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This month on Yes Yes Questions number 15, Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com answers these exciting questions: What is the easiest and quickest way to determine if the list I’ve built is viable and will generate future coaching clients? If I was going to pitch an article for freelance writing. Any advice to reaching out to strangers on twitter? How did Uchechi transition from corporate and get into coaching? What’s the best way to think about gaining publicity for your business? And more...

This month on Yes Yes Questions number 14, Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com answers these exciting questions: How do I get close to someone who is semi-famous or famous in their field? I am single and I don’t want to be anymore and I’m about to move countries and online dating doesn’t work for me. Suggestions? Can I put myself out there as a copywriter without a blog? How do I get better organized in my business?

This month on Yes Yes Questions number 13, Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com answers these exciting questions: What are the most essential elements to make a workshop brilliant? Do I have to prepare before I speak on stage? How do I brag online without feeling like I need a shower afterwards? “Content batching” - do you do it? if so, how?! ...And more! Want to join in next time? Go to yesyesmarsha.com/yyq

This month on Yes Yes Questions number 12, Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com answers these exciting questions: How to make difficult decisions? What should my blog focus on? How do you get brave enough to have difficult conversations? How do you go off-script when speaking to an audience? ...And more! Want to join in next time? Go to yesyesmarsha.com/yyq

Do you run an online, service-based business? Had you always assumed you’d make courses and products and SCALE by growing a HUGE MAILING LIST… But now, you’re starting to think… …Maybe it doesn’t have to be that complicated? Or even just: it’s SUCH a great model for other people, but maybe that’s not for me…? Me too. And I’ve spent the last couple of years asking smart people how to make more money without hustling every hour of every day. Because: there are other things in life than work. AND I like being able to pay rent and go on holiday from time to time. I’ve learned some pretty great hacks, and I want to teach some to you. So I’ve asked one of the most business-savvy people I know, my (brilliant, BRILLIANT) friend Liz Scully from Rethink Central to come and teach a (free!) class with me called: Work Less, Earn More http://www.yesyesmarsha.com/workless/

This month on Yes Yes Questions, number 11 Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com answers these exciting questions: What are the best subject lines to get people to open my emails? How do you write a killer application? How do I promote my new book to my network? How can you differentiate yourself from your competitors? When doing a corporate workshop, how can I make sure everyone participates even when they're forced to be there? What technology do I need to tell my stories online? ...And more! Want to join in next time? Go to yesyesmarsha.com/yyq

This month on Yes Yes Questions, number 10, Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com answers these exciting questions: How do you make it through big online courses like B School without going insane? How do you set boundaries for yourself and my clients? How do you handle working from home productively? How do you get comfortable on camera? How do you make more money when you have a full client docket? Do you have resources for pitching media or other influencers? ...And more! Want to join in next time? Go to yesyesmarsha.com/yyq

On this month's edition of Yes Yes Questions, number 9, Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com answers these exciting questions: What do I do with writing when I've finished it and want to make it better? How can I help my science-minded clients tell stories? How do you work with a ghost writer? How do I help people figure out if they have what it takes to be successful like myself and how to I gently let them know if they don't? How do I attract customers to my business when I'm new in the country? How do I tell a sensitive story in my business? How do you start and built a business? Want to join in next time? Go to yesyesmarsha.com/yyq

Would you like to know my number one rule when it comes to how to tell excellent and captivating stories? I’m guessing you do. On the final episode of the Baby Walk Story Sessions, Marsha's going to talk about the number one rule in storytelling: integrity. Have questions or want to leave comments? yesyesmarsha.com/story7

When is it OK to lie when you’re telling a story? When should you be telling the truth? On this episode of the Baby Walk Story Sessions, Marsha's going to tell you when it's ok to lie when telling a story. Have questions or want to leave comments? yesyesmarsha.com/story6

Are you making any of the three biggest mistakes that people make when they tell stories? On today's episode of the Baby Walk Story Sessions, Marsha's going to tell you what they are and how to avoid them. Have questions or want to leave comments? yesyesmarsha.com/story5

When putting together a story you want to tell, what stays and what goes?? In this episode of the Baby Walk Story Sessions, Marsha shows you how to pull those scenes together to make a coherent story! Have questions or want to leave comments? yesyesmarsha.com/story4

On the 8th edition of Yes Yes Questions, Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com answers these exciting questions: How do I make a good first impression? Is it normal to feel lost when taking a course? How do I ask a big wig for a favor? How do I convince people they need what I'm offering? How do you make friends when you move to a new place? How do you get past feeling like asking for help is as weakness? Want to join in next time? Go to yesyesmarsha.com/yyq

Want to tell compelling stories? In this episode of the Baby Walk Story Sessions, Marsha tells you two simple questions you need to ask yourself, to make ANY story compelling (7 min listen). Have questions or want to leave comments? http://yesyesmarsha.com/story3

