Wow, maybe it is where you live. I am paid at the end of the show because by then they have seen what I do and often tip me in addition to my requested payment.
I use contracts and/or pre-payment on certain company show. I had a daycare (national chain) play games about paying me. It was child time by the way, and the national office in MI. I have also had problems with a home builder so they have to pay up front also.
If I am sending another entertainer I always get a contract. For both parties.
I kind of hate to have a church sign a contract.
One thing people can count on is if they screw me out of payment they will have a hard time getting another clown to their door step. As you know...we talk.
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