Friday, July 30, 2010

Tom Antion: Five tips on how to be funny while using A/V

Five tips on how to be funny while using A/V

Project a funny opening overhead or slide to help people get in fun as they
arrive for the presentation.

Use a funny pointer. I have several small pointers that I use for overhead
projection. One looks like a little hand pointing a finger, one is a bunny
rabbit, and one is a dinosaur. They never fail to get a laugh when I use them.
The trick is to put them on the overhead projector and go on with the
presentation as if nothing is happening (deadpan expression). The bunny and
dinosaur are simply erasers on children's pencils. The little hand was
purchased from a presentation supply company. If I feel like pointing to the
screen, I use a plastic "may the force be with you" sword. You could use a
golf club or baseball bat or whatever you want. Try to find some excuse to
tie the prop pointer into the theme of your presentation, i.e., (for a golf club)
If we use ABC method we are likely to score a hole in one.

Use the element of surprise. Don't tell the audience that a funny slide or
overhead is coming.

Briefly show self-effacing or funny life shots of you, or your family, your
kids, your dog, etc. Let them pop on the screen as if they accidentally got
mixed in with your business slides or overheads. With flip charts, turn the
page to accidentally on purpose show your children's scribbling or a grocery
note from your spouse, etc.

Fill up the frame with your funny object when using slides, overheads, or
video. The impact is much greater.


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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Tom Antion: FREE Teleclass with Super Interns




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Monday, July 26, 2010

Tom Antion: Know Your Audience

You can't catch many fish by using food you like for the bait. You must give
them what they like. You must absolutely, positively know your audience.


You should know what the members of the audience have in common
(interests, enemies, competitors, etc.). You should know what the hot topic of
conversation is, but be sure they are joking about it themselves. It may be too
hot. You should know the restaurants where they eat, the name of their
newsletter, how much money they make, the name and record of the local
sports teams, etc., etc., etc. The more you know about the audience, the better
job you will do. Your goal should be to make that audience know that the
presentation they are witnessing was created specifically for them.

If you don't present to the same audience all the time, you must have a
method for getting this information. Most NO ZZZZZs presenters use some
form of pre-program questionnaire which is sent out well in advance of their
program. I got the basis for mine from Dottie Walters at Walters International
Speakers Bureau. I made some slight changes to suit my presentation style and
I keep adding and deleting questions to tweak it to perfection.

Your conversations with the program coordinator will give you some of the
information you need. You should fill in as many of the blanks as you can
before you send out the questionnaire to save the program coordinator some
work. This also proves you were paying attention to what he or she said.

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Friday, July 23, 2010

Tom Antion: My Ebay Secrets




In this video I reveal one of the greatest secrets of working with ebay.
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Tom Antion: Drive Traffic to Your Website With Videos

Just watch a bunch of my short videos on http://www.YouTube.com/antion You don't need to watch my long ones. Just the short ones. It will give you ideas.

Here's a simple formula for YouTube videos designed to drive people to your site (as opposed to videos where people are already on your site)

=> Hi I'm [insert name]

=> I know you're here looking for information on [insert keyword]

=> Well you've come to the right place.

=> Add some of your credibility. Example: I've been working in the field of feng shui for 22 years...

=> Give them a tip.

=> For more great tips like this visit [insert your website and spell it out if necessary] where you can download [insert your freebie here]

=> I hope to see you at my site

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Monday, July 19, 2010

Tom Antion: Targeting Your Humor

Appropriate Targets
You must constantly remember to base your humorous material on an important
target shared with your intended audience. You get this information from your
pre-program questionnaire and other pre-program research.

Use people they know in your jokes and stories.
Talk about their CEO or supervisor (get permission from these people first).
Joke about or insult the CEO of a major competitor, but be careful here. You
may want to work for the competitor some day. Always pick BIG targets to
tease. Never pick secretaries, receptionists, or janitors as targets of humor.


Quip about the places they go.
Their cafeteria, the bar across the street from their plant, or the crowded
highway leading to where they work are all good targets for humor. In
Washington, D.C., where I live, everyone jokes about troubles on the Beltway.


Joke about the things that mean something to them.
Joke about their new marketing plan, company picnic, new voice-mail system,
etc. Just be sure that they are joking about it themselves. The topic might be too
hot to tease about.


If you have a general audience and you cannot get specific information, use general humor. Most people are married and have children and experience family conflict. They go to the doctor and dentist. They stand in line at the motor vehicle administration. They deal with financial
problems. Joke about any universal problem which your audience can relate to.


Remember, always pick BIG targets. Joke about celebrities, media stars, and athletes that everyone knows. Keep in mind that there is a genuine sports interest in virtually every audience.

Friday, July 16, 2010

Tom Antion: Saver Lines

Use these lines during your presentation when things don't always go your way!



