Do you give presentations as a part of your business? Do you want to give presentations as a part of your business? If you answered yes to either of these questions, one of these thoughts has probably come to mind: I love to speak. I hate to speak. I want to love to speak. I want to learn how to …
A LESSON FROM MY NEPHEW ABOUT 1ST IMPRESSIONS
I had the joy of spending a day with my 9-year old nephew, Isaiah, this week. My brother, Frank, who is a talented public speaker and wealth manager, was on a swing through Florida to see a few of his clients. This was Isaiah’s week to go on a business trip with his Daddy. I love that. Isaiah and Frank …
WE MUST PRACTICE
Image via Wikipedia Think of something you’re really good at, such as golf, public speaking, court reporting, environmental law, you name it. Isn’t it a great feeling to know you were born with, or developed, these skills? Isn’t there sometimes a rush of excitement when you perform those tasks, hit more great shots than bad ones, finish a presentation that …
Let’s Give ‘Em Something To Talk About
Over the years, even starting when I was in sales right out of college, I’ve heard many versions of the following comment from my clients: “My business relies completely on word of mouth. I don’t need marketing.” It’s hard to believe anyone still says that today, but, alas, they do. I’ve heard it with my own two ears. You say …