Podcast appearances and mentions of james ontra

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this enlightening episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian sits down with James Ontra, the founder of Shuffler. Together, they delve into the transformative concept of presentation management and its impact on effective storytelling in sales and negotiations. James shares his 25 years of experience in creating persuasive presentations and offers valuable insights on utilizing storytelling to become better closers and persuaders. Discover how to harness the power of emotional connection and strategic slide libraries to elevate your negotiation techniques and drive successful outcomes. What Will Be Covered: The concept of presentation management and its relevance in today's business world. Strategies for using storytelling to enhance sales and negotiation outcomes. The importance of simplicity and emotional connection in presentations. Shufflrr Presentation Management: The New Strategy for Enterprise Content Follow James on LinkedIn Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn The Ultimate Negotiation Guide Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this enlightening episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian sits down with James Ontra, the founder of Shuffler. Together, they delve into the transformative concept of presentation management and its impact on effective storytelling in sales and negotiations. James shares his 25 years of experience in creating persuasive presentations and offers valuable insights on utilizing storytelling to become better closers and persuaders. Discover how to harness the power of emotional connection and strategic slide libraries to elevate your negotiation techniques and drive successful outcomes. What Will Be Covered: The concept of presentation management and its relevance in today's business world. Strategies for using storytelling to enhance sales and negotiation outcomes. The importance of simplicity and emotional connection in presentations. Shufflrr Presentation Management: The New Strategy for Enterprise Content Follow James on LinkedIn Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn The Ultimate Negotiation Guide Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

Episode #99 featuring William Holms, an American author celebrated for his award-winning thriller series, The Killing of Faith. Holms also spent much time as a trial and divorce attorney with nearly three decades of experience, Holms draws on his legal background and deep understanding of the human condition to craft suspenseful narratives that resonate with readers. His debut novel, The Killing of Faith, earned him prestigious accolades, including the American Bookfest Award, the National Indie Excellence Award, and the Reader's Favorite Award, establishing him as a prominent figure in the thriller genre.Listen to James Ontra and William Holms talk about what made Holms make such a career switch and learn about why his novels are known for their psychological depth, intense suspense, and complex characters. This Podcast is sponsored by Shufflrr, Shufflrr is AI for Presentations

Episode #99 features Hunter McKinley, the Co-Founder & CEO of Yac, a voice messaging platform designed for remote teams, and Backtrack, the world's first AI booth sales assistant that helps exhibitors close deals through backward recording and automation. Under Hunter's leadership, Yac raised $7.5M in Series A funding. His innovative approach to communication and sales technology has earned him recognition in top publications like Business Insider Tech, Forbes, TechCrunch, and Fast Company.Listen to James Ontra and Hunter McKinley discuss what has made Hunter a respected leader and problem-solver in the tech industry.This podcast is sponsored by Shufflrr, AI for presentations.

Episode #98 featuring Tom Stanton, Partner at Bochner Law. Bochner is an Intellectual Property Advisory and Consulting Law firm. After spending 10 years in the IT field, at the age of 35 Tom decided to make a career change and become an attorney. Since then, Tom has become a licensed patent attorney in both New York and Florida with focus on cutting edge computer technologies and related intellectual property protection. Listen to James Ontra and Tom Stanton discuss how influential the Tampa community has been towards their careers. With James being an alumni member of Leadership Tampa Bay and Tom being a member of the Tampa Bay Business Journal's 30 Under 30, they share insights on how the Tampa Bay Community continues to inspire and drive their success.This Podcast is Sponsored by Shufflrr, Shufflrr is AI for Presentations

Episode #96 features Alexander Zambrano, owner of Fabrizio & Sons Marble and Granite Restoration Inc. Fabrizio & Sons is a family-owned business that has been operational since 1999, specializing in the restoration of all types of natural stone countertops, walls, and floors. Alexander's father, Fabrizio, was featured on Presentation Hell episode #48 back in May 2023.Listen to James Ontra and Alexander Zambrano as they delve into the world of natural stone restoration from a professional's perspective. Alexander, a distinguished member of Tampa Club's 40 Under 40, brings his dedication to quality and craftsmanship to the episode. This podcast is sponsored by "Presentation Hell," the book.

Episode #95 featuring Taylor Villegas, founder of Twelve Tables, a next-gen consulting firm fostering collaborations among independent creators and agencies, Taylor brings a unique perspective to problem-solving and strategy execution. Taylors entrepreneurial journey also includes being an active partner of Sunny Collabs, a content-first agency headquartered out of Tampa, Florida - with an impressive portfolio spanning Whiteclaw, Greenlane, Carrabbas, Pinch-a-Penny Pools, and Next Level Brand. With over a decade of experience, Taylor is a sought-after business strategist, challenging the narrative around constant stress as a precursor to success. Active in community service and mentorship, Taylor is dedicated to inspiring a balanced approach to success in the business landscape. Tune in with James Ontra and Taylor Villages to and learn how Taylor's career journey has led her to be where she is today!

Episode #92 featuring Joe Steilberg & Parker Klein, Founders of Twos. Twos is your all-in-one hub for notes, reminders, events, ideas, and more. The idea of forgetting things before you're able to write them down is what birthed Two's into the go to platform to keep you organized.Listen to James Ontra & the founders Joe and Parker talk about what gave them this idea and what made Two's valuable enough to receive 1.7 million dollars in funding from Tampa Bay Ventures. This Podcast is Sponsored By Shufflrr, www.Shufflrr.com is AI for Presentations

Episode #89 featuring Leslie Fiorenzo, a Business Presentation Coach. Besides her 9-5 role as an account manager at Ulliance, Leslie Fiorenzo empowers coaches and consultants by providing tailored guidance on overcoming hurdles in self-promotion. Whether it's honing public speaking skills, conquering camera shyness, or mastering the art of networking, Leslie offers actionable strategies to amplify personal brand and business presence.Listen to James Ontra and Leslie Fiorenzo talk about how Leslie helps clients overcome their fear of public speaking, being on camera, and navigating the intricacies of networking to showcase their business.This podcast is sponsored by Shufflrr.Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management.

Episode #88 featuring Erin Diehl, CEO of Improve It and host of the Improve It Podcast! Her company, Improve It, has aided everyone, from Fortune 500 companies to small mom-and-pop shops, in transforming their businesses, leadership, and personnel through play. With eighteen years of leadership experience and expertise in improvisational comedy, Erin instigates a mindset shift for busy, stressed-out leaders.Listen to James Ontra and Erin Diehl discuss how Improve It has been assisting businesses worldwide and discover how their help towards eliminating mental barriers can transform individuals into their best selves, both personally and professionally.This Podcast is sponsored by ShufflrrVisit www.Shufflrr.com for all things Presentation Management!

Episode #87 features Bianca Peynado, founder of the Roadblock Foundation, a non-profit organization designed to raise awareness of cyberbullying and create a healthier online environment. Bianca has experienced her own encounters with cyberbullies since her childhood years and feels empowered to be part of the change, helping others cope with the same struggles.Listen to James Ontra and Bianca Peynado discuss how cyberbullying affects today's youth and learn how the Roadblock Foundation empowers youth to overcome bullying.If you or someone you know is dealing with cyberbullying, Bianca can help. Visit https://www.roadblockfoundation.org/ to learn more!As always, visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management.

Episode #85 featuring Joseph Bailey, Managing Director at EY Assurance practice. At EY, their mission is to build a better working world, help create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. With over 20 years of expertise in the technology, media, and telecommunications sector, Joe brings a wealth of experience to the table.Listen to James Ontra and Joseph Bailey delve into Joe's career journey and discover what makes him stand out from others as he found his way into his position at EY today. Explore what sets him apart and qualifies him to have worked extensively with Fortune 50 entertainment and media stakeholders throughout his professional journey.Explore more about Presentation Management at www.Shufflrr.com

James Ontra is the CEO and Co-Founder of Shufflrr. Shufflrr is AI Presentation Management, and gives users a fast, easy way to create and share a presentation. James joins Erin today to discuss the key components to every great presentation, why emotion is your most vital asset, and the difference between knowing the what of what you're presenting and the why. If you're looking for a refresh on your presentation style – this is the episode for you.   Show Links: Purchase Erin's newest book, I See You! A Leader's Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy Purchase the I See You Meditation Album Get our free 4-Step Consistency Planner here Did today's episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us. Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here. Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here. Check out Harmony Insights, an organization led by Erich Kurschat. Using the DiSC model of behavior as a foundation since 2006, Erich focuses on natural behaviors and learned adaptability to create roadmaps for the relationships and connections that matter most to us. He facilitates a process of learning that is at once deeply introspective and highly interactive. Whether you're learning how to navigate and manage personalities, seeking direction in your career, or simply looking to connect more successfully with the person directly in front of you, let Erich and Harmony Insights help you define your own path to achievement… one insight at a time! Connect with James Ontra: James' LinkedIn Connect with Erin Diehl: @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Erin's LinkedIn improve it! TikTok Improve it! Instagram Improve it! Facebook improve it! website Book a Laugh Break Book a Workshop Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com "I love this podcast and I love Erin!!" If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won't miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)

Using Storytelling to Become Persuasive With Carl Aveni https://podcasts.apple.com/na/podcast/using-storytelling-to-become-persuasive-with-carl/id1101679010?i=1000494433044 How to Use Storytelling to Become More Persuasive with Randy Ford https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/how-to-use-storytelling-to-become-more-persuasive-randy/id1101679010?i=1000524057666 Persuasive Storytelling- How to Tell The Perfect Story with Lynnae Brown https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/persuasive-storytelling-how-to-tell-the-perfect-story/id1101679010?i=1000381009371 Persuasive Presentations: Taking Your Storytelling to the Next Level with James Ontra https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/persuasive-presentations-taking-your-storytelling-to/id1101679010?i=1000546869770 How To Connect Through Stories With Shakeer Abdulla https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-we-can-connect-with-people-regardless-of/id1101679010?i=1000580391043 Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/ Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1 Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

Using Storytelling to Become Persuasive With Carl Aveni https://podcasts.apple.com/na/podcast/using-storytelling-to-become-persuasive-with-carl/id1101679010?i=1000494433044 How to Use Storytelling to Become More Persuasive with Randy Ford https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/how-to-use-storytelling-to-become-more-persuasive-randy/id1101679010?i=1000524057666 Persuasive Storytelling- How to Tell The Perfect Story with Lynnae Brown https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/persuasive-storytelling-how-to-tell-the-perfect-story/id1101679010?i=1000381009371 Persuasive Presentations: Taking Your Storytelling to the Next Level with James Ontra https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/persuasive-presentations-taking-your-storytelling-to/id1101679010?i=1000546869770 How To Connect Through Stories With Shakeer Abdulla https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-we-can-connect-with-people-regardless-of/id1101679010?i=1000580391043 Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/ Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1 Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

Episode #83 featuring Kevin Maney, Co-Author of "Play Bigger" and Founding Partner at Category Design Advisors. "Play Bigger" introduces businesses to the concept of category design and has garnered worldwide sales of over 250,000 copies. Category design encompasses the strategy and tactics that delineate, shape, and condition a market to establish the dominant position of a category leader, thereby maximizing market capitalization and value.Listen to James Ontra and Kevin Maney discuss how Kevin guides legendary companies through the emerging discipline of category design, and discover how his book, "Play Bigger," can serve as a guide for your business to achieve similar success.

Episode #82 featuring Aakash Patel, Member of the Board Of Trustees at Hillsborough Community College. Before his time at HCC, Aakash founded Elevate, Inc., a Florida-based strategic business consulting firm providing public relations, community relations, targeted networking & social media for clients. To this day Elevate Inc. has served over 200 companies. Listen to James Ontra and Aakash Patel and hear how he has become reputed for making significant connections and achieving client results. Learn how Aakash's focus on leadership, community, military, life-long learning, and networking/connecting have benefitted his career. Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #81 featuring Sarah Stokes, Global Senior Vice President at Foundry. Foundry is at the intersection of media and martech. Foundry's industry is about people, not machines. Algorithms, optimization and automation play a huge role in what they do, but connections and trusted relationships are vital.Listen to James Ontra & Sarah Stokes talk about how tech can be Leveraged wisely and have a positive influence. Learn how Foundry is driving progress globally in a number of areas, including diversity and inclusion, tech accessibility and women in leadership, both at Foundry and through their channels.Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #76 featuring Grace Wooley, Account Executive at WFLA News Channel 8 in Tampa. Grace is an expert in selling multimedia advertising, from traditional TV to streaming platforms. Learn the nuances between linear and digital ads and discover where these strategies impact your daily life.Explore the advertising world with Grace Wooley and James Ontra, providing valuable insights for businesses and consumers. Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Featuring Dr. Autumn Burns, South Tampa Florida Chiropractor with the Farkas Chiropractic Group. Dr. Burns strives for excellence through superior patient treatment, education and satisfaction within her work. Listen to Autumn Burns teach James Ontra about the profound impact of chiropractic care as Dr. Autumn Burns shares her insights on the connection between spinal health and the body's ability to thrive.Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #74 features Jesse Keyser, Co-Owner of Ideal Image, North America's #1 aesthetics and wellness brand that delivers real results for real people, driven by medical experts. With a wealth of experience in working with franchises, Jesse has served on the advisory councils for Little Caesars, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning, and Sport Clips. He has been honored as the Sport Clips Owner of the Year and the Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning Owner of the Year.Listen to James Ontra and Jesse Keyser and learn about Jesse's journey with all his franchises. Discover how he managed to grow into the position he holds today.For Presentation Management, visit www.Shufflrr.com

Episode #73 featuring Riley Walker, CEO of Ryco.io, an eLearning development company specializing in building courses and applications for businesses and schools. With over 12 years of experience in curriculum development and eLearning, Riley has developed a deep passion for global education. He takes pleasure in crafting innovative and engaging learning solutions tailored for both businesses and schools.Tune in to hear James Ontra and Riley Walker discuss how Ryco.io utilizes cutting-edge technologies and best practices to achieve high-quality and effective learning outcomes.For Presentation Management, visit www.Shufflrr.com.

Episode #72 featuring Michael Eubanks, Commercial Relationship Manager at The Bank Of Tampa. Michael has been an essential part of The Bank of Tampa team for nearly 17 years. During this time, he has learned nearly every aspect of the bank, working in both client-facing roles and roles in the banking operations area.Listen to James Ontra and Michael Eubanks talk about The Bank Of Tampa and learn how someone like Michael can help you out financially.Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #71 Featuring Harshneel More, the Co-Founder and CTO of Archslate. Archslate is a data-driven workflow management and productivity platform for the building industry. The Tampa-based firm Archslate is positioned to help employers hire quickly as the United States implements a $1.2 trillion infrastructure program approved last year.Listen to James Ontra and Harshneel More talk about how Archslate became the mechanism it is today and learn about how it can uplift your construction businessPodcast Sponsored by Shufflrr, Shufflrr is Presentation Management

Time For A Change, Featuring Rico SmithEpisode #70 featuring Rico Smith. Rico currently serves as an Air Force reserve and is running for the Hillsborough County commissions office position. Rico is also an accomplished Healthcare Executive with board level experience in the government and medical industries and sits on the Hospital Authority Board for Hillsborough County. Listen to James Ontra and Rico Smith talk about what Rico plans to do for the Hillsborough County community once he is elected and how he plans on making those changes. Don't forget to #votericosmith here www.votericosmith.comVisit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #69 featuring Dean Akers, the founder of Adjunct CEO. Adjunct CEO has been helping business leaders around the world become more effective CEO's for more than 25 years. He teaches empowerment and the skills of working on the business, not in the business. Over the years he's worked with a wide range of businesses which has led him to the conclusion that, “All businesses are the same.”Listen to James Ontra and Dean Akers talk about how negative self talk is the most common disease in the world and how eliminating it can change the trajectory of your career. This podcast is sponsored by Shufflrr, visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #68 featuring Owen LaFave, the Pinellas County Market President at The Bank of Tampa. Owen leads a team of experienced bankers who provide customized solutions for owner managed businesses and commercial real estate clients in the Tampa Bay area. With over 20 years of banking experience, Owen has the skills and knowledge to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the post-pandemic economy.Listen to James Ontra and Owen LaFave talk about how important it is to make the right choice on who you bank with and how The Bank of Tampa remains at the topThis podcast is sponsored by Shufflrr, visit www.shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #67 featuring Deborah Kish Stephan, President of the Brandon Campus for Hillsborough Community College. With an impressive background in education on top of 12 years of experience as a business attorney, Deborah is a perfect fit for who you want in charge of your college. Listen to James Ontra and Deborah Kish Stephan talk about how to make the most out of your education and learn about some of the unique programs that are offered at Hillsborough Community CollegeThis podcast is sponsored by Shufflrr, visit www.shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #66 featuring Michael Smith, Business Banking Market Executive at Fifth Third in Tampa, Florida. With more than 28 years serving in leadership roles within financial services and community and economic development industries, Mike Smith is a well-rounded development and finance professional with a passion for building business opportunities for African Americans.Listen to James Ontra and Michael Smith talk about the importance of financial awareness and learn about what helped build Mike into the leader he has become throughout his years in finance. This podcast is sponsored by Shufflrr, visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #65 featuring Ron Carucci, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Navalent. Navalent is a business consulting service that helps organizations translate strategy into results. Ron is also a bestselling author of 9 books. Recently, the award winning book, "To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose" was selected by Bloomberg Businessweek as one of 2021's Best Books.Listen to James Ontra and Ron Carucci talk about their mutual track record of helping some of the world's most influential enterprisesThis podcast is sponsored by Shufflrr, visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #64 featuring Louis Zmich. Louis is an Assistant Professor of Marketing and a Sales Readiness Coach for the Sykes College of Business at the University of Tampa. Along with his teaching career, Louis is an author with research that has been published in The Journal of Marketing Education, and The Journal of Selling.Listen to James Ontra and Louis Zmich talk about the institution of Sales at the University of Tampa and how the university prepares UT Spartans for success. This podcast is sponsored by Shufflrr, visit www.shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #63 featuring Lauren Plante, Mindset and Life Coach. At Lauren Plante Coaching, Lauren supports purpose-driven professionals in breaking their mental patterns so they can create a life of success AND fulfillment. Listen to James Ontra and Lauren Plante talk about methods for overcoming mental patterns such as perfectionism, people pleasing, fears, negative self-talk, and others. Visit www.lauplantecoaching.com and schedule a time to meet with LaurenThis podcast is sponsored by Shufflrr, visit www.shufflrr.com for Presentation management!

Episode #62 featuring Tim Livingston, founder and CEO of Aces Nation. Aces Nation is a sports management software company for performance training and college recruiting. The vision of the company is to transform futures, improve lives and enrich communities through the power of sports.Listen to James Ontra and Tim Livingston talk about the journey from athlete to agent and everything in between that makes Tim so passionate about building better student-athletes and coaches around the world.This podcast is sponsored by Shufflrr, visit www.shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #61 featuring Mark Carpenter, aka the “Chief Storyteller”. Mark's passion is in helping others achieve more of their potential, and he uses his three decades of experience to provide perspective and guidance to others. Listen to James Ontra and Mark Carpenter talk about How to Turn Experiences Into Stories that Teach, Lead, and Inspire.This Podcast is sponsored by Shufflrr, visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #60 featuring Jacqueline Farrington, Author and Founding Director of the Farrington Partners. The Farrington Partners provide customized executive coaching and consulting services for high-profile leaders and their organizations. Jacqueline has provided communications consulting and coaching services for multinational companies such as Sephora, Fox Sports, Pfizer, Microsoft and other big names. Listen to James Ontra and Jacqueline Farrington discuss their passion for helping mainstream corporations improve their communication and learn how to apply the methods.This podcast is sponsored by Shufflrr, visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management.

Episode #59 featuring Karl Kroeber, CTO and Co-Founder of Projexion. Projexion is a machine-learning-based "digital twin" for construction managers that analyzes data to predict risk of profitability and prescribes actions to mitigate it in real-time. Karl is known for being a professional and highly skilled software architect that is always looking for interesting problems to solve. Listen to James Ontra and Karl Kroeber dive into Karls life experience in technology and how that brought him to the United States on a path of entrepreneurship. Check out Projexion here! Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management!

Episode #58 featuring John Lynch, CEO of Kush.com. John's Kush.com is known for being the fastest growing and most reliable marketplace of safe, predictable, and consistently available cannabis products. John has a 25-year record of driving market growth in consumer packaged goods for major brands such as Coca-Cola, Boston Beer Company, The Gallo Winery, and Zico. Known within the cannabis industry as well, Lynch led the global expansion of prominent Pax Labs, the most recognized global brand in cannabis.Listen to James Ontra and John Lynch talk about the expansion of the cannabis industry and learn how to get your foot in the door. Also, hear why they both decided to bring their companies to Embarc Collective located in Tampa, Florida. This podcast is Sponsored by Shufflrr, visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #57 Featuring Wayne Dudding. The Mission for Waynes OLGS inc. is in the name, One Less Gold Star. Waynes company is developing an automated tourniquet system to save lives on the battlefield and during traumatic events at home. Wayne has over 31 years of military service to include over six years of active duty. His primary focus has been on the military since 9/11, both in uniform and as a defense contractor. While serving at US Central Command, Wayne leveraged his civilian experience to provide technical advice to senior leaders on the Oil and Gas Industries throughout the Middle East. Listen to James Ontra and Wayne Dudding talk about what inspired Wayne to take on his entrepreneurial endeavors after serving in the Army.Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #56 featuring Tom Jackobs, Sales Coach and Founder of the Jackobs Effect. Tom has been an entrepreneur for 30+ years, He sold his fitness business which he owned for 9 years to become the Impact Pilot, helping entrepreneurs generate more income through better sales strategy and using stories to sell.Listen to James Ontra and Tom Jackobs discuss the value equation of having a strong sales process and how to maximize your conversions Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #54 Featuring Richard Newman, Founder of Body Talk and Best Selling Author of Lift Your Impact. Over the past 23 years Richard and his team have trained over 120,000 business leaders around the world, to improve their communication and impact, including one client who gained over $1 Billion in new business in just one year, using the strategies that Richard teaches. Listen to James Ontra and Richard Newman chat about the science of body language while presenting and how that science can help you thrive in business as well as in your everyday life. Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #53 featuring Michelle Walker , CFO of Nperspective. Nperspective provides fractional, project-based, or interim CFO services designed to assist clients with cash flow forecasting, strategic planning, assessing the skills of their accounting departments, revamping their organization charts, and formulating their strategies. Nperspective's mission is to alleviate the pressure on business owners by providing them with a solid financial understanding of their business and its potential.Listen to James Ontra and Michelle Walker talk about how Nperspective is helping businesses succeed financially around the world. Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #52 Featuring Lauren Prager, CEO of Synapse. Synapse connects innovators and entrepreneurs with guidance, access, and resources for success. At Synapse, they believe that connections are the key to accelerate a thriving innovation community. Synapse drives Florida's economic growth and consistently attracts top talent - now and for generations to come. Listen to James Ontra and Lauren Prager chat about what enabled her to evolve from being a volunteer in 2018 to now becoming the CEO of the company. Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #51 featuring Steven Zanetos, a consultant for Workscapes. Workscapes is a full-service office dealership offering furniture, walls, flooring, architectural products, and space planning. In 25 years, Workscapes has evolved into a multi-million dollar, multiple location enterprise.Listen to James Ontra and Steven Zanetos talk about what has grown Workscapes into the multi-million dollar enterprise that it is and also their experience being a part of Leadership Tampa Bay's Class of 2023 as it comes to an end. Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, James Ontra, Shufflrr CEO & Author, discusses introducing presentation management and how to use storytelling to become a better persuader. Shufflrr https://shufflrr.com/ Presentation Management: The New Strategy for Enterprise Content https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MMV7MJ2/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 Follow James on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesontra/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/ Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1 Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, James Ontra, Shufflrr CEO & Author, discusses introducing presentation management and how to use storytelling to become a better persuader. Shufflrr https://shufflrr.com/ Presentation Management: The New Strategy for Enterprise Content https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MMV7MJ2/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 Follow James on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesontra/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/ Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1 Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

Episode #50 featuring Leah Del Percio, Founder and CEO of Trustate. Trustate is Automated estate operations & trust funding in an easy-to-use platform. Trustate takes care of your estate operations, so you can focus on what matters most... your clients. Leah uses her experience as a lawyer prior to launching Trustate to help build the company into the life changing machine that it is.Listen to James Ontra and Lead Del Percio talk about the commonly unknown importance behind a company like Trustate and why more people should be prepared to use it. Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #48 featuring Fabrizio Zambrano, Founder of Fabrizio & Sons Marble & Granite Restoration. Fabrizio is a world class granite and marble retailer with decades of experience in perfecting his craft. Frabrizio took his knowledge within the field and turned it into a powerful second generation family business. Listen to James Ontra and Fabrizio Zambrano talk about the evolution of modern day marketing and what it took to keep a business afloat before social media.Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #47 featuring Logan Higuera, Founder of Open Ocean. Open Ocean helps streamline the way entrepreneurs navigate the journey by making sure they're aware of the support and resources that are available to them. Open Ocean is “built to enable organizations to deliver inclusive and easy support more efficiently and effectively”. Listen to James Ontra and Logan Higuera talk about what defines true entrepreneurship and how Open Ocean is a tool every Entrepreneur should use. Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #46 featuring Katie Trott, who is a partner at Foundry Commercial. Foundry Commercial provides both strategic and tactical advisory services to office and industrial occupiers of commercial real estate. With over 20 years of commercial real estate experience, listen to Katie Trott and James Ontra talk about why now is the time to be in Tampa.Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #43 featuring Kamran Malik, otherwise known as “Mr.Kamraman”. Kamran has been a self-taught professional photographer for over 20 years now. His passion for photography started when his father bought him a camera at the age of eight. Since then, he's established a well known brand for himself in portrait photography throughout the Tampa Bay Area. Kamran specializes in Athletic Portraits, Branding Portraits, Senior Portraits, and Headshots for Artists and Professionals. Listen to James Ontra and Kamran Malik talk about the importance of being passionate in their work and how crucial that passion is for them to stay motivatedVisit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #42 featuring Frank Mattes, author of “Lean Scaleup”. Frank has decades of experience in corporate innovation and he used his knowledge to put together his book “Lean Scaleup”. The book serves as a guide for corporate practitioners to learn how to build new businesses. Listen to James Ontra and Frank Mattes discuss how today's companies are only replicating past success stories but are unable to create new ones of their own and how this problem impacts the world we live inSponsored by ShufflrrBuy our book “Presentation Hell” on Amazon today!Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Presentation-Hell-Painful-Presentations-Stories-ebook/dp/B0BZQKWFK5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24OSPDET40WUR&keywords=presentation+hell+book&qid=1681329080&sprefix=presentation+hell+%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-1

Episode #41 featuring Julius Becker, Founder of Newport & State. Founder of Newport & State is a multifaceted Sports-Agency for Athletes and Brands. Starting at the collegiate level, Newport & State assists and represents athletes off the field while also providing a full strategy & implementation package to brands. Listen to James Ontra and Julius Becker talk about Julius's transition from being the athlete looking for an agency into the agency itself. Newport & State is one of several of University of Tampa's thriving Incubator companies.Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #39 Featuring Andrew Collier, Director of Corporate Partnerships for Kitchenery. Kitchenery is a company out of Tampa Florida focused on developing and producing wireless technology products that make life easier. No more messy wires, overloaded sockets, and electrocution hazards. With Kitchenery, you can have the world's best cooking experience that will set you free in your kitchen.Listen to James Ontra and Andrew Collier talk about Kitchenery's plan to break into the market and revolutionize the cooking experience of the future Presentation Hell is Sponsored by ShufflrrVisit www.shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #38 Featuring Mike Lingle, the founder of Rocket Pro Forma. Mike has become an entrepreneur throughout his life and has started more than one presentation company. After almost driving his first business into the ground, Mike realized what he needed was a tool like Rocket Pro Forma which is a financial projections spreadsheet that helps you save time and headache so you can focus on what you do best. Listen to James Ontra and Mike Lingle sit down at the Synapse Summit ‘23 and talk about how they used to be competitors within the industry of presentations and what has stuck with them throughout the years.Presentation Hell is Sponsored by ShufflrrVisit www.shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #37 featuring the CEO and Founder of Nootricious, Matt Tack. Nootricious is a product based dietary supplement business that provides busy athletic professionals with on the go nutrition to fuel their active lifestyles. Listen to James Ontra and Matt Tack talk about the Entrepreneurial lifestyle and what keeps them going throughout the day. This Podcast is Sponsored by ShufflrrVisit www.shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #36 featuring Rosie Paulsen, the owner of Rosie Paulsen Enterprises. Rosie is a well known public speaker and business trailblazer throughout the Tampa bay region. Rosie was recently named one of the Top "50 Most Influential Leaders in Florida" by the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Listen to James Ontra and Rosie Paulsen talk about their come up and what challenges they faced along their journey in businessVisit www.shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #35 featuring Kyle Ontra. Kyle is a student entrepreneur from The University Of Delaware and the oldest son of the host James Ontra. Kyle is the president of the University Boxing club, Owner of Viper Enterprises, and an online personal trainer. Listen to James Ontra and son Kyle Ontra talk about how college helps students overcome their fears of public speaking.Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #34 featuring Sh'nai Simmons. Sh'nai is the executive director at the Collective Wellness Institute of Tampa. The Collective Wellness Institute gives everyone in the community an opportunity to experience therapeutic mental health services at an affordable rate. They provide services for adults, children, individuals and even families. Listen to James Ontra and Sh'nai Simmons talk about giving back to the community, mental health, and what it was like living in the Bronx of New York City during the 1980's crack epidemic Visit www.Shufflrr.com for Presentation Management

Episode #33 Featuring Valerie Lavin, CEO of Luminary Global. Luminary Global is a veteran owned business that supports the men and women who are the lifeline between preventable death and hospital care by supplying them with products and emergency supplies to military, first responders, law enforcement and citizens.Listen to James Ontra and Valerie Lavin talk about the importance of Luminary Global and the positive impact the veteran owned business has made on people since 2016. Visit www.shufflrr.com for presentation management

Episode #32 - Neil Jirele, the Founder of AppyHour. AppyHour is an app built entirely around bringing “butts to barstools and lips to glasses”. AppyHour is a direct-to-consumer platform that connects local bars and restaurants to the right consumers, with the right offers, at the right time. Listen to James Ontra and Neil Jirele talk about the story of AppyHour and what inspired Neil to bring AppyHour to life. Download AppyHour today to find the hottest deals around before you miss out!Visit www.Shufflrr.com for presentation management!

Episode #28 featuring Michelle Shryock, the manager of sales at Topgolf of Tampa. Topgolf is a sports and entertainment complex for all ages that features golf play, drinks, food and event space.Listen to James Ontra and Michelle Shryock talk about selling the Topgolf experience and event planning as a whole. Sponsored by shufflrr.com - Shufflrr is Presentation Management

James Ontra, the CEO and co-founder of Shufflrr talks about the power of presentation management with Ben. Presentations are hugely undervalued when it comes to your marketing mix. But it's the ultimate communication tool. Today, Ben and James talk about using logic versus storytelling to inspire your prospects. Show NotesConnect With:James Ontra: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