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My Honest Experience with GigSalad and The Bash (Formerly GigMasters)
Update 2024. I have my EXACT sales process I use on, "The Bash" (formerly Gigmasters) available on my on-line course section.
You can find it here: https://app.kajabi.com/admin/offers/2149585513/checkout
**(Update-See Bottom of Post for Update Regarding My Experience With Each Through Covid.)**
I often see questions or threads regarding the validity of two online booking website, “GigMasters” and “GigSalad”. I’ve belonged to both for several years as a speaker and clean comedian and here is my honest experience and advice on investing in either.
The Difference I Found Between the 2 Sites:
GigSalad:
-Easy platform to use
-Most often much lower paying gigs compared to GigMasters
-Most gigs are direct inquiries so you are not competing against other people to be booked
-Easy to target certain areas of the country
-I met REALLY nice people who booked me through this platform that have become dear friends. Not sure why this site draws really...
How to Present Better on Camera-The Eyes Have It
If you’ve been keeping an eye out for ways to make you appear better on your videos or virtual presentations, you’ll find this blog eye opening.
(Two cheesy puns in the first sentence. No eye rolling allowed…)
If you’ve been eyeing fancy equipment, elaborate editing or plastic surgery - start smaller. Much smaller. Focus on the eyes first.
Why? Because the eyes don’t lie. On camera everything is amplified significantly. Which means the tiniest eye movement says a lot. Your audience on the other side of the lens can tell if you are uncomfortable, unprepared, or ready to divorce your significant other who just walked into the room.
Here's a Bird's Eye View of 7 Ways to Communicate Better Through Your Eyes On Camera
1. Keep the Camera at Eye Level
The camera lens should be equal or slightly higher than your eyes. Why? A few simple reasons, but the gist is it makes you look better.
When you’re zooming on...
