At the time, there were few women speakers who fit in several categories as I did. I was entertaining, yet not a humorist. I had been successful in a male dominated industry. Plus, my energy and personality was a match to the business like it had been in hairstyling. Mike reported, “Men and women like you, and so do young and mature audiences.”
Most of my early engagements came at the recommendation from speakers bureaus or people who had heard me and knew what they were getting.
Audio Lesson – How to Create An Experience – Fripp Interviews the Opportunity Guy
How to Create an Experience Fripp Interviews The Opportunity Guy A World Champions’ Edge Weekly Audio Lesson Time: 14:46 Minutes Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE Hall of Fame Speaker Keeping with the topic of this week’s audio lesson… what examples can you think of for a speaker or trainer to “create an experience” for audience members? […]
Read More...Carol Channing, Rich Little, Steve Rossi. Conversation at its best!
What an afternoon! San Francisco’s Carol Channing, internationally acclaimed star of stage and screen, joins inimitable entertainer Rich Little, and hilarious stand-up comic and actor Steve Rossi. Wow…what a show. They were all so happy to be together they were interviewing each other. Robert Strong who is a star in his own right is the […]
Read More...Alan Weiss on “How to Deal with People Who Always Want A Deal”
8.Stop work if you’re not paid on time. “Deal-seekers” are famous for delaying payments to squeeze out extra work. If you’re not paid in advance, and a payment date has passed, allow ten day and then stop working. Otherwise, you’ll be in permanent debt to the company store.
Patricia Fripp & Alan Weiss and the rave reviews.
Attend NSA Webinar Monday – Presentation Skills: Are You Improving or Reinforcing Bad Habits
Many top speakers say “Your speech is your best marketing.” OK…be honest…are you spending more time Twittering than learning to improve your presentations?
Read More...Video Excerpt from Fripp’s Informative DVD for Professional Speakers
Be honest, do you have a speech that is so interesting, versatile, and structured to adapt to various audiences and industries? One which showcases your expertise? That every time you deliver it you are guaranteed to receive more bookings? When was the last time you revisited your content to improve it?
Read More...How to Get Great Evaluations Every Time… Ask!
Ask for great evaluations in advance! Whenever you deliver seminars or break-out sessions, greet the attendees at the door and shake their hands. Start your presentation by asking the audience what they want and expect from their time with you. What ingredients are needed before they can rate you excellent?
Read More...What Hollywood Taught Me: 7 Ways To Become A Star
The sultry blonde looked deep into the executive’s eyes, her voice throbbing with emotion. “I know you don’t know me,” she said, “but you must trust me. We don’t have much time. You need to do everything that I tell you. You’re not very experienced, but I’ve been doing this a long time. I am […]
Read More...Power Pitching: Get the Personal Edge
Whenever and whatever you’re pitching, dozens of factors will figure in the final decision of your prospects. All else being equal, you have the edge if you can establish a personal connection. Connect emotionally and intellectually, so they like and trust you more than your competitors. How can you get your prospects to like you? […]
Read More...Humorist, Linda Larsen’s YouTube Video – How She Always Wanted to Be Like Professional Speaker, Patricia Fripp
From Linda Larson’s YouTube Channel… Humorist, Linda Larsen, describes (in exacting, and hilarious detail) how she always wanted to be like the amazing, incomparable, talented speaker, Patricia Fripp.
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