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Chad C. Inner circle 1522 Posts |
Hi,
I am wondering what approach some of you take who have done this before. The manager at the restaurant I work at is interested in having those little signs at each table that have my picture and some brief info about kids night, etc. My question is: Would I pay to get those, would the restaurant pay, or would we both pay part of it? I have never done this before and am wondering what to say to the manager the next time I meet with him about it. Thanks ahead of time for the advice. Chad |
MAGICBYTIM Special user Louisiana 531 Posts |
There is a thread in this room that talks about table tents. Do a search and see if you can find it. It talked me out of doing the table tents at my restaurant.
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
Try to get a sign with a picture of you up in the front lobby, where it will be seen. But, by and large, your best resource for getting the word out is to encourage the wait staff to tell all their tables. They can do this whether you are there or not. The personal touch goes a long way. (It never hurts to go in and entertain the staff during a lull period, too!)
The smartest among them will realize you can help put more money in their pockets, too.
~michael baker
The Magic Company |
The Mighty Fool Inner circle I feel like a big-top tent having 2140 Posts |
Some would say that for a true professional, business cards, headshots and promo devices (such as table-tents if you're a restaurant-worker) are all part of the investment prior to getting a gig. But it's really not all that tough to do.
Table tents go for about $2.15 per dozen from any restaurant supply store. As for the photo application, just take the tents and your headshot/promo-photo to Kinko's and tell them how you want it done. To get all 12 done up with photos and info, in a snazzy, cool look, will set you back maybe $40-70. As for getting the restaurant to pay for it or even split the cost, that could be a little tricky. They're already paying a flat-rate for you, and in the business world that flat rate SHOULD have included everything---travel, prop-replacement, insurance, advertizing---whatever rate you believe your investment and skills are worth to the establishment. But, hey, look on the bright side: If they want table-tents with you on them, then they and the guests obviously think your act is first-rate. It's clear then that you have professional skills, so go out and get some promo-devices which will compliment those skills!
Everybody wants to beleive.....we just help them along.
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hagemagic Regular user 130 Posts |
Some things that have worked for me.
1. Get the local paper to do a story on you. "Local Magician Entertains Families" or something like that. 2. Have good...no, GREAT looking business cards. 3. Frame the newspaper article and hang it in the rest. lobby beside your...lobby card. 4. Be there when you say you'll be there. 5. After this, design a table card (professional looking) with a map or directions to the restaurant on one side and what you offer to the patrons on the other. Ask the restaurant to pay for the printing in exchange for you advertising for them (handing out these cards at your shows and in the restaurant...www.nextdayflyers.com). When they pay for the cards, you have lost nothing and have gained so much advertising strength and professional credibility with the restaurant. http://www.scamcon.org The items listed above should be in sequential order. I left out that you have to have a good relationship with the staff and with the customers. It's all about people...then magic...then business. |
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