Lori Hurley:   USA

Lori’s background is in comedy and theatre, and she trained and toured with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. Her classes are not a "how to", but a "now what". In the 20+ years that she has been attending and teaching at conventions (focusing on all of the entertainment arts), she has noticed that the world is filled with two types of individuals: those who are accomplished in running a business and those who are talented in their particular fields.  

Wednesday 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Pre-Day: "The Abundant Life as an Artist/Entertainer…creating a business, a life and relationships that work!"™ 
In this course you will Confront, develop and define the unique value that you and your business offer Explore, examine the limiting beliefs and perceptions which sabotage your success Open yourself to receiving all of the wealth and abundance you desire Align your personal and professional goals, such that every action you take will support your aspirations in every area of your life. Develop a mastery in running a business which is equal to your mastery of the art.

Friday 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
The Art of Money": This is a class on keeping and growing the precious money you make. How many times have you heard that it isn't possible to make a living as a face painter? This class is for people who are ready to have a breakthrough with money by learning to eliminate all debt (including your mortgage) in 5-7 years, and how to build a future based on joy instead of fear.

Saturday 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
"Making a Living as a Full-Time Entertainer/Artist": This class is ideal for experienced entertainers/artists who target companies, daycares, birthdays or churches. If you open the yellow pages or go online and are overwhelmed at the number of children's entertainers and face painters in competition for your business, come to this class. If you find yourself in gigs where you feel unsafe or abandoned with 30 screaming children or you can't seem to get paid (or any of those other unforeseen breakdowns that happen at events), come to this class! This class holds the secret to effective phone skills with parents and other party planners who "shop around.