Start-Over Success for Under $2,000 - Children's Entertainment Business
We’ll look at the money you can make with a Children’s Entertainment Business, but first we’ll consider why this might be the best choice for you.
This is a Start-Up Success Business that cannot be just about the money. You must love the idea of working with children and the opportunity to make a difference for them – all while having fun, fun, fun.
Before you begin your Children's Entertainment Business...
You must first decide:
1. What age group you’ll focus on for your children’s parties and entertainment?
2. What family income level will you target?
These choices will shape everything you do afterward.
Maybe more than any other business, you must think of where you want to end up. After you start and grow your business, you will have many opportunities:
- Write children’s books
- Create digital and/or physical products
- Start a children’s entertainment agency
- Franchise your brand for national shows
- Produce a YouTube channel
- Produce a Children’s TV Channel
As it is for starting any enterprise, with a Children’s Entertainment Business, you must learn about your completion and plan for how you can be different and better than them.
Can You Imagine Being a "Winner on America's Got Talent"?
What Kinds of Kids' Parties and Shows Will You Offer?
Remember parents are the ones who pay for children’s parties, so entertain them while you’re at it. The Shrek movies are great examples of how to entertain adults and kids at the same time.
There are many different types of children’s party entertainment ideas, so you can find the perfect one for your Children’s Entertainment Repertoire. Here are a few ideas:
1. Storytelling: Storytelling is a great way to keep children entertained. You can create your own stories and even get kids into the act. You can use props and costumes and even have a parade to make the storytime a memorable event. .
2. Magic: Magic adds excitement to your party. You can choose from a variety of magic tricks or spells and include kids in the show. You can use your own imagination to create your own magic.
3. Shows: You can turn any story, trick, or game into a show. Think audience participation, Don’t just play music, hand out instruments and let everyone play. Get kids up and moving in a fun, happy way.
4. Games: Games are a great way to keep kids entertained. Games can be mental or physically. Either way, include the kids. Make it yucky even messy fun. Just provide protective gear so kids are clean by the time they go home.
5. Art: Arts and crafts get kids (and parents) involved in the fun. They walk away with a keepsake that promotes word-of-mouth advertising.
Everyone Loves Science Shows
Magic Shows are Fun
Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Children's Entertainer?
The Children’s Entertainment Business is not for everyone. There are certain characteristics and skills you must have. Consider these:
- Leadership ability
- Like working with children
- Kid-appropriate communication skills
- Creative (think Ellen DeGeneres)
- High energy (think YouTuber, Blimpy)
- Patient
- Safety-first mindset
- Calm & Kind (think Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood)
Kid's Entertainment Business is Low Cost, Not No Cost
What it Takes to Start & Get Business
This depends on what services you offer, how often, and to what demographic.
That said, you may need supplies, costumes, gear, balloons, give-aways, as well as a place to organize and store all these items. There are dollar signs attached to all of these things.
You’ll need transportation to get items to the event location. Maybe a car will work, but if you work with bigger items, you’ll need a truck or van. That will add to your cost of doing business.
Because you’re dealing with kids, trust is important, so having a website is key. (Web hosting $3/mo Bluehost.com and build your site on WordPress for free) Parents often hang out on Facebook and kids love Tik Tok. Those are both free to use but, to own your list, ask for people’s emails (email at $0 to $30/mo)
Nextdoor.com is excellent in many areas for posting your business.
Display or Perform for Community Events, Family Events, and Farmer’s Markets. This face-to-face contact and sample of what you offer makes money at the event and creates leads for future work. (Get email addresses to stay in touch. NOTE: Develop a freebie product as an incentive for email signups!)
Don’t just think birthday parties, schools, churches, community centers, shopping areas, and more are candidates for children’s entertainment shows and events.
How Much Can You Make With Children's Entertainment?
How much you make depends on what you offer, to what demographic, how many people attend your shows, and more.
Indeed.com says these entertainers make $70 an hour in California. And that amount is 330% more than they make in other parts of the country.
You can do your business like a side hustle or grow your and expand into $Millions. It’s up to you. Hey, can you be the next YouTube sensation. Blippi has done very well.
What's Next For You?
Shoot for the moon; even if you miss you'll land amongst the stars. - Les Brown
