The program held its 2023 showcase and pitch competition, spotlighting 10 startup teams vying to transform the state's recycling and composting infrastructure and a grand prize of $5,000. Hosted by yours truly.
Read MoreHere’s 5 comedy tips that will help you differentiate from the competition, build stronger relationships, and win more deals!
Read MoreThe juicer salesperson on the west side of the mall nails her presentation and flawlessly hands out juice samples.
The juicer salesperson on the east side of the mall also nails her presentation, but while pouring juice samples, spills, makes a mess, and then recovers the best she can.
Who do you think sells more juicers?
Read MoreWelp, I hadn’t been in the proverbial pool since 2019. This was my biggest in person crowd since pre-covid – roughly 125 folks in the room. At the last minute I got hit with a bit of stage fright that came in the form of dry mouth. I couldn’t help but smile while thinking my lips are so dry, I could do an amazing Fire Marshall Bill impression right now.
Read MoreAnd if anyone ever tells you they never get stage fright, they’re lying. Put that person in the right context, where the stakes are high enough, and they will get stage fright.
We get stage fright because we want to do well and be accepted. We get stage fright because we care.
Read MoreIt doesn’t matter if you are Chris Rock-level killing the room. If you go over your time, you will be abruptly cut off and embarrassed on stage.
Read MoreAfter watching this video I thought about how much of my own happiness I’m withholding until after I’ve “made it”.
I hope it also inspires you to take some time for yourself this summer and put happiness first.
Read MoreObviously, no such wall really exists, but to keep up the illusion of theater, the actors pretend that they cannot hear or see the audience and the audience gets to enjoy the wonderful sensation of being a fly on the wall.
Successful comedians and sales professionals alike know how to break the "4th wall" and truly engage their audiences.
Read MoreThis story about Jeff Bezos building door desks for Amazon’s first employees was told to me years ago by Tim Shisler. I never forgot it. Nor did Amazon’s early investors.
Details like a door desk is what draw your audience in and makes your story memorable.
Read MoreWhat's in it for you?
5 tips to make you more engaging during your next presentation. Why the Netflix comedy special "3 Mics" is a must-see. Plus 7 minutes of one-liners from my favorite comic Demetri Martin!
Read MoreThis (not yet) award-winning guide is packed with actionable techniques you can use in your next presentation, even if it’s only an hour from now.
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