School Of Laughs

Now that you are ready to go for that paid spot at a comedy club, you may be wondering how it all goes down. Every club is a little different, but we discuss the most common process for getting bumped up from the open mic treadmill to a paid emcee week at the comedy club.

Specifically, we talk about:

• crushing the guests sets
• consistent performances
• bringing fresh material
• standing out from the crowd
• the benefit of hanging out at the club
• and ... counting that cash!

We answer listener questions about "workshopping a set" and "jokes that you thought would kill, but it didn't even get a laugh" as well as how Rik's feelings on "guest sets" changed over the years.

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Now that you are ready to go for that paid spot at a comedy club, you may be wondering how it all goes down. Every club is a little different, but we discuss the most common process for getting bumped up from the open mic treadmill to a paid emcee week at the comedy club.

Specifically, we talk about:

We answer listener questions about "workshopping a set" and "jokes that you thought would kill, but it didn't even get a laugh" as well as how Rik's feelings on "guest sets" changed over the years. 

This podcast is a production of www.SchoolOfLaughs.com 

If you enjoy this PODCAST please subscribe in iTunes or STITCHER and on SOUNDCLOUD please leave a comment and ranking.

Better yet, Email: [email protected] and put “insider tip sheet” in the subject header. 

You will get exclusive information delivered right to your inbox. I’ll make sure you get the official tip sheet and we promise to keep your email anonymous and spam free.

014 PAID WORK AT A COMEDY CLUB – AM I READY?

IN THIS EPISODE...

Rik and Gavin discuss being ready for your first paying gig at a club. A few questions you should ask yourself include:

1) Is there a market for my comedy?

2) How many minutes of polished, solid material do I have?

3) Am I funnier and more professional than comics who are working in the venues where I want to perform?

We also answer these two listener questions:

1) Should comics laugh at their own jokes?

2) How much time do you get on stage when you first start?

Next week, in part two, you’ll learn the most common process for being considered for a paying spot at a comedy club.

This podcast is a production of www.SchoolOfLaughs.com

If you enjoy this PODCAST please subscribe in iTunes or STITCHER and please leave a comment and ranking.

Better yet, Email: [email protected] and put “insider tip sheet” in the subject header.

You will get exclusive information delivered right to your inbox. I’ll make sure you get the official tip sheet and we promise to keep your email anonymous and spam free.

014 PAID WORK AT A COMEDY CLUB – AM I READY? 

IN THIS EPISODE...

Rik and Gavin discuss being ready for your first paying gig at a club. A few questions you should ask yourself include:

1) Is there a market for my comedy? 

2) How many minutes of polished, solid material do I have?

3) Am I funnier and more professional than comics who are working in the venues where I want to perform?

We also answer these two listener questions:

1) Should comics laugh at their own jokes?

2) How much time do you get on stage when you first start?

Next week, in part two, you’ll learn the most common process for being considered for a paying spot at a comedy club.

This podcast is a production of www.SchoolOfLaughs.com 

If you enjoy this PODCAST please subscribe in iTunes or STITCHER and please leave a comment and ranking.

Better yet, Email: [email protected] and put “insider tip sheet” in the subject header.

You will get exclusive information delivered right to your inbox. I’ll make sure you get the official tip sheet and we promise to keep your email anonymous and spam free.

Balancing a family and a developing comedy career can be tricky. In this episode, we talk specifically about:

· Aligning your priorities

· Batching your work

· Making sacrifices

· Getting the kids and spouse on board

· And being consistent in your approach

If you would like a free "Work-Life Balance” worksheet, simply e-mail us at [email protected] and put “Work-Life Balance” in the subject header. We’ll send you the sheet and add you to the “Insider Tip Sheet” monthly newsletter all in one swift motion. (If you just want the .pdf and not the monthly tip sheet just let us know).

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF LAUGHS PODCAST

This podcast is a production of the Rik Roberts School Of Laughs. Our goal is to help aspiring comedians and speakers get bigger, better and more bookable by sharing lessons learned over 23+ years in stand-up comedy. Through Rik's live and online comedy classes, you can also make bigger strides in your comedy career.

If you enjoy this PODCAST please subscribe in iTunes and leave a comment and ranking.

You can also listen and subscribe on STITCHER

Email questions to [email protected]

Balancing a family and a developing comedy career can be tricky. In this episode, we talk specifically about:

·    Aligning your priorities

·    Batching your work

·    Making sacrifices

·    Getting the kids and spouse on board

·    And being consistent in your approach

If you would like a free "Work-Life Balance” worksheet, simply e-mail us at [email protected] and put “Work-Life Balance” in the subject header. We’ll send you the sheet and add you to the “Insider Tip Sheet” monthly newsletter all in one swift motion. (If you just want the .pdf and not the monthly tip sheet just let us know).

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF LAUGHS PODCAST

This podcast is a production of the Rik Roberts School Of Laughs. Our goal is to help aspiring comedians and speakers get bigger, better and more bookable by sharing lessons learned over 23+ years in stand-up comedy. Through Rik's live and online comedy classes, you can also make bigger strides in your comedy career.

If you enjoy this PODCAST please subscribe in iTunes and leave a comment and ranking.

You can also listen and subscribe on STITCHER

Email questions to [email protected] 

Too often comedians can be distracted by others success. In this episode we talk about how you can change your mindset from bitterness to betterment.

It all starts by reframing a few thoughts. You’ll find this podcast useful if you have ever asked any (or all) of the following questions:

• How come no one is booking me for gigs?
• Why does everyone else get all the breaks?
• Where are the good open mics?
• What comics can hook me up with gigs?
• Why don't people get my jokes?

Listen and learn how you can reframe these five crippling questions into strategic starting points for a better career.

Also in this episode, Rik tries to save Gavin’s marriage.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF LAUGHS PODCAST

This podcast is a production of the Rik Roberts School Of Laughs. Our goal is to help aspiring comedians and speakers get bigger, better and more bookable by sharing lessons learned over 23+ years in stand-up comedy.

If you enjoy this PODCAST please subscribe in iTunes and leave a comment and ranking.

You can also listen and subscribe on STITCHER

Better yet, subscribe to the monthly School of Laughs “Insider Tips” monthly email and get exclusive information delivered right to your inbox. It’s fast, free useful and fun.

Email: [email protected] and put “insider tip sheet” in the subject header. I’ll make sure you get the official tip sheet and I promise to keep your email anonymous and spam free.

More fun and learning at SchoolOfLaughs.com

Too often comedians can be distracted by others success. In this episode we talk about how you can change your mindset from bitterness to betterment. 

It all starts by reframing a few thoughts. You’ll find this podcast useful if you have ever asked any (or all) of the following questions:

Listen and learn how you can reframe these five crippling questions into strategic starting points for a better career.

Also in this episode, Rik tries to save Gavin’s marriage.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF LAUGHS PODCAST

This podcast is a production of the Rik Roberts School Of Laughs. Our goal is to help aspiring comedians and speakers get bigger, better and more bookable by sharing lessons learned over 23+ years in stand-up comedy.

If you enjoy this PODCAST please subscribe in iTunes and leave a comment and ranking.

You can also listen and subscribe on STITCHER

Better yet, subscribe to the monthly School of Laughs “Insider Tips” monthly email and get exclusive information delivered right to your inbox. It’s fast, free useful and fun.

Email: [email protected] and put “insider tip sheet” in the subject header. I’ll make sure you get the official tip sheet and I promise to keep your email anonymous and spam free.

More fun and learning at SchoolOfLaughs.com