by Richard Laible | Mar 1, 2019 | Best Practices, Uncategorized
Pronouncing People’s Names Right In my line of work as an emcee I must introduce A LOT of people… AND pronounce their names correctly. And pronouncing them all at the other times as well. Examples include: Asking for someone on the phone or reception desk Introducing...
by Richard Laible | Jan 24, 2019 | Best Practices, Uncategorized
Every speech, talk and presentation you do will be different, so it’s impossible to give an actual script that you can use for every occasion. Sometimes you’re searching your brain for that “little something” that will spark you to start off or...
by Richard Laible | Sep 30, 2018 | Best Practices, Uncategorized
How to write a joke. Why blog about this? Because I’m answering the 2 most common questions I’m asked: 1) How do you write your jokes? 2) Can you help me write a joke? I remember my first joke (Side note: I did not write this joke). I was little, maybe...
by Richard Laible | Jul 25, 2018 | Best Practices, Uncategorized
Trade Shows can be tricky. It doesn’t take a wizard to get attendees from the aisle carpet onto YOUR booth carpet. Just follow these DOs & DON’Ts and you’ll conjure up more qualified leads and fill your booth before you can say Abracadabra!! Most of these are just...
by Richard Laible | Jun 27, 2018 | Best Practices, Uncategorized
Trade Show Tips are sorely needed as trade shows themselves are on the upswing and companies are spending more to attend and attract customers. So, why do I see so many easily fixed mistakes still happening in the booths I observe? No one is telling the staff on the...
by Richard Laible | Mar 9, 2018 | Best Practices, Uncategorized
An email pops up on a Friday from a third-party asking if I have availability in the summer as a trade show presenter. A quick look at my calendar and the answer is, “Yes!” I quickly reply so, and a few minutes later get the response, “Great. They need to...
