djsted

Thank you both for your replys. It is extremely helpful for me to know what you value in a performer. I'd love to give a detailed explanation of my services but I'm not sure that the TOS allow me to "advertise" on the forum. Suffice to say that my Anniversary Party services (Birthdays too) are more than just music and dancing. Each event is custom tailored to the client. Some may want two hours, others may want longer. I'll post in the entertainment section of the forum or you can email me at djsted@aol.com. Please have the forum monitor let me know if I overstep the bounds of the TOS. Providing a service that is of value (price vs experience) does give the AD more confidence in referring that service to their treasured community. Being self sufficient is also a plus so that the entertainment doesn't add to the AD's already overburdened workload. In an effort to become the "go to" guy for personalized milestone celebrations would it be helpful to have informational printed materials (as opposed to promotional materials) that the AD can hand out to any community members who inquire about a private party? For instance; if a resident wants to celebrate an anniversary or birthday party then the AD could simply hand the brochure to the resident. The brochure outlines the different possibilities that can be either a DIY celebration or step up to more professional run event. Maybe some ideas on age appropriate activities for the guests and guest of honor or perhaps a Top 10 list of regularly forgotten items of a birthday party. This makes the AD look like the hero by being informed, decreases the workload of the AD and also provides me a bit of exposure via the brochure. Would that be helpful or, in reality, not that much? Thanks again for your input. I really want to be an asset to the folks that refer me. Michael Stedman Orlando, Fl djsted@aol.com

For AD's who work in Active Adult Communities. I'm an entertainer who markets to the active adult communities with Anniversary parties. I want to know what I can do to bring value to you, the activities director. Certainly the client appreciates what I can do for them but what can I do to make it easier for the AD to use me, recommend me, refer me etc? For example..I'm just starting to work with one AD in helping him put together a monthly newsletter. I provide some content that is interesting to his community. What other things can I do to assist AD's in their responsibility to serve their community. I'm open to all reasonable suggestions. Thanks. djsted@aol.com