FAQ

Are you a humorist?
Do you talk about Candid Camera?
Did your dad really think up all of those gags?
Do you really bake muffins?
How long are your presentations?
Can we combine two topics?
Will your speech be customized for our group?
Is your customization different from other speakers?
Will you do a spouse program or breakout in addition to the keynote?
Will you give discounts for government groups, non-profits etc?
Will you spend any time with our group in addition to your speech?
What type of groups enjoy you most?
Can you help me become a professional speaker?

Are you a humorist?
 
I am humorous but not a humorist. Humor and funny stories act as a support to my teaching content rather than the main element. The split between entertainment/humor and education/content is about 60/40. For a humorist it may be 80/20, 90/10 or even 100/0.
 
Do you talk about Candid Camera?
 
Yes and No. I do tell some stories about my father and family, but the show is not a main focus of my speeches. We can arrange to show some clips from the show, custom themed to your group, if you would like a little more about Candid Camera.
 
Did your dad really think up all of those gags?
 
Yes and No. He thought of most of them but viewers also wrote in over the years and contributed lots and lots of great material.
 
Do you really bake muffins?
 
I absolutely do and they will melt in your mouth when you try them. Ask me sometime and I will tell you the “How did you become the muffin maker?” story.
 
How long are your presentations?
 
All of my material is structured in modules, which are like building blocks. They can be cut and pasted together to create a program anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 hours in length. This structure also allows me to make up time for you if another speaker runs overtime.
 
Can we combine two topics?
 
Yes, but choosing a single topic will give your program more focus and the opportunity to really get into some applicable action ideas. Combining topics, each of which are already complex subject areas, can dilute both.
 
Will your speech be customized for our group?
 
The more you tell me the more I can make a presentation specially tailored for you. Because orienting a presentation accurately is so important to me, we use three data collection tools before a program: a conference call, a pre-program questionnaire and an online survey for participants.
 
Is your customization different from other speakers?

Yes, because of that third secret ingredient. The first two data collection tools (conference calls and pre-program questionnaires) are the industry standard. Our third tool, the online participant survey, is unique and allows us to get an in-the-trenches point of view on current needs and events.
 
Will you do a spouse program or breakout in addition to the keynote?
 
Absolutely! AT NO EXTRA CHARGE.
 
Will you give discounts for government groups, non-profits etc?
 
From time to time we choose a non-profit to receive a special discount. In addition, government groups will be given special consideration. Click here to find more ways to make programming affordable.
 
Will you spend any time with our group in addition to your speech?
 
That depends on whether there will be cake. Where there is cake you will find me.
 
Seriously, I will always try to attend sessions in addition to my own unless travel issues or schedule problems prevent it. I love to spend time with conference participants in a casual setting so I can get a feel for the people behind the paperwork.
 
What type of groups enjoy you most? 
 
I work especially well with Associations, Women’s Groups, Realtors, Educators and the helping professions (such as counselors and health professionals.)
 
Can you help me become a professional speaker?
 
I can help you get started. Just click here for a few tips.
 
 

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