10 Steps to Be a Working Comedian Audiobook By Greg Dean cover art

10 Steps to Be a Working Comedian

Preview
LIMITED TIME OFFER

3 months free
Try for $0.00
Offer ends July 31, 2025 at 11:59PM PT.
Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo after 3 months. Cancel anytime.

10 Steps to Be a Working Comedian

By: Greg Dean
Narrated by: Greg Dean
Try for $0.00

$0.00/mo. after 3 months. Offer ends July 31, 2025 at 11:59PM PT. Cancel anytime.

Buy for $6.95

Buy for $6.95

Confirm purchase
Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use, License, and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Taxes where applicable.
Cancel

About this listen

Want to make a living by making people laugh? The comedy industry is bursting with opportunities—find out how to claim your place in the spotlight with 10 Steps to Be a Working Comedian. Comedy is a business, and there’s work waiting for anyone funny enough to take the stage.

Greg Dean, the renowned Professor of Stand-Up Comedy, shows you how to turn your passion for laughs into a lucrative career, from one-nighters to week-long gigs. This book reveals how to build a show to get work, secure it, and what it takes to thrive in an ever-expanding industry. Whether you're a beginner or a rising star, these words hold the blueprint to your comedy success.

Start your comedy career today and make the leap from amateur to professional with these proven 10 steps:

  1. Craft a Killer Set: Develop a 30-minute performance that engages and entertains.
  2. Brand Yourself: Build a strong personal brand and treat your comedy like a business.
  3. Create a Stand-Out Video: Learn how to showcase your skills with an eye-catching video.
  4. Master Self-Promotion: Get yourself noticed with proven strategies to boost your visibility.
  5. Develop a Press Kit: Create a polished press kit that impresses comedy bookers and promoters.
  6. Reach Out to Bookers: Find the right people who can help launch your comedy career.
  7. Send Press Kit: Learn how to reach out to bookers in a way that gets results.
  8. Follow-Up Effectively: Discover how to follow up without being pushy and stay on their radar.
  9. Land Professional Gigs: Convert interest into solid job offers and secure paid performances.
  10. Get Re-Booked: Keep the gigs coming with strategies to ensure repeat bookings.

Many aspiring comedians spend years perfecting their craft, but few know how to turn that talent into a full-time job. This book bridges that gap by offering a step-by-step guide to building a successful comedy career.

©2024 Greg Dean (P)2025 Greg Dean
Business Aspects Business Development & Entrepreneurship Career Success Entertainment & Performing Arts Motivation & Self-Improvement Comedy Celebrity Career Business
No reviews yet