School Of Laughs

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Today I talk with digital marketing consultant Dave Delaney (FutureForth.com) about the power of LinkedIn strategies for comedians and speakers.

The Nashville Business Journal calls him a "power leader of technology in Nashville". He is the recipient of the prestigious Digital Media Champion AIM Award by the American Marketing Association in Nashville.

So, he gets it. Fortunately for us, we can pick his brain a little and try to absorb some of that knowledge.

We cover a lot of ground, specifically we talk about:

• LinkedIn Strategies for leveraging our "connections"
• Making sure our profile is "keyword rich"
• Why SEO is important even on LinkedIn
• One aspect of LInkedIN we probably aren't tapping into
• Using SLIDESHARE to get videos onto LInkedIN
• Creating mini e-books
• Ways to ask for recommendations
• How to leave a recommendation
• Search tips including how to reach decision makers
• Using Gumroad to accept money for products
• Advanced search options
• Exporting our connections (including their emails) for marketing
• Using a CRM like Contactually to help organize "buckets" of leads
• Judd Apatow's book "Sick in the head" and Dave's article that summarizes it

and much, much more. If you are in need of LinkedIn Strategies then this is the episode yo'v been waiting for! Grab a pen, paper and headphones and listen in!

Dave Delaney is a popular keynote speaker, author and digital marketing consultant. When he is not focusing on his clients, he can be found hanging with his family, and writing here and on his personal blog.

Delaney is best recognized for his work in the digital marketing, social media strategy, and business networking spaces. Delaney is the author of the acclaimed book, New Business Networking, and has a bi-monthly column in The Tennessean newspaper.

Delaney has been featured in Billboard Magazine as a digital marketing expert to follow on Twitter. In 2015, Forbes featured him as a professional networking expert to watch. Delaney has also appeared in articles in USA Today, BBC, Entrepreneur, Mashable, Venture Beat, The Tennessean, Nashville Business Journal, and Toronto Globe and Mail.

Follow Dave on TWITTER, or FACEBOOK

I am looking for a few listeners who have new premises they would like to brainstorm. If you have the ability to RECORD your set, I would love to have you on the show! We will brainstorm over a Google Hangout, then you will need to bring back an audio clip within two weeks to include in the show.

Use coupon code "20POD20" for 20% off any online comedy writing class during the month of September, 2016. Just enter that coupon code at check out to reduce your investment by 20%. Visit THIS PAGE to view the course offerings.

This episode is brought to you by all of our Patreon sponsors and Audible.com!

Today I talk with digital marketing consultant Dave Delaney (FutureForth.com) about the power of LinkedIn strategies for comedians and speakers.

The Nashville Business Journal calls him a “power leader of technology in Nashville”. He is the recipient of the prestigious Digital Media Champion AIM Award by the American Marketing Association in Nashville.

So, he gets it. Fortunately for us, we can pick his brain a little and try to absorb some of that knowledge.

We cover a lot of ground, specifically we talk about:

• LinkedIn Strategies for leveraging our "connections"
• Making sure our profile is "keyword rich"
• Why SEO is important even on LinkedIn
• One aspect of LInkedIN we probably aren't tapping into
• Using SLIDESHARE to get videos onto LInkedIN
• Creating mini e-books
• Ways to ask for recommendations
• How to leave a recommendation
• Search tips including how to reach decision makers
• Using Gumroad to accept money for products
• Advanced search options
• Exporting our connections (including their emails) for marketing
• Using a CRM like Contactually to help organize "buckets" of leads
• Judd Apatow's book "Sick in the head" and Dave's article that summarizes it

and much, much more. If you are in need of LinkedIn Strategies then this is the episode yo'v been waiting for! Grab a pen, paper and headphones and listen in!

Dave Delaney is a popular keynote speaker, author and digital marketing consultant. When he is not focusing on his clients, he can be found hanging with his family, and writing here and on his personal blog.

Delaney is best recognized for his work in the digital marketing, social media strategy, and business networking spaces. Delaney is the author of the acclaimed book, New Business Networking,  and has a bi-monthly column in The Tennessean newspaper.

Delaney has been featured in Billboard Magazine as a digital marketing expert to follow on Twitter. In 2015, Forbes featured him as a professional networking expert to watch. Delaney has also appeared in articles in USA Today, BBC, Entrepreneur, Mashable, Venture Beat, The Tennessean, Nashville Business Journal, and Toronto Globe and Mail.

