How To Make Money In Comedy

Chinese born Comedian, Fangzhou He is fairly new on the scene. What was interesting to us was his remarkable work ethic and dedication. Comedy is hard but Fangzhou is incredibly focused on his goal of becoming a popular comedian in Canada. Listen to Mike Paterson and Abdul Butt grill the talented comic on his comedy business knowledge.

From the Delta Hotel in Moncton, Canada we have Canadian comedy power house, Kelly Taylor talking his road to success. Of course Kelly's idea of success is far different from others. He lived the stereotype of what it means to be on top, but now he's living the real dream. 4 kids, a wife, a radio job and a full touring schedule while residing in the calm rural community of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Don't believe him? Listen to this inspiring episode of How To Make Money In Comedy with host Abdul Butt and money expert Mike Paterson. 

It's season 2 episode 1 of How To Make Money In Comedy and the two guys are in Moncton at the Hubcap Comedy Festival. They've got Robert Gallant, General Manager of the festival locked up in the hotel and they're questioning him on what festivals look for in talent, how they operate and the logistics behind it.

Guido Cocomello is a great comic and one hell of an actor. But that doesn't stop him from getting better. Whether it's his diet or being a better actor, Guido is always looking to improve. It's very inspiring to hear. Mike pigeonholed himself into $500 gigs and Abdul lives across the street from a rooster.

On a patio in Santa Monica, Sara Quinn discusses the comedy police, what she likes/dislikes about America and her time telling jokes in LA. But before that Money Expert Mike Paterson and Abdul Butt talks weedonomics in a new Canada.

What it's like to be a big fish in a small pond, opening for a bigger fish visiting from the damn OCEAN!! Mike Paterson recounts his experience opening for Pauly Shore in Laval, Quebec. Abdul is starting to see a glimmer of light in LA. 

In our 2nd interview done at the world-renowned Montreal Comedy Festival, Mike Paterson speaks with Dan Tirado about his journey and experiences going from small pond to open sea. Abdul Butt is out treading water in LA in this episode of How To Make Money In Comedy.

Mike Paterson takes this one solo as he sits with Eman at the Just For Laughs Festival. They talk Eman's animation and her shift to political humor in this episode of How To Make Money In Comedy as Abdul is out in LA avoiding his psychotic neighbors. Listen to all of this and more now.

In this episode, the duo takes a break from guests to talk very about what's going on in their lives at this very moment.

ART Agency's Alison Little talks to the duo about representation. When you need an agent, how it works, what they do. Money Expert Mike Paterson brags about Alison being is his agent and Abdul Butt takes notes during another episode of How To Make Money In Comedy.

Fresh after the controversial Hollywood Reporter/Vulture dispute on making money in comedy. We've got a very special episode with Ali Hassan. To quote his one-man show title- Ali Hassan is the definition of "Zero To Hero". Listen as the comedian, actor, radio host and chef tells us his story on 'taking a chance'. As well as a dispute of his own between Money Expert Mike Paterson! WHAT!? This week, How To Make Money In Comedy gets spicy.

When things are going well we tend to coast. Andy Nulman's success has come from never sitting still. He lives to keep trying things. If someone says it's crazy he does it! It's important to be one step ahead so you're never left in the dust. One of the people Mike and Abdul admire the most is our episode 7 guest. Listen in as they sit down for a very candid interview with the very vibrant, Andy Nulman. How To Make Money In Comedy starts now! 

We fight the good fight with Sandra Battaglini as she explains The Canadian Association Of Standup Comedians and how it's going after recognition at the federal level. If the government acknowledges Standup as an art, it will open up a door to funding for comedians and their projects. Listen as Sandra talks 'free trade' for humo(u)r, Money Expert Mike Paterson phones it in and Host Abdul Butt gives his take on the whole thing. It's episode 6!   

Host Abdul Butt and Money Expert Mike Paterson talk about the responses they've received from the podcast. How we're all in this to be funny and learn how to make money, investing in yourself and what's next.

In this episode of How To Make Money In Comedy, comedian, author, magician, tv personality and Comedy Nest co-owner David Acer gives us the inside scoop on what he looks for when booking talent, how he decides on a lineup, and the investments you could put in to get noticed by comedy club bookers. Money Expert Mike Paterson brags and Abdul Butt humbly listens with a scratch pad. It's episode 4!

Tim Rabnett tells us what he likes about signing with a comedy chain like YukYuks. We all agree, being versatile is the key to Canadian comedy success. Mike P and Abdul talk about their experiences on the third episode of How To Make Money In Comedy with host Abdul Butt and Money Expert Mike Paterson.

Derek Seguin tells us about the importance of relationships with bookers, not being afraid to take comedy on as a full time job and going after the paid shows.

Host Abdul Butt and Money Expert Mike Paterson talk to the very rich and successful Mike Ward about- when to start asking for money, how to adapt and go after markets that pay, Mike Ward shares great negotiating techniques and much more!