Make a living from comedy
I’ve been a successful comedian for 35 years. Let me show you:
- How to turn your talents into a full-time profession
- How to get the mindset and the confidence to take it to the top
- How to make (almost) anything hilarious
- How to develop your own brand of comedy
- My processes for quickly writing and developing killer routines that gets every other comedian saying “I wish I thought of that”
“Before doing the course, I would often sit in front of a blank page with no idea of what to write about. It took me ages to come up with new material. Now, I just do the exercises from the course and so many ideas come to me, I can hardly keep up with writing all of them down.”
– Bruno Wegmann
Do you want to graduate from open mics and reach for TV shows and stadium performances?
9 in 10 comics will never make it past open mics. They’ll wash out within 3 years. It’s not about how funny they are. Most comedians simply don’t realize how competitive show business is.
You may be crushing open mics and YouTube. But talent alone is not enough for stadiums or TV. “Knowing” people is just the start.
Quite simply, most comics simply don’t know how to get ahead. They struggle because they believe these 3 myths:
Myth 1: You need to be a world famous comedian to make a great living
You don’t need to be a “world star” to live well as a comedian. Plenty of successful comedians live very comfortable lives and you’ve probably never heard of them.
Take me for example. You may not have heard of me before. But for the last 35 years I’ve:
✓ toured 7 different solo shows across Europe, America and Australia
✓ performed in stadiums in front of 50,000 people
✓ had my own comedy TV show of 44 episodes
You DO NOT need to be world-famous or have millions of social media followers. It’s enough if you’re loved and respected by the fans who are paying to see you.
Many comedians refuse to take advice from veteran comics “none of us have ever heard of.” Meanwhile they’re still fighting for “exposure”, while the veterans are pulling in $1,500-10,000 every weekend.
THE TRUTH: A big part of my success comes from building a niche and creating shows that MY fans come back to see again and again.
Myth 2: You’re not successful because you’re not funny (enough)
You are, first and foremost, an entertainer. And that means you need more than an arsenal of good jokes.
It’s not your comedy skills that’s the problem. To be more successful you have to know:
Where and how to find paying work (and create your own opportunities)
Most beginner comedians work open mics, hoping to be ‘discovered’. They want netflix specials, but don’t know how to pitch their acts (if they even get a meeting)
Successful comedians create multiple income sources through cruise ships, clubs, festivals and lucrative corporate events. They’ll even set up their own shows if they get the chance.”
How to create unique, original material (that works for you)
Most beginners don’t stand out. Sure, they’re funny. But also cliché. Audiences describe them as “generic”.
The best comics are a brand. They talk about themes that deeply relate to their audiences. And they deliver jokes only THEY can pull off with their personality, audience and stature.
It’s ALL about understanding your niche and playing to your strengths.
How to design and deliver more memorable shows (so fans keeps coming back)
Most beginners can’t grow because people don’t keep coming BACK to their shows. They may have used the wrong material at the wrong time. Or delivered it poorly (lacked ‘stage presence’ or had poor body language).
Veterans become veterans by knowing how to structure their routines for maximum impact. They’ll start with the right material, and the right team (writers, directors, even costume designers). And they will deliver their act flawlessly.
What to expect in a life of comedy (the lifestyle challenges no one talks about)
Too many beginners think being a comedian is easy. A few hours on stage every week. Then you get your special and now you have passive income.
They’re shocked at how much work there’s to do behind the scenes.
Comedy is a full time, life long job. Veterans can work 60 hour weeks, writing material, rehearsing, meeting producers, bookers, managers, agents.
Then there’s interacting with fans, maintaining a social media presence, or just being on the road between shows. All this while also dealing with the ups and downs of an unpredictable career, like last minute bookings, and cancellations.
Anyone can TRY being a comedian. But to succeed you need to start with the right mindset.
It’s like playing basketball. Being tall helps. Good dribbling helps.
But the tallest player or best dribbler isn’t necessarily the most valuable member of the team.
Trust me on this – you’re funny enough. But as a comedian you’re also running your own business. So you also need the right business and management skills to get ahead.
THE TRUTH: Show business is 50% show, 50% business. I’d still be busking on the streets without these “non-comedy” skills.
Myth 3: You can’t learn comedy
I can’t teach you funny magic recipes. I can show you what makes ME funny, but simply copying it won’t work for you.
That’s because I have my own brand and style of comedy – tailored to my personality and physical build. If anyone could do my routine(s), I’d be out of a job.
But what I can teach you, is to get in touch with your unique funny self.
You CAN learn the PROCESSES I rely on to create show after show, such as:
- Creating hard-hitting memorable material about topics that matter to you, that has people screaming for more (whatever your brand of comedy)
- connecting jokes and bits into a powerful solo show (btw- this is the first step to getting a special)
- getting into the right mindset, memorizing routines, dealing with hecklers,
- promoting yourself (both to producers/casting directors and your audience), acquiring venues and negotiating your contract
THE TRUTH: I am not the funniest person alive (no one is, everyone’s got different tastes). But I can always rely on my process to CONSISTENTLY help me deliver entertainment people will pay for. This consistency is why producers and fans trust me, and that’s what really makes me successful.
