S7E2: Alex Clark - Juggling & Internet Cartoons
In this interview, Alex Clark\xa0talks about how creating internet cartoons has helped him to grow and keep in touch with his audience when he's not performing! He also talks about some of the ins and outs of working with an agent.
\nWith his show that contains jaw-dropping tricks, quick-witted comedy, and crazy antics, Alex Calrk has\xa0traveled around the globe performing at university campuses, festivals, and on other stages. He\u2019s earned two People\u2019s Choice Awards and was voted Best Novelty Act and Fastest Rising Star in the college market. He\u2019s a comedian that stands above the rest, but that\u2019s probably because he\u2019s up on a ladder!
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\nKris' Recommendation of the Week \u2014\xa0Help One of Our Own\n
We have a great opportunity as a part of the\xa0magic community to band together to help one of our own. Many of you may know Jeff Stone from Salt Lake City, UT. He's the creator and editor of Stone Cold Magic Magazine, a free web magazine\xa0on magic that ran for seven years. He's also known for his work on magic using Frixion ink\xa0and fire, he appeared on Jay Sankey's Underground Jam, and also has a new book out called\xa0"793.8" which is the Dewey Decimal code for where magic books can be found in the library.
\nRecently Jeff was hospitalized from diabetic complications and consequently\xa0racked up some sizable\xa0medical bills that he cannot afford. And as if that's not enough, his four-year-old daughter Oliveah was also unrelatedly\xa0hospitalized with what turned out to be E-Coli. They're both home now and on the road to recovery, but are now struggling to figure out what to do with this debt. They're trying to raise $20,000 and so far have raised $1,500.
\nI know I have a respectable-sized audience\xa0that listen to this show and if Jeff has in any way touched your life or career, please consider giving a donation to his cause. I know he's helped play a part in my magical journey and I donated. Put yourself in his shoes and\xa0please consider giving $10 or $20 and I know that together, we can help to put a\xa0big chunk in that wall of debt! CLICK HERE\xa0to help donate and support. When you donate, please mention that Successful Performercast sent you. Every little bit helps. \xa0
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\nInterview with Alex Clark: Success\xa0Quotes\nJust tell people what you want. If you\u2019re not embarrassed by your first product, you waited\xa0too long to launch it. \xa0
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\nInternet Cartoons\n\u2022 How his internet cartoons have helped get people to his shows.
\n\u2022 Talks about he\u2019s been able to use them to help build a fan base and keeps him top of mind.
\n\u2022 His cartoons give him a reason to keep in touch with his an base and email list.
\n\u2022 His cartoons are an extension of his comedy and another way he can express his talents.
\n\u2022 It\u2019s a way for him to give more to his audience.
\n\u2022 How he\u2019s monetizing his online cartoons.\xa0
\nWorking with Agents\n\u2022 How he got his first agent.
\n\u2022 An agent is a tool.
\n\u2022 How agents get paid. \xa0
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\nFailure Moment\nTalks about a recent NACA (National Association of Campus Activities) showcase he did where he thought he liked it, but didn\u2019t book a single gig. \xa0
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\nFavorite Success\nPerforming in New Zealand at the World\u2019s Busker Festival \xa0
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\nHow does he stand out from his competition?\nHis internet cartoons. \xa0
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\nWhat's worked well in growing his business?\nTrying everything. The more things you try, the more apt something is to work. \xa0
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\nBiggest Profesional Challenge\nFiguring out what to do next. He\u2019s achieved all of his goals so far, so now he needs to decide what\u2019s next. He wants the next challenge. \xa0
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\nAnything he would have done differently?\nHe wishes he could go back and see what things would be like if he hadn\u2019t made certain decisions. \xa0
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\nInteresting Story\nTells about his experience at the Edison Fringe Festival which involved a skirmish on the streets outside his hotel and how one very nice Canadian man drove Alex all over town helping Alex find a prop he needed for his show. Plus, there\u2019s a kicker ending. \xa0
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\nOther Topics Covered\n\u2022 Talks about how he discovered entertaining and juggling.
\n\u2022 Just doing it.
\n\u2022 Reaching out and putting yourself out there as much as possible.
\n\u2022 Lots of failures lead to successes.
\n\u2022 Talks about his branding, \u201ca comedian who happens to juggle."
\n\u2022 Talks about his marketing efforts.
\n\u2022 How he got his first fair gig.
\n\u2022 You never know where your gigs can come from.
\n\u2022 Street performing and how to find spots when he\u2019s traveling.
\n\u2022 What might be on the horizon for Alex Clark. \xa0
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\nParting Advice\nJust do it! \xa0
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\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
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\nResources:
\nTap Forms for iPhone - a database software
\nGo Button\xa0for\xa0iPhone | iPad
\nBoomerang for Gmail - scheduling emails \xa0
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\nBooks:
\nManual of Juggling by Max Holden
\nJohnny Carson by Henry Bushkin
\nHow to Talk to Anyone by Leo Lowndes \xa0
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\nAlso\xa0Mentioned:
\nGet More Corporate Gigs with Barry Friedman
\nSlugbooks \xa0
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\nWhere can we find Alex Clark?\n\n\n