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Twitter, Lady Antebellum, and Urban Meyer

Monday, November 28th, 2011

Hey gang,

Its been a while since I’ve posted, so I wanted to touch base and discuss a few things. Confession- I love Twitter more than Facebook! Yea I said it and I really mean it. Why you might ask? Well, for starters, you can immediately engage in a conversation in real time.

For example let’s say your favorite musical group Lady Antebellum is performing on TV. Simply go to Twitter and in the search “space” enter “Lady Antebellum”. You will instantly find people that are discussing their performance in real time. You can agree, disagree, comment, ask them questions, etc. On Facebook people generally are friends with people they know, where as Twitter people “follow” (same as friends on FB) other people that share the same interests as they do.
Another great benefit to Twitter is the “Reality Show” effect. For example, today former Head Coach at Florida, Urban Myer, was introduced as the new Head Coach at Ohio State. I know he resigned at Florida to spend more time with his family, so I started following his daughter Nicki Myer (@Nicki_07 on twitter) to see what her reaction to this would be. This is information you will not read about in the news, nor will it be reported on Sports Center, but it’s information that is interesting to me.

If you have a favorite athlete, celebrity, etc., you can follow them on Twitter and really learn a lot personally about them. And while we are discussing it my screen name on Twitter is @mgcomedy. Shameless plug I know! Hope everyone had an awesome Thanksgiving! Soooo….Happy Tweeting!

 

Country Comedy Tour wraps up 2011 tour season

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Hey guys,

Me and my partner in crime Matt Mitchell just finished our 2011 Country Comedy Tour season and really had a blast. Shout out to Abby Easterling who does everything but perform on stage! Also Mad Max, Christy Watson, “Chris” in Poland, and every venue that booked us this year. Here’s a video interview we did prior to our show at the Jabez Performing Arts Center in Evans, GA friday night.

 

Testimonial from one of my Corporate Clients!

Friday, August 19th, 2011

Wow! Always great to hear this. Here is a hand written thank you letter from one of my Corporate Clients from last week! Really was a fun show

Cheers!

 

Comedian MG Gaskin to run for President in 2012

Monday, August 8th, 2011

After much consideration, I have decided to run for President of the United States of America for 2012. I really feel like I can make a difference and would like to review the policies and changes that would take place if I was elected President.

1. If you own a convenient store and you require your customers to charge a min of $5 to use their debit card you will be required to remove your “dot’ and replace it with a “Green” dollar sign.

2. While driving on the interstate and you are driving under the speed limit in the left lane, you will loose your license and you will have to be driven around by your grandkids.

3. If you are caught throwing a cigarette butt on the ground you will have to work the third shift at waffle house “licking” ash trays.

4. You will no longer receive any kind of money whatsoever from the government WHY? Cause they’re broke

5. All US citizens will be required to buy my CD from Itunes Press One for English

I need your vote!

MG Gaskin

 

Business of Comedy Class August 13, 14 Standup Carolina

Friday, July 1st, 2011

Hey gang,

Really looking forward to this class! Just read over this if you have any questions let me know. Should be a lot of fun!

Topics include:

1. How to turn your comedy career into a profitable business without quitting your day job.
2. Why sending a press kit to a booker is not the best way for getting work.
3. How to book your own comedy shows
4. How to get a professional website for $90.
5. Using social media to build a solid fan base.
6. How to create the perfect demo video.
7. How to network with other comics to get work
8. How to get a guest spot at any comedy club in the country
9. How to generate more material than you will ever need
10. The do’s and dont’s for selling merchandise

Plus much more TWO FULLS DAYS for only $150 9am-4pm Saturday and Sunday at Standup Carolina Murrells Inlet, SC

BONUS #1 Every comic will get a list of every comedy club in the country with complete email and contact information for booking.

BONUS #2 One comic will get a paid gig to open for the Country Comedy Tour for a full weekend

CLASS IS LIMIITED TO 12 STUDENTS AND YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE

To register click HERE

 

Gamecock Baseball Repeat as National Champs!

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

Wow! So the Gamecocks baseball team has won the National Championship for the second year in a row. Those of you that know me know that I am a huge Gamecock fan. Negative at times, but a fan nonetheless. As talented as the team was this year, Coach Tanner made several references to the fact that the Gamecocks were probably not the most talented team in the country, but always just found a way to win.

In the first game with Florida they faced a bases loaded, no outs situation. If you by chance don’t know anything about baseball, scoring a run in this situation is almost 100% guaranteed. But somehow the Gamecocks played great defense and did not allow a run to score. In my opinion, the thing that gets lost in this whole situation is the price these coaches and players had to “pay” to get to this point.

As the saying goes, nobody wants to hear about the labor pains – they just want to see the baby. To succeed at anything worth having in life, you have to pay a price. Lots of these players gave up their summers in their younger years to play “travel ball” to perfect their skills and get better. I’m sure there are lots of interesting stories we will never hear that would explain the “struggle” these young men went through to become National Champs for the second year in a row.

To sum it up, you can have all the talent in the world in anything, but it will not grow if you are not willing to “pay” the price. My best friend in life – who is really my mentor – says, “There’s probably a lot of people in this world that are smarter than me, but very few that can outwork me.” So congrats to the Gamecocks! And remember that behind every successful team, there was a price that was paid to get there.

 

Comedian MG Gaskin New Heckler Video and Improv

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011

Comedian MG Gaskin invites the crowd to join the show.

