Two Minute Tips

In this episode we’ll look at the all important “Contract Rider”.  Even if you aren’t “full-time” and you think that having Rider to your contract isn’t important…I hope you’ll take a listen. Let’s look at why should you have one;  Is it important? What should it do? How can you do it effectively—with out seeming overbearing.

In this 2 Minute Tip, we’ll look at the importance of having a separate bank account for your speaking or performing business. Even if you’re just starting out—it’s good to start out right.

There are some easy, online options for setting up a bank account, too. Check out Simple Bank it’s a great, and simple way to organize your business. You can also check with your current bank about opening another checking on savings accounts.   Be careful, though. If you want to open a business account—you’ll have to have the official documents, licenses, and more.  This can be a crazy road to go down. And, someday, you’ll need to do it.  Maybe that day is today.  Always get the advice of a CPA when it comes to this stuff. You’ll be glad you did.

In this episode, you’ll learn why you really don’t need an 800 or “toll-free” number any longer. We’ll take a quick look at why you SHOULD have a separate phone number for your speaking/performing business.

Check Google Voice for info on numbers.  And, I like Ring Central to manage my office calls; You can learn more at ringcentral.com. Tell ’em I sent ‘ya. :0)

Scott

Ready to hit the stage? Get on that platform? In this tip, I’ll share the importance of warming your voice up. If you have trained theatre experience, you probably know about the importance of warming up that voice with voice exercises.  Here are some of my favorite vocal warm-ups:

A box of biscuits, a box of biscuit mixes, a mixed box of biscuits.

A real red rooster roosts in the rain.

Mr. Knox keeps his socks in a pale pink chocolate box. They’re orange socks with spots and clocks.

Slippery southern snakes slide swiftly down ski slopes.

To sit in solemn silence on a dull dark dock, in a pestilential prison with a life-long lock, awaiting the sensation of a short sharp shock, from a cheap and chippy chopper on a big black block.

He thrusts his fists against the posts and still insists he sees the ghosts.

Let’s talk about being confident! If you want to take the stage to inform, educate, or entertain people, you must be confident! There are some simple ways to be confident on stage;  In today’s two-minute tip I’ll share those simple ideas to help you be confident in front of your next crowd. Take two minutes to become better!

In this episode, you’ll get a tip that literally can save your bacon in an event emergency; Why you should carry a flash drive with you to all your events.

Here’s To Your Success!

Today’s two-minute tip may not be a revolutionary idea to my female listeners…but men…listen up! Here’s a simple device that can save you embarrassment and make you more presentable before taking the platform. Take two minutes today to become a better presenter or performer.

Here’s To Your Success!

Many of us complain about the United States Postal Service—but this week I’d like to share an INCREDIBLE tip if you are a speaker, performer or “solopreneur”—or even run a small business.  The United States postal service has a program called, Informed Delivery.  You’ll want to take two minutes this week to discover this gold resource for working more efficiently.

If you are an overseas listener, I’d love to know if your postal service has something, similar.  Let me know in the comments below.

Here’s To Your Success!

In today’s 2 Minute Tips, we’ll discuss the importance bringing the clothes that you are going to speak/perform in…not wearing them to the event. But it’s not just clothing; Always have a change of shoes, too. Here’s a quick tip to keep you looking sharp on stage!

Here’s to your success!

In this episode, we’ll discuss a road-warrior tip that is vital! It’ll come in really handy for you! Promise! A golf-towel works great for this idea, too. Take 2 Minutes twice-a-week to become more polished and professional.