out more about Kate Dore visit any of her links below!

Website - Twitter - Facebook - LinkedIn - Google+ - Pinterest

Kate Dore

Owner & Editor Cashville Skyline

This episode is brought to you by the Clean Comedy Conference which takes place in San Diego, California October 13th through the 15th, 2016. Visit www.CLeanComedyConference.com

This episode is brought to you by Patreon Sponsor Paul Swann and the Clean Comedy Conference.

Social Media ninja Kate Dore joins us today for PART TWO of our "Social Media Pro Tips" conversation. We talk about the digital tools available to independent artists. Kate is a social media consultant, and she also blogs at http://cashvilleskyline.com where she talks about becoming financially independent.

 Here is just a snapshot of the Social Media Pro Tips in this episode:

• Using Mailchimp for free to get your email list started
• Facebook audiences (and look-a-alike audiences)
• Utilizing your email list to sell merchandise
• Tracking interest and clicks to gauge engagement
• Using social media to build relationships
• Two things she would NEVER do
• building trust with your audience
• What your sharing tactics may have in common with a flock of geese
• How frequently she shares and posts on four different platforms
• Using tools like Buffer and Tailwind to help schedule posts
• Twitter lists and how to use them
• Narrowing down your incoming posts
• Why patience is key but monitoring interest is more valuable
• Where she would advise spending money
• What to make sure of BEFORE you spend money :)
• Facebook ads and boosts
• Where you can hire a social media assistant
• Knowing your hour worth and subbing out tasks to save money
• Snapchat!
• Facebook groups and pages

and honestly too much more to list!

Kate Dore's Favorite Social Media Resources How great is Kate Dore??? She also provided us with valuable resources to some useful articles and tools you can explore and use in your social media strategy.   Resources:

How To Land Freelance Jobs with Social Media
http://cashvilleskyline.com/2016/01/27/social-media-freelance-jobs/

How and Why to Collect Emails Using Your Website https://raventools.com/blog/collect-emails-on-your-website/

Everything You Need to Know about Snapchat
https://blog.bufferapp.com/snapchat

Gary Vaynerchuk on Why Snapchat Matters

http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/podcasts/gary-vaynerchuk-snapchat-matters/

Kate's Resources Page: http://cashvilleskyline.com/resources/

Social Media tools Kate Dore likes ...

Buffer - Twitter scheduling

Mention - Brand Monitoring

Tailwind - Pinterest scheduling

Social Warfare - Social media sharing plugin

 

To find out more about Kate Dore visit any of her links below!

Website - Twitter  - Facebook - LinkedIn - Google+ - Pinterest  

Kate Dore

Owner & Editor Cashville Skyline  

This episode is brought to you by the Clean Comedy Conference which takes place in San Diego, California October 13th through the 15th, 2016. Visit www.CLeanComedyConference.com 

This episode is brought to you by Patreon Sponsor John Peters and the Clean Comedy Conference.

Social Media ninja Kate Dore joins us today to talk about the digital tools available to independent artists. Kate works for Raven Tools which is a software company that is a platform for marketers. She is a social media consultant, and she also blogs at http://cashvilleskyline.com where she talks about becoming financially independent.

Here is just a snapshot of the Social Media Pro Tips in this episode:

• Blogging tips including frequency and relevancy
• Her strategy for posting and promoting
• How many social media channels are "do-able"
• Posting where your audience is
• Forum reader comments - "on" or "off'
• Using negative comments as a topic for a future post
• Scheduling posts with Buffer
• Engaging on the day of releasing new material
• Using LinkedIN like Twitter
• First steps for getting involved on LinkedIN
• When to start sharing content on LinkedIN
• How to be more searchable on LInkedIN
• My trick for putting a Facebook ad in front of LinkedIN friends
• Manipulating your results in Google Search
• Using Alt tags for images you share to increase SEO
• Hacking Facebook organic reach with Facebook Live
• Sharing your Instagram posts to Facebook
• The incredible value of collecting fans email addresses
• Using SumoMe (a free tool) to help get email addresses
• Experimenting with Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Convert Kit
• Ditching vanity metrics and focusing on engagement
• Getting 60% of her blog referrals from ... Pinterest!
• Using Google Analytics to understand your fan engagement

and honestly too much more to list!