“Nothing I’ve read, studied or listened to, to improve in comedy, has come close to Rob Spence’s course. The course has heaps of practical activities that help me produce a large quantity of new material and go deeper with the ideas I already have. This is a great product with actionable information that is helping me elevate my comedy to the next level.“
– Chris Darwa
Inside the Comedy Crash Course, you’ll find step-by-step training for:
Comedy Basics (9 videos, 45 minutes)
Prepare yourself to step out of open mics, and into the big leagues
- What personality and values make you a successful comedian
- What professional opportunities in the comedy world are available to you
- How to build complete routines instead of just lining up jokes
- The ups and downs you should prepare for
- Who can call themselves comedians?
- why comedy clubs are the worst way to make money (and how my baker friend uses comedy to make $2,000 profit a day)
- Daily practice routines
Writing Comedy (26 videos, 3 hours)
Learn how I come up with funny stuff so quickly – my process of creating and testing jokes
- Which topics should YOU joke about?
- Finding your own voice and making jokes work for you, using your perspectives and surprising angles
- How to never have writer’s block ever again, even when you don’t feel funny
- Scope – how to build full routines around a simple idea
- How to format your jokes for different scenarios and mediums
- How to structure routines around an emotional journey
Rehearsing and memorising (6 videos, 35 minutes)
Discover how your favourite comedians seem like they just effortlessly walk on stage and blurt out the funniest thing you’ve heard all week
- How to perfect intonations, attitudes, body language, and confidence on stage or on set
- Several techniques to remember long routines perfectly and effortlessly
- How to make a hilarious first impression as soon as you set foot on stage
- Outfits, equipment, sets and more
- Being authentic on stage
- How to optimize your performance with professional rehearsal habits
Stage fright (6 videos, 20 mins)
Mastering your nerves when you are confronted to stage fright is essential if you do not want to let the fear ruin all the efforts you put into writing and rehearsing your performance.
- How to be properly prepared
- My one of a kind technique to deal with negative emotions (which is the opposite of what everyone else will tell you)
- How to take care of yourself and your body moments before your performance
- Bonus video with comedy affirmations I made especially for you, to help reprogram your subconscious for success
Performing (21 videos, 2 hours)
The technique, mindset and stage presence that separates the greats from the … “who?”
- Controlling your emotions while under the spotlight
- Dealing with noisy, difficult rooms and other disasters
- Learn to not hate yourself when you listen to your recordings
- How to get the audience to like you
- How to connect instantly with strangers and win them over before you get to the microphone
- Tips for finding your perfect timing
- How to turn your monolog into a conversation
- How to make unscripted improvisation and new material a breeze
- How to master your body language, facial expressions and gestures
- Microphone basics for dummies
- It’s not just you – great comedy is about teamwork
- How to turn a heckle into a show highlight
- How to continuously improve your performance and always reach for the best
The business of comedy (16 videos, 1 hour 40 mins)
In show-business, half is show, half is business. Comedians have never had as many opportunities as they do today. Learn how to carve out your niche in an ever growing worldwide market
- Where and how to find comedy work on and off the stage
- When and how to approach industry professionals and get the results you want
- Communicating your unique selling point and your niche with blurbs, bios, professional pictures and other elements of your publicity pack
- Posters – how to make ‘em and when you should do your own
- Tips on working with PR and publicists
- The truth about agents, managers and producers and what they want
- An A to Z guide on producing and promoting your own shows
“Wow, this is not just a course that teaches you to write gags and develop your comedy skills, it’s so much more. It covers everything you need to know to make it into the big league, whether you’re a beginner with no experience, or a professional like me. Rob isn’t just an excellent comedy coach, he’s an unbelievable motivator“
– Chrissy Sokoll
At $499, this course teaches all the steps you need to build a successful comedy career
Most comedians will spend 10 times that much over a year, traveling to open mics. They’ll also put themselves through years of painful trial and error to learn the very techniques this course teaches (and that my career is built on) .
I admit, it’s an investment. but this is the only course available from a comedian who is still working full time, who has experience in coaching others, who has this many credentials and who offers a plethora of real actionable and practical tips on every aspect of the business. No comedy rock is left unturned.
7 Day money back guarantee
I’m giving you a 7 Day money back guarantee, there’s no risk. You have the time to explore the course and see if it’s right for you.
If not, just email support and we’ll refund you, no questions asked. Ok, we might actually ask for some feedback… because we are serious about being the best comedy course on the market.
F.A.Q. “How fast can I find success with the Comedy Crash Course?”…
AND ANSWERS TO OTHER SMART QUESTIONS:
I’ve never even heard of Rob before! What could he possibly teach me?
Glad to meet you then. I’ve toured extensively, but I haven’t been everywhere. Besides, chances are you and I are a different generation. After all, I’ve been doing this for 35 years.
And maybe my brand of comedy isn’t for you. That’s ok. I’m a specialist with my own niche. You’re not here to impress everyone, you’re here to find your fans and nurture them.
Enough people have heard of me to support my dreams for the last 35 years. I want to show you how to build a similar fan base for yourself.
You don’t have to like my style. I’m just here to teach you my process and how to make yourself marketable in the very large comedy business.
I’ve heard the only education a comedian needs is open mics
Open mics are comedy classes the same way being thrown overboard in the middle of the ocean is a swimming lesson.
You’ll learn a ton from open mics (about as much as you’ll learn from treading open water). But to perform professionally and to make progress fast, you’ll need professional guidance
Imagine if Michael Jordan never had a coach, because he thought the only training you need is to “play more games”.
Pro Players learn from coaches and other pros.
What if I don’t want to be like Rob? What if my brand of comedy is different?
For God’s sake… DON’T be like me. I’ve got my own brand of comedy. It works for my personality, my physicality, and my niche. It will almost never work for anyone else.
We both know there’s no single “formula” for becoming a successful comedian (and you should run very fast from anyone who claims there is).
I don’t want to teach you to BE me. I just want to show you how to get in touch with your own special funniness, so you can become the most successful version of you.
Again, you don’t have to like my style (or my wonderfully luxurious hair). I’m just here to teach you processes that make you more marketable in show business.
How long before I’m a successful comic?
The easy answer is: much faster than with everyone’s not-so-favorite trial and error approach.
That said, how quickly you see results will depend on you. Things like how close you are to developing your persona, the size of your niche, how much time you can devote to publicity.
And of course, how far you need to go to believe yourself a “success”.
Regardless of where you are now, the Comedy Crash Course shows you what you need to do to get to that next growth stage in your career– in a surprisingly short timeframe.
I’m new to comedy. Will this be too advanced for me?
Everything in the Comedy Crash Course is simple to learn and easy to execute.
I’ve trained plenty of people who’d never even think to call themselves a comedian – coaches, managers, business people, actors, public speakers and musicians.
One baker used these comedy skills to put on shows at lunchtime. He now makes $2,000 profit every weekday.
You’ll get clear bite-sized instructions – not too short, never too long – and as execution-friendly as possible.
If you:
- Love making people laugh (even at your own expense)
- Can get (at least) a chuckle when you tell a joke (mom doesn’t count)
- Want to use more humor in your current line of work, or want to work fulltime as a comedian or in showbusiness
- Feel that yearning deep inside, or think “I wish that was me” when you see a (good) stand up comedian perform
- Have completed at least 1 open mic, and you’re 100% sure you want to be a (better) comedian…
then this course is for you.
No matter your starting point, the Comedy Crash Course is set up to help you go from your first open mic to a long and successful comedy career spanning decades.
How does the guarantee work?
I’ve helped dozens of comics improve their craft and grow their careers. If you’re serious about comedy I know you’ll love the Comedy Crash Course.
But – for whatever reason – if you don’t feel like you’re any closer to delivering amazing routines, simply send us an email to support@comedy-crash-course.com within 7 days of joining and we’ll refund every dollar of your initial payment.
Can you quickly remind me of EVERYTHING I’m getting inside the Comedy Crash Course?
Sure! The most insanely comprehensive, comedy training course on the planet comes with instant access to:
Actionable training, including bite-sized lessons on:
- The Basics and mindset you need to become a pro
- Producing a lot of material really fast with my step by step process
- Memory and rehearsal techniques to make the process fun and effective
- Stage fright destroying techniques to keep calm in every situation
- All aspects of performance to make sure you always shine on stage
- Insider knowledge on the comedy business and how to create your own gigs
And:
- 8 hours 10 mins of video
- 66 exercises
How much is the Comedy Crash Course worth?
A LOT.
But the more important question is:
“How much can the Comedy Crash Course make me?”
You decide.
Because when you can truly connect with your audience and bring them a few minutes of happiness in an otherwise difficult and stressful life ….. your profit potential is limitless my friend.
“I have been able to incorporate everything Rob has taught so far. Having had some experience with comedy sketches and characters I find Rob’s material very helpful. I have taken other courses but Rob nails it for me! I now consider Rob one of my three most influential comedians.“
– Freddie Waltz
Still on the fence?
Hundreds of comedians have figured out these secrets by themselves. I have no doubt – you can too.
But it won’t be easy. This course will help you shortcut years by getting a leg up in one of the most difficult careers on the planet.
With this course you’ll learn everything you need to make it big in the world of comedy and entertainment. And you’ll have a safe space to experiment, and a mentor who understands exactly what you’re going through.
Without this course, you might spend years doing open mics or low-paid gigs, trying to figure out what works and what doesn’t. 9 in 10 people doing this wash out, feeling lonely and frustrated. I’ve felt this sorrow firsthand, and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.
It’s your life. It’s your call. I support your choice, but remember that show business is a competitive business. If you’re not getting ahead your competition will.. (and if you wait too long, the discount will run out)