>>6390861Never ever work for free. If a promotor does not want to pay you, do not work for them. If they say they will pay you, hold them to it. It doesn't matter how awkward it may be or how uncomfortable you may feel, get your fucking money from them. Establish a standard booking fee and be firm about it. Be willing to negotiate if it seems like a good opportunity, but be adamant that you will be paid. Hearing that shit boils my blood. Normalize promotors paying their talent. Any promotion worth a damn will bring you back if your work is good enough. Do you know how many times I had to ask Brett Lauderdale to pay me before he finally did? I could tell he was annoyed by it, but he brought me back anyway. And paid me much quicker the next time.
