Do and don’t! What? I’ll explain it! You may have heard this story before, but there are different points and something I’ve not revealed. Please get this because it is about your life, goals, and journey! It was 1993, and it was a year and a half into my career. I was on a mission…
Ep. 68 Unforgettable Movie Moments Do you know that favorite movie scene when there’s a plot twist, a change in a character, a revelation, or a shock? Think STAR WARS Episode V when Darth Vader tells Luke Skywalker, “I am your father.” That was a MOMENT! Mark and Darren discuss ‘MOVIE MOMENTS’ and how to…
Are you a converter? Do you convert people? Do you ever look at the strategy of how you will convert them? For speakers building their business, this is more relevant now than ever before. If you are a presenter, not building your business, consider how this applies to your articles, Facebook lives and presentations online.…
Ep. 67 How To Create Unforgettable Analogies With Pastor Josh Teis It’s tough creating a new presentation 50 times a year, and keeping your audience engaged week after week, but Pastor Josh Teis does just that. In this episode, he opens up to Darren and Mark about his methods and his messages. He explains his technique for using analogies and shares how…
I was watching a classic Christian movie this past weekend, God’s Not Dead. Though I had seen it before, I watched it with fresh eyes. I really got into it and got choked up a few times, but hey, I’m a sap, and I own it. One idea which was brought up and sat with…
When was the last time you thought, “Why me?” Maybe it was, “Why us?” Or “Why now?” You are not alone. Often, we are correct. It’s not fair, especially with all of this craziness going on. Even the Bible tells believers that we will have troubles. It was 1998, and it was one of the…
Ep. 66 Your Family’s Treasures Do you remember the times when your family got together for holidays, anniversary celebrations or special occasions? The laughter you shared, the memories you made, and the tales you told? Mark and Darren talk about the hidden TREASURE in our families’ stories and offer specific ideas for finding and sharing…
Whenever you and I present live or online, we never really know if we planted seeds in our audience’s mind. Do you ever wonder if you actually made a difference? Yes, they loved your presentation, but did anything change because of what you said and how you said it? We get the feedback sheets, and…
Ep. 65 Live Coaching With Denise Marek, Worry-Management Expert Take another peek behind the coaches’ curtain as Darren and Mark show Denise Marek, award-winning speaker and author, how minor adjustments can have a major impact. Listen as they explain how techniques like The Pause Pedestal, replacing statements with questions, the power of Reaction, and the…
Ep. 64 Lessons From The Master Mentor: David Brooks Imagine: Winning the World Championship of Public Speaking with a timeless message, pioneering unconventional attire & audience response, and mentoring several other finalists and champions, including co-hosts Darren and Mark. Meet David Brooks, hear his journey, glean from his experience, and learn how excellent writing can…