I definitely agree that you want to make a good impression and to build a positive reputation but I try not to set a “meet 5 new people at every show” type goal as I’d rather have one or two amazing conversations than five so so ones. Everyone works differently though.

Keep up the good work in DC.

Best,
Ben

You are so correct on this, and I can’t thank you enough for making the world aware of this. Any comic looking to further their career should take note. I decided a while ago that I needed to create my own venues if I wanted more leverage and stage time. So far ‘WayneMan Comedy’ has two rooms within one month:

- Comedy x 10 (Recessions @ 1823 L Street NW Washington DC 20038)

- BellyLaughs in Bethesda (Caddies on Cordell @ 4922 Cordell Ave Bethesda MD 20814) Debuts on Feb. 2nd.

We’re also working on a third room in VA.

It’s also important for comics to meet other comics at every show they can. I never leave a comedy event without meeting at least 5 people. Attendees, comics, bar owners..it’s about marketing yourself and making an impression.

Building brand awareness is key! I started with one room, did a ton of marketing (on a very thin dime) – and it paid off. The 2nd room booked me ’sight unseen’. It didn’t hurt that I has a list of comics I opened for, and bios/profiles of my local comic buds as a part of the presentation pitch.

Looking forward to reading more of your stuff (as always)!

WayneMan