I'm the Naked Cowboy. Here's the routine that lets me make a living singing in my underwear every day in Times Square.
Robert John Burck performs as the Naked Cowboy in Times Square. He breaks down the costs, income, and routine that keep his unique career going.
Robert John Burck II, also known as the Naked Cowboy, earns a yearly income of approximately $150,000 while performing in Times Square. His disciplined routine involves waking up to read nonstop, working out at the gym, and then commuting to his garage in Times Square for work from 11 a.m. to around 5 p.m. Burck's expenses are primarily food, which costs around $120 daily, and work-related items such as hats, boots, guitar strings, gas, gym membership, and medical check-ups.
He has earned as much as $250,000 in a single year and has made $20,000 from Cameo app videos, $50,000 from Naked Cowboy Enterprises, and $10,000 from Naked Cowboy Oysters. Burck's disciplined lifestyle, including consistent work and minimal personal expenses, allows him to maintain his Naked Cowboy alter ego and continue his successful career in New York City.
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