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Whhhooo R U?

by Julie

She often can be found lounging on a leaf mid-afternoon, or weaving her silken cocoon (at her leisure of course), which will eventually transform her into a gorgeous butterfly. This creature doesn’t just perform the same old tricks… Not a chance. Our Caterpillar is a master hand-balancer and aerialist who specializes in the “wow” factor! [...]

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Trail Blazers

by Julie

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“Do not follow where the path leads. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” -Anonymous Making your own way is scary – that’s a fact. Why is this the case? The road “less traveled” can sometimes seem to be a daunting and intimidating prospect. I suppose we all have to struggle [...]

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Invest in Interactions

by Julie

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People don’t just buy things any more. Nope. We buy ideas, relationships, and feelings attached to products or services. I don’t get my hair done at just ANY salon. I trim my long locks by going to see Sam – the one hair dresser who I feel understands my personal style and therefore my hair. [...]

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Notable and Quotable

by Julie

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Last week I had the incredible experience of attending the Canadian Special Events & Meeting Expo educational sessions and seminars hosted by some of the top event producers known in the industry today. There were some fantastic quotes which I wanted to log via this blog for our mutual reference and on-going benefit. Even if [...]

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“I can’t” and the Defeatist Mentality

by Julie

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re probably right.” – Henry Ford A little piece of me died inside yesterday when I heard a mother say to her (very talented) teenage daughter: “You can’t make art your career because it’s too competitive.” Sigh. I honestly can’t think of a worse dream-crushing [...]

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If it ain’t broke – fix it anyway!

by Julie

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The problem with routine is just that – it’s a routine! The old saying “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is true in some situations and in certain circumstances. There are many benefits to having a routine, or a personal list of goals (similar to the list you had last year), or a process [...]

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Racing Against Time, Video Two

by Julie

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“Things that are done, it is needless to speak about – things that are past, it is needless to blame.” Confucius The second documentary highlighted in my Circus Blog Video Series focuses on idea execution to deadline. Personally, I find it hard enough to get ideas out the door, but throw in a pressing deadline [...]

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FAILURE – The Secret to Success, Video One

by Julie

“If you want to live the life that most people want, then you have to put in the WORK the most people won’t.” Trey Anthony, Award-Winning Canadian Playwright Fresh off the heals of a fantastic motivational entrepreneurship event which was held this past Thursday in Toronto, I felt it would be fun to begin a [...]

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Unleash Your Inner Entrepreneur

by Julie

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Fellow Artists, If you are thinking of transforming your art form into a full-time business, I would highly recommend attending a Toronto event which I’m helping to plan entitled “The New Business Movement.” Artists don’t always have the tools to create a business out of their talent. As such, this event is a fantastic chance [...]

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Insecurity ~Get Over Yourself!

by Julie

On the topic of insecurity… I can’t think of a more detrimental mentality, really. Our insecurities, but more importantly, our INABILITY to face those insecurities have the potential to destroy or block out critical relationships. Why, you ask? The less secure you are with yourself, as in: your abilities as a performer, your capabilities as [...]

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Don’t be Afraid to Fail!

by Julie

If at first you don’t succeed, try try again! One of my all time favorite bloggers posted this amazing article today: http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2010/01/unrealized-projects.html Seth’s words remind us that not only is it alright to fail…but to fail often! At the end of the day, it is better to just go for it, and see what happens. [...]

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Top Ten Touring Tactics

by Julie

Cover of Bon Voyage! Bon Voyage! Going on tour with your cirque act or show can be an exciting endeavor. Before you book – be sure to read through my list below consisting of action items in order to ensure that your circus tour is tops. Julie’s Top Ten Touring Tactics 1) Define Your Terms [...]

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Phenomenal Photoshoots

by Julie

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“A picture is worth a thousand words.” How true this statement is! In circus, a great shot can be the difference between landing an event booking or not. Pictures bridge the gap between language and understanding. When your client asks “What is a double silks act anyway?” Pull out your blackberry and produce a picture [...]

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Corporate Gift Giving

by Julie

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It’s that wonderful time of year again! The hustle and bustle of the busy Christmas season is upon us and the annual hunt for corporate gifts is in full swing. I stumbled upon this lovely product a few weeks ago which I completely fell in love with. My partners and I bought several to give [...]

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Sensational Site Inspections

by Julie

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Ahhh the art of the site inspection… A key component of the successful execution of a cirque event! After investing the time and energy into your site visit you should come away with all of the information you require. I have developed a checklist [which is forever growing by the way] that I’d like to [...]

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Dress to Impress ~Business Apparel

by Julie

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In the circus business, in the events business, and in ANY business it is imperative for us to present ourselves in the most professional manner possible. How can we possibly hope for anyone to take us seriously if we don’t look the part? A performer wouldn’t walk on stage without his or her costume. Likewise, [...]

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