Can I Ask You a Question?
Interestingly, one of the most important things I do as a motivational performer happens on the very first interaction I have with a prospective client. I ask a simple yet powerful question that goes something like this… “which assembly programs have you had in the past that have worked out the best for you?” I ask this question for three reasons. First, it tells me if this is my client’s first time booking a program or if they have done it before. Either way I am now better prepared to offer my advice. It also gives me great insight into what my client is looking for so that I can better communicate how and if my programs can fill their specific needs. Second, I learn more about what is available in my market and what other performers are doing that works. As a result, I may get an idea that may help to improve the effectiveness of my programs by making slight modifications.
Horror Stories!!!
But the main reason I ask the question is because it leads into the natural follow up question “Which assembly programs have you had in the past that didn’t work out quite so well for you?” The response I typically get at this point is a smile followed by a pause followed by a horror story that goes something like this… “Oh my God! it was awful! The kids just sat there staring into space! He went on and on and on and he had no idea they weren’t even paying attention. The principal had to stop the assembly to quiet the kids down three times. It was so embarrassing! I have also heard accounts of performers using inappropriate language, questionable actions and subject matter that quite frankly were shocking to me.
Who’s Responsible for Booking This Guy?
When booking an assembly program, your reputation and hard earned money is on the line. The last thing you need is to get approached by angry staff members and students asking “who’s responsible for booking this guy?” You need to be sure that the person you hire will deliver what he or she promises. In the past, this required either relying on the performer’s biased description, calling and hopefully speaking to a past client’s reference, travelling across the state to preview the performer’s program, or having to rely on written testimonials that could be taken out of context or possibly even fabricated altogether. But there a much better and much easier way…
Get it on Video
Below is a video of my past performances. You can not only see the performance but you can also see how I interact with the audience and you can also see their response. I also have numerous unsolicited video testimonials from past satisfied clients who were nice enough to share their experience on video. This way you can see exactly what you are getting before you book the program.
I Guarantee that your assembly program will be a success
In addition, I offer a guarantee of satisfaction that simply states:
“If you are HONESTLY not satisfied with my performance for any reason I will not accept your payment.”
Thanks for reading and please leave comments. I look forward to hearing from you.
Jeff Blum