On the 7th edition of Yes Yes Questions, Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com answers these exciting questions: How do you know if your niche is niche enough? How did Marsha become an entrepreneur? Any advice? How do you find your niche? How do you promote your biz to your friends and family without "selling"? How do you keep the positive momentum going when you lost a big gig you really wanted? How do you stand out when applying to conferences? What stories from you clients do you utilize? Want to join in next time? Go to yesyesmarsha.com/yyq

You have a story to tell, but HOW do you fit it all in? What stays, and what goes?? In this episode, I explain the MOST IMPORTANT THING you need to know about telling stories. If you just learn this ONE piece of information, it will change every single story you tell, and make it better and more compelling. Leave a comment, ask any questions, find out more and get Marsha’s guide to the MAGIC BULLET for storytelling - all free! - at YesYesMarsha.com/storyintro AND learn more about how our brains work with storytelling at YesYesMarsha.com/storybrain/.

Want to tell stories, but not sure which stories to tell — or which parts of the story? Want to know the BIGGEST myth about storytelling? In this episode, Marsha explains how to choose which story you should be telling, the four things you should look out for when choosing a story, and how you have more stories than you think you do. She also explains why ANYONE can be a good storyteller — they just need to learn the rules (and she’s going to tell them to you!). Leave a comment, ask any questions, find out more and get Marsha’s guide to the MAGIC BULLET for storytelling - all free! - at YesYesMarsha.com/storyintro

This week, on the 6th edition of Yes Yes Questions, Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com answers these exciting questions: How do you attract different people to you; how do you find the right clients for your business; where do you start with a new business; how do you develop your authentic self when putting yourself out there....and more! Want to join in next time? Go to yesyesmarsha.com/yyq

In episode 5 of Yes Yes Questions, Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com answers these burning questions: What make up compelling stories; How do you balance grief and hope in a story; How do you build your network for online summits or local events; How do you overcome your own limitations and resistance....and more! Want to join in next time? Go to yesyesmarsha.com/yyq

In episode 4 of Yes Yes Questions, Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com answers these burning questions: What to show and what to tell in memoir writing; the art of promoting yourself on social media; how not to drown in admin; how to know if what you want to write about is interesting; how to ask influential people for favors or endorsements; importance of email marketing....and more! Want to join in next time? Go to http://yesyesmarsha.com/yyq1

How to build a mailing list; which story to tell in your mailing list; how to approach guys in bars in an unfriendly city; how to be more social as an introvert; how to banish the 'i'm not good enough to do this' feels. All answered in episode 3 of Yes Yes Marsha's live monthly advice column, Yes Yes Questions! Want to join in next time? Go to http://yesyesmarsha.com/yyq1

In the second edition of Yes Yes Questions, Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com dishes out advice on how to make a better first impression, whether or not it's important to have a big brand story or not, how to come to terms with your long-time calling changing, and tips for stand-up comedians just starting out. Want to join in next time? Go to yesyesmarsha.com/yyq1

In the first ever Yes Yes Questions, Marsha from YesYesMarsha.com dishes out advice on how to say no to people, how to tell stories but still be discreet about the people who feature in them, what to do if you hate where you live, and how to make friends in a new city. Want to join in next time? Go to yesyesmarsha.com/yyq1

My best friend's favourite story about my life by YesYesMarsha.com

Today, a short, small, lovely story from one of my favourite Toronto storytellers, Zebulon Pike. You can find out more about him at http://www.zebulonpike.ca This is part of the Yes Yes Marsha Advent(ish) Calendar of Stories. If you'd like to get a different story in your inbox for every day in December, sign up (for free!) here: www.yesyesmarsha.com/advent

Meeting your hero can be a big deal. But doing it when you're tired and emotional? It's going to be trouble. Here's what happened when I met Danielle LaPorte - and then had my story blown out of the water. This is part of the Yes Yes Marsha Advent(ish) Calendar of Stories. If you'd like to get a different story in your inbox for every day in December, sign up (for free!) here: www.yesyesmarsha.com/advent Photo of Danielle LaPorte by Catherine Just

"The first time I really knew I was homesick, was when I got kicked in the nuts by a goat" - that was my introduction to this story, by guest storyteller (and wonderful singer) David Berkeley. Hear him tell the story - and play the song, Homesick, it inspired, here. This is part of the Yes Yes Marsha Advent(ish) Calendar of Stories. If you'd like to get a different story in your inbox for every day in December, sign up (for free!) here: www.yesyesmarsha.com/advent Photo of David Berkeley by Kerry Sherck

The day after my bike accident (http://www.yesyesmarsha.com/crying), this happened. Life's timing is weird. This is part of the Yes Yes Marsha Advent(ish) Calendar of Stories. If you'd like to get a different story in your inbox for every day in December, sign up (for free!) here: www.yesyesmarsha.com/advent