YOU TRIP GOING TO THE LECTERN

I also do magic tricks.
It took years of finishing school to learn to do that.
I had a good trip. See you next fall.
I'm the only speaker who can fall UP a set of steps.
Is there a doctor in the house? [Say this in a playful manner so you don't
alarm the audience.]
All that money I spent at Arthur Murray's was a waste.
OK. Who planted the banana peel?
I used to be too humble to stumble.
Give me an inch and I'll take a fall.
[Sing] Blow the man down matey, blow the man down.

YOU HEAR A LOUD CRASH

God must be throwing lightning bolts at me.
I always like to start off with a bang.
I'm flattered. You ordered fireworks for me.
Was that a real noise or was it Memorex?

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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Tom Antion: Outdoor Presentations


Outdoor presentations are really tough. They are usually full of distractions.
The sound systems are inadequate. It is virtually impossible to use overheads
or slides. You must weight down flipcharts so they don't blow over. If you are
presenting outdoors, I recommend you cut down on the overall amount of
humor. When you do use humor, be more animated and forceful and
concentrate on hammering out the punch lines.

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Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Tom Antion: C.A.R.E Speakers Tour



The C.A.R.E. Speakers Tour is designed to inpire and motivate you. However, unlike many seminars that simply get you excited but give you no direction, this seminar will also give you
immediately usable techniques to implement improve your life and your financial situation.

Look who will be there!

Glenn Morshower came from humble beginnings and is the most down to earth TV. and Movie star you will ever meet. Most people simply can't believe someone with Glenn's credentials could be such a sweet soul to every single person he meets. His program will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotion while teaching you how to go the extra mile to get what you want in life.

Barbara DeAngelis is a heart touching and prolific author (14 Books and 4 New York Times #1 Bestsellers) and TV personality who has brought in over 200 million dollars in sales. She's been seen by millions of people in one of the most famous infomercials of all time. Barbara will teach you how to transform your life from what it is now to what you want it to be.

Craig Duswalt has a unique background in that he toured with both Air Supply and Guns & Roses for 8 years. He saw the kind of tactical success you can bring to your life by using the same kinds of techniques Rockstars use to rise to prominance. He brings a unique perspective and immediately usable techniques on how you can become a Rockstar in your own niche. Plus, the way he bops around the stage we all think he's a little crazy. . . but you be the judge :)

Tom Antion has never had a job. He has been an entrepreneur his entire life starting his first advertising business at 10 years old. He sold his first used car at 15 years old before he even knew how to drive. And starting with nothing he owned five apartment buildings and a hotel before he graduated from college. But you won't think of Tom as the proverbial "used car salesman". Tom is all about living the life that you want. He absolutely refuses to deal with anyone he doesn't like. He will teach you how to put the power of the Internet behind you so you can totally control how much money you want to earn, where you work and who you spend your time with.


Monday, July 12, 2010

Tom Antion: Click Version 4 Is Now Available






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Friday, July 9, 2010

Tom Antion: The C.A.R.E. Speakers Tour



The C.A.R.E. Speakers Tour is designed to inpire and motivate you. However, unlike many seminars that simply get you excited but give you no direction, this seminar will also give you
immediately usable techniques to implement improve your life and your financial situation.

Look who will be there!

Glenn Morshower came from humble beginnings and is the most down to earth TV. and Movie star you will ever meet. Most people simply can't believe someone with Glenn's credentials could be such a sweet soul to every single person he meets. His program will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotion while teaching you how to go the extra mile to get what you want in life.

Barbara DeAngelis is a heart touching and prolific author (14 Books and 4 New York Times #1 Bestsellers) and TV personality who has brought in over 200 million dollars in sales. She's been seen by millions of people in one of the most famous infomercials of all time. Barbara will teach you how to transform your life from what it is now to what you want it to be.

Craig Duswalt has a unique background in that he toured with both Air Supply and Guns & Roses for 8 years. He saw the kind of tactical success you can bring to your life by using the same kinds of techniques Rockstars use to rise to prominance. He brings a unique perspective and immediately usable techniques on how you can become a Rockstar in your own niche. Plus, the way he bops around the stage we all think he's a little crazy. . . but you be the judge :)

Tom Antion has never had a job. He has been an entrepreneur his entire life starting his first advertising business at 10 years old. He sold his first used car at 15 years old before he even knew how to drive. And starting with nothing he owned five apartment buildings and a hotel before he graduated from college. But you won't think of Tom as the proverbial "used car salesman". Tom is all about living the life that you want. He absolutely refuses to deal with anyone he doesn't like. He will teach you how to put the power of the Internet behind you so you can totally control how much money you want to earn, where you work and who you spend your time with.


Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Internet Marketing: Affiliate Marketing Tips




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