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The Seminar as a Marketing Tool - By Cher Cunningham- Entrepreneur educational seminars held for the benefit of the people by us - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from Entrepreneur EducationMany type of education are introduced in these days that provide us a lot of benefit and make our future, some education are very necessary for improvement and build the personality of ourselves. Now in these days lot of educational courses are available in the market, every subject has its own ...
Views: 3234(2 votes) - Peter Fogel's "Why You Never Want to Turn Your Back on Your Audience!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelThere is a major 'problemo' that a lot of speakers sometime fall into when using Power Point. I call it upstaging yourself. 'Upstaging' is a 'technique' that stage actors have been using 'against' each other since Greek times. It happens when one actor moves up the stage which in turn makes ...
Views: 3218(5 votes) - Finding Your Sacred Calling - by Submitted on May 17, 2010 from Barbara AlexanderHave You Found Your Personal Calling? Could it be that we are creating a tribe based in living authentically and following our true purpose? ABSOLUTELY! One of the things I know beyond a doubt is that you will find a far greater value than you ever expected... by honoring yourself and ...
Views: 3209(3 votes) - Your Four Basic Seminars for Creating a Flood of New Business - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Kallisti PublishingThis is an excerpt from the book "Get Your Money Where Your Mouth Is" by David R. Portney, edited by Anthony R. Michalski. It can be found at http://www.getyourmoneywhereyourmouthis.com and is available through Kallisti Publishing— http://www.kallistipublishing.com There are four ways you can ...
Views: 3180 - 10 Key Diversity Training Tips - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Guy FarmerWhen I talk about diversity training with leaders they sometimes look at me like I'm talking about seeing a ghost. For many leaders and organizations diversity is a bit like seeing an apparition, it kind of creeps them out and they're not sure it's real. I tend to look at diversity training ...
Views: 3131 - Peter Fogel's "Effective Story Telling Tips & Tactics That'll Make You a More Persuasive Speaker!" (Part One) - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelPerhaps you've been there yourself. You are listening to a speaker drone on with facts and figures… and figures and facts. At that moment your eyes are rolling towards the back of your head. As I always say - audiences will forgive a lot of things from you -- but they will never forgive a ...
Views: 2993(3 votes) - Peter Fogel's "Self-Introductions or 'How to Plan for the Unexpected When You Speak!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelI always say when it comes to speaking or performing, you must adhere to Murphy's Law. What can wrong … will. I don't know who this Murphy was, but perhaps he should get in touch with Montezuma (and his revenge.) Please note, dear reader, I am not a fatalist. I am more of a realist. Yes, you ...
Views: 2971(3 votes) - Webinar, Podcasts and Video Are a Good Reason to Consider Voice Training - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhen you think of voice training, your first thought may be that it is something for actors or politicians. Presently voice training is something more and more people are becoming aware of because of YouTube, webinars, and the marketing of themselves by means of video. In truth, video is one ...
Views: 2936 - Event Marketing – How To Promote Your Event & Fight Attendee Attrition - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Linda MentzerSometimes I wonder if people even attend business conferences and seminars any more. But then invariably, I stumble on to some start up or event management company that drives visitors by the boatload to even the most insipid gabfest and I think to myself, what a wonderful worl - Oops! Got a ...
Views: 2927 - ***Make Them Want More - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2014 from Cher CunninghamOften the purpose of our seminar or workshop is to turn audience members into customers. Presenting your one-off workshop as a portion of a much larger body of work creates subtle selling without the hard-sell. Here are four ideas that provide this sense: 1. Use your book as a ...
Views: 2910(5 votes) - Easy Sources of Seminar Leads: 3 Leaks to Plug in Your Seminar Lead-Generation Process - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Jenny HambyMany seminar promoters assume that big, bold action and massive change is required to put more butts in seminar seats. In fact, increasing seminar registrations is often accomplished with surprisingly small changes. If you make dozens of small changes, their cumulative impact can be powerful and ...
Views: 2904 - ***Knowledge + Attitude + Skills - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Cher CunninghamSpeaking to an audience requires a mix of knowledge, attitude and skills. We have all sat through presentations by people that were probably brilliant but just could not hold our attention. This blend of requirements is the ideal but take it with a grain of salt. Very few of the best ...
