You Get What You Pay For

As an entertainer, I see all kinds of potential clients wanting to book me for a show, event or party. Many sizes of groups, from 10 to 1000, along with a vast array of professions and personalities. I've entertained everywhere from living rooms to theaters, and they've been wonderful experiences! 

With all these positives, there's often the question of cost. How much is a show? 

Let's shift the conversation from cost to value. How much do you value your guests? How do you feel about them? What do you really think of them? If you were to give them a gift, would it be a cheap bobble from the corner market, or something more exquisite, unique and special?

I encourage you to think about entertainment as a gift you give to your guests. 

I always work with budgets, and have given $300 shows that would normally cost $1000, just because of budget constraints. 

But then there are some groups who have made what I consider questionable choices. I've been to events that had boring or even bad entertainment, only to find out they were hired only because they were the lowest price. Going for the cheapest, bottom dollar might make for cheaper entertainment, but the value is just as cheap, if not cheaper. It makes me wonder about the value of guests in the eyes of some organizations. 

In my own case, I pose a simple question. Do you want a thrown-together magic show that someone threw together after a shopping spree on the internet, or do you want a seasoned pro presenting a fun and intriguing experience that you can't find anywhere else?

You get what you pay for.

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