Magic Video - The Art of Restaurant Gigs by Benji Bruce
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Unlock the secrets to a thriving career in restaurant entertainment with 'The Art of Restaurant Gigs' by industry veteran Benji Bruce. This comprehensive digital download is not a book of magic tricks; it's a powerful business blueprint designed for magicians and entertainers aspiring to become full-time, highly paid restaurant performers. Benji Bruce, a renowned corporate entertainer for giants like RE/MAX, HILTON, and Intel, shares his unique, cutting-edge insights that have empowered countless professionals.
Mastering the Business of Restaurant Entertainment
Ditch the outdated theories and re-hashed advice. This guide provides you with a fresh, actionable approach to the business of entertainment. You'll delve into Benji's expert techniques for finding the right restaurants, making successful cold approaches, and effectively selling your services over the phone. Learn the nuances of pitching to different types of establishments, from upscale dining to family-oriented venues, and discover how to leverage your networks for optimal gig acquisition.
Strategic Negotiation and Profit Maximization
Understanding your worth is crucial. Benji meticulously covers how to set your fees, confidently handle price objections, and secure your engagements with solid contracts. But it doesn't stop there. You'll uncover advanced strategies for maximizing every gig's profitability, including performing like a businessman, developing engaging mentalism demonstrations, and subtly prompting tables to call you over. Explore innovative methods like using posters, leveraging waiters, and even leaving 'money on the table' to generate buzz and tips.
Sustaining and Growing Your Presence
Longevity in the restaurant entertainment scene requires more than just talent; it demands strategic follow-up and promotion. This guide equips you with techniques for gathering direct and indirect feedback to solidify your gigs. Learn how to handle challenging situations, such as slow nights or new management, and discover the art of getting a raise. Furthermore, Benji reveals effective methods for promoting the restaurant and yourself through social media, crafting impactful business cards, and turning repeat customers into loyal advocates. Elevate your career from occasional performer to a consistently booked, highly sought-after professional with this indispensable resource.
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The Art of Restaurant Gigs by Benji Bruce
PDF download
"If you are looking to book higher paying gigs from working in a restaurant, Benji tips his mitt and offers you loads of unique and interesting ideas. I have been a working pro for many years and was delighted to find so many usable tips, ideas and techniques that I will implement right away."
- Danny Archer
Benji Bruce is a full time Corporate Entertainer for companies like RE/MAX, HILTON, Intel, Charles Schwab, ASAE, and more. In his innovative restaurant book, Benji teaches you his techniques in marketing, performing, negotiating fees, booking gigs, and so much more. Best of all, this information is not "dated material" or "re-hashed" theories that have been printed time after time. Be warned, this is not a book on restaurant magic; but a book on business.
This book goes into detail about how to become a full-time restaurant performer.
Table of contents:
Introduction
Getting The Gig
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What Is Your Purpose?
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How To Choose A Restaurant
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Who To Talk To
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The Numbers Game
Getting The Restaurant
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The Cold Approach
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Selling Over The Phone
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The Rapport Method
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Crashing Restaurants
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Restaurant Associations
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Using Your Networks
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Upscale vs. Family Oriented
The Details
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Finding The Restaurants
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Free Night
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Hotel Restaurants
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Setting Up The Deals
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How much to charge
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Price objections
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Contracts
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What to wear
Maximizing The Gig For Profit
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What Is Your Purpose?
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Tricks To Perform
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My 3 Mentalism Demonstrations
Solidify Your Gigs
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Direct Feedback
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Indirect Feedback
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The loud table
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The stand
Approaching Tables
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Perform Like A Businessman
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The Mentality
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The Businessman Performance
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The money
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Guessing a name
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Bending a signed quarter
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The testimonial
Getting Tables To Call You Over
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The Poster
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Pawning
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Getting Tips
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Using The Waiter
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The Subtle Slip
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The Trick
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The Sign
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The Pause
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The Video Testimonial
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Leave Money On The Table
What To Do When
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It's Slow
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Repeat Customers
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New Manager Takes Over
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The Food Arrives
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Getting A Raise
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The Dilemma
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Approaching Tables At Buffets
Promoting The Restaurant
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Facebook
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Your profile picture
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Your wall
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Adding people
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Other promotion methods
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Your Business Card
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Design
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When to give your card away
Other Business Tips
PLEASE NOTE: This item is a digital download ,Gimmick not included
