Here’s the tip of the week- Do things during the season to make you more “sought-after” after the season. If you’re like me you LOVE being Santa, perhaps the worst part of being Santa is that the season is just too short. That’s the way I felt for years. In fact, after Christmas I was …
Fee Integrity By being compassionate and or by believing that earning “less money” is better than earning “no money at all” we can be tempted to negotiate or fees. I don’t negotiate fees and here’s why… If I agree to accept a lower fee I feel that I have essentially over charged the people who …
In addition to traditional photo studios I’m sure there are many professional photographers in your area who DO NOT have a studio. These are often photographers who specialize in wedding and graduation photos. Here’s the idea… Approach them about taking photos with you and families OUTDOORS. Just like many graduation photos that are taken in …
Earn More Money & Have More Fun Being Santa in 2016 “Booking Season” is in full swing with a number of “Home & Business Visit” Santa’s already reporting that their “calendar is full” and most “Retail Santa’s” have already been assigned locations and have signed their contracts. How about you? Is your calendar full? Are …
Earn More Money & Have More Fun Being Santa in 2016 “Booking Season” is in full swing with a number of “Home & Business Visit” Santa’s already reporting that their “calendar is full” and most “Retail Santa’s” have already been assigned locations and have signed their contracts. How about you? Is your calendar full? Are …
Santa Claus has given me, and I expect you, a HUGE gift. When we “be” Santa, whether it’s at a Christmas party, a mall, or when we’re walking down the aisle in a grocery store or sitting in a restaurant… a part of us shines. The best part of us. We smile and we’re friendly. …
As a prosfessional Santa you should have your "day-rate" at the ready…
Well, we have no class this Thursday so I’m picking a subject for this week’s “Tip of the Week” that is REALLY TIMELY… working with photo studios… Many Conservatory members and I are doing a lot of photo shoots this time of the year. In fact I’m shooting both Monday & Wednesday this week. Here’s …
Earlier this year I started using the Everlance app to track my mileage for the IRS. I LOVE IT! You add the app to your phone and it automatically detects every trip you take. For your business trips you add a quick description and slide it to the right. That’s it! Check it out, here's …
In keeping with this week’s webinar the “Tip of the Week” is related to beard whitening & beard care. Sign-in to access the video. If you're not a Member simply complete the form on the right>>> As you likely know this Thursday The Santa Claus Conservatory is host a FREE webinar on beard whitening & care. …
