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So many speakers have heard my joke about “doubling my debt” when I owned my Subway Sandwich Shop. As funny as it was, it was not that funny at the time. The fact is I was not alone, so many people in this country are in financial trouble. I made all aspects of my life [...]
Posted by Darren LaCroix on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 11:41 pm
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Darren: Thanks for coming to the District 40 Conference, and especially thanks for the Own The Stage program. As I told you, I started on the DVDs recently — after the Division contest. I made some very easy to implement changes as a result of your program (like asking people “Have you been to Cedar [...]
Posted by Darren LaCroix on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 6:18 pm
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In my opinion we must remember that we are just “part” of an event. Many times we must keep our “ego” in check and realize part of our job is to help the meeting planner “get more butts” in the seats. It also helps our own cause as well. More people in front of us, [...]
Posted by Darren LaCroix on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 5:09 pm
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If you dream about being a paid professional speaker, or are serious about connecting with any audience, especially people from an industry you are not familiar with PLEASE watch this FREE VIDEO LESSON. This is a real look from behind the scenes on the road with me last week when I spoke for a client [...]
Posted by Darren LaCroix on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 4:05 pm
Filed under Darren on the Road, Public Speaking Career · Tagged become a motivational speaker, Darren LaCroix, funny public speaking, How to be a motivational speaker, How to Be Funny, keynote speaker, motivational speeches, professional speaking, Public Speaking Career, Public speaking class, Public Speaking Course, toastmaster international, toastmasters speeches, World Champion Speaker
OK, I have to brag about my mentor Vinnie. The comedian that gave me the advice that I pass along to speakers around the world: “stage time.” Ever notice how some talented people never “make it.” And some people who do, you seriously wonder how? Sometimes the most talented and deserving do “make the grade.” [...]
Posted by Darren LaCroix on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Filed under Darren on the Road, How to Be Funny · Tagged become a motivational speaker, Darren LaCroix, Fear Of Public Speaking, funny public speaking, How to Be Funny, Humor Boot Camp, keynote speaker, motivational speeches, Presentaton skills, Public Speaking Career, Public speaking class, Public Speaking Course, toastmaster international, toastmasters speeches, vinnie favorito, World Champion Speaker
Do you practice what you preach? I’m on the road… spoke this morning for a client on Cape Cod, MA. After finishing, I ran to Logan Airport to fly to Richmond, VA to speak to NSA VA. It’s been a long day! As my taxi pulled up to my hotel, I was greeted by the [...]
Posted by Darren LaCroix on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 8:04 pm
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Do you appreciate what you do have, and have fun with each presentation you give large audience or small? I was honored to be the ”The First” World Champion to speak at a Toastmasters Club in China. When I travel, whether professionally or for Toastmasters, I offer to speak at local Toastmasters clubs. Here is a [...]
Posted by Darren LaCroix on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 11:02 am
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When I speak at a Toastmasters District Conference I’m sometimes invited to perform my “clean comedy” routine for part of their Friday Night Event. Before I start the “performance” I always pull up a bar stool and ask the audience if it is OK if, before we get started, I just “talk to them.” And [...]
Posted by Darren LaCroix on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Filed under Darren on the Road, Master Public Speaking · Tagged become a motivational speaker, Communication, Darren LaCroix, funny public speaking, How to Be Funny, keynote speaker, motivational speeches, Public Speaking Career, Public speaking class, Public Speaking Course, toastmaster international, Toastmasters, toastmasters speeches, World Champion Speaker
