Join today's episode as we chat with the team from LAF Tech.  Marcelle Allen and Brian Trendler make it their mission to teach others how to use humor in business to be remembered.  LAF Tech hosts seminars and events weekly to teach you how to bring humor into your presentations as well as how to grow your business with a more personal touch.

Sarah Elkins, Chief Storymaker, Elkins Consulting Sarah is a speaker, workshop facilitator, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, musician and storyteller. Her clients are executives and teams committed to building relationships through improved communication, authentic connection, and curiosity, using storytelling as the foundation of her work. Her podcast, Your Stories Don’t Define You. How You Tell Them Will, is on iTunes, Spotify, and more. Sarah lives in Montana, enjoys being outdoors, and loves to cook and host guests, nourishing all who visit. Sarah is also the force behind the annual No Longer Virtual conference which brings together connections that were previously shared online and creates real world relationships. There are still a few spots left for 2019 at this link: No Longer Virtual, Atlanta, 2019 - http://elkinsconsulting.com/no-longer-virtual/

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Ben Walker is the founder and CEO of Transcription Outsourcing, LLC in Denver, Colorado, which provides transcription services to the legal, law enforcement, medical, financial, academic, and business industries.  Ben has become known worldwide as an expert in helping companies grow by utilizing the services of freelancers and contracted employees. He makes regular podcast appearances and has been featured in major publications like Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Inc. Magazine. 

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Amy Podolsky is a national Trainer and Educator for Ageless Grace Brain Health Fitness, a program based on the science of Neuroplasticity - the ability to change your brain, regardless of age or ability! As it turns out, PLAY - and yes, that means getting awkward! - is the key to firing up new neurons in your brain - and firing up your life, too.   In addition, Amy is a freelance writer, a dancer, a volunteer, and a self-proclaimed "people person."  Find Amy on LinkedIn by clicking here Check out the Ageless Grace website by clicking here Watch Denise Medved's TedTalk by clicking here

Genevieve Denise Photography:  Genevieve honed her visual story-telling skills through years of capturing weddings, fashion shows, farm-to-table imagery, brand photography, and more. Look for her work in Historic Living Tacoma magazine and BD Local and her first book publication soon for Tacoma Aroma Flavor. Follow her on Instagram or Facebook @genevievedenisephoto for a glimpse into her colorful world.

Fueled by a love of the English language, a passion for writing, and the belief that success is determined not by the great things one achieves, rather one’s ability to empower others to achieve greatness.; J.C. Allen has embarked on a mission to use the power of the written word to create experiences that challenge his readers to live lives of amity and authenticity. Watch for his next book and latest inspirational messages by following JC Allen on Facebook by clicking here.

A little about Scott Lester: Scott is the CEO and Founder of GW Distillery for CBD Oil and Hemp products. They are changing the world by giving hope to people one person at a time. Because of CBD there is an alternative to the pharmaceutical medications being prescribed by doctors. Scott started this company because of his youngest daughter who has scoliosis, she found CBD to manage the pain she endures every day. If CBD could help her then he wanted to help as many people as he could that are like her. Doctors push too many drugs onto people without caring or understanding what these medications are doing to the human body. A fun fact about him also is for five years he raised trained and raced sled dogs in the state of Michigan as well. Came to Michigan for the snow in 2000.

Chris Allen has been in the helping industry for 13 years. He calls himself the curator of hope and he will shine the spotlight on your inner resiliency and potential. Chris has worked in law enforcement and in the social services arena. He has an educational background in Criminal Justice and Counseling. Chris is the owner of Vibrant Hue Hypnosis, in which he helps clients create organic, positive and self-sustaining changes. He specializes in boosting confidence and resiliency and enjoys guiding people to connect with their higher self. Chris is a firm believer that you can either become imprisoned by your past or weave your amazing future. Follow Chris on Facebook Visit his website at vibranthuehypnosis.com Follow Chris on Instagram @curatorofhope Reach out to him over the phone at 253-324-6459

Who is Brian Trendler?  As a motivational speaker and small business owner for 25+ years, Brian Trendler offers his unique style of humor, laughter and entertainment with all his engagements. As an Emcee and entertainer; Brian maintains a positive and energetic event, keeps programs on track, leads Silent Auctions, Raise the Paddle donations, is comfortable engaging an audience and can add improvisational exercises and more to maintain a crowd’s attention and enthusiasm! Brian’s a bit of a seriel entrepreneur when it comes to companies he’s either founded or has some part of helping to make them succeed. He’s always found ways to lead and inspire his clients with humor, fun, and his dedication toward their success; which, by the way, is alarmingly a lot like what a good leader should do. There could be a correlation.  Companies Brian enthusiastically runs: • LAF Tech - As Laughter Coaches; he and his partner, Marcelle Allen, help clients uncover their own mix of humor to become more memorable, likable, and profitable speakers and presenters. LAFtechNW.com • PNA - Professional Networking Association. Since 2002, a small business networking organization, with 6 chapters in the pacific northwest, dedicated to earning referrals and growing local businesses. PNAnw.com • We Fix Ugly Design - That’s not a typo, it really is a modestly successful branding, design and advertising company that he founded and has run since 1995. WeFixUglyDesign.com

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Suzanne Bandick is a free spirit living a life of support and service helping people find and live their dreams. She is a relationship coach teaching her clients how to create their perfect life picture and walk right into it. She is spreading love and empowerment to people globally through her Love Notes Movement. You can look forward to hearing her speak in the Dream Bigger conference happening in Vegas. This conference is about bringing together a group of powerful women to help each attendee learn how to tap into the their personal magic genie.. to ask the right questions of ourselves and learn how to hear the answers. The only ceiling we have in our lives is set by our self esteem. Suzanne spends her life helping people find their true power and step up into the life they have been dreaming of. Visit Suzanne online www.LoveNotesBySuzanne.com www.LiveYourDreamsCoaching.com Connect on Social Media www.facebook.com/suzanne.bandick www.linkedin.com/in/SuzanneBandick https://twitter.com/SuzanneBandick https://www.pinterest.ca/suzannebandick

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