Inside the Chicago Magic Round Table
About this episode
Jonah Babins shares insights from his business lecture at the Chicago Magic Round Table, focusing on systems for scaling a magic career.
In this special episode, Jonah Babins shares a “meaty” excerpt from his recent business lecture delivered to the Chicago Magic Round Table . Recorded while Jonah was in the midst of a residency at the Chicago Magic Lounge (654 Club) , this session skips the tricks and goes straight to the systems that allow a performer to scale from a hobbyist to a high-earning professional. Jonah breaks down the exact philosophy they use at the Toronto Magic Company . While the full lecture covers everything from t-shirts to thumb tips, this episode focuses on the “engine” of your business: how you handle leads, how you optimize your time, and when it’s finally time to ditch the spreadsheet for something more powerful. What You’ll Learn in This Episode The Chicago Residency: Jonah’s experience performing close-up in the legendary 654 Club and the unique energy of the Chicago magic scene. Systems vs. Software: Why you shouldn’t buy a CRM until your current system is “breaking” from too much success. The “Fast Talker” Philosophy: Why Jonah pushes the pace during business lectures and how to absorb high-level strategy without getting…
People in this episode
Host: Jonah Babins
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Toronto Magic Company
Places: Chicago, Toronto, Chicago Magic Lounge, 654 Club
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