There's kind of an unwritten rule in London, that you don't talk to cab drivers. I broke it - and couldn't believe what he told me. This is part of the Yes Yes Marsha Advent(ish) Calendar of Stories. If you'd like to get a different story in your inbox for every day in December, sign up (for free!) here: www.yesyesmarsha.com/advent Photo by Thomas Kelley on UnSplash

I didn't want her sitting alone, but it's hard to keep someone company who acts like they don't want you to be there. But then... I had an idea. This is part of the Yes Yes Marsha Advent(ish) Calendar of Stories. If you'd like to get a different story in your inbox for every day in December, sign up (for free!) here: www.yesyesmarsha.com/advent Photo by TheRealDavidFrancis on Flickr

A few weeks before I left my job at the radio station, I told a story on air that (a) was a bit rude (though no bad language), and (b) STILL makes me laugh out loud. This is part of the Advent(ish) Calendar of Stories. If you'd like to get a different story in your inbox for every day in December, sign up (for free!) here: www.yesyesmarsha.com/advent

This isn't what Jehovah's Witnesses expect. Yes Yes Marsha Advent Story #6 by YesYesMarsha.com

In #2 in the Advent(isH) Calendar of Stories, I tell you the very short story of one of the most satisfying experiences I've EVER had. You'll cheer for me at the end. If you'd like to get a different story in your inbox for every day in December, sign up (for free!) here: http://www.yesyesmarsha.com/advent (Photo by M 93: „Dein Nordrhein-Westfalen on Flickr)

If you get this part of your story wrong, nobody will even listen to or read it. Getting it right is easy, with this one, simple rule. Have you tried this? Or seen it done by others? Come and join the discussion at http://www.yesyesmarsha.com/beginning

No one likes a rambler. But did you know that editing your stories down even more, can make their impact greater? Here, I lay out four tips on how to edit your best stories. Comments? Questions? Hop over and let me know, at http://www.yesyesmarsha.com/edit

When you’re telling a story, there’s something very important that you must do. I often hear people butchering what would otherwise be great stories, because they don’t follow this important rule. What did you think? Have you ever done this? Come and let me know http://www.yesyesmarsha.com/order Photo credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/29246403@N03/5712997342/

There's one thing that all people who tell powerful stories do. If you want to captivate people, fill your stories with action scenes. Here, I tell you the two questions you need to ask yourself in order to do this. Liked this? Have thoughts? Leave me a comment, over at http://www.yesyesmarsha.com/hollywood

The one thing you MUST know, if you want to tell powerful stories Want to read the transcript or leave a comment? Go to http://www.yesyesmarsha.com/movie

Marsha Meets... Adam Bloom who tells us all about meeting Paul Daniels (he was charming, apparently), trying to trick inquisitive children, meeting comedy heroes, being in solitary confinement for 48 hours for the BBC

Star of Father Ted, Ardal O'Hanlon joins Marsha to talk about his comedy life

Alexei Sayle: the legend, star of The Young Ones, member of The Comic Strip and a man who many credit with having invented stand up as it is today, talks about being the first person to play at the UK's first dedicated comedy club, pioneering much of today's comedy styles, and renting a room from 'The Man'...

Hear the 'We Need Answers' presenter talking about ruining Mark Watson's stag do, meeting the Pope, going on 'Countdown' and having dinner with his audience in the interval of his shows.

Marsha is joined by Alun Cochrane, fresh from Edinburgh, and spreading comedy wisdom across the country! Hear him discuss topics such as the Midlands, TV panel shows, and a crafty way to bag yourself some free fruit...

In one of her favourite ever interviews, Andre Vincent tells Marsha about life in the circus, working at Disneyland, and accidentally getting massive corporate companies to donate obscene amounts of money to charity.

This week Marsha meets up with Irish comic Andrew Maxwell.....

Political comedian Andy Zaltzman pops in to chat with Marsha this week; discussing such issues as live shows, having small children, and the best ever ways to cheat at sport

Australian comic and TV presenter Adam Hills pops in to give us an insight into his 2009 Edinburgh Show 'Inflatable', as well as discussing his childhood, the comedy circuit and big red fire engines

Marsha is joined by musical comedian Boothby Graffoe, who shares his experiences of trying to be an actor, being on TV, and what can happen if you go out drinking the night before a big meeting with Warner Bros...

Marsha meets Brendan Burns - if.comedie award winner 2007...

Marsha chats with Charlie Higson; covering topics such as The Fast Show and his other past TV shows, working his way into comedy, and The Young James Bond books.

Marsha meets stand up comedian, The Thick of It actor, Sony Award winner, author, movie actor and all round lovely chap Chris Addison...