Views: 2871(1 vote) - Starting Your Mental Training Program - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2007 from Patrick CohnAthletes and coaches prepareto make each year their best in sports. One important step to consider is how to start a mental training program. No matter how much talent you or your team possesses or how money you spend on equipment and physical training, you cannot reach your potential with a ...
Views: 2836 - Peter Fogel's "How to Put Yourself in the "Best Light" to Succeed as a Public Speaker!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelOne of the most important things as a speaker has to do to make an impact with their audience - is to control the environment they are in. Believe it or not, some speakers get the “gig” (aka the engagement) show up at the correct time and realize the seating arrangements or the lighting is ...
Views: 2820(5 votes) - Peter Fogel's "8 Sure Fire Ways to Brand Your Message!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelThere’s no doubt that speakers put a lot of time into developing the content for their speeches. Unfortunately, as you’re well aware of, because of sensory overload audiences will only be able to digest two to three points of your talk. (yes, they will channel surf when you speak) So your rule ...
Views: 2805(13 votes) - "Sorry, What's Your Name Again?" Six Steps to Relieve the Most Common Memory Worry - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Roger SeipIf you live in fear of forgetting prospects' names, sometimes within mere seconds of being introduced to them, you're not alone. Surveys show that 83% of the population worries about their inability to recall people's names. Ironically, while most of us hate having our names forgotten or ...
Views: 2802(5 votes) - ***Top 12 Tips for Marketing with Seminars - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Cher CunninghamThe seminar platform is a natural medium capable of reaching many prospects instead of one. The primary reason for conducting seminars is to educate or sell. Whether it be products or services, a seminar leader will want to share their expertise and knowledge. The meetings that will be best ...
Views: 2790 - How to Overcome Stage Fright - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Christine KaneI was backstage packing up the stuff in my dressing room. A woman knocked on the door and said, "Can I ask you something?" I invited her in. She asked me how long I had been performing. I told her. Then she said, "What I'd like to know is -- when did you get over stage fright?" (At ...
Views: 2770 - B2B Social Media: How To Drive User Engagement With Kickass Content! - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Linda MentzerSocial media is now part of the ever expanding appetite for content that the internet has developed over the past few years. In fact, social media takes it a step further by allowing user generated content to be posted alongside and in response to official company posts. Given the ...
Views: 2750 - 10 Reasons Why Soft-Skills Training Doesn't Work - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2013 from Guy FarmerI design soft-skills training programs that help leaders create happier workplaces and I've noticed a recurring pattern over the years: Many people think that you can change behaviors overnight. They talk earnestly with me about team building or effective communication and expect that a one-day ...
Views: 2737 - Pounding the Pavement: When Promoting Seminars, Anything Goes - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Jenny Hamby"What's the best way for me to promote my seminars?" This question easily makes the top five list of challenges I hear from newer seminar promoters, as well as those who aren't satisfied with how their events are performing. Their uncertainty is understandable. Because when you're doing ...
Views: 2733(3 votes) - *** University of Metaphysical Sciences: How it All Started - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Christine BreeseIf someone told me I would be running an online metaphysics university with thousands of students all over the world earning Bachelors, Masters, Ph.D. and D.D. degrees in metaphysical topics, I would have laughed. I was a traveling girl with a backpack, seeing the world on a shoestring, and I ...
Views: 2725(2 votes) - Peter Fogel's "How to Effectively Source Your Material for a Speech!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelSpeakers and writers share one thing in common – they’re both susceptible to mind blocks. This is where your mind goes blank and you can’t think of anything new to write and speak about. You feel like you’re facing a blank wall; your creativity has left you. ...
Views: 2716(5 votes) - Bioenergy Healing Practitioner Training - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2005 from Michael CohenBioenergy Healing Practitioner Training 2005-2006 Apprenticeship Training Course The Bioenergy Healing Research Foundation presents a unique opportunity for you to train with its founder, Michael Cohen. Each year Michael will select only 3 students to train alongside him in his clinic. The ...
Views: 2708 - Sell Seminar Seats Fast - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Jenny HambyDon’t Want to Wait Weeks Before You Sell Enough Seminar Seats to Meet Your Minimum Goals? Use These 5 Secrets to Fill Seminar Seats Quickly By Jenny Hamby, the Seminar Marketing Pro™ Certified Guerrilla Marketer and Direct-Response Copywriter Experienced seminar promoters know that filling ...
