Getting More Shows

For me, performing is simple. The business side of things is very difficult, though. The hardest parts for me are marketing and negotiating fees.

I've calculated a budget and based on that, my goal is to do the following shows every month:

• 4-6 bar/bat mitzvahs
• 1-2 birthday parties
• 1-3 larger events (schools, camps, malls, community centers, etc.)

Other venues that I should try to contact include:

• Cruise Ships - there are several around the Mediterranean that come through Israel
• Hotels - especially in resort areas like the Dead Sea and Eilat
• Amusement Parks - they probably pay poorly but often offer regular work

These are my short-term goals, for the first 3-4 months of my new career. Within a year, I'll need to double those numbers.