ConVENTion Countdown
The Vent Haven ConVENTion registration opens at 3:00 PM EST on Wednesday, July 12th. We are counting down the seconds - join us!
Improving Your Brand
This summer's Vent Haven International conVENTion has the theme of Improvement. Mark Wade asked me to present a lecture, which we titled Improving Your Brand. Most people think of a brand as a professional marketing tool. It distinguishes one...
What Does It Take To Go “Pro”? – Revisited
In August of 2015, Mark Wade published a post here on the Maher blog about what it takes to go pro. It has been almost two years since Mark shared that post, so I thought I would look back and add some thoughts of my own. Ventriloquism is fun....
DARCI FARMER (“AMERICA’S GOT TALENT” WINNER ) TO DO CAMEO SPOT AT VHC
Darci Farmer, the young vent sensation who recently took AGT by storm, will make a cameo appearance on the Saturday night "All-Star Show" at Vent Haven ConVENTion 2017. Darci, a brilliant singing vent, won the "Golden Ticket" on her latest AGT...
Finding Comfort Outside Your “Comfort Zone”
Today we have a guest post by Mark Wade that I'd like to share with you: An old adage goes "Behold the turtle..he makes no progress until he sticks out his neck!” And we could use that same analogy when it comes time for all of us to be...
2017 Vent Haven ConVENTion Preview
What will be happening this summer in Hebron, KY? What changes have been made to the upcoming Vent Haven ConVENTion. I bring on the ConVENTion's executive director, Mark Wade to discuss everything that is happening at the Marriott Hotel this summer from...
Are You Ready For Success?
If you listen to the gurus of success, many tell you to study a successful person and emulate their patterns. Don't reinvent the wheel, get a leg up by doing something that obviously works. Successful people usually get to where they are thanks...
When Do You Practice?
Everyone is busy. It can be hard to carve out time to play. Ventriloquism should be fun and playful. You are more likely to do things you enjoy than something that frustrates you. It is important to understand the difference between practice...
How To Get Shows
Last week I talked about the trouble with assuming there is a limited amount of work available. It isn't true. Events happen every day. Yes, they even happen near your location. You just need to open your eyes to the fact. I talked briefly...
Do You Have Trouble Getting Shows?
I hear a lot of entertainers complaining they can't get shows. People are undercutting their fees. There is too much competition in their area. They send out a mailing and don't get any shows so that doesn't work. They post of FaceBook they...
Improve Your Comedy Skills:
Maher Ventriloquist Radio:
