Santa and the Business of being Santa

Santa School in Abbotsford, BC. October 27 & 28 Gordon Bailey’s internationally recognized “Santa and the Business of being Santa” Technical School is “Where Professional Santas get Schooled” This 2 day – 16 hour school is coming to the Fraser Valley the weekend of October 27 & 28, 2018 To Register: https://www.satbobs.com/paypal/santa-keiths-schools/ Registration Cutoff: September 15, 2018 The “Santa and the Business of being Santa” school will be held at the: Abbotsford Quality Hotel & Conference Centre 36035 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford, BC. V3G 2C6 Course Outline: Invest in yourself - $250.00 USD – includes 3 text books containing over 590 pages of reference material Bring Mrs. Claus, an Elf or any other interested person for just an additional $100.00 USD and share your text books The evolution of St. Nicholas, Father Christmas and other historical characters to the modern Santa Claus The Four basic types of Santas - There are several types of Santas, we talk about four and where you fit in. Negotiations and the Business of Being Santa and Working with a Contract Pricing your services - What are your skills and experience worth in your market place? Agents – Working with and agent or on your own? We all know agents – some good – some not so good Your Non-Refundable Deposit - What happens when your gig gets cancelled and they demand you return their deposit? Your personal level of experience as a Christmas Performer Making your personal Santa/Christmas Performer Checklist Liability Insurance - Ethics - Taxes Santa Suits – Custom Made – Off the Rack – Accessories Bleaching your Beard, Hair and Eyebrows vs Designer Beards and Wigs Building your Santa visit Story Telling - Props for Story Telling - Santa and Magic