Santa Steve of the North

Serves Minneapolis, MN

35244

Hired 6 times

2 employees

20 years in business

$300/hour

4.8

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Credit card.

Next Service

Hours

Sun 8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Tues 8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Wed 8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Thurs 8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fri 8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sat 8:00 am - 11:59 pm

Credentials

Background Check

Steven Rod
Completed on 6/22/2021

Introduction

Santa Steve is an entertaining Santa. Available for your Christmas party at home, the office, church, school, special events.**Give the Gift of a Santa Visit to Your Christmas Event Guests!** As the snow blankets the ground and the festive spirit fills the air, we are excited to announce special holiday offerings that ensure your Christmas celebrations become unforgettable memories. We are delighted to extend our client loyalty discounts based on 2021 rates, with no deposit required for new clients. Our visits are uniquely tailored, designed to maximize your entertainment investment. Over the years, we've had the pleasure of delighting diverse clients—from cozy homes to grand mansions, schools and churches, as well as large family gatherings and corporate banquets. Imagine the joy of providing your guests with the enchanting experience of meeting Santa and Mrs. Claus! During our visits, we create delightful moments through engaging interviews with children and guests during gift presentations. Santa or Mrs. Claus invites young helpers to join in reciting "The Night Before Christmas," share tales from favorite books, or lead lively sing-alongs of holiday classics. With the special magic that accompanies each visit, your guests will truly believe they have met THE Santa, while you enjoy the reassurance of having engaged the professional services of Santa Steve of the North—a genuine, real-bearded Santa—alongside the lovely Mrs. Claus. **Highlights of Our Santa Experience:** - **Authentic Santa with a real beard, dressed in elegant suits.** - **Engaging stories, jokes, and interactive singing sessions.** - **"Secret Santa" gifts presented personally by SANTA!** - **Availability for visit and party appointments.** - **Competitive fee schedule – contact us for rates.** To prepare for your memorable event, simply reply and share your vision with Santa. Please include a daytime phone number and your location. We still have great dates available for special appearances, photography sessions, customer appreciation parties, and more. Each visit is customizable to meet your unique needs. We invite you to reach out and discuss your party plans, budget considerations, and how we can best provide value through our entertainment services. Thank you for considering our festive offerings, and we look forward to bringing the magic of Santa to your celebration! C 2020 Santa Steve of the North Mrs. Claus is available for most visits. Contact here for availability and ************* for more information. Thank you for believing!

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

Since every visit is different, each presentation will be designed to provide the most from your entertainment dollar. Discounts for client loyalty, no deposit required for new clients.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

Research the who, what, when, where, why of the event and suggest the best performance option for the celebration. We explain the process that will benefit them.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

The Don McGuire Santa School, Minneapolis, MN 1980. Played Father Christmas, in The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe

How did you get started doing this type of work?

Actor, M.C., singer, musician, Christmas Celebration and St. Nicholas scholar.

What types of customers have you worked with?

Clients diverse and kind from humble homes to mansions, schools and churches, large family gatherings to corporate banquets. Many loyal clients.

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

The project that I am working on is my favorite.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Reviews from previous visits. "Excellent visit from Santa. Impeccable suit with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Wonderful interaction and cannot wait for the next visit!" Michele N. "Dear Santa You did an amazing job. I know that if I am asked if I know a "Santa", you are number one on my list! I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you again for taking the time and accommodating us. Warmest Regards, Jen F." "Hi Santa I know we are definitely keeping your information so we can have you visit again next year. Hope you have a wonderful holiday season! Thanks again, Candice S." "Hi Santa! I am so appreciative of the time and performance yesterday! All of my clients RAVE about you and ask me if YOU are coming back each year. I just wanted to take a moment this morning to reiterate how thankful I am to work with you for the past 3 years. Emily T, Photographer "OK I had to put a separate folder for some of my favorite moments with Santa and the kids. I wish too I could share everyone's photos but some families wanted theirs to be a surprise for family and friends. But I would love to tell you more about the Santa we had at the minis. First of all he was AMAZING with the children!! He was funny and had silly jokes, puppets and so much more. He danced to baby shark, he had magic tricks and special gifts for all the kids, that the elves made for them. His magic tricks was a coin, but not any coin, it was a caught being good coin. And then he would magically change the colors of the coins for the kids and their reactions we're priceless. He had some of Rudolph's magic nose with him and would light up his hands to show the children. He also had an first aid kit and put a band-aid on little Riley's cut he got on his hand before he came, I thought that was the sweetest thing ever. The children touched his face and beard making sure he was real and the way they looked at him was the sweetest thing I've ever witnessed. He also showed us he could do a hand stand and stood on his hand...hahhaha (everyone got a chuckle out of that one)..... He was extremely compassionate to the ones who we're scared at first but in the end he got every single one of them to give him a hug or sit on his knee. And that was so amazing to see too. Each child got to tell him what they would like for Christmas and some even gave him their lists and drawings they made for him. He talked to each child about the importance of being a good person and he read each child part of a Christmas story book and OH and he had the best HO HO HO laugh ever!! I have never been more amazed with a Santa in all my life and let me tell you when he called me to talk about things, I couldn't help but feel like a little kid talking to a magical person I once was so excited about!!! This Santa is the REAL DEAL and he is beyond amazing with Children of all ages. This to me was more then just a photo shoot, this was an amazing experience. I loved watching the kids light up and seeing the moms and dads with big smiles or even ready to shed a tear because they we're loving what they we're watching. This was the most magical experience of my life!!! Santa is for hire and you will NOT be disappointed if have him at you're home!" Sherry L., Photographer

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

The best first questions are the classic, Who, What, When, Where, Why? Sometimes "How much?" Who? Does the entertainer have a track record for satisfied clients with a presentation that suits the venue and audience? What? Ask if everyone will be visited if a small group and ask that everyone feels like they had a visit in a large gathering. When? Knowing that we keep tight schedules, "when" can be negotiated within reason. Planned to the minute. Where? The venue you select and host your event, Santa comes to you. Why? You want to plan your event around Santa's visit because...? How much? Value for my hard earned entertainment dollar.