How would you like to shorten the learning curve to speaking? In the process increase sales, your income, product exposure, customer service, and articles for magazines? Then, start recording yourself!
Recording yourself can be as simple as plugging a lapel mike into a standard cassette size recorder and putting it in your pocket. Or, for $175.00, a hands free wireless unit from (Yes) Radio Shack that can also plug into most house systems.
The review of one recorded rehearsal is worth ten speaking out louds. It is a tool that will help coach you with your timing, inflection, reduce stage fright, where to cut out material, eliminate the and's, uh's, ok's, etc., and let you know if you really sound like Donald Duck. Practice makes permanent.
You want to record all your presentations, because you never know when the magic is going to take place. Recorded presentations (or segments from several) can be taken to a local audio studio.
They will edit, digitize, balance, and add voice overs for a demo tape or a complete cassette or album. People can take you home. Learn while they drive. Fifty-two percent of Americans have two or more motivational or educational tapes. The material can be transcribed for a magazine article or chapters for a book. This adds credibility.
Unlike a book project, I used material from a presentation to produce a demo tape and a two-cassette album with a work booklet. This was all done in five days! Cost $5.00 per album. I've sold the album nationwide.
It has led to more bookings, product sales and coaching by phone nationwide. These are the three ways speakers generate income.
I was taken the other day by the thought that right now someone could be listening to my tapes. Humbling.
Fire "Captain Bob" Smith is a recognized expert and speaker on stress, communication and relationship skills. He is the author of "Fire Up Your Communication Skills" ISBN 09657620-6- 8, a humorist, coach, entrepreneur and frequent talk show guest. He also produces customized presentations for career and personal growth. "Captain Bob is a regular keynote presenter for corporations and national associations across North America. To book him as a speaker, ask him any questions, or get a copy of his book and tapes call (888) 238-3959. e-mail: captbob@verio.com. WebPage: http://www.eatstress.com.