Category: General
The Power Of Framing
How you talk about valuable topics is as important as the topics you’re covering. Take those example titles, for example. Look at the first one. It’s the main way that I’ve packaged ideas for the past 10 years. I’m a professional mind reader. It’s different. It’s unique. But you know what? It’s SO different that…
My Biggest Frustration
It’s tough to tickle yourself. (No, I’m not frustrated that I can’t tickle myself.) Awesome Part: I get paid to use applied psychology to engage audiences all over the world. Frustrating Part: Every way I’ve tried to share the same strategies & techniques I’ve used to get paid lots of money to work with huge…
You’re Fired!
“I’ve been thinking about your video about not letting clients watch you work. I’m pretty sure I got fired from my last job because of this.” I got this note today in my private community. It’s in response to a video I made awhile back about how to avoid freelancing nightmares, but as you can…
Do You Conduct Business?
Imagine your job is to make music for an audience. As a freelancer, you play one instrument in a band of other freelancers. As an entrepreneur you pick up one instrument for a few moments and rush over to the next instrument that you play for a bit. Then you tear ass over to the…
The Power Of Creation
I hate the term “content creator.” I love the term “creator.” Creators take the world as it is, and then shape it to fit their idea of how it should be. That’s powerful magic! So why, if you could transform the universe itself, would you do it to make “content”?! No matter if you are…
What does it take for you to believe in yourself?
You have a dream. A goal. Something you want to do, but you just don’t think it’s possible. What if you already had all the skills, resources, opportunity, and time that you needed. What then? Some people fall into “genius” territory. They see someone else do exactly what they want to do and think, “Well,…
Personal Branding: You’re Probably Doing It Wrong
Personal branding sounds like one of those smarmy buzz words until you really think about what it means. Unfortunately, too many people stop at “this is probably something that a self-important jerk would care about.” But, if its done right, personal branding can bring you massive opportunities, help you stand out in a field of…
Trade Show University Podcast Appearance
Recently I had the opportunity to be a guest on the Trade Show University Podcast where I got to explain how I help companies get 2-5x as many qualified leads from their next trade show exhibit. We get into how it all started, how it works, why I believe it’s one of the best ways…
Carnie Folk
When I turned 13 I learned how to juggle fire. When I turned 15 I learned how to hammer nails up my nose. When I turned 18 I learned how to eat fire. Those skills were the foundation of my performing career. That’s why I have a special place in my heart for people who…
Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Something Different
I’m 40 now, and almost all of those years have been spent playing one Mario game or another. They’ve always been interesting, delightful, and creative; that’s why I’m so fascinated by an upcoming release. It looks even more incredible than usual, which is hard to do. So how’d they do it? That’s what the video…