Kate Dore's Favorite Social Media Resources How great is Kate Dore??? She also provided us with valuable resources to some useful articles and tools you can explore and use in your social media strategy. Resources:

How To Land Freelance Jobs with Social Media http://cashvilleskyline.com/2016/01/27/social-media-freelance-jobs/

How and Why to Collect Emails Using Your Website https://raventools.com/blog/collect-emails-on-your-website/

Everything You Need to Know about Snapchat https://blog.bufferapp.com/snapchat

Gary Vaynerchuk on Why Snapchat Matters

http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/podcasts/gary-vaynerchuk-snapchat-matters/

My Resources Page: http://cashvilleskyline.com/resources/

Social Media tools Kate Dore likes ...

Buffer - Twitter scheduling

Mention - Brand Monitoring

Tailwind - Pinterest scheduling

Social Warfare - Social media sharing plugin

To find out more about Kate Dore visit any of her links below!

Website - Twitter - Facebook - LinkedIn - Google+ - Pinterest

Kate Dore / Owner & Editor of Cashville Skyline

This episode is brought to you by the Clean Comedy Conference which takes place in San Diego, California October 13th through the 15th, 2016.

There's an old adage in comedy: Clean is green.Through the Conference you'll learn from professional comedians and bookers such as Eddie Brill, Jimmy Brogan, Charlene Mae, Amy Pittle, Tony Calabrese, and Scott Wood, who will address the pitfalls and show you how to navigate the challenges of making money as a clean comedian. In addition to working at clean comedy venues, many of these speakers and panelists have written for television and have booked for clubs, colleges, churches, cruise ships, and late-night TV such as Letterman.

The theme for this year's conference is "Clean isn't a dirty word." Come and see why for yourself.

Early bird registration ends August 15th so sign up today at cleancomedyconference.com.

As a thank you to School of Laughs listeners, use promo code "schooloflaughs" for a special $10 discount.

Go to cleancomedyconference.com today!

"Club 52" is a 52 week, email based stand-up program. It will include a weekly challenge designed to help you become a better comedian. This year long program will feature an email every Friday from me. I will ask you to take a serious look at some of your business practices, writing processes, performance techniques, branding, marketing and a whole lot more.

The program starts the week you join and continues for 52 weeks as long as you are still supporting the podcast through Patreon at the $7 a month level.

Questions? Email me (Rik) at [email protected]. Or call 1-888-895-8549. Or. if you are ready, head on over to www.Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs to get started.

 

This episode is brought to you by Patreon Sponsor John Peters and the Clean Comedy Conference.

 

Social Media ninja Kate Dore joins us today to talk about the digital tools available to independent artists. Kate works for Raven Tools which is a software company that is a platform for marketers. She is a social media consultant, and she also blogs at http://cashvilleskyline.com where she talks about becoming financially independent.

 

Here is just a snapshot of the Social Media Pro Tips in this episode:

• Blogging tips including frequency and relevancy
• Her strategy for posting and promoting
• How many social media channels are "do-able"
• Posting where your audience is
• Forum reader comments - "on" or "off'
• Using negative comments as a topic for a future post
• Scheduling posts with Buffer
• Engaging on the day of releasing new material
• Using LinkedIN  like Twitter 
• First steps for getting involved on LinkedIN
• When to start sharing content on LinkedIN
• How to be more searchable on LInkedIN
• My trick for putting a Facebook ad in front of LinkedIN friends
• Manipulating your results in Google Search
• Using Alt tags for images you share to increase SEO
• Hacking Facebook organic reach with Facebook Live
• Sharing your Instagram posts to Facebook
• The incredible value of collecting fans email addresses
• Using SumoMe (a free tool) to help get email addresses
• Experimenting with Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Convert Kit
• Ditching vanity metrics and focusing on engagement
• Getting 60% of her blog referrals from ... Pinterest!
• Using Google Analytics to understand your fan engagement

and honestly too much more to list!

