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Old 06-27-2008, 08:03 PM
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If you were to suggest a tip for prospective customers, what would be your #1 tip.

Mine would be look for a clown who is willing to meet face to face to coordinate services to meet the need as closely as possible.
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A tip for clients in my home town is "Find out who the ONLY clown in town !!"

Cause that just happens to be me.
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DO NOT just go out and hire a clown from your local party store unless you know he is really a clown and not some drunk employee with makeup slapped all over his face.
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A tip for clients in my home town is "Find out who the ONLY clown in town is!!"

Cause that just happens to be me.
Time to call in the feds to break up the monopoly.
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Time to call in the feds to break up the monopoly.
My set's missing a couple of hotels and the top hat; is that good enough?
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I always tell the mom's when they call to make sure you can see a picture of the entertainer you are about to pay to entertain your children. You get what you pay for. Some of the clowns in my area are very sub par. Some of them think they can slap on some makeup and a cheap costume and bill themselves out at the same rate as some of the better clowns. I also tell them to make sure the entertainer has insurance. Missing one or more of those should send up a red flag!
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I would suggest that they check a reference or two.
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References for certain...

I also invite them to one of my public gigs (Theatres, Bowling Alleys, Restaurants, etc) to get a taste of what I offer.

This brings (some) customers into the business I'm working (which makes my employer happy) and occassionally generates business for myself. I'm negotiating a % discount if one of my patrons buys a ticket or meal at the establishment I'm working on a particular night in exchange for some perks from the business...
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