How To Buy A Used Car?

This blog usually talks about my after dinner comedy show which is currently gearing up for a huge company holiday party season.
Today however, I want to make a quick diversion to a new project that I was proud to be involved with.
My friend Ken Groves is not only the guy who taught me to be a ventriloquist, but also a master in the automobile industry. He has his own custom car garage and when not on-stage, he is playing with cars. In fact, I think he enjoys his time in the garage more than his time on stage.
Earlier this year, Ken and I were talking about how many people constantly came to him asking him to inspect a used car they were thinking about buying. It really interrupted his work flow. He knew of my How To Be A Ventriloquist course and asked if I thought a Learn How To Buy A Used Car Course may be worth looking into.
Lots of people buy used cars to save money. Unfortunately most don't know what to look for and many end up with huge repair bills right when the warranty expires. I told Ken I'd love to help him. Using his knowledge of cars and my knowledge of computer membership sites, we created: the-auto-doctor.com.

If you are thinking of buying a used car - check it out. Ken is offering four free lessons with some valuable information. The entire course is only $59 - and honestly, that is a lot less than what it would cost to replace a tie rod, wheel bearing or pulley.
My last used car needed a $600 repair that wasn't covered by warranty. If I had known then what I know now - that would have been negotiated into the price of the car.
I highly recommend this course - and there is a 60 Day money back guarantee if you aren't completely satisfied. Check it out!

Corporate Comedian - More Than A Title

Corporate Comedian - More Than A Title

As a corporate comedian, I get to travel to some incredible locations to entertain people who would rather be somewhere else. Really? Yep! In most cases, the dinner has been served, the event is over and people are thinking about an early morning flight or the nightclub across town. The last thing they want to do is sit through a corporate comedian's act.

So Why Do People Hire A Corporate Comedian?

In most cases, the company wants to end the event with something fun. They want to provide their guests with a stress-free, fun filled ending that caps off all of their planning. The corporate comedian has to walk a fine line, presenting a program that represents the company, and at the same time, gets everyone laughing.

This takes careful planning on the part of the comedian, the event planners, the venue staff and the presenters. If something goes wrong, the entire evening could come crashing down. I wrote a brief article about a night that went wrong here.

So How Can A Corporate Comedian Keep The Audience?

An experienced corporate comedian knows how to integrate the client's message and people into the presentation. It is no longer a regular stand up comedy act, it becomes a show about them. The program ends up being a shared experience about their experience.

A seasoned corporate comedian walks on-stage and instantly engages the audience so they realize the show is much more than a comedy club act. As the time on-stage unfolds, the evening flies by and the client's event becomes the center piece that everyone will remember and talk about.

If you are looking for a corporate comedian, contact my office through our web site at: http://www.comedyventriloquist.com for a free corporate entertainment consultation.

Hire A Comedian

Everybody loves to laugh, so hire a comedian for your next corporate event, company party, banquet, conference, or holiday party. When you hire a comedian, you’ll generate plenty of laughs and make certain to have an event people remember. Unfortunately, it can be tricky to hire a comedian that is right for your audience and event.

Nightclub comedians are often kitschy, comedy club comedians tend to use language that isn’t appropriate for all audiences. The comedians you see on the Tonight Show, David Letterman, Comedy Central, HBO, VH1, Showtime and in Stand up comedy specials often have set material. Because they are known, they are sometimes hesitant to tailor it to your crowd.

So if you want to hire a comedian for your company’s event, where should you look? A corporate comedian with references from companies that hosted corporate events similar to yours is a good place to start. Tom Crowl has entertained at hundreds of corporate events from coast to coast. He works with event planners and companies to create customized programs that involve their audience and message.

Next time you want to hire a comedian, contact our office for a free corporate event consultation.

Want some tips on hiring a comedian? Check out Tom's Corporate Comedian Blog.

Corporate Dinner Entertainment

As a professional entertainer, most of my corporate work involves banquet entertainment. Clients hire me to create customized programs that involve and interact with their guests. They plan an incredible meal, hold it in a fancy hotel or conference center and want to end the evening on a high note.

