S8E13: Bill Gladwell - Stationary One Man Show
In this interview, Thought Reader Bill Gladwell who talks about the ins and outs of having his own stationary one-man, mentalism show and how he\u2019s been able to make it a success.
\nBill is a performer who combines his unique skills of hypnosis, NLP, suggestion, psychology, directed awareness, and showmanship to create a fun interactive show that leaves an indelible impression on each of his audiences and has performed for a diverse list of clients from Honda to country music artist Rodney Atkins. He\u2019s also a speaker and trainer teaching people how to develop and master strong social skills helping them win at life.
\nFor the last five years, Bill has pretty much stopped traveling in order to produce and perform in his own 75-minute mentalism show, Two Thought Minimum first in Gatlinburg Tenessee and then in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
\nFinally, I wouldn\u2019t be true to myself if I didn\u2019t mention his own podcast, \u201cHey! Look at Me!\u201d where he interviews other entertainers that he comes in contact with during his adventures. \xa0
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\nSuccess\xa0Mantra\nDoubt kills more dreams than failure ever will. \u2013 Susie Castle
\nIf you don\u2019t go after what you want, you\u2019ll never have it, if you don\u2019t ask, the answer is always no, and if you don\u2019t step forward, you\u2019re always in the same place. - Norah Roberts \xa0
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\nHaving a Stationary Show\n\u2022 Tells how he got his first theater show as a mentalist.
\n\u2022 How he was able to tweak his show and improve it from a very rough start.
\n\u2022 Not listening to other magicians and mentalists.
\n\u2022 How Trip Advisor has helped his career.
\n\u2022 How/why he left Gatlinburg for Hilton Head Island.
\n\u2022 Tells how he got feedback from his audiences.
\n\u2022 Listening to his wife. Starting with the end on mind and working back from that.
\n\u2022 How he negotiated with a theater owner to get his dark nights.
\n\u2022 Promoting his show and getting tourists into see show.
\n\u2022 The importance of having a good product.
\n\u2022 How to work with the venue making it a win win for the performer and the venue.
\n\u2022 Back of room sales.
\n\u2022 Using social media avenues to his advantage.
\n\u2022 Building email list.
\n\u2022 His USP.
\n\u2022 How he keeps in contact via email.
\n\u2022 How he sells tickets.
\n\u2022 Challenges of working in a theater.
\n\u2022 Rebuilding his show and following in Hilton Head Island.
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t be afraid to give tickets away to get things done.
\n\u2022 Interacting with press and getting coverage.
\n\u2022 Working with other companies and businesses to cross promote. \xa0
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\nOther Topics Covered\n\u2022 The power in asking.
\n\u2022 Lessons from Girl Scout cookie sales.
\n\u2022 Asking for the close.
\n\u2022 How a Tony Robbins event changed his life.
\n\u2022 Talks about how he did an impromptu stage hypnosis show that started him out in performing.
\n\u2022 Finding material that fits you.
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t do things like everyone else. Make it entertaining.
\n\u2022 Recording your show.
\n\u2022 It\u2019s not about you, it\u2019s about giving your audience a good time.
\n\u2022 How pricing yourself too low can cost your gigs. \xa0
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\nFailure Moment\nTells why he now collects his fee up front. \xa0
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\nFavorite Success\nHis Trip Advisor reviews.
\nGetting his wife to marry him. \U0001f603 \u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f \xa0
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\nParting Advice\nBe bold. Not only on stage, but off stage.
\nThree foot rule: If anyone gets within three feet of you, you have to tell them what you do and give them a card. \xa0
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\nResources:
\n\nJust Press Record iOS app
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\nBooks:
\nBorn Standing Up by Steve Martin
\nThe Sales Bible Jeffrey Gitomer
\nAlso mentioned WellAttended\xa0
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\nWhere can we find Bill Gladwell?\n\n