Do you enjoy behind-the-scenes interviews and documentaries? I do! One of my favorite comedians is Ron White. He’s one of the Blue-Collar Comedy guys. Though he is a little rough around the edges for some, he cracks me up. In one of Ron’s specials, they showed an interview with Jeff Foxworthy. Jeff was actually in the audience…
Ep. 51 Everyone Is Funny with Comedian, Butch Bradley From tiny obscure comedy clubs to television specials to stages on 3 continents, Butch Bradley has conquered the comedy world. But what techniques has he mastered that will help ANY presenter to be unforgettable? The answers flow…along with the funny…as he sits down with Mark and Darren and dispenses wisdom and experience…
Think back to your favorite teachers, coaches, and mentors of your youth. Who comes to mind? Who do you remember? Why? Maybe it was a struggle you had. Maybe it was how they unconditionally loved you. Maybe they gave you a new perspective when you needed it the most. You remember them. When you are…
I struggled with this for months. I was raised Roman Catholic and was baptized as a child with my mom, dad, and godfather. It is part of a tradition in that religion. My life changed in 2014 when I looked at having a closer relationship with God. I found a new family at my…
Ep. 50 Choose To Be Unforgettable “An unforgettable presenter is an imperfect presenter striving to be unforgettable.” So says co-host Darren as he and Mark share 10 choices that every presenter should make to alter their mindset, hone their craft, and elevate their performance level. By continually striving to improve, regardless of your experience as…
I was about to present to a group of Toastmasters in Ohio. We were meeting in a church and I got there just in time and set up. One problem, my computer wasn’t working. It would not even turn on. Yikes! I can do the presentation without it, but the video clips and visuals would…
When was the last time you heard a story when what someone in that story did, just shocked you? Why would they do that? It makes no sense to you. It puzzles you. What’s the lesson for us? Let’s find out. A while back I was leading a webinar with my coach, World Champion Speaker,…
Ep. 49 Where To Find The Gold In Your Life “Look for those events in your life that brought you pain…and go deeper into the pain. Audiences will identify…and connect with your vulnerability.” These words from Michael Hauge, Hollywood Script Consultant to the stars, are the basis for a frank heart-to-heart as Mark and Darren…
Button? Every? Why? What are you talking about? I’m talking about mastery. I’m talking about helping people. I’m talking about being professional, truly professional! Consider this, what would you think of a keynote speaker who was introduced and walked up on stage and directly walked to the back corner of the stage? They are standing…
It was just last weekend. A discussion in my men’s group came up about grace. I thought I understood it, at least partially. I’m still grasping at that one to fully understand it. The discussion lead to a shocker to me. I totally misunderstood. I had not realized that once you say, “Yes” to Jesus,…