MMS The Art of Restaurant Gigs by Benji Bruce - Book

"If you are looking to book higher paying gigs from working in a restaurant, Benji tips his mitt and offers you loads of unique and interesting ideas. I have been a working pro for many years and was delighted to find so many usable tips, ideas and techniques that I will implement right away. "- Danny Archer Benji Bruce is a full time Corporate Entertainer for companies like RE/MAX, HILTON, Intel, Charles Schwab, ASAE and more. In his innovative restaurant book, Benji teaches you his techniques in marketing, performing, negotiating fees, booking gigs and so much more. Best of all, this information is not "dated material " or "re-hashed " theories that have been printed time after time. Be warned, this is not a book on restaurant magic; but a book on business. This book goes into detail about how to become a full-time restaurant performer. Table of contents: Introduction Getting The Gig What Is Your Purpose? How To Choose A Restaurant Who To Talk To The Numbers Game Getting The Restaurant The Cold Approach Selling Over The Phone The Rapport Method Crashing Restaurants Restaurant Associations Using Your Networks Upscale vs. Family Oriented The Details Finding The Restaurants Free Night Hotel Restaurants Setting Up The Deals How much to charge Price objections Contracts What to wear Maximizing The Gig For Profit What Is Your Purpose? Tricks To Perform My 3 Mentalism Demonstrations Solidify Your Gigs Direct Feedback Indirect Feedback The loud table The stand Approaching Tables Perform Like A Businessman The Mentality The Businessman Performance The money Guessing a name Bending a signed quarter The testimonial Getting Tables To Call You Over The Poster Pawning Getting Tips Using The Waiter The Subtle Slip The Trick The Sign The Pause The Video Testimonial Leave Money On The Table What To Do When It's Slow Repeat Customers New Manager Takes Over The Food Arrives Getting A Raise The Dilemma Approaching Tables At Buffets Promoting The Restaurant Facebook Your profile picture Your wall Adding people Other promotion methods Your Bus.