When should you have a contract? If you follow Paul and Dave’s advice and definitions, you should have something resembling a contract for every gig. Listen to hear what they mean… and why. Sometimes a cascading series of bad events turns into a great night, and Paul’s got a story that at least starts this way. You’ll have to listen to hear how it ends! Your two favorite weekend warriors also share some tips on not only how to get paid, but when to get paid, and how to do it efficiently and keep it from getting weird. All this – and more – just press play and enjoy! Chapters/Timestamps: 00:00:00 Gig Gab 155 – Monday, February 26, 2018 00:01:12 Monetizing Gig Gab! 00:03:35 Far away… gigs. 00:05:32 Reaffirming your agreements 00:07:15 Always get a contract? Yes! Sort of… 00:08:31 When things change on the day of the gig? 00:12:14 When is it time to walk? 00:13:15 SPONSOR: TuneLicensing.com – GigGab2018 saves you 15% off licensing fees 00:17:10 Is it a gig, or a cascading series of bad events? 00:19:24 How does it end? 00:21:12 The benefits of early payment 00:25:51 Cashing out at the end of the night 00:26:52 Don’t be weird about money! 00:27:59 Count the money 00:29:57 A cancellation deal 00:35:20 Pay in advance leaves room for tips 00:36:26 Tipping for sit-ins Live band karaoke 00:38:46 Being able to take requests 00:39:53 Mad Haus – Mar 00:40:57 Second Line and Zydeco Drum Grooves 00:43:38 Healed-up and Return to Playing! Strokin’ by Clarence Carter The post Always get a contract? Well, sort of… – Gig Gab Podcast 155 appeared first on Gig Gab.