Professional Speakers – Why You Still Need A One Sheet

Lois Creamer
Professional Speaker, Author, Branding & Marketing Expert, Lois Creamer

As a speech coach and the creator of Fripp Virtual Training, my clients include corporate leaders, media personalities, and even top-tier professional speakers. While I work with professional speakers to help them develop more powerful and persuasive presentations, my friend and colleague, Lois Creamer works with them to help them book more business, make more money, and avoid costly mistakes. Lois Creamer knows the speaking business! I share this article from Lois, who explains why – even in the era of LinkedIn – your speaker’s “one sheet” is still an indispensable marketing tool and how you can optimize your one sheet to increase your bookings. Enjoy my interview with Lois.

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Do You Know How to Keep A Remote Audience Engaged?

Screenshot Patricia Fripp FrippVT
Through FrippVT, Executive Speech Coach, Patricia Fripp teaches speakers how to engage with a remote audience.

Ambitious individuals realize that powerful and persuasive business communication skills are critical to success. Ever-evolving technology and shrinking travel budgets make face-to-face meetings increasingly rare. Our latest communications challenge is to deliver effective business presentations remotely. 

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Millennials – How to Do Well in A Sharing Economy

Younger American Workers with Computers
By the year 2020, 70 percent of the workforce will be millennials.

By the year 2020, 70 percent of the workforce will be millennials. Bestselling author Michael Nick and I recently enjoyed a wonderful conversation with hundreds of our friends! Michael’s books include ROI Selling, Why Johnny Can’t Sell, and The Key to the C-Suite. His latest book, Adapt or Fail, focuses on how Millennials are changing the way we communicate and collaborate throughout the sales process. The topic of millennials is truly popular and relevant. The statistics Michael shared in our conversation will open you eyes! Enjoy this replay of our web event, then enjoy what Jessica Nick’s great insights from a millennial’s point of view to help you thrive in the sharing economy.

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How to Make The Most of Millennials on Your Team

Adapt or Fail by Michael J. Nick
Adapt or Fail, Process with Power by Michael J. Nick – “By the year 2020, 70 percent of the workforce will be millennials.”

Statistically, the majority of college grads will end up in sales career. As a business leader or sales manager, do you know how to make the most of the emerging workforce? Bestselling author Michael Nick and I recently joined forces for the FrippVT Web Event, Millennials – Bridging the Generation Gap. I share Michael’s insights on how to make the most of the millennials on your team. Read his helpful article and then enjoy a replay of our event below!

Dealing with Millennials at Work

by Michael J. Nick

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Executive Communications: Big Impressions on Small Audiences

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Outside your home, ALL speaking is public speaking.

I was chatting with a team member of a consulting firm who said that because his organization focused on innovation, it was absolutely necessary to clearly articulate his ideas. His problem: he often found himself struggling when approached in the hall by the head of another department or a senior executive. For him, it is much easier to speak in front of a large group than to master the “water cooler” vignette. He felt that larger venues allowed time for preparation and added that, “The impromptu meetings really catch you off guard.”

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Why LinkedIn Endorsements Actually Matter to You

In a recent web event for my FrippVT Sales Series, I spoke with marketing and branding expert Melanie DePaoli on How to Build a LinkedIn Strategy for Success. Enjoy this video of our recent conversation and Melanie’s article explaining why LinkedIn Endorsements do actually matter to you:

Yes! LinkedIn Endorsements Matter!

by Mel DePaoli

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How to Make Your Post Successful on LinkedIn

Like most people, you’ve probably been on LinkedIn for a while, you have a profile and connections – but are you using LinkedIn to your best advantage?  I share this article from marketing and branding expert, Melanie DePaoli who explains how to raise your visibility through LinkedIn’s Pulse, plus a replay of my recent web event with Melanie to help you get results from LinkedIn. This was one in the FrippVT Sales Series. Enjoy!

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How to Connect on LinkedIn People Want Conversation

Mel DePaoli speaks on how to connect on LinkedIn
Mel DePaoli speaks on how to connect on LinkedIn in a way that gets you results.

As a business owner or professional, you’re probably already on LinkedIn. You’ve got connections, but do you know how to connect in a way that gets you results? As part of my FrippVT Sales Series, I recently spoke with marketing and branding expert Melanie DePaoli on How to Build a LinkedIn Strategy for Success. Enjoy this video of our recent conversation and Melanie’s article on why and how conversation is in fact essential to making LinkedIn work for you:

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