In episode 100 Ken Davis talks to his sister, Candie Blankman, author, speaker, pastor and master communicator. In this episode you'll learn: •How to maintain control when incorporating another speaker into your talk •The importance of utilizing creative ways to communicate your message •Why you must be diligent about narrowing the focus of your talk "Teaching less information more productively is more important than teaching more information poorly."

In episode 099 Ken Davis talks to Kirk Bowman about the Art of Value. In this episode you'll learn: •Value pricing •Why billing by the hour can limit your income •How to Discover value, create options and start pricing In order to discover value you must have a value conversation with the customer

In episode 098 Ken Davis talks to David Horsager about how to take your dream and turn it into a career. In this episode you'll learn: •Why structure in your speech is so important •To study your role models and learn everything you can about them •You must be an expert on the platform, on content, and in business "It's the little things done consistently that make a speaker who they are."

In episode 097 Ken Davis and Matt Brady continue to discuss how to use our SCORRE™ Method when preparing a scripture-based presentation. In this episode you'll learn: •That less is more •That there can be more than one outline for your presentation •That if the keyword doesn't work for you, it's not going to work for your audience "Evaluate and be sure you're focusing on what matters most."

In episode 096 Ken Davis and Matt Brady discuss how to use our SCORRE™ Method when preparing a scripture-based presentation. In this episode you'll learn: •How to use narrative in communication •How to present truth – whether it is from scripture or history •That the SCORRE™ method is a powerful tool that forces us to make sense "The SCORRE™ method is a powerful tool that forces us to make sense."

In episode 095 Ken Davis brings back Andy Andrews to the show to discuss his new book, The Little Things: Why You Really Should Sweat the Small Stuff. Listen to episode 16 and episode 17 to hear our first two-part interview with Andy. In this episode you'll learn: •How tiny little shifts in your business can have a massive impact •Customer satisfaction is the lowest bar you can hit and stay in business •That no matter what business you're in, the product is you "So many people want to make a difference, but no one wants to do anything different."

In episode 094 Ken Davis talks to Jim Young aka J Oliver – a former mentalism magician and long time friend of Ken's. In this episode you'll learn: •How to keep the audience's attention •To say yes to every opportunity that comes your way when first starting out •The importance of integrity "Never stop practicing your craft."

In episode 093 Ken Davis and Matt Brady discuss the qualities of a good closing. Click here to listen to the previous episode, The Qualities of a Good Opening. In this episode you'll learn: •The last words that come out of your mouth are some of the most important you will say •About the purpose of the closing •A good closing should be brief "Every closing should have some call to action."

In episode 092 Ken Davis and Matt Brady discuss the qualities of a good opening and how it can affect the rest of your speech. In this episode you'll learn: •The opening is the only chance to make your audience want to hear what you have to say •The purpose of the opening is to make a connection with the audience •The opening is a chance for you to develop rapport "An opening is a door you invite your audience into."

In episode 91 Ken Davis brings back Brian Holmes from the Strategic Leader podcast to discuss the strategic point in his life that he met us and to describe the four stages of successful transition. In this episode you'll learn: •The four stages of successful transition – discontent, disconnect, reconnaissance, re-engagement •How discontent allows us to recognize that something new is available •That transition is a long process that can be painful, but necessary "Transition happens to everyone at many times in their life – they have to keep choosing to live."