Steal The Show With Michael Port

This episode answers two common questions from professional speakers.   Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews

Want to approach retirement investments with confidence? Listen in as Paul Merriman discusses the value of an investment performance, and the positive effect it can have on your retirement.  Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews

Want to know what made Starbucks a model of success? Listen in as the Former President of Starbucks, Howard Behar, shares his secrets for Stealing the Show. Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews

Do you have a hard time making personal or business decisions? This episode highlights how to make a decision that will guarantee success in your everyday life. Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews

Want to communicate better with others without saying a word? Listen in as Mark Bowden discusses how to do so with a winning body language. Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews

Listen in as New York Time Best Seller, Tucker Max explains how to write a book without writing.  Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews

Want to be an effective Master of Ceremony at your next speaking event? Listen in to Part 2 of my interview with Thom Singer as he shares tips and techniques for being a Master of Ceremony.   Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews

Would you like to learn how to effectively use conference networking techniques and maximize your attendee experience?  Listen in as motivational keynote speaker Thom Singer discusses how to build a successful network.  Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews

Want to feel more in control on your conference calls or Skype business calls?  Listen in as facilitator, Stacey Hanke shares key points on how to master virtual conversations. Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews

Would you like to learn how simple questions can address the needs of both people in a conversation? Listen in as Author Michael Bungay Stanier and I discuss the most important questions to ask in any conversation.   Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews

Adam Grant vs. Brene Brown: What is Authenticity? In this episode we will analyze two different opinions of two great people regarding authenticity and the role it plays in our everyday lives.  Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews    

Get ready to fearlessly step on stage in front of an audience. This episode highlights 29 things NOT to do when giving a speech.   Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews

Tips on how to price your speaking fee; and how to use social media for your business. Neen James and I also discuss the rewards and the challenges of being a woman professional speaker.  Neen is a published author of eight books, including "Folding Time." Her latest book, "Attention Pays: Creating Moments That Matter," is all about focusing on what’s important in our lives so we can create those moments that matter. Find out more about Neen James and her upcoming projects. Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews  

How to distinguish yourself as a business person, and have effective leadership - Bob Burg joins me in the discussion. Bob Burg speaks for corporations and associations internationally, including fortune 500 companies, franchises, and numerous direct sales organizations. Bob was best known for his book "Endless Referrals," but over the past few years it’s his business parable, "The Go-Giver" (coauthored with John David Mann) that has captured the imagination of his readers. You should also check out his most recent release "The Go-Giver Leader." In this episode we discussed: Tips on successful selling - "The Go-Giver" style. (8:58) How to distinguish yourself in today's competitive marketplace. (14:39) 5 Elements of Value: Excellence, Consistency, Attention, Empathy, and Appreciation. (15:43) How to influence others - "pushing" or "pulling"? (32:52) How to find and keep the right mentor. (40:43) Find out more about The Go-Giver, The Go-Giver Leader, and The Go-Giver Podcast. Heroic Public Speaking http://hero

Scott Stratten and I discussed what NOT to do while marketing on social media; and the best ways to capture your audience’s attention. Scott Stratten is the President of Un-Marketing. He is an expert in Viral, Social, and Authentic Marketing which he calls Un-Marketing. Formerly a music industry marketer, national sales training manager and a Professor at the Sheridan College School of Business, he ran his “UnAgency” for a nearly a decade before solely focusing on speaking at events for companies like PepsiCo, Adobe, and Red Cross when they need help guiding their way through the viral/social media and relationship marketing landscape. Scott now has over 175,000 Twitter followers and was named one of the top 5 social media influencers in the world on Forbes. He has written four best-selling business books, the newest being “UnSelling: The New Customer Experience“, which was just named “Sales Book of the Year” by 1-800-CEOREAD. In this episode we discussed: What captures your audience’s attention. (09:54) Big

Mitch Joel is an author, blogger, podcaster, and passionate speaker who connects with people worldwide by sharing his innovation insights on digital marketing and business transformation. In addition to being the president of Mirum, a digital marketing agency, he is also the host of the podcast, Grove. Mitch's books, "Six Pixels of Separation" and "Ctrl Alt Delete" are both business best sellers. His next book, "Algorithm", will creatively examine the future of business by blending data and creativity. Find out more about Mitch Joel and his upcoming projects. Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews

What's your biggest fear? In this episode I share my own fear, how I overcame, and tips on how you can conquer yours. The fear of rejection. (2:36) The danger of living your life to get approval from others. (7:00) My own fear and what I did to overcome. (13:35) Encourage others by expressing your thoughts about your current fears, or the fears you have overcome on my Facebook page. Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews  

Would you like to know how to gain the trust of your listeners? This episode considers the easiest way to demonstrate credibility with your audience. Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews  

This episode highlights some key points from the Heroic Public Speaking Live Event on how to improve as a performer and public speaker. Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews

Want to know why you should hug your haters, and use their complaints to strengthen your business? Listen in as I interview Jay Baer. Jay is a business strategist, and he is the founder of the strategy consulting firm, Convince and Convert. Jay is also a New York Times best-selling author of five books. His latest book, "Hug Your Haters" helps businesses understand how to handle unhappy customers.  You can learn more about Jay Baer and his book "Hug Your Haters". Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews