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Jul 09 2010

A Speaker’s Question and My Response – Audio Snippet from Last Month’s Coaching Call

Posted by Jonathan Sprinkles in Resources, presentation tips

Every month I allow my private coaching members to pick my brain and ask me questions about improving their presentation skills and what to do ‘behind the scenes’ in their speaking business.

During last month’s Presentation Power Coaching Call, I took 90 minutes answering various questions.

My answer to one Speaker’s question.

Question Asked –> “How do you develop your past experience into learning lessons that you can apply to your talks?”

My Answer: –> Listen to the Below Audio

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Here are some of the other questions that I answered on the call:

  • When doing a day-long event, is it okay if they are not always being entertained and smiling the whole time? I get exhausted trying to be high energy the whole time, can you advise?
  • How do you address one or two people who are a little too comfortable and decide to engage in a some side conversation during the presentation?
  • How do you develop your past experience into learning lessons that you can apply to your talks?
  • How long should your bio & pitch sections of your talk be for an average 45 minute talk?
  • Do you put verbiage in your contracts stating that if the organization who hired you found your talk ’satisfactory’ that they will provide you with a couple of referrals and/or people whom you can contact?
  • How does a speaker create learning lessons from their past experience (can you give specific steps or a model)
  • What are your biggest tips to mastering your talk besides practicing everyday?
  • How long should your bio & pitch sections of your talk be for an average 45 minute talk?
  • What are some highly effective habits that you and other very successful speakers have, that you notice less successful speakers lack?

If you have similar questions, this monthly coaching call is definitely for you.

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Mar 29 2010

How To Use Focus Groups To Fill Your Calendar as a Professional Speaker

Posted by Jonathan Sprinkles in Business, Marketing, Resources, Speech Topics

How do you go about creating your products and services in your speaking business?

Like most speakers and infopreneurs, they take the long route which results in a loss of time, energy, and money.

In this Great Speaking Tip, I will give you a sure-fire way to  use other people’s questions as material for your products and services.

Watch the below video and instantly TAKE ACTION.

There’s also a *special* challenge in the video – see if you can figure it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3o9jS0CELU

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May 06 2009

Showcasing Secrets REVEALED for Speakers (Preview Clip)

Posted by Jonathan Sprinkles in Resources, Speaking Tips, Video


For the 1ST TIME EVER, I reveal my insider secrets for becoming an instant showcasing superstar! In this video on showcasing, I sneak a “spy cam” into my showcase and (even my hotel) room to give you a first-hand look on doing a profitable showcase.

This preview clip will highlight whats in this showcasing program, where you will learn:

  • Why you must follow the 3 Immutable Laws of Showcasing (ignore them at your own risk)
  • What colors to wear and which outfits are best for branding your message,
  • How to practically rehearse and study for a big showcase
  • The key differences between a keynote that sells and a showcase that sells

If you want to know how to fish in the pond of ideal clients, and become the one speaker in your showcase that everyone walks away talking about – then these secrets are for you.


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