Competing in a pageant can be both fun and stressful. Some of the stress can come from trying to
figure out how to pay for all of the pageant related expenses. The expenses of registration fees,
pageant coaches, wardrobe, accessories, hair, makeup, transportation, and accommodations can
be quite overwhelming financially. The one question that goes through the minds of parents and
contestants is how will I pay for this pageant? Some may think, “I can just charge everything to
my credit card.” Sorry, Wrong Answer! Yes, I said it. You can get mad at me all you want, but I
will not change my answer. I don’t believe in going into debt for a pageant because it is not a
financially smart decision. Debt keeps people in bondage, and why would you want those
expenses to follow you once the pageant is over? I don’t know about you, but I am not about that
life.
I know pageants can be rather expensive but with time and preparation, you can save up and pay
for a pageant in no time. I believe that it is important for contestants and their families to be
financially savvy when preparing to compete in a pageant. Pageantry is an expensive hobby, and
you should never let a hobby bankrupt you. Now, would you believe me if I told you I can show
you 5 innovative ways to pay for your pageant so you don’t stress out your bank account? If so,
keep reading.
- Work in the Experential Marketing Industry
- Become A Mystery Shopper
- Become A Theatre Checker
- Save Your Loose Change
- Create A Side Business
Have you ever been to a sporting event where someone gave you a free t-shirt in exchange for
completing a survey? Have you ever been to a grocery store and received a free sample? If you
answered yes to either question, then you have participated in experiential marketing.
Experiential marketing is a form of advertising that helps consumers experience a brand in a
unique way. The individuals who work in experiential marketing are referred to as brand
ambassadors. Brand ambassadors are friendly, outgoing people you see at music festivals,
tradeshows, grocery stores, and sporting events that hand out and demonstrate products. They are
essentially the face of the brand. Staffing agencies hire brand ambassadors to perform the work
of the client. The experiential marketing industry is very lucrative, and you can make anywhere
between $15.00 to $50.00 an hour working these fun events. I have made anywhere from
$500.00-$900.00 a month working as a brand ambassador.
Mystery Shopping is also a great way to earn cash. You can get paid for providing your opinion on restaurants, apartment complexes, car dealerships, and a variety of stores that you patronize on a regular basis. Make sure you do your research, and only work for legitimate companies because scams do exist. The Mystery Shopping Providers Association is a great place to start when you are searching for companies. Some examples of legitimate mystery shopping companies are Market Force and Second-To-None.
How would you like to get paid to watch movie trailers or count 3-D sunglasses? Well, that is exactly the job description of a theatre checker. You can make anywhere between $7.00-$10.00 per assignment. That may not seem much, but it adds up over time. Marketforce is a company that offers theatre checker assignments.
All of us have change in our purses or pockets. Get a clear jar and throw that loose change in there. You will be surprised how much change you can accumulate over an extended period of time. Set a goal for yourself to see how much change you can collect in 30 days or 60 days. REMEMBER: NO DIPPING INTO THE CHANGE JAR TO SATISFY YOUR CHICK FIL A or STARBUCKS HABIT. This change has a specific purpose.
What is something that you love to do? Makeup? Writing? Baking? Photography? Why not turn that passion into profit. You already love to do it so why not make some money in the process? I personally do not know how to do my own makeup so I would rather pay a makeup artist to do it for me. I get a flawless makeup application that is stage ready, and the makeup artist gets the joy of working his or her passion and getting paid at the same time. I call that a win-win situation. Start putting a price tag on your services.
I know these suggestions may make take you out of your comfort zone, but you must do different things in order to generate different results. Sacrifice and discipline are necessary when you are working towards the goal of paying for a pageant. These innovative ways can and will work if you put in the time and effort.
Bio
Krystle Bell Saulsberry is the Owner & Founder of Krystle Clear Pageantry, a pageantry and lifestyle website that serves as “Your Krystle Clear Source for All Things Pageant Related.” Whether you need tips on competing in a pageant or developing a positive mindset in order to manifest a crown, Krystle Clear Pageantry is the site for you. Krystle is also the bestselling author of Manifest the Crown: A Krystle Clear Guide to Pageantry Success.
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