S3E9: CJ Johnson-Hypnotist
In this episode, I talk to CJ Johnson about his career in magic, hypnotism, and being a game show host! He\xa0talks about his approach to business and tells us how he found balance between work and family.
\nCJ Johnson is a magician, mentalist, hypnotist, and a game show host! He\u2019s also author to more than a dozen books and self-hypnosis CD\u2019s which includes his super popular book \u201cMore Shows, More Money\u201d which has been credited to helping countless magicians take their passions full-time.
\nCJ is certainly qualified to teach this, as he maintains a full calendar traveling the country performing his shows as well as managing teams for his six touring "Game Shows to Go.\u201d
\nWhen he\u2019s not performing, he enjoys kiteboarding and flying precision stunt kites, but nothing is more important to him than being with his family, just outside of Austin TX.
\nThis guy exudes entertainment and success. \xa0
\nSuccess Mantras:\nA man is only as good as his word. Work hard, be nice. \xa0
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\nFailure Story:\nCJ Tells us a story about a mishap he had involving a cell phone and what he thought was a telemarketer that cost him a gig. \xa0
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\nFavorite Success:\nRelationships. If wealth be measures in friendships, CJ is the richest man in the world!
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\nCJ's Thoughts on Business\n\u2022\xa0Work harder than anyone else.
\n\u2022\xa0Under-promise, over-deliver.
\n\u2022\xa0Figure out how you can make things scaleable.
\n\u2022\xa0Take care of the people that work for you.
\n\u2022\xa0The longer you're in business, the easier things happen.
\n\u2022\xa0Maintain good relationships the people you do business with.
\n\u2022\xa0Call to check in with your business connections (clients\xa0and\xa0business partners alike) in genuine ways. (Congratulations, birthdays, etc).
\n\u2022\xa0Every one of his "big breaks" has come from a relationship with someone.
\n\u2022\xa0You can get anything\xa0you want in life if you'd\xa0just help enough people get what they want in life. \u2014Zig Ziglar \xa0
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\nHow CJ Found\xa0Balance Between Work and Family\n\u2022\xa0How important it is to have a supporting spouse.
\n\u2022 He did what he could to be home for family, even if it meant buying a plane ticket.
\n\u2022 Had an offsite office.
\n\u2022 Ate dinner with family every night he was home and NEVER had the TV on during dinner.
\n\u2022 Capitalized on every opportunity to be with his family. \xa0
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\nHow Does CJ Differentiate Himself?\nHaving a clean show and being day to work with. \xa0
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\nWhat's been CJ's Biggest Professional Challenge?\nCash flow. \xa0
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\nParting Advice\n\u2022 Work hard, be nice.
\n\u2022 Never underestimate what you can learn from other people.
\n\u2022 If you go to a magic convention, don't posture. \xa0
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\nMore Shows More Money\nProven\xa0techniques\xa0to\xa0succeed\xa0in\xa0the\xa0entertainment\xa0business!
\nThis is the book C.J. is known for among magicians, clowns, ventriloquists, mentalists and others who make their living as entreprenurial entertainers.
\nIf you charge people money for shows - or would like to.This book will pay for itself in 30 days or C.J. will give you your money back.
\nThese are real world tools and techniques that C.J. has used to make an exceutives salary for the past 20+ years.
\nFind out more at\xa0www.moreshowsmoremoney.com
\nNote: I don't get any reward\xa0or kickback for recommending this book.\xa0I also don't personally own it but have only heard great things about it.\xa0
\nIf you decide to buy it, please be sure to tell CJ you heard about it from the Successful Performercast.\xa0
\n\xa0\nRecommended books and resources:\nNote: Many of the links in this section are affiliate links, meaning we\xa0earn a small portion of any sales. If you're enjoying our\xa0podcast and decide to purchase one of the recommended resources or books, please consider using our\xa0affiliate links to help support the work we're doing here at the Successful Performercast. Thanks! \xa0
\nResources
\nKerry Pollock's\xa0Showtech - Wireless Remote Controlled Sound System
\nPond5.com - Stock photography and video
\nDigital Juice - Stock graphics, video, music, and animations.
\nFlipping Typical -\xa0A way to explore the popular typefaces you have on your computer. \xa0
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\nSelf Development Books
\nThe Richest Man in Babylon by\xa0George S. Clason
\nSee You at the Top by Zig Ziglar
\nAwaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins \xa0
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\nMagic\xa0Books
\nDevice & Illusion by Jim Steinmeyer \xa0
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\nWhere can we find CJ Johnson?\nCJ Johnson's Official Website Facebook | Twitter @hypnotic1 \xa0