The Door Guy

You’re a nice person. You’re whole band is actually pretty friendly. You’re road manager is even kind of not a jerk sometimes.  You’re monitor/sound guy is easy enough to get along with too.

But you know who gets to start dictating the tone and experience for your show…

The door guy.

Yep, you might have an awesome warm and friendly team, but your fans aren’t likely to interact with any of them.

But they are certain to interface with the door guy.

He’s the first (and at the end of the night, the last) line of interaction.  The first line representing YOU.

What if the door guy was nice instead of nasty or indifferent?

What if you went out of your way to make sure the door guy was comfortable, fed, well taken care of before he started ripping your fans tickets?

What if you got him a chair?

What if you invited him in…explained how vital he is for the night to be a success, invited him into the vision?

What if you tipped him?  Before and after.

If the door guy is a jerk, it’s probably not going to ruin your fans’ night.  

But if the door guy is friendly, interactive, human and maybe even smiles, it will bring the night one step closer to unforgettable for your fans.

Put effort into stacking the deck in your favor.

p.s. And by door guy I mean the door staff, the ticket takers, be it one person or a dozen or a hundred people.

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I’m always interested in your perspective, whether affirming or dissenting. Continue the conversation anytime: gabethebassplayer@gmail.com