Take your stand-up to the next level with:
one-on-one coaching with pro comedian, tom Eschelman
Ready to TRANSFORM your comedy experience?
Schedule a complimentary 30 minute 1-on-1 session with Tom now!
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“The ‘T’ in Tom stands for Truth. This guy knows what he’s talking about. I have had several one-on-one comedy sessions with him and I am here to report that you will most certainly get your money’s worth and then some!”
—Moonie Desvarieux
tom’s coaching sessions
can help you
✅ Polish & expand existing jokes
✅ Develop new, original bits
✅ Boost your "laughs per minute"
✅ have a system to organize material
✅ Fine-tune your stage presence
✅ Get detailed, line-by-line feedback
✅ manage the mental game
✅ better Navigate the industry
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“I've been doing comedy for over 8 years now, and I get laughs when I perform, but I'm always searching to take my game to the next level. Working with Tom, has enabled me to achieve this! What I love about him is that he's a straight shooter, a hard worker and really thoughtful. He gets to know you as a person and comedian. He'll work with you to take your comedy to the next level. He is a master craftsman who studies not just the art of comedy but also the science, and I love that!”
—Blaine Langberg
benefits of 1-on-1
mentoring with tom
✅ Sharpen your comedic instincts
✅ Save months (even years) of trial and error
✅ Build more confidence
✅ Create more momentum and keep it going
✅ Discover & develop your authentic comedic voice
✅ Become more undeniable on stage
what people are saying
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“Tom diligently went through my set and helped me to cut out a lot of unnecessary wording, eliminate weaker material, and punch up my jokes. He also offered valuable writing tips and has a wealth of knowledge. If you’re looking to tighten up and strengthen your set, I highly recommend his services!”
—Jessica Silver: 2x Finalist, Laughing Buddha Comedy Festival, NYC
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“Tom's mentoring is no joke. He went through my written material and video recording line by line, offering valuable feedback, legit tools and whip-smart ideas. If you want to improve—he's your guru.”
—Michelle Duda: TV Host, Cash Explosion (ABC)
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“Tom was able to look through my sets and, with the precision of a physician, give me concrete, actionable advice to make my sets and performance better! I highly recommend working with Tom to help you get your stand-up to the next level, work out your set and/or understand the craft better.”
—Sarah Boston: Comedian, Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Clubs
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“After even just one hour with Tom I felt like I learned more than I did during multiple months of comedy shows and classes. He made me think about my material in new ways, offered suggestions and gave great advice. In an industry where it can be hard to get clear and actionable feedback, Tom guides his clients with confidence. Can’t recommend enough!”
—Lauren Perry-Carrera
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“Loved all the insight and coaching with Tom. He got me pumped with the challenge to work on my craft to kill. I was feeling stuck and Tom taught me techniques no one else has. He noticed performance habits to adjust to improve my set. And most importantly, he motivated me to stand in my power on stage. Wow! It's like comedy coaching and therapy in one session.”
—Cyndy Cecil
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“Tom’s explanations on how to hold an audience’s attention and the mechanics of joke construction were revelatory. His insights help you to recognize the techniques and skills that you need to master, to make a good joke funnier. I would highly recommend a session with Tom because it offers an efficient path up a learning curve necessary to succeed at stand-up comedy.”
—Jacqueline Dobbs
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“Tom has a wealth of knowledge and expertise—not just in performance, but also in writing and creating material. You will come out of any session with him better equipped to write and perform, and with a greater comprehension of what it will take to make it in the industry!”
—Michael Willis
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“Tom looks like he's a cool guy but in reality he's a huge nerd...for comedy. He understands how to make people explode with laughter the way that Oppenheimer understood how to make people explode. In his 1 on 1 sessions he personalizes the info for you so that you can be funny even if you're not smart.”
—Steve Cohen
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“No matter how funny you are, no matter how good your jokes may be, I promise you this: working with Tom will make you even funnier and your jokes better. And, he has a bunch of really valuable tips for stepping up your stage presence. Bottom line: no matter what level you're at, Tom will take your comedy to the next level. It's time and money well-spent.”
—Barbara Raab
Tom’s current rates
Stand-Up Comedy, Storytelling, & Solo Shows
$150/hour
Whether you're aiming for more laughs per minute as a stand-up comedian, crafting more engaging stories as a storyteller, or making your one-person show more impactful, personalized one-on-one coaching with Tom will save you time — and, more importantly, help you shine more on stage!
TED Talks, Keynotes, Sales Presentations, & Corporate Speaking
$250/hour
With over 5,000 audiences under his belt as a Corporate Trainer, Speaker, and Sales Trainer — combined with more than 20 years of experience as an actor and comedian — Tom brings a rare blend of expertise to help elevate your presentations and speeches. By making your delivery more entertaining, you not only capture attention — you build more of the trust and momentum needed to create urgency, highlight critical pain points, and drive more of your audience to take action.
Ask about our package deals — rates can be as low as $110 per hour!
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