Follow Dave on TWITTER, or FACEBOOK

I am looking for a few listeners who have new premises they would like to brainstorm. If you have the ability to RECORD your set, I would love to have you on the show! We will brainstorm over a Google Hangout, then you will need to bring back an audio clip within two weeks to include in the show.

Use coupon code “20POD20” for 20% off any online comedy writing class during the month of September, 2016. Just enter that coupon code at check out to reduce your investment by 20%. Visit THIS PAGE to view the course offerings.

This episode is brought to you by Patreon sponsor Al Smith.

Today we dig knee deep into how to turn a funny thought into a full blown comedy bit. I am interviewed by Rick Altizer on his radio show which airs here in Nashville Saturday mornings at 9:30 on 106.3 FM. Rick is a songwriter, recording artist, music producer, film director and all around phenomenal talent. He produced the feature film Chonda Pierce - Laughing In The Dark and is working on her next movie as we speak.

He picks my brain on what makes comedians tick. Specifically we talk about:

• The definition of a Christian comedian
• Reading an audience and picking the best material
• How I added teaching and coaching to my stand-up comedy career
• Why isolating laugh triggers helped me move from middle act to headliner
• How comics can layer techniques into their punchline to guarantee a laugh
• Exploring a punchline to see where you can take the joke further
• The process of writing and the importance of letting things "marinade"
• Examining your material to see how you can parlay the punch line into something more powerful
• The importance of creating a true connection
• The right amount of self-deprecating humor and when to pull back
• Why making fun of yourself first is necessary before picking on others
• What is truly shocking in today's comedy world
• Using comedy to open the door to deeper conversations

And so much more ...

The Rick Altizer Show is a weekly 30-minute program that interviews Nashville artists, directors, song writers and industry leaders. Host Rick Altizer is himself part of the entertainment industry—as a songwriter, recording artist, music producer and film director. This program focuses on how the truth of the Gospel is communicated through the entertainment medium in today's culture.

I am looking for a few listeners who have new premises they would like to brainstorm. If you have the ability to RECORD your set, I would love to have you on the show! We will brainstorm over a Google Hangout, then you will need to bring back an audio clip within two weeks to include in the show.

Use coupon code "20POD20" for 20% off any online comedy writing class during the month of September, 2016. Just enter that coupon code at check out to reduce your investment by 20%. Visit THIS PAGE to view the course offerings.

This episode is brought to you by Patreon sponsor Al Smith. 

Today we dig knee deep into how to turn a funny thought into a full blown comedy bit. I am interviewed by Rick Altizer on his radio show which airs here in Nashville Saturday mornings at 9:30 on 106.3 FM. Rick is a songwriter, recording artist, music producer, film director and all around phenomenal talent. He produced the feature film Chonda Pierce - Laughing In The Dark and is working on her next movie as we speak. 

He picks my brain on what makes comedians tick.  Specifically we talk about:

• The definition of a Christian comedian
• Reading an audience and picking the best material
• How I added teaching and coaching to my stand-up comedy career
• Why isolating laugh triggers helped me move from middle act to headliner
• How comics can layer techniques into their punchline to guarantee a laugh
• Exploring a punchline to see where you can take the joke further
• The process of writing and the importance of letting things "marinade"
• Examining your material to see how you can parlay the punch line into something more powerful 
• The importance of creating a true connection
• The right amount of self-deprecating humor and when to pull back
• Why making fun of yourself first is necessary before picking on others
• What is truly shocking in today's comedy world
• Using comedy to open the door to deeper conversations

And so much more ... 

The Rick Altizer Show is a weekly 30-minute program that interviews Nashville artists, directors, song writers and industry leaders. Host Rick Altizer is himself part of the entertainment industry—as a songwriter, recording artist, music producer and film director. This program focuses on how the truth of the Gospel is communicated through the entertainment medium in today’s culture.

I am looking for a few listeners who have new premises they would like to brainstorm. If you have the ability to RECORD your set, I would love to have you on the show! We will brainstorm over a Google Hangout, then you will need to bring back an audio clip within two weeks to include in the show.

Use coupon code “20POD20” for 20% off any online comedy writing class during the month of September, 2016. Just enter that coupon code at check out to reduce your investment by 20%. Visit THIS PAGE to view the course offerings.

This episode is brought to you by Patreon sponsor Jeff Roberts. To learn how you can support the podcast, visit www.SchoolOfLaughs.com/Patreon.

Sandi Joy Chadwick turned what could have been a major disappointment (loss of her singing voice) into a victory when she switched her focus to comedy. It took a little encouragement from others to take that initial step. Another nudge from a co-worker led to some bigger breaks.