Views: 2654 - Will Hosting a Telesummit Still Work? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Adela RubioThat’s a question I’ve been hearing a lot lately, so I decided to get the goods from my friend and colleague, Ellen Britt of Marketing Qi. I mentored with Ellen to learn how to produce and host telesummits, and she’s hosted 12 events herself. There’s no one that knows more about free telesummits ...
Views: 2652 - 5 Things You Must Know About Sudden Success - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Rebecca AstaraThese are very interesting times. The world seems to be polarized – truly feast or famine. Businesses are going under and the cries of “the economic crisis” ripple through the planet like waves ripple out when you drop a rock in the water. Fear, failure and the world’s obsession with dramatic ...
Views: 2634(3 votes) - ***Just How Good Do You Sound in Your Webinar or Teleseminar? - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsThat’s a leading question, isn’t it? With teleseminars there is definitely no visual and with webinars, there may be a picture of you, but more than likely, your listeners will be focusing on the visuals; i.e. slides, videos, or webpages as well as the sound of your speaking voice. And, the ...
Views: 2627 - Reasons That Provoke Users To Open GroupWise In Outlook - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Pamela BroomEmail management is life and blood for organization without emailing tasks they cannot even think for a minute. For internal and external tasks, emails play a major role, which is most important source of communication in organization and outside also. Whole business totally dependent on ...
Views: 2607 - Three things experts MUST do to give a great presentation - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Kathleen GageAs an expert, one of your greatest opportunities to build your market reach and client base is to get on the platform and give a “knock their socks off” presentation. If you’re an entrepreneur, there are very few strategies that compare to getting on the platform in order to build your ...
Views: 2594(1 vote) - How to be a Great Telesummit Guest Presenter - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Sheri HoffI decided to write this article as I was nearing the last few days of one of my Success Summits and was receiving many emails and inquiries regarding future guest presenter options. I regularly feature top experts and best selling authors on my transformative Your Path to Success Summit series. ...
Views: 2582(2 votes) - Staff Your Seminars for Pennies: How to Secure Volunteers to Support Your Events - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Jenny HambyA content-rich presentation is the core of a successful seminar. But to ensure that your attendees have a pleasant -- if not knock-their-socks-off -- experience, it's important to ensure that your event runs smoothly. But if you are the only one working your event -- a common scenario for new ...
Views: 2577(1 vote) - You cannot have 'rights' without corresponding responsibilities - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2007 from Johan CampbellInstant Inspiration / Timeless Wisdom 4th June 2007 "You cannot have 'rights'without corresponding responsibilities" There is a tremendous focus on people's "rights" these days. The focus is also mostly on the 'rights' of the "have-nots" and the "responsibilities" of the "haves" to support ...
Views: 2574 - Is this hypnosis product a good product? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Antonio PerezIf you've ever thought to yourself "is this hypnosis product a good product?" you're not alone. I've asked myself this question many times. When someone decides to learn Hypnosis they usually jump on google and quickly become overwhelmed with all of the information out there. What should be ...
Views: 2563 - What Country Music Taught Me About Public Speaking - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Ty BennettWhen I was 16 years old, I had a girlfriend who slowly but surely converted me to country music. It started with Garth Brooks’ Standing Outside The Fire. Then it was Tim McGraw, Toby Keith and pretty soon I was hooked. Country music songs are great because they have much more of a story to ...
Views: 2558 - ***The Adult Education Method of Seminar Design - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Cher CunninghamGet Their Attention As adults we are all distracted. We are worried about time and money. Thinking about our families. Wondering what to make for dinner. This does not mean we do not respect the person standing at the front of the room. It just means that we bring our real lives with us ...
Views: 2549 - 3 Ways to Develop Strong Selling Relationships with Doctors - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Sam ManferIf you want doctors to prescribe your drugs, use your devices or refer your services, you’ll have to win-over them over, one by one. Winning over means they see you as a resource to protect or enhance their practices. Everybody knows they must see the doctors and not ignore the staffs, but how ...
Views: 2531 - Tips To Select A CEO Peer Group - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Tom BordonThese days a growing number of people are joining CEO peer groups in the hope of getting insight and expertise of other CEOs that can help them tackle crucial business and strategic management issues and make their organizations more successful and productive. However it is extremely important ...
