Tips On Tips (Part I) By Jeff Stone This issue of No Stone Left Unturned just may spark controversy and debate. Just keep in mind that this is my opinion and my experience. So please keep an open mind as you read this article. The question at hand is should …
Oh. I Thought You Were Done By Jeff Stone In the July 2008 (last month) issue of Roots and Branches, we talked about clarifying your role and your spectator’s role. As pointed out last month, it’s critical that the audience not only knows who you are, but they know who …
Let’s assume you’ve won your audience over in the first thirty seconds with a warm, witty, informative, properly-structured introduction. After thirty seconds the audience likes you, they’re intrigued, they’re relaxed and comfortable. What next? Tricks? No. You first have to really “connect” with one person in particular. Obviously you must …