Today Sandi is 20 some odd months into her journey as a full time comedian. We cover a lot of ground, including:

• The differences between singing and stand-up
• Why WalMart worked out for her
• Winning a nationwide talent show
• Appearing at the same event as Tom Cruise
• Connecting and building rapport with the audience
• The importance of networking
• The one thing you can't outsource as a comedian
• Taking chances during a show
• The benefit of a supportive family
• Going full time and the challenges associated with it

and much, much more!

Visit her WEBSITE: SandiJoyComedy.com

Instagram: SandiJoyFul

I am looking for a few listeners who have new premises they would like to brainstorm. If you have the ability to RECORD your set, I would love to have you on the show! We will brainstorm over a Google Hangout, then you will need to bring back an audio clip within two weeks to include in the show.

Use coupon code "20POD20" for 20% off any online comedy writing class during the month of September, 2016. Just enter that coupon code at check out to reduce your investment by 20%. Visit THIS PAGE to view the course offerings.

This episode is brought to you by Patreon sponsor Jeff Roberts. To learn how you can support the podcast, visit www.SchoolOfLaughs.com/Patreon.

Sandi Joy Chadwick turned what could have been a major disappointment (loss of her singing voice) into a victory when she switched her focus to comedy. It took a little encouragement from others to take that initial step. Another nudge from a co-worker led to some bigger breaks.

Today Sandi is 20 some odd months into her journey as a full time comedian. We cover a lot of ground, including:

• The differences between singing and stand-up
• Why WalMart worked out for her
• Winning a nationwide talent show
• Appearing at the same event as Tom Cruise
• Connecting and building rapport with the audience
• The importance of networking
• The one thing you can't outsource as a comedian
• Taking chances during a show
• The benefit of a supportive family
• Going full time and the challenges associated with it

and much, much more!

Visit her WEBSITE: SandiJoyComedy.com

Instagram: SandiJoyFul

I am looking for a few listeners who have new premises they would like to brainstorm. If you have the ability to RECORD your set, I would love to have you on the show! We will brainstorm over a Google Hangout, then you will need to bring back an audio clip within two weeks to include in the show.

Use coupon code “20POD20” for 20% off any online comedy writing class during the month of September, 2016. Just enter that coupon code at check out to reduce your investment by 20%. Visit THIS PAGE to view the course offerings.

This "3 NEW JOKES" episode is brought to you by Patreon sponsor Jeana Medlin. To learn how you can support the podcast, visit www.SchoolOfLaughs.com/Patreon.

We follow up last week's premise session with Jonnie W. and Brian Bates. They both pop back by the headquarters with audio clips. Last week's premises are now jokes. But, how solid are they?

We listen to Jonnie's clip about Church Nurseries and wonder ...

• Would this joke work as a cold opener?
• Is it okay to drop babies on their head?
• Can the set-up be little shorter?

We listen to Brian's clip about Critters and wonder ...

• Is there a t-shirt idea sitting in the punch line?
• Could the joke concept be a book?
• Where can we take it next?

We listen to my clip about 3D Printers and ponder ...

• Do I really need to ask the audience a question to set it up?
• Am I putting myself in the audience's shoes?
• What is the next direction for the joke?

In all, we each learned that our instincts were fairly in tune with our choice of wording and phrasing in the initial joke. We also discovered that sometime pausing and giving the audience a chance to think can lead to a bigger laugh. We welcome your input and ideas as well. Feel free to send any ideas for these jokes to [email protected] and I'll pass it along to the fellas.

We also follow up with Jonnie W. about his DVD project. What went right? What went wrong? Where could he have better spent his money? How did the IndieGoGo aspect work out? And much more. Very insightful and honest info that can help you in your next project. To order Jonnie's DVD of CD, visit www.JonnieW.com.

Brian Bates is also in the final stage of releasing his first CD "Easy Out". Brain's site is www.BrianBatesComedy.com.

I am looking for a few listeners who have new premises they would like to brainstorm. If you have the ability to RECORD your set, I would love to have you on the show! We will brainstorm over a Google Hangout, then you will need to bring back an audio clip within two weeks to include in the show.

Use coupon code "20POD20" for 20% off any online comedy writing class during the month of September, 2016. Just enter that coupon code at check out to reduce your investment by 20%. Visit THIS PAGE to view the course offerings.

This "3 NEW JOKES" episode is brought to you by Patreon sponsor Jeana Medlin. To learn how you can support the podcast, visit www.SchoolOfLaughs.com/Patreon.

