Years ago when I was out there doing comedy one nighters, I learned that we’re really getting paid for the travel.
For example, when I do local gigs I’ve started to charge more if my travel involves rush hour traffic.
I should say that I try to not be in a rush to a gig. If I have a gig that would involve me sitting in traffic, I’ll actually leave a couple hours early and get close to the gig. Then I’ll work out at a gym, or go to a coffee shop and do some work. These are things that I’d normally do during my day, I’m just taking back the 45 minutes I’d be sitting in traffic.
Trying to never be in a rush has really taken a lot of stress out of my life.
-Louie