Don’t Just Tell A Story: Land It!

One of the hottest topics in selling, or professional speaking, is story telling.  After all, when you tell a good story, you can make your key point more memorable.  As a matter of fact, it’s over twenty times more memorable than just presenting facts! What’s more, a...

The Art of the Introduction

Let me set the scene for you: You’ve been asked to speak at a particular function.  Before you speak, you are approached by a willing participant who has been tasked with introducing you.  This person seems eager to do a great job, and tells you, “I’ve got it...

Making Wrong Answers Right

How to Handle Incorrect Answers During Presentations I’ve preached the following words for years: When you’re having a conversation with someone, the more the other person speaks, the more trust they’ll have in you.  This is also true of an audience, and the best way...

Industry Experience Vs Successful Experience

Who Would You Hire? Recently, I was speaking with a client, who was looking to hire a salesperson.  The previous hire didn’t work out, and it was time for a change.  I had a fantastic candidate in mind, with years of successful sales experience, and then my client...