 

Rejection and Showbizz: An inside look at life as a comic

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

Let me preface this blog by saying how awesome it is to perform in front of people, and to be blessed by God to have the talent to entertain. When I’m on stage it is the greatest feeling in the world, and something I never take for granted. To many people in the audience, this is all they see. They never really understand the sacrifice a comic makes, nor do they see the amount of rejection a comic has to absorb on a daily basis.

That being said, I recently made the decision to get back into the college market. Working the college market is extremely rewarding financially, but probably the most competitive entity in our industry. First you have to have representation by an agency that is a member of NACA (National Association of Campus Activities).

NACA has approximately 5 to 6 conferences a year, where there will be around 100 colleges represented. If you are lucky enough to find an agency, you then have to submit a DVD to the selection committee. Each conference probably has about 500-600 submissions, and they only pick about 25 performers to perform at each conference. Also, even if you perform at the conference, it doesn’t guarantee you will book any gigs.

Back in 2007 I was selected to perform at 4 NACA conferences, so when I began this process I felt pretty good about my chances. Little did I know just getting an agency to represent me would become an extremely difficult task. I started sending out emails to agencies. Although most never responded back, those that did said “our roster is full.” I started to think that perhaps the “college” thing would not happen this year, and I should focus on other areas of my business.

I’m embarrassed to say this, but mentally I gave up. Emails continued to come back saying “our roster is full”, and the deadline for submitting to the conferences was three weeks away. Since I had emailed just about every agency, there was nothing left to do except pray and hope for the best.
I can’t remember the exact day it happened, but I felt my phone vibrating, looked at the number calling, and somehow I knew this was an agency. I have no idea how I knew – but it was! Fast forward….I will submit to 4 conferences this year. Who knows… I might not book anything and be back at square zero with the college market, but the lesson learned is this: Never worry about things you can’t control in life. Work like it depends on you, and pray like it depends on God.

 

Comedian MG Gaskin previews The Bachelorette Summer 2011

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

Jon Age: 26 Occupation: E-Commerce Executive

Frank Age: 29 Occupation: Asst. Director of Admissions for an art college

Matt Age: 28 Occupation: Office Supply Salesman

Matt Office Supply Salesman = Office Depot hourly employee. Frank? Dressed like he’s on Dancing with the Stars. Jon E Commerce Executive? So basically he sells stuff on Ebay.

Nick Age: 26 Occupation: Personal trainer

Constantine Age: 30Occupation: Restaurant Owner

Ryan P. Age: 31 Occupation: Solar Energy Executive

I actually like Ryan and think he will make the top three. Constantine reppin’ the ATL! Nick personal trainer means he spends $1,000 a month on supplements and still lives with his parents. Expect Nick to be the center of several fights.

West Age: 30 Occupation: Lawyer

Michael Age: 28 Occupation: Business Development

Bentley Age: 28 Occupation: Investment Banker

I bet you a $100 bucks Bentley owns a Chainsaw. I’m going easy on Michael since we share the same name although he bought that shirt at Target. A lawyer on the show impressive….the fact that you look like Pee Wee Herman NOT!

Mickey Age: 31 Occupation: Chef

Chris M. Age: 27 Occupation: Construction Owner

Ryan M. Age: 27 Occupation:Construction Estimator

Ryan is another guy that looks normal which means he goes home the first night. Chris can you say “BACKSTREET’S BACK.” Mickey all I can say is #WINNING!

Tim Age: 35 Occupation: Liquor Distributor

Ames Age: 30 Occupation: Banker

Jeff Age: 35 Occupation: Wine Owner

Jeff will be the token Psycho on the show! Bet you a $100 bucks he’s “keyed” a girl’s car before. Ames….hmmm….wasn’t he in the movie “Hitch”. Tim aka “WAX” man will get into a fight with Jeff mark my word.

Rob Age: 27 Occupation: Technology Executive

Stephen Age: 27 Occupation: Hairstylist

Ben F. Age: 28 Occupation: Wine maker/Internet advertising

Ben I think will be another favorite with the ole European look. Stephen is a “Hairstylist”? Seriously NO COMMENT! Rob dude it’s picture day and you decided to wear a Brown shirt. NICE!

Anthony Age: 28 Occupation: Butcher

J.P. Age: 33 Occupation: Construction management

Blake Age: 27 Occupation: Dentist

Blake is 27 and a dentist? Dude did you go to college in the 7th grade. J.P I promise you he’s got 7 tattoos and drives a 1985 Nissan Sentra with Spinners…GUARANTEED! Anthony is a butcher so if I go to Kroger this dude is back there cutting my steak?

Chris D. Age: 25 Occupation: Sports Marketing Coordinator

William Age: 29 Occupation: Sales Consultant

Ben C. Age: 28 Occupation: Lawyer

Whenever you look at Ben what you are thinking right now is exactly the same thing I’m thinking! William with a clean cut look is another top 5 pick for me. Chris……what is the deal with these Brown shirts!

 

Why work doesn’t happen at work

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

Let me preface this by saying the Corporate America business model is completely broken and the most unproductive work environment I’ve ever seen. WHY? It is work driven and not task driven meaning companies are more concerned about how many hours you work and opposed to what tasks are completed.

Every day when I chat with my employee (she works from home and this relates to the video below) we focus on trying to complete the most important tasks for that day as it relates to profitability for the company. This may include making a phone call to a comedy club or theatre or maybe working on a specific task. I never generate useless meetings or as my mom would say “busy work.”

If you own a company ask yourself this before everyday. What is the most important thing I need to be doing right now? DO THAT!

 

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