One night, my audience may consist of 80 V.I.P. executives dining on fine wine and thick steaks with black tie service. I am considered the dinner party entertainment and need to get everyone in a great mood. The next evening, I may be working for 500 plant workers having a buffet style meal and need a good laugh.

These variations in audiences make my job fun. What makes one audience laugh hysterically, may only produce a small response from the other. With almost 30 years in the entertainment business, clients and event planners have come to rely on my ability to make the evening right.

Another of my favorite type after dinner entertainment shows is for awards dinners. I usually advise clients to put on the entertainment before awards are presented. There are multiple reasons that help them get more value from their budget. Plus it sets a great tone that makes the rest of the evening more fun.

Other times, I get to act as emcee, providing short comedy bits between presenters and speeches. These quick bits require more writing to customize the material, and also require flexibility to keep the client’s event moving.

Many companies have started having holiday parties again. These can be anything from in office events to full blown black tie occasions. While my holiday season starts to schedule early, if you are looking for corporate holiday party entertainment let me know.

Contact my office for a free corporate event entertainment consultation. There is no pressure. I’d be more than happy to help you find the act that will make your evening a success.

Chicago Corporate Entertainment Events

I was recently in the Chicago area for a few days and had a chance to look around. As a corporate entertainer, I often find myself flying in and out of an area without really getting a chance to experience the location. When I performed in Texas recently, as soon as the plane landed I had a three hour drive. Getting to the hotel late, I rested, got up the next morning and did a show before driving three hours to catch a plane to my next destination. Not exactly the exciting life most people imagine when they hear I entertain for corporate events across the United States. Back to Chicago! The city has an incredible energy. I sampled a few of the establishments that were highly recommended. In all, a great time.The industry around Chicago seems to be doing well. At least, from the perspective I saw. I've got a few more visits on my schedule and look forward to providing corporate entertainment for Chicago clients later this fall.

Learn How To Be A Ventriloquist

When I was a kid, Edgar Bergen, Paul Winchell, Jimmy Nelson, Senor Wences and Shari Lewis kept the art of ventriloquism in the public's eye. The Sear's catalog sold ventriloquist dummmys and plenty of kids recall wanting to perform ventriloquism like the celebrities!

For more than two decades, ventriloquism faded. Despite the efforts of Jay Johnson and Ronn Lucas, it wasn't considered hip and the number of ventriloquists took a nose dive. Many considered it a dying art.

Then came Terry Fator. When he won America's Got Talent, suddenly ventriloquism was in fashion. During the same time period, Jeff Dunham was producing his second television special. Between Youtube views and Comedy Central, Jeff went from performing in theatres to headlining sold out shows at arenas.

Then Jay Johnson won a Tony Award, proving that ventriloquism isn't just comedy, but a legitimate stage art.

Ventriloquism was popular again! And as a result, kids and adults want to perform ventriloquism and be like the celebrities. As ventriloquism evolved, the methods of teaching it hadn't. There were books and videos, but each had drawbacks that left students wondering if they were doing the techniques correctly.

That is why I created the new time released, online ventriloquism course at Learn-Ventriloquism.com.

The best part - the first five lessons are free. If you like it, you can sign up - and you will learn to perform ventriloquism the right way. Guaranteed.

After Dinner Entertainment in Texas

I absolutely love the state of Texas. Everytime I go, I look forward to returning. Luckily, I'll be there again soon for an event in Alpine.

The first time I went to Dallas, the lightening storms blew me away. I thought the post card was photoshopped until I saw the storm. It was amazing. Naturally I had to check out the tourist stops and I'm pretty sure there was someone behind the fence. Although I doubt he was there in 1963. (Didn't look old enough...)

After dinner entertainment is one of my specialties and there are a lot of corporate and association events happening in Dallas. So if anyone there wants to hire a comedian, let me know! I'd love to join you and make your guests laugh!