Steal the Show with Michael Port

" The gift is supposed to represent the value you place on the relationship." - John Ruhlin (click to tweet) Why is gift giving such a challenge? We know the people around us; we know their likes, their interests … but when we want to celebrate them, all great gift ideas go out the window. Amazon becomes our search engine. Wine and chocolates are a go-to. On today's episode of Steal the Show , we...

"All that matters is that you are delivering quality content that's truly transformational and authentic to you." - AJ Harper (click to tweet) A book is obviously different than a speech. But that's not to say we can't use the stage to test the ideas for our written work.  When we lean too heavily towards one medium, we corner ourselves to the constraint of that delivery system. Instead, when we e...

"The more systematic you are about it—the faster you can increase fees, get more gigs, and turn this into a real business." - Andrew Davis (click to tweet) Between knowing what to charge and handling client relations, a workload can quickly become overwhelming before the actual work even starts. For the novice speaker, negotiating with event organizers and creating fair but profitable proposals ca...

"Demonstrate the consequences of not adopting the big idea." - Michael Port (click to tweet) This week, we answer a listener's question: Hi Michael, Hope you're well. Just been listening to your Steal the Show podcast and really enjoying it. Started from the beginning again for my kids to listen to it too. They do weekly speeches in school - 2 minutes max - but it would be nice if you had any extr...

"It's very difficult to find what your voice is capable of until you push the emotional buttons." - Matthew Kimberley (click to tweet) Product, service, or anything in between, our lives run on the ability to create, market, and sell whatever it is that others deem as valuable.  … And that last step is crucial. If we aren't able to sell, we get caught in a hamster wheel of effort with no return. S...

"If you are really serious about performance, you have to get counsel and direction from people who are qualified to give it you." - Neen James (click to tweet) We all have production companies in our pockets. Today, the smartphone has empowered people to instantly publish content to an audience with a few taps. For public speakers, this creates a unique challenge where they must always be on. The...

"I believe the #1 thing we should be doing as speakers is trying to give speeches as often as we can because every single speech is a treasure trove of feedback and information."  - Joey Coleman (click to tweet) Speakers need to have strong beliefs, lightly held. Yes, there's contrast in that statement, but contrast is the beauty of performance. The job of a performer is to deliver a strong messag...

"You can't shortcut feet on the stage. You can't wish or pay your way to being a better speaker. Speak, speak, speak—that's the way to get good at speaking." - Tami Evans (click to tweet) Public speaking isn't for everyone. But before we cross it off our list, we have to make sure we've given it a fair shot. That's because the best public speakers—while they may appear naturally gifted on stage, i...

"True professionals rehearse so much that it looks like they didn't rehearse at all." - Jordan Harbinger (click to tweet) Starting over requires channeling frustration into focus. Instead of thinking of "the past" as a object to cast aside, remembering the struggle can enhance performance—to create something bigger and better. On today's episode of Steal the Show, we are joined by Jordan Harbinger...

If you'd like to know if you need to write a book to achieve success as a Professional Speaker, or if you would like to find out what it takes to write a winning book, listen in to today's show- you will really gain as Michael shares his experience! Heroic Public Speaking  http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions:  questions@michaelport.com  Give us a review and help others find this...

Today's guest, Preet Banerjee is here to talk about money. We're going to get to the bottom of some common issues that we all have with our relationship to money. Heroic Public Speaking  http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions:  questions@michaelport.com  Give us a review and help others find this show better!  http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews  

If you would like to find out how to successfully negotiate your way towards achieving the outcomes you would prefer in life, listen in to today's show! Michael's guest is Chris Voss, who spent time as the leading International Kidnapping Negotiator for the FBI. Chris Voss is the Real Deal!  Heroic Public Speaking  http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions:  questions@michaelport.com...

Neen James reveals how you can perform with excellence and get people to understand and say "yes" to your intellectual property.   Heroic Public Speaking  http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions:  questions@michaelport.com  Give us a review and help others find this show better!  http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews  

Have you ever participated in an online learning course? Better yet, have you ever thought about creating your own course? It's a daunting task, without a doubt, and that's exactly why Danny Iny is here. He's a master at creating online courses - serious online learning with coaching and guaranteed results. Danny is here today to share what it takes to make a course and how to know if you are on t...

Have you ever felt like most of the financial advice you read requires an advanced degree to understand? Today's guest spends his days teaching "the rest of us" about money - the mindset we need, the financial tools and vehicles we need to reach our goals, and what it will take for us to have the freedom to live life on our terms!   Heroic Public Speaking  http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in y...

Are you living a good life, or just simply living? The characteristics of a good life are completely subjective, and that's kind of the point. Today, Jonathan Fields is on the show to share how to find out what sparks you and what it will take to for you to live a really good life!   Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions: questions@michaelport.com Give us a...

Are you thinking about creating online learning for your audience? Then this episode is for you! Greg Smith of thinkific.com gives us the basics of how to create your first course. Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions: questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews

Want to make 2017 your best year ever? Listen in as Michael Hyatt discusses key ways to achieve ALL your goals within a year.   Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews

Learn the art of persuasive speaking while connecting with your audience, with the author of Mindfluence , Roger Dooley.   Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews

Want to increase your website's visibility, and take your business to the next level? Listen in as the author of Duct Tape Marketing , John Jantsch explains how. Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews

Learn how to help your customers make the right decision and seal the deal, when price really matters the most, with Ian Altman. Ian Altman is a multi-bestselling author, strategic advisor, and international keynote speaker. As a successful services and technology CEO for two decades, Ian draws on years of success and research on how customers make decisions. Ian is also the host of the weekly pod...

Are you incorporating this "technique" when you try to memorize your presentation? It's good for your mind and body! Original question from Christian: "...why you think when I work on memorization, walking on a treadmill, it seems to lead to better flow and ability to improvise the speech compared to when I stand or sit. I glance at the script much less often and I feel more connected to the mater...

Are you ready to influence an audience with a narrative presentation? Listen in as Joey Coleman explains how to lay the foundation for a memorable speech. Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews

Learn how to inspire and motivate your audiences with video marketing tips from keynote speaker and consultant, Marcus Sheridan. Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews

Increase your sales performance with tips from international sales leader Anthony Iannarino. Heroic Public Speaking http://heroicpublicspeaking.com Send in your questions questions@michaelport.com Give us a review and help others find this show better! http://stealtheshow.com/podcast/reviews