no·men·cla·ture ˈnōmənˌklāCHər/ noun the devising or choosing of names for things, especially in a science or other discipline. the body or system of names in a particular field. plural noun: nomenclatures In this week’s tip, let’s look at the layout of the stage. If you’ll be on stage, at some point you should be familiar…
Jesus: Magician or God? By Andre Kole Years ago I was challenged, as a skeptic and as a magician, to investigate the miracles of Christ from the point of view of a magician. At that time, I took great pride in the fact that I had never been fooled by any other magician, so I…
Burling Hull. He lived more than 100 years ago. He was quite the showman. Think P.T. Barnum, with attitude! He stood on some of the most famous stages in America. He was a contemporary of Houdini. In 1914 he wrote a booklet called, The Art of the Stage. It covered a variety of topics…
In this episode we’ll approach the sticky topic of getting paid. There are a few things you can do, prior to your event, to help make sure that you aren’t chasing down your check after the event is over. This IS an important topic, and knowing how to handle it efficiently and professionally. Let’s look…
Asking for and receiving a deposit for your upcoming speech, performance or event is not just a quick “money grab” ; it is an acceptable and expected part of scheduling a professional. It confirms that the date is on your calendar and should give the host peace of mind about your role in the upcoming…
In this episode, I’ll share with you a very simple action that will make the world of difference in your customer/client service. Everyone—part-time, full-time, or some-time, should use this technique to build satisfaction with your client base. Take 2 minutes…to become better! Thanks so much for listening! Please subscribe and review on iTunes. Also,…
“Forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13-14) As John Haggai often says when quoting this verse, “There are some things we should NOT forget.” Such as what we…
In this episode we’ll look at the all important “Contract Rider”. Even if you aren’t “full-time” and you think that having Rider to your contract isn’t important…I hope you’ll take a listen. Let’s look at why should you have one; Is it important? What should it do? How can you do it effectively—with out…
In this 2 Minute Tip, we’ll look at the importance of having a separate bank account for your speaking or performing business. Even if you’re just starting out—it’s good to start out right. There are some easy, online options for setting up a bank account, too. Check out Simple Bank it’s a great, and simple way…
In this episode, you’ll learn why you really don’t need an 800 or “toll-free” number any longer. We’ll take a quick look at why you SHOULD have a separate phone number for your speaking/performing business. Check Google Voice for info on numbers. And, I like Ring Central to manage my office calls; You can learn…