A nice nice fellah named Jusby the Clown has been in communication with me. I give a big shout out because I'm here, I'm free, I love sharing what I've learned about clowning and he took me up on it.
Good for you.
Jusby went to some business advisors and they said clowning is not a sustainable business. You would have to do 300 shows a year and you'll end up making $30,000 a year.
He shared this and I said "yup. That's about right." That's a lot of shows and lots of those shows will be low priced.
I have the benefit of living in a very wealthy area with millions of people within an hours drive. I am able to make a living because there are just so many people here.
There are maybe 5 million people in the San Francisco Bay Area. Point zero zero whatever percent, will hire children's entertainment. That's princess parties, balloon makers, magicians, Disney characters, bounce castles, animal shows, science shows, tea parties, music, puppets.
Point zero zero zero zero zero ...zero percent. Will hire a clown for an event.
I've come to realize you pretty much can't make a living as a clown.
On the other hand so what?
In this world, you can't make a living as a painter, a sculptor, an actor, dancer, writer, martial artist...
Some do.
So the answer is no. And the answer is yes.
You can make a living. But it's going to be small, very small and $30,000 a year is about as good as you can hope for.
When I'm at my most financially frustrated, I ask. "What would you do if you won five million dollars in the lottery?"
Hmmm. I'd get a new car, take care of my children's school, remodel my gross kitchen. Then what?
I'd still be a clown.
Good for you.
Jusby went to some business advisors and they said clowning is not a sustainable business. You would have to do 300 shows a year and you'll end up making $30,000 a year.
He shared this and I said "yup. That's about right." That's a lot of shows and lots of those shows will be low priced.
I have the benefit of living in a very wealthy area with millions of people within an hours drive. I am able to make a living because there are just so many people here.
There are maybe 5 million people in the San Francisco Bay Area. Point zero zero whatever percent, will hire children's entertainment. That's princess parties, balloon makers, magicians, Disney characters, bounce castles, animal shows, science shows, tea parties, music, puppets.
Point zero zero zero zero zero ...zero percent. Will hire a clown for an event.
I've come to realize you pretty much can't make a living as a clown.
On the other hand so what?
In this world, you can't make a living as a painter, a sculptor, an actor, dancer, writer, martial artist...
Some do.
So the answer is no. And the answer is yes.
You can make a living. But it's going to be small, very small and $30,000 a year is about as good as you can hope for.
When I'm at my most financially frustrated, I ask. "What would you do if you won five million dollars in the lottery?"
Hmmm. I'd get a new car, take care of my children's school, remodel my gross kitchen. Then what?
I'd still be a clown.
