Special Guest App Is Revolutionizing The Talent Industry
The way we find talent for our weddings and venues, is changing. And one app is now the innovative face of reformation; Special Guest!
This is a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.
Are you a musician, photographer, or actor?
Believe it or not, I used to be within the talent industry in my early twenties.
Acting as booking agent and manager for a musician, I can tell you just how hard it was to land a gig.
If you weren’t signed with a big talent agency, it was almost impossible to get a booking on your own. Most venues only booked through talent agencies. And most good agencies, had so many clients, they couldn’t take on any more, no matter how good you were!
Making the term “struggling artist” more of a reality if you didn’t have professional representation.
Now while my experience is 10+ years ago (yes, Myspace was still a new thing!) a lot has changed. Because of two men, and a new app!
Special Guest Was Born
In 2017, entrepreneur Kristopher Jones teamed up with Damon Wayans, Jr. Yes, the actor/comedian!
They developed a new app that would give all talented artists a fair opportunity to land gigs, and get work.
With Special Guest, any artist can create a profile showcasing their talent. With location, availability, and pricing filters, the artist has more opportunity than ever to access gigs.
Whether they are pro signed with a talent agency or manager – or if they are totally independent.
Planet Of The Apps
You may have caught Damon and Kris on an episode of Planet Of The Apps! They pitched their idea for Special Guest to celebrity judges Will.i.am, Jessica Alba, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Gary Vaynerchuk.
In the end, Will.i.am accepted their pitch, and now Special Guest is available!
Special Guest Isn’t Just for Musicians!
Photographers, actors, even birthday party clowns – Special Guest is inclusive of all live entertainment!
Making it easier for everyone, from the DJ to the new Comedian, to find venues and gigs.
Venues can also use the app to discover new talent they may not otherwise, have even been aware of!
What Makes Special Guest Different From Other Booking Agencies?
Firstly, the app handles a lot more than just helping land a gig.
Artists never have to worry about not being paid after a show. And venues don’t have to worry about the scramble of paying the talent after the house lights go down. The app is designed to tackle of all this, so the buyers can focus on their customers. And the talent, can focus on their artistry.
Special Guest also handles legal agreements, from booking confirmations to cancellations. Providing security on both ends.
In-App messaging cuts down on communication issues, and published, verified reviews gives transparency to experience. Venues know exactly what they’re getting with the talent they consider for a gig.
Can anyone use this app to find talent?
Absolutely! You don’t have to be in the industry to book talent with the app.
If you’re looking for the perfect wedding photographer for your special day, or a guitarist for your daughter’s Bat Mitzvah. Special Guest gives even the average person the ability to find just the right artist for their event!
Making it even easier to find just the right entertainment for your family’s birthday and holiday parties. The days of Googling “Santa Impersonators” and weeding through shifty guys in red suits, are over.
You can find a verified Santa Claus with a list of reviews, right at your fingertips.
How Do I Get Special Guest?
The Special Guest App is available through iOS for Apple devices, and is free to download.
You can also sign up through their website, SpecialGuestApp.com
