COMEDY

Professional
Comedians

Timing matters, on stage and in your financial decisions

“We work alongside comedians to bring order to the business behind the performance, so decisions stay intentional.”

WHY COMEDIANS CHOOSE GROUND CONTROL

Income that rarely behaves like a paycheck

We understand how live tours, streaming specials, podcast revenue, endorsements, licensing, and intellectual property convert into income. 

One relationship, not five separate ones

We streamline financial coordination across agents, managers, attorneys, and production companies, so decisions stay aligned. 

Nothing catches you off guard

Ongoing insight into cash flow, tax obligations, and business structures means decisions get made proactively, ahead of the moment, not in reaction to it. 

Plans that move as fast as the calendar

Tax planning and entity structures are managed actively. A strategy is only as good as its follow-through. 

HOW WE SUPPORT YOU

Performance, Touring & Compensation Oversight

  • Reviewing and monitoring performance agreements, touring guarantees, and payout schedules against what's collected
  • Coordinating with agents, managers, attorneys, promoters, and production companies
  • Monitoring venue and promoter payment timing against contractual terms

Entertainment, Media & Intellectual Property Income

  • Tracking revenue from streaming specials, podcasts, television, film, digital content, and royalties by source
  • Reconciling royalty statements from streaming platforms, networks, and distributors
  • Managing licensing income from clips, specials, and other IP separately from performance income

Touring & Multi-State Tax Coordination

  • Managing multi-state and international tax filings tied to touring and performance income
  • Coordinating tax strategy across business entities and revenue sources
  • Structuring entity elections to support long-term tax efficiency

Cash Flow & Financial Planning

  • Managing cash-flow around touring cycles, special releases, and podcast income
  • Advising on major purchases and business growth
  • Coordinating with trusted advisors on longer-term frameworks

Meet Your Team of Specialists

Work with advisors who understand the business of comedy — not just the finances.