Kate Dore's Favorite Social Media Resources How great is Kate Dore??? She also provided us with valuable resources to some useful articles and tools you can explore and use in your social media strategy.   Resources:

How To Land Freelance Jobs with Social Media
http://cashvilleskyline.com/2016/01/27/social-media-freelance-jobs/

How and Why to Collect Emails Using Your Website https://raventools.com/blog/collect-emails-on-your-website/

Everything You Need to Know about Snapchat
https://blog.bufferapp.com/snapchat

Gary Vaynerchuk on Why Snapchat Matters

http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/podcasts/gary-vaynerchuk-snapchat-matters/

My Resources Page: http://cashvilleskyline.com/resources/

Social Media tools Kate Dore likes ...

Buffer - Twitter scheduling

Mention - Brand Monitoring

Tailwind - Pinterest scheduling

Social Warfare - Social media sharing plugin

To find out more about Kate Dore visit any of her links below!

Website - Twitter  - Facebook - LinkedIn - Google+ - Pinterest  

Kate Dore / Owner & Editor of Cashville Skyline

 

This episode is brought to you by the Clean Comedy Conference which takes place in San Diego, California October 13th through the 15th, 2016.

 

There's an old adage in comedy: Clean is green.Through the Conference you'll learn from professional comedians and bookers such as Eddie Brill, Jimmy Brogan, Charlene Mae, Amy Pittle, Tony Calabrese, and Scott Wood, who will address the pitfalls and show you how to navigate the challenges of making money as a clean comedian. In addition to working at clean comedy venues, many of these speakers and panelists have written for television and have booked for clubs, colleges, churches, cruise ships, and late-night TV such as Letterman.

The theme for this year's conference is "Clean isn't a dirty word." Come and see why for yourself.

Early bird registration ends August 15th so sign up today at cleancomedyconference.com.

As a thank you to School of Laughs listeners, use promo code "schooloflaughs" for a special $10 discount.

Go to cleancomedyconference.com today!

"Club 52" is a 52 week, email based stand-up program. It will include a weekly challenge designed to help you become a better comedian. This year long program will feature an email every Friday from me. I will ask you to take a serious look at some of your business practices, writing processes, performance techniques, branding, marketing and a whole lot more.

The program starts the week you join and continues for 52 weeks as long as you are still supporting the podcast through Patreon at the $7 a month level.

Questions? Email me (Rik) at [email protected]. Or call 1-888-895-8549. Or. if you are ready, head on over to www.Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs to get started.

 

This is episode is brought to you by Patreon Sponsor Colin Street and the Clean Comedy Conference.

Taylor Mason is a juggernaut of comedic activity. His shows are accessible to EVERYONE. He connects in a sly and subtle way with his audiences that have them coming back time and time again. I first worked with Taylor at Zanies in Vernon Hills, IL and most recently shared the stage with him on the Stand Up For Families special hosted by Chonda Pierce on the DOVE CHANNEL.

We cover a lot of ground in this episode. Specifically Taylor Mason and I talk about ...

• Moonlighting as a student at Northwestern University's Medill School of Advertising
• Slogging it out as a Piano man for tips
• The influence professor Don Schultz had on his writing
• Becoming the musical director at Second City
• Opening for (and getting scolded by) Warren Zevon
• Getting started at Zanies on Wells Street, Chicago
• Doing a thesis paper on comedy clubs for school
• How he survived a gig for the Coal industry
• His flashy performance at De Ja Vu Comedy Club in Columbia, MO
• His process and how he writes comedy

and a whole lot more!

If you want to learn more about Taylor simply go to TaylorMason.com or follow him on TWITTER .

