In part two of this corporate comedy deep dive, Vince Carone and Dobie Maxwell shift from the business to the performance. With the contract signed and the gig on the books, Vince walks through the nerves, prep, and delivery of a high-stakes corporate keynote. From slide decks and index cards to rehearsing with family at home, he reveals the behind-the-scenes work that goes into pulling off a polished event.

Dobie connects the dots between Vince’s detailed prep and the bigger truth of comedy: professionalism, resilience, and planting seeds for future opportunities. Together, they show not just how to land a corporate show, but how to crush it in the room and turn one gig into many.

Key Points Discussed:

• Preparing for a corporate set vs. a comedy club set

• Balancing jokes with business-friendly messaging

• Using video to showcase recovery and resilience

• The value of networking before and after the performance

• Why thank-you notes and follow-ups go further than you think

• How one show can become years of repeat business