Podcast for Magicians & Other Entertainers
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About the Podcast: If you’re frustrated because you struggle in the entertainment business, then the 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!
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BFE EP40 – Brand Blueprint: Logo Myth-Busting & Guideline Creation
This episode of Branding for Entertainers Podcast is your guide to crafting a consistent brand identity. Learn the importance of branding guidelines and…
BFE EP39 – The Santa Brand: The Colors of Christmas
Remember that iconic brand that practically invented Christmas as we know it? Yeah, we’re revisiting that fascinating story and the science of color in…
BFE EP38 – Balancing The Branding Tightrope: When Just Enough is More
Ditch the pitch and rock your live performances without the cheese. This episode explores the art of balancing engagement and promotion in your…
BFE EP37: Paper vs Pixels: The Business Card Debate
Join us in this lively discussion on the timeless debate of business cards in the digital era. Are traditional cards still relevant? We delve into the power of…
BFE EP36: The Future of Branding in the Age of AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the entertainment industry, and branding is no exception. In this podcast, we explore how…
BFE EP35: Standing Out For The Right Reasons w/ guest Jeff Veley
Jeff was a troubled teen who turned his trials into triumphs. Today he’s a full-time bullying prevention specialist. As a leading communicator on…
BFE EP34: Live Sound & Tech Talk: It’s part of the brand experience
One of the greatest challenges that both amateur and even professional entertainers face is how to run their show music easily and effectively, without…
BFE EP33: Does Size Matter?
In this episode, Billy talks with you about how to determine the size of your brand on a prop or backdrop based on venue size. He also provides you the answer…
BFE EP32: You’ve Got Bad Marketing In My Branding
In this episode, Billy takes time on Christmas Eve to talk about brand perception. He discusses how you can get your messaging clear as an entertainment brand…
BFE EP31: Power Behind Ad Copy That Sells with Cris Johnson
Cris Johnson was a full-time kid show performer who has shifted gears to become a full time copywriter. While he still performs for select events he is…
BFE EP30: Kid Magician To Vegas Headliner with Leslie McKinney
Billy Diamond talks with magician and illusionist Leslie McKinney about how he started and how he became a Vegas headliner. If you love magic then this…
BFE EP29: The Invisible Cape: The Evel Hero
This is the kickoff of season two of The Branding For Entertainers Podcast. Let’s talk about our heroes. We all have them and sometimes it’s hard to…
BFE EP28: Could I Reintroduce Myself… Again
The BFE Podcast has been MIA (missing in action) for a few months but we’re not gone! Get ready for a brand new listening experience as we move toward…
BFE EP27: The One-Legged Man with Mark Gindick
We 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…
BFE EP26: The Wing-Man: Without Words with Mark Gindick
Oftentimes our verbal (brand) messaging is just an afterthought. Guest Mark Gindick talks about how he developed as a performer and how he…
BFE EP25: Your Brand On Social Media with Landon Harvey
Let’s chat about your branding on social media & online presence. Gaining loyal fans and followers & more with Landon Harvey.
BFE EP24: Stop Promoting Like A Busy Billboard
Getting the visual part of your brand right can be tough. Understanding audience perception – even tougher. Here are some…
BFE EP23: Branding Is Bite Size
Branding doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. You can do little bite-size things that will put you on the right course.
BFE EP22: Branding Is Like Eating Cake
Do you know and understand the 4 ingredients that go into making your brand stand out? Billy walks you…
BFE EP21: Channeling Publicity Like Houdini, with Carnegie – The Magic Detective
Houdini was an entertainer who created major publicity and even his name has become legendary —
BFE EP20: From School Teacher to Comedian, with Sharon Lacey
Follow the journey of a middle school teacher as she strived to become a national comedy club headliner.
BFE EP19: Position Your Price & Getting Paid w/ Ken Dyne
Ken Dyne, a UK entertainer speaks about pricing, cash flow issues, getting paid, and how to get your money upfront, before you even get to your gig.
BFE EP18: Change of Address: Moving Beyond with Howard Baltus
Howard Baltus created one of the first magic shops on the internet. After years of having his successful shop he packed up and moved from the USA to
BFE EP17: The Sweet Life: S.O.S. (Save Our Space) guest Fred Becker
Cruise ship entertainer Fred Becker talks about staying engaged & what it takes to do what he and his wife, Bobbie, have done for over 35 years.
BFE EP16: The Beauty In Resilience with Jason Michaels
Jason Michaels shares about his diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome and his pursuit of his career as an entertainer and speaker.
BFE EP15: Looking Back & What’s Next
To say 2020 was a hard year is an understatement. We take a look back and a look ahead for 2021 with this call-in episode…
BFE EP14: Using Color To Build A Brand
There’s a science behind colors and branding. The best brands know exactly how to target the audience they’re trying to reach. [READ MORE]
BFE EP13: I’m An Ice Cream Truck with Tim Mannix
Special guest Tim Mannix talks with Billy Diamond about knowing your market, who you are, and the business of the show. [READ MORE]
BFE EP12: Facing Fear- Defeating Failure with Tim Mannix
The idea of fear and rejection in the entertainment industry can hold you back from moving forward. [READ MORE]
BFE EP11: Pandemic History & Now w/ Dean Carnegie
Topics include past pandemics and stories from years ago, how we shift, and [READ MORE]
BFE EP10: Crafting Your Style with Dean Carnegie
This episode topics include starting out, coping with a job, and developing your style.
BFE EP09: Demystifying The Online Show with guest Paul Draper
The way that people are buying and viewing entertainment these days is forever changing. Billy interviews Paul Draper who [READ MORE]
BFE EP: 08 Covid Catch Up
Covid has hit us all in some form or another. Billy shares a quick update for what’s next.
BFE EP07: Why We Are Thankful To Be Entertainers
This Thanksgiving episode is filled with phone call conversations and with a variety of entertainers who [READ MORE]
BFE EP06: Being You
This episode covers how to find and stay true to yourself both onstage and off. [READ MORE]
BFE EP05: Golden Nuggets for Your Online Brand
Billy is joined by his son Ryan who deals out some golden nuggets on how to relate better with your online audience. [READ MORE]
BFE EP03: ReBranded (part 3 of 3)
Billy discusses his own mental illness and what he learned along the way, through failure, in which to become REBRANDED. [READ MORE]
BFE EP02: Brand Evolution & Failure Moments (part 2 of 3)
Billy talks briefly about how you can evolve your brand to get to your next step as well as [READ MORE]
BFE EP01: The What and Why of Branding (part 1 of 3)
In this very first introductory episode Billy Diamond discusses what branding is and why is it so important for entertainers. [READ MORE]
HEY YOU! Would you like to be a guest on the BFE Podcast?
What you need to know… We’ll talk for about 40 minutes (but please allow an hour just in case). In the notes section of our scheduler tell what you’d like to discuss and how it will benefit our listeners. We’ll send you a link on the day of our interview. You will NOT need to download any special software. You will however need to be on either a PC or Mac computer/laptop in which to conduct our podcast interview. Note: We are NOT using Zoom or Skype to record but rather, specifically enhanced podcast software to get the best feed possible. Helpful Tips: A set of earbuds or plugged in headphones and an external microphone will help with our sound quality. Please make sure you are in a quiet place that is free from distractions. Thank you for your interest in being a guest on The Branding For Entertainers Podcast. Schedule your date and time below.
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