In person you have their attention. On camera it’s harder. -we turn ‘professional’ on camera -video = no feedback CONTEXT matters -In person (hand gestures can distract) -IG stories = realistic -Stage/Video = exaggerated -5min vs Live = Live, harder to keep attention...
“All men can see these tactics whereby I conquer but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved” Sun Tzu It is possible to fail, am I doing what it takes to succeed? We can’t see what hard work looks like -Kobe 1,000 shots -you see the podcast...
A realtor stopped by the studio to build her brand, so we were filming a video she can use for her content and her ads. But as she was talking, I noticed she did what most people do when they’re on camera…they get all ‘professional-like’. How do you get good on...
Everyone is saying ‘video’ is the future of marketing. So you better get good at it, or you’ll be bad (yea I know, that was deep. Let it sink in for a moment). So this new video shows you how to get good on video. I’ve been doing videos for awhile. And then the world...
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How many presentations have you sat through where you thought, “Oh God. If I have to listen to this (poop emoji) any longer…” Probably a lot. The key is to not be the person on stage delivering a boring presentation (without realizing it) So how do you make a...
If you had to pick, who would your top 3 speakers (in terms of speaking skills) in the world be? Oh please please…I’m flattered, but don’t put me at the top of the list. Give the other guys like Les Brown a chance. Now if you look at those top 3 speakers, you’ll...
For you it will be the greatest moment of your life. For me, it will be Tuesday. This video will change the course of your life. Ok, maybe I’m overselling this a little. But there are times when you have to make a presentation so good that it’s one of the greatest...
This website has tons of speaker training videos that answers almost every question you have about building a speaking business. But here are some of my favorite videos: Bookmark this page!!!! (And if you want to see the day-to-day activities of marketing yourself...
I get it, you’re wondering how I have better video production than the multi-billion dollar movie companies. But what if you’re filming with your iPhone? I created a new video for you that shows you different microphones you can use for your phone. In this video, you...
This is the best presentation-skills tip…ever! If you ask anyone who has seen my presentation what the response was from the audience, they will tell you one thing: “Benji got a standing ovation.” I’m not joking. I literally have gotten a standing ovation at every...
How do I film my content marketing videos? What’s the strategy behind it? In this video, you’ll get a behind the scenes look at the camera equipment I use, audio equipment, setup, everything. If you’re filming content marketing videos then you...
I have something to tell you…I’m a leprechaun!. Just kidding. I read somewhere that when you put on a webinar, you have to get people’s attention with something crazy, so I figured that did the trick. Speaking of webinars… Do you ever attend them? I don’t. And I bet...
Gary is an ugly guy. And if Kim Kardashian taught us anything about this world, it’s that only pretty people should be successful. So why is Gary Vaynerchuk so popular? Here’s the theory: (watch the video) When I did a presentation at the VIP dinner for the Traffic...
“Dear sexy beast, I was wondering…how do you put out so much content for Speaking Lifestyle?” That’s the basic email/comment I’ve gotten from several people who watch the Speaking Lifestyle videos. …So how do you put out more content to market yourself? I don’t have a...
Someone sent an email asking how to get video footage when you speak at events. She wanted to know how to get the video footage, how to find someone to film, and which events allow you to do it. Because you’re so smart that you make Einstein look dumb, you know that...
Not too long ago, a speaker asked multiple questions about presentation skills and the business side of speaking. Here are the questions that were asked and answered in this video… …”What are some games, exercises, techniques, etc. a speaker can use to get 100% full...
You’re about to read an email from a speaker who has two messages and he’s wondering how to market it better. You might be able to speak on multiple topics (at least if you’re a genius…but you could be dumb, who knows). And if you have multiple messages, then how do...