Views: 2508 - Adding Value to Your Seminar: Use Bonuses to Increase Value and Justify Higher Prices - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Jenny HambyWill prospective seminar attendees pay what you are asking to participate in your seminar? The answer depends on how they perceive your price. If they think it's too high -- in other words -- there is not enough value to justify the time and money they will spend traveling to and ...
Views: 2504(4 votes) - Have you bought a hypnosis training product that you like? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from Antonio PerezHave you bought a Hypnosis or NLP product that you like? If so, what is it that you like about it? Most people will buy a Hypnosis training product hoping that it will teach them "Hypnosis secrets that no one else has". These hypnosis products are ALL over the internet. If you've ever been ...
Views: 2474(1 vote) - ***Public or In-House - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Cher CunninghamWhen you are delivering seminars and workshops as part of a bigger plan: either to market your business and attract clients or to become a professional speaker, sometimes it feels like you need to market your marketing. There are two main divisions of seminars, public and ...
Views: 2445 - Peter Fogel's "12 Effective Tips on How to Get the Most Out of Your Speakers Bureaus Relationships or (You Scratch My Back and I'll Scratch Yours!)" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelTalking to the Bureau in Person or On the Phone Before you call a speaking bureau, do some research to figure out which ones match your goals. Just as two snowflakes aren't a like -- it's the same with speakers bureaus. Your best plan (and you'll discover if they are truly interested in ...
Views: 2443(3 votes) - A Public Speaking Technique That Will Have a Lasting Effect on Your Audience - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2017 from Steven StasczakContrary to what many may think, repetition is an essential public speaking technique that you need to master if you want your audience to remember your presentation. Usually any presentation regardless of length can be boiled down to just 3 or 4 main points or even less. By skillfully repeating ...
Views: 2435 - Anger Management Specialist Certification – Professional Training in Great Demand - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Rich PfeifferThe world has never been more instantly connected or more complex in any time in human history. Wherever you look people are scrambling to achieve freedom, recognition, or success. Everyone it seems is operating in a hurry and patience is rarely observed. Along with this rush to betterment ...
Views: 2433(1 vote) - Peter Fogel's "The Self-Confidence Question!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelI have an entrepreneur friend who is an engaging speaker. He always gets high marks on audience evaluations. On stage, he comes off as quite confident. Watching him, you’d think he was loaded with self-esteem. In fact, the opposite is true. And at a recent presentation, he let his audience ...
Views: 2420(8 votes) - Following Up with Seminar Prospects: Boost Seminar Registrations - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Jenny HambyConvincing busy, budget-conscious people to invest their time and money to attend your seminar can be a challenge. That is why you should sit up and pay attention when a prospective attendee indicates even the tiniest bit of interest in your event. Seminar leads are golden. Yet many seminar ...
Views: 2395(3 votes) - Moving from Inspiration to Implementation for Considerably Huge™ Results - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2012 from Heather DominickAttending a live seminar or event is one of the most powerful ways to receive from your mentors and high-level leaders. I know it’s one of my most favorite ways to absorb new ideas, trainings and teachings to up level myself and all of EnergyRICH® Coaching! I also know it can be very easy for ...
Views: 2391 - 7 Tips for Building Your Business through Public Speaking - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Mandy BassHigh-caliber, marketing-savvy professionals and business owners realize that public speaking is not only a low-cost/ no–cost marketing strategy – it is also one of the best ways to position and brand yourself as the local “go-to” expert in your field. The value of becoming a key-note speaker ...
Views: 2376(5 votes) - Reassuring Nervous Seminar Prospects: Address Unspoken Questions to Secure More Seminar Registrations - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Jenny HambyIt often seems that for every person who signs up for a seminar, there's at least one or two more who are undecided about attending. Some are uncertain because they have financial concerns and aren't sure they'll receive enough value for their investment. Convincing these prospects to ...
Views: 2362 - WHAT IS PERSONAL BRANDING? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Racheal GovenderHave you ever noticed how you are drawn to beautifully packaged and branded products? I wondered at this phenomenon recently, and questioned myself as to the real reason behind why companies are always re-branding and re-packaging their products. And upon reflection, there were several things ...
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