
Do you dream of committing more fully to clowning, not just as a pastime, but as a sustainable career, occupation, or even a life’s calling?
Many people have felt the deep joy and transformational power of clowning. They’ve experienced the beauty, the connection, the laughter—and now they feel the pull to go deeper. To bring more of that magic into the world.
Maybe you’re one of them.
But with that calling often comes a wave of questions and challenges:
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How do I find an audience for my work?
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What do I charge?
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How do I navigate casting processes or self-produce?
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What’s my brand?
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Do I really have to be on social media?
For many, these questions feel overwhelming—like a fog that clouds the path forward, or a wall that stands between passion and profession.
At the heart of all these challenges lies one essential ingredient:
Understanding the business of clowning.
But this doesn’t mean dry spreadsheets or soulless marketing strategies.
This is not about squeezing yourself into a corporate mold.
This is about learning to build a career the clown’s way—with joy, creativity, authenticity, and a sense of play.
It’s about crafting a life where your artistic passion and your livelihood can actually coexist. Where you can do what you love, earn what you need, and feel confident that you’re making a meaningful impact.
This is what The Business of Clowning is all about.
Ready to take the next step?

How it works
DATES: Aug 11 - Nov 3 (12 weeks)
TIMES: 90 mins every Monday at 12pm (PST), 3pm (EST), 8pm (UK), 9pm (CET).
FLOW: 12 sessions in 3 month-long blocks (each block includes 3 guest teachers + integration session)
NOTE: all sessions will be via Zoom and will be recorded, so it is not necessary to attend every week.
Guest Teachers
TAD HARGRAVES (Aug 11) - Ethical marketing guru - Market your beautiful work in a way that makes the world better.
JEFF RAZ (Aug 18) - Founder of SF Clown Conservatory and Business coach - Business Skills to Help You Grow
MARK GINDICK (Aug 25) - Cirque/Big Apple/Ringling - 5 essential principles every clown needs to know to succeed professionally.
Block 1 - August
SCOT NERY (Sept 15) - Coach to Showbiz star (and Clown Spirit) - Get a formula for renown that actually feels good to practice.
KAREN HALL (Sept 22) - Musician, clown and highly successful entrepreneur - Wearing All the Hats as a Self-producing Artist
SHANA CARROLL (Sept 29) - Cofounding Artistic Director of The 7 Fingers - Topic TBC
Block 2 - September
Block 3 - October
MARTIN CIESIELSKI (Oct 13) - Teacher, writer and corporate trainer - Dive into the infinite jest and magic of money
LUCY HOPKINS (Oct 20) - Festival producer, community organizer - Clown for Community Impact, Resilience and Sustainability
DAN RUDOLPH (Oct 27) - Playfulness practitioner and logistics legend - Getting creative with systems and logistics