We follow up last week's premise session with Jonnie W. and Brian Bates. They both pop back by the headquarters with audio clips. Last week's premises are now jokes. But, how solid are they?

We listen to Jonnie's clip about Church Nurseries and wonder ...

• Would this joke work as a cold opener?
• Is it okay to drop babies on their head?
• Can the set-up be little shorter?

We listen to Brian's clip about Critters and wonder ...

• Is there a t-shirt idea sitting in the punch line?
• Could the joke concept be a book?
• Where can we take it next?

We listen to my clip about 3D Printers and ponder ...

• Do I really need to ask the audience a question to set it up?
• Am I putting myself in the audience's shoes?
• What is the next direction for the joke?

In all, we each learned that our instincts were fairly in tune with our choice of wording and  phrasing in the initial joke. We also discovered that sometime pausing and giving the audience a chance to think can lead to a bigger laugh. We welcome your input and ideas as well. Feel free to send any ideas for these jokes to [email protected] and I'll pass it along to the fellas.

We also follow up with Jonnie W. about his DVD project. What went right? What went wrong? Where could he have better spent his money? How did the IndieGoGo aspect work out? And much more. Very insightful and honest info that can help you in your next project. To order Jonnie's DVD of CD, visit www.JonnieW.com.

Brian Bates is also in the final stage of releasing his first CD "Easy Out". Brain's site is www.BrianBatesComedy.com.

I am looking for a few listeners who have new premises they would like to brainstorm. If you have the ability to RECORD your set, I would love to have you on the show! We will brainstorm over a Google Hangout, then you will need to bring back an audio clip within two weeks to include in the show.

Use coupon code "20POD20" for 20% off any online comedy writing class during the month of September, 2016. Just enter that coupon code at check out to reduce your investment by 20%. Visit THIS PAGE to view the course offerings.

This episode is brought to you by Patreon sponsor Kevin Hardy!

Today I am joined by former students (and now full time comedians) Jonnie W. and Brian Bates. We frequently hangout and run jokes and ideas past each others. I thought we should record this and let you in on the process. It's not rocket science. But, it is insightful to see how different people find humor in different areas of a premise.

The premise is the absolute most important part of your joke. It is the horse that the laughs rode in on. It is the structure that the bit is built upon. It's the tree limb that helps bear the fruit of funny.

After we clarify our premises we walk through ideas for punch lines, tags and other sub-premises that the idea can lead to. It is a fun time.

I am looking for a few listeners who have new premises they would like to brainstorm. If you have the ability to RECORD your set, I would love to have you on the show! We will brainstorm over a Google Hangout, then you will need to bring back an audio clip within two weeks to include in the show.

Next week we will follow up with results from this session. We each will bring in a recording of the joke in front of a live audience. After we listen we will trouble shoot any dead spots and see if we can add some more to each joke.

We welcome your input and ideas as well. Feel free to send any ideas for these jokes to [email protected] and I'll pass it along to the fellas.

Use coupon code "20POD20" for 20% off any online comedy writing class during the month of September, 2016. Just enter that coupon code at check out to reduce your investment by 20%. Visit THIS PAGE to view the course offerings.

This episode is brought to you by Patreon sponsor Kevin Hardy!

Today I am joined by former students (and now full time comedians) Jonnie W. and Brian Bates. We frequently hangout and run jokes and ideas past each others. I thought we should record this and let you in on the process. It's not rocket science. But, it is insightful to see how different people find humor in different areas of a premise.

The premise is the absolute most important part of your joke. It is the horse that the laughs rode in on. It is the structure that the bit is built upon. It's the tree limb that helps bear the fruit of funny.

After we clarify our premises we walk through ideas for punch lines, tags and other sub-premises that the idea can lead to. It is a fun time.

I am looking for a few listeners who have new premises they would like to brainstorm. If you have the ability to RECORD your set, I would love to have you on the show! We will brainstorm over a Google Hangout, then you will need to bring back an audio clip within two weeks to include in the show.

Next week we will follow up with results from this session. We each will bring in a recording of the joke in front of a live audience. After we listen we will trouble shoot any dead spots and see if we can add some more to each joke.

We welcome your input and ideas as well. Feel free to send any ideas for these jokes to [email protected] and I'll pass it along to the fellas.

Use coupon code "20POD20" for 20% off any online comedy writing class during the month of September, 2016. Just enter that coupon code at check out to reduce your investment by 20%. Visit THIS PAGE to view the course offerings.