Here’s the cold, hard truth: people book people they know, trust, and like. So if you’re sitting at home complaining that you’re not getting booked but you haven’t shown face at a single comedy camp, festival, or panel—you’re doing it wrong. Fall and Winter Camps are full of the exact people who could book you.

Carlos Rodriguez isn’t just a crowd killer—he’s also a writing coach who’s helped dozens of comics level up their material, structure their sets, and sharpen their voice. He’s known for his no-BS feedback style, but also his ability to find the “why” inside your bits—and help you connect it to the audience. At Comedy Camp,

Here’s a hot take: comedy festivals aren’t just for comics trying to “get discovered.” They’re for comics trying to get better. To build relationships. To sharpen their brand. To feel what it’s like to be surrounded by 50+ other people who live in spreadsheets full of tags, jokes, travel dates, and existential dread. (Welcome to

Most comics are great at writing jokes. Very few are great at treating comedy like a business. That’s where Casey Currier comes in. As a business coach, booking consultant, and talent negotiator for Broken Drift and Mic Drop Management Group, Casey helps comics build sustainable careers—not just busy calendars. His one-on-one sessions are ideal for

Let’s rip the Band-Aid off: some comedy festivals are legit, career-changing opportunities. Others are glorified open mics with a $65 application fee and a lineup that reads like a Facebook friend suggestion page. The difference? Everything. And if you don’t know what to look for, you’ll waste your money, your time, and your hope. At

Naela Durrani doesn’t just manage talent—she helps build careers that expand into television, reality, and digital media. If you’ve ever said, “I want to get into casting,” or “I think I’d be great on TV,” but didn’t know where to start—this is where. As a talent manager, casting scout, and career coach, Naela brings a

You can be the funniest comic in three counties and still be broke. Want to know why? Because funny doesn’t equal paid—unless you treat your comedy like a business. If you’re waiting for the right manager to swoop in, or the perfect festival to launch your career, you’re setting yourself up for years of frustrated

If Geoff is the guy who opens the booking emails, Mikey Perry is the guy who makes sure the show actually happens. From managing logistics and artist relations at Big Pine to leading production, promotions, and booking for Mic Drop, Mikey knows how every piece of the live comedy puzzle fits together. Mikey’s consultations are

We’re not saying Comedy Camp is magic. (Okay, maybe a little.) But there’s a reason it’s become a must-do for comics across California, Arizona, and now Texas. Broken Drift’s quarterly camps are shortcuts—not because they skip the hard work, but because they pack six months of insider knowledge, networking, and branding strategy into one weekend.

You’ve got a solid clip, a few credits, and a tight ten. So why aren’t the clubs emailing back? Spoiler: It’s not personal, it’s packaging. Geoff Grooms knows this better than anyone. As the Booking Manager for Mic Drop Comedy and Broken Drift, he’s seen thousands of submissions—and only answers the ones that make sense.