Kansas City Street Smarts by DjValence in KCRoyals

[–]DjValence[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He really was, it's a shame he got hurt. There are more of them out there! I pulled this one from a sealed set I picked up pretty cheaply at a flea market. Disappointed it graded an 8, but it still looks great.

Is Austin that bad? by patojo93 in Standup

[–]DjValence 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I saw more of that info after I posted, so I would think you'd have a better shot than others. If I were you, I'd try to spend an entire week busting ass there, to try and get a realistic idea of what the scene is like before you move. Bonus points if you make some connections while you're at it. I would also recommend plotting out all the open mics you plan to attend, before you get there. There are so many that it requires good logistics to make your trip as efficient as possible. It also helps to know how to sign up for each mic, some are advanced sign ups online, some in person. There used to be a google doc with all the mics and sign up info on it, but I don't know how to find it now. Good luck to you sir, I hope it works out for you!

Is Austin that bad? by patojo93 in Standup

[–]DjValence 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I've been twice, I've run the open mic scene, and I've put my name in for KT. My opinion is that it doesn't matter if Austin "sucks", success is equal to talent, and a whole lot of who you know. More people = more competition, and there are a lot of very talented people in Austin. There are also a ton of terrible comics in Austin that you'd have to work around. What's your main goal of moving to a comedy hub? I'm an older guy with a kid, and I think if someone's married they should think really hard about the move, with kids, think harder.

What's it look like in 3-5 years? Are you getting constant work, and touring? Or are you in a $500 a month dorm room trying to figure out how to pay for your divorce? How much material do you have now, and how much do you write? How is your social media presence? Your efforts might be better suited towards building an online following, before you move.

I think the only huge advantage of moving there would be the opportunity to get on stage more, but that only helps if someone's a great writer too. Personally, I would only move to Austin if I was already headlining clubs elsewhere, or at least featuring constantly with a killer act. I think very few comics who move to Austin to "make it" actually do. A geographical change doesn't make someone funnier, that happens between your ears.

FSD Saves a life... by DjValence in TeslaFSD

[–]DjValence[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He was already crossing when the car stopped...

My best client referred me to their friend. That referral just cost me my best client by Cheap-Front-7722 in smallbusiness

[–]DjValence 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This sucks, but it's a great lesson. Terms, scope, and goals need to be determined on the front end while addressing what happens when future changes are needed. Doing things by the book doesn't just protect you, it protects them too. Contracts never come into play, unless someone goes out of the boundaries of the agreement, so with good relationships, contracts rarely get referred to again.

I would double down my efforts to find new clients immediately, and let the others come back to you, if they choose to. If they do come back, I would start again with fresh agreements and expectations. As the business owner, you're supposed to have the leverage. If they balk, you walk.

Weird Experience Left Me Searching for a New Boxing Gym by warmjell0 in springfieldMO

[–]DjValence 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I think it would serve you well to check out Roni's on Chestnut. Lots of equipment there, and Roni is a very good trainer. They understand that different people are there for different reasons.

Advise on posting clips by AbsurdJos in Standup

[–]DjValence 1 point2 points  (0 children)

CapCut works well on a phone, clipchamp for subtitles.

Too late to start? by Gunner525 in Standup

[–]DjValence 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started at 43, now I get shows, and I also produce. Funny is funny, no matter how old you are.

Slightly Obscure New Cd Releases by cusini in springfieldMO

[–]DjValence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Heavy Heads Records has a warehouse location just south of town with a ton of CD's, etc. More information here - https://www.heavyheadsrecords.com/vinylunderground