This episode is brought to you by the Clean Comedy Conference which takes place in San Diego, California October 13th through the 15th, 2016.

There's an old adage in comedy: Clean is green.

Through the Conference you'll learn from professional comedians and bookers such as Eddie Brill, Jimmy Brogan, Charlene Mae, Amy Pittle, Tony Calabrese, and Scott Wood, who will address the pitfalls and show you how to navigate the challenges of making money as a clean comedian. In addition to working at clean comedy venues, many of these speakers and panelists have written for television and have booked for clubs, colleges, churches, cruise ships, and late-night TV such as Letterman.

The theme for this year's conference is "Clean isn't a dirty word." Come and see why for yourself.

Early bird registration ends August 15th so sign up today at cleancomedyconference.com.

As a thank you to School of Laughs listeners, use promo code "schooloflaughs" for a special $10 discount.

Go to cleancomedyconference.com today!

"Club 52" is a 52 week, email based stand-up program. It will include a weekly challenge designed to help you become a better comedian. This year long program will feature an email every Friday from me. I will ask you to take a serious look at some of your business practices, writing processes, performance techniques, branding, marketing and a whole lot more.

The program starts the week you join and continues for 52 weeks as long as you are still supporting the podcast through Patreon at the $7 a month level. Questions? Email me (Rik) at [email protected]. Or call 1-888-895-8549. Or. if you are ready, head on over to www.Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs to get started.

This is episode is brought to you by Patreon Sponsor Colin Street and the Clean Comedy Conference.

Taylor Mason is a juggernaut of comedic activity. His shows are accessible to EVERYONE. He connects in a sly and subtle way with his audiences that have them coming back time and time again. I first worked with Taylor at Zanies in Vernon Hills, IL and most recently shared the stage with him on the Stand Up For Families special hosted by Chonda Pierce on the DOVE CHANNEL.

We cover a lot of ground in this episode. Specifically Taylor Mason and I talk about ...

• Moonlighting as a student at Northwestern University's Medill School of Advertising
• Slogging it out as a Piano man for tips
• The influence professor Don Schultz had on his writing
• Becoming the musical director at Second City
• Opening for (and getting scolded by) Warren Zevon
• Getting started at Zanies on Wells Street, Chicago
• Doing a thesis paper on comedy clubs for school
• How he survived a gig for the Coal industry
• His flashy performance at De Ja Vu Comedy Club in Columbia, MO
• His process and how he writes comedy

and a whole lot more!

If you want to learn more about Taylor simply go to TaylorMason.com or follow him on TWITTER .

This episode is brought to you by the Clean Comedy Conference which takes place in San Diego, California October 13th through the 15th, 2016.

There's an old adage in comedy: Clean is green.

Through the Conference you'll learn from professional comedians and bookers such as Eddie Brill, Jimmy Brogan, Charlene Mae, Amy Pittle, Tony Calabrese, and Scott Wood, who will address the pitfalls and show you how to navigate the challenges of making money as a clean comedian. In addition to working at clean comedy venues, many of these speakers and panelists have written for television and have booked for clubs, colleges, churches, cruise ships, and late-night TV such as Letterman.

The theme for this year's conference is "Clean isn't a dirty word." Come and see why for yourself.

Early bird registration ends August 15th so sign up today at cleancomedyconference.com.

As a thank you to School of Laughs listeners, use promo code "schooloflaughs" for a special $10 discount.

Go to cleancomedyconference.com today!

"Club 52" is a 52 week, email based stand-up program. It will include a weekly challenge designed to help you become a better comedian. This year long program will feature an email every Friday from me. I will ask you to take a serious look at some of your business practices, writing processes, performance techniques, branding, marketing and a whole lot more.

The program starts the week you join and continues for 52 weeks as long as you are still supporting the podcast through Patreon at the $7 a month level.
Questions? Email me (Rik) at [email protected]. Or call 1-888-895-8549. Or. if you are ready, head on over to www.Patreon.com/SchoolOfLaughs to get started.