How interactive are you on the stage, whether that's in-person or virtual? Are your games and interactive elements easy and fun, and do they add value? This week we invited Rob Ferre to Speakernomics to share how he makes all of his stage time interactive with his audiences and shares a few ideas of what you can do improve your game and activities.

Key Takeaways

Who is Rob Ferre?

Rob is all things engagement. He's an MC. A gameshow host, a speaker and a DJ. He's a celebrations coordinator. He gets people engaged and doing things at conferences. 

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How has the growing news of the COVID-19 Delta Variant affected your speaking business? This week we asked Romie Mushtaq, MD, ABIHM to join us for a special bonus episode of Speakernomics to discuss some of the science of the Delta Variant and what speakers need to be aware of right now for their health and the health of those around them.

Who is Romie Mushtaq, MD, ABIHM?

Romie Mushtaq is a board certified physician specializing in neurology and integrated medicine. She is the founder and CEO of the brain shift institute and brings brain and mental health programs to corporate America. 

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Are you considering becoming a full-time professional speaker? Are you dabbling in part-time speaking, but don't know if or when you should make it your career? Leaving the traditional nine-to-five corporate job and becoming an entrepreneur is a massive decision, but it's also an incredibly awarding career. Larry Long Jr. who quit is full-time sales job this year is on Speakernomics to discuss what it takes to build your brand-new speaking career.

Key Takeaways

Who is Larry Long Jr.?          

He speaks to individuals and organizations to help them get to the next level. He focuses on sales, startups and entrepreneurs and recently became a professional speakers. 

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How does a 44-year (and counting) speaking career sound? Wouldn't you love to have a such a strong, successful, and industry-changing career? This week we invited Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE, NSA Past President and Cavett Award winner, to share insights about her tremendously successful speaking career, and how she consistently evolved to ensure she was at the top of her craft and meeting her clients' needs.

Key Takeaways

Who is Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE?

Patricia helps companies drive more sales by perfecting their important conversations and presentations. She works with executives, engineers and speakers to help their language become more powerful than they thought possible.                

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Are you using neuroscience in your speaking business? While you may not recognize it, you might be using subtle neuroscience skills to better interact with your clients by helping them trust you more and making sure you get paid. This week, we invited Dr. Marie Kaye to Speakernomics to discuss different cognitive tools can use to help you become a better speaker and build a better business.

Key Takeaways

Who is Dr. Marie Kaye

Dr. Marie Kaye is an executive coach who helps speakers, trainers and executives achieve more in their businesses by unlocking their brains and using the tools they already have to be successful. 

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Has virtual speaking opened up your audience options? Are you speaking to more global, diverse or just new-to-you audiences? Speaking to new audiences can be great opportunities, but it does come with a few challenges when you're speaking to cultures that are not like your own. This week, we invited Harriett L. Russell to the show to discuss how you can make sure you're not alienating others when you speak to diverse audiences.

Key Takeaways:

Who is Harriet L. Russell?

Harriet is a cross-cultural strategist who works with and for multi-cultural teams that want to work better together internally and across boarders. 

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Today we're going to talk about something that often makes speakers uncomfortable: Speaking for free. Are you done cringing yet? Today on Speakernomics, we invited Darren LaCroix, CSP, to share how he uses free webinars – a tactic that he wasn't initially a fan of – to build his list of prospects and how to turn that list into recurring income.

Key Takeaways

Who is Darren LaCroix, CSP?

Darren helps good presenters become unforgettable by helping them learn to tell better stories. He was formerly a professional comedian and he won the Toast Masters World Championship of Public Speaking in 2001.

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How's your social media and online presence? Do you have a large audience that you're able to share your message with (and maybe use to your own business benefit), or all your efforts to try up your online game falling flat? This week, we invited Erin King, one of our MAIN STAGE presenters at INFLUENCE 2021 to share just a few easy changes you can make to drastically how your audience responds to your social posts. Do you want to hear more from Erin? She will share even more about this topic at INFLUENCE 2021!

Key Takeaways

Who is Erin King?

Erin helps women (and a few good men) and a whole bunch of speakers show up better online and consistently do so.

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How do you standout in a crowded marketplaces? What makes you THE expert that businesses need to hire to solve their challenges? This week we invited Gerry O'Brion, CSP, to share some insights into how he helps his clients stands out and how you as a speaker can use these same ideas. Do you want to hear more from Gerry? He'll share even more about this topic at INFLUENCE 2021 in just a few weeks!

Key Takeaways

Who is Gerry O'Brion, CSP?

Gerry is a professional speaker who works with CEOs and business leaders on how to close sales in crowded markets. 

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Are you a professional speaker, or are you an expert that uses speaking as a way to share your knowledge and solve problems with your clients? This week, we invited Jeffrey Hayzlett, CPAE, to the show to discuss why you need to change your mindset to the latter. Do you want to hear more from Jeffrey? He's doing a FREE bonus session for in-person INFLUENCE attendees. Learn more INFLUENCE2021.com

Key Takeaways

Who is Jeffrey Hayzlett, CPAE?

Jeffrey is a global business celebrity, a primetime TV host and a podcaster who helps companies solve their problems. Over his career he's bought and sold companies for billions of dollars. He's also a part-time cowboy in South Dakota. 

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