Billy Diamond's Branding For Entertainers Podcast

Billy Diamond: Brand Adviser & Mentor

If you’re frustrated because you struggle in the entertainment business, then Branding for Entertainers podcast will help. If you’re looking for valuable insights into the most common and frustrating identity issues that both amateur and even professional entertainers face, then the BFE podcast will help you shine. Billy Diamond brings you practical advice and formulas to get people to remember who you are and keep them talking about your brand. Billy and the world’s leading experts will help you polish your visual, verbal, and virtual identity so that entertainment buyers, agents, and your live audience will listen. Each episode is geared to help you get your message out, grow your business, stand out in the marketplace, and have a blast doing it! read less

BFE EP27: The One-Legged Man with Mark Gindick
Feb 26 2022
BFE EP27: The One-Legged Man with Mark Gindick
IN THIS EPISODEWe return with guest Mark Gindick (physical comedian, clown, and actor) where he reminds us that we are in the service business and also that the person that we bring on stage is always the star. That came about because of a story that he tells in this episode. We all probably have one of those stories where we have done a show and we have gotten somebody on stage and instantly we realized that this could be a real nightmare. Well, such is the case with this story that Mark shares. It's a funny story but it also carries a great message.We also check in with ventriloquist Landon Harvey in a new segment of the podcast that we call “Virtual Viewpoint with Landon”. Landon has over a million followers on Tik-Tok and has a huge presence on social media as an entertainer. He guides us with some great tips on how to share valuable content with your audience on different platforms, and without having to spend hours doing it.RESOURCES WORTH CHECKING Mark’s website: markgindick.com, Follow Mark on Instagram, Learn about Mark’s character - Wing-Man, Watch a quick funny video clip with Mark on YouTube, Mark’s YouTube Channel Comedy Bodega NyC. Other Podcast Mentions: The Big Apple Circus, Watch Mark in “CIRCUS”, a six-part PBS series that takes you on an unforgettable trip with the legendary Big Apple Circus, Cirque Du Soleil, An old TV interview (Real People) with the defunct Ringling Bros. Clown College.
BFE EP17: The Sweet Life: S.O.S. (Save Our Space) guest Fred Becker
Feb 28 2021
BFE EP17: The Sweet Life: S.O.S. (Save Our Space) guest Fred Becker
Whether performing on the high seas, or on TV shows like Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Fred & Bobbie Becker are a magical duo that knows how to live and convey their brand. In this episode, Fred speaks about what he and Bobbi have done during the pandemic and how they have pivoted to stay engaged with their audience and clients. He also lets you in on some secrets of the cruise ship industry that he has gained (50 years combined experience along with Bobbie) in the cruise ship entertainment market. RESOURCES WORTH CHECKING OUTFred & Bobbie’s Vlog files: https://www.youtube.com/user/fredbecker4Preparing for Cruise Ship Entertainment JobsEver thought about being a cruise ship entertainer? Gigs On Ships – Everything you need to know to book your act on cruise shipsFred Becker & Becker Magic WebsiteThe Becker's on FacebookThe Becker's on InstagramAlso, Be Sure To Visit us at BrandingEntertainers.comCHAPTERS:00:00 Intro: The Love Boat & Princess Cruises03:27 Welcome Fred - It was going to be a great year05:36 We planned for the future06:59 A different sort of thought for virtual shows11:43 Did the shift change your branding?13:05 Taking your time to get it right14:41 What’s next16:16 Cruise ship state of the industry18:27 Land versus Sea19:35 How does a person become a cruise ship entertainer27:59 Promo reels30:50 Being the face of the brand on a ship32:10 Markets are segmented & service-geared36:53 Show notes and outro37:27 Bonus: What happened to The Love Boat?
BFE EP16: The Beauty In Resilience with Jason Michaels
Feb 13 2021
BFE EP16: The Beauty In Resilience with Jason Michaels
IN THIS EPISODE:As a young boy, Jason Michaels was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. The diagnosis could have stopped him in his tracks but he chose to chase his career in acting and later as a magician. Today he combines his love of performing, sharing his story, and also training people on how to be resilient. You’ll love Jason’s journey to get to the top and his thoughts on branding.LINKS:Jason’s Website - https://www.jasonmichaelsmagic.comResilience Training - https://www.jasonmichaelsmagic.com/resilience-training-alt#DoTheImpossible Podcast with Jason & Stephen - https://www.jasonmichaelsmagic.com/podcast-index#podcastJason’s Book can be purchased on Amazon. You Can Do the Impossible, Too! https://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Impossible-Too-Professional-ebook/dp/B0711SLY79?SubscriptionId=0ENGV10E9K9QDNSJ5C82&tag=&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0711SLY79Watch Jason on TEDx - https://youtu.be/nSIwU37Kl20Watch Jason perform on Mike Huckabee -  https://youtu.be/BA9HhPU3MlgCHAPTERS:00:00 Intro03:25 TedX Excerpt03:46 Is Jason Michaels your real name?05:32 What’s your background in entertainment & how’d you start?09:07 What led you to want to speak more than just being a magician?12:09 Transitioning to more speaking gigs14:29 About Tourette Syndrome and education18:36 Paralyzed by a diagnosis20:04 Ripping of the label and finding the tools to help yourself (and others)22:26 Resilience Training Course23:14 About #DoTheImpossiblePodcast with Jason & Stephen (Bargatze)25:38 Transitioning and the Rebranding of Jason Michaels28:52 Five words to sum up Jason Michaels & using them as a brand30:14 Upcoming Episode info30:56 Wrapping up with Jason Michaels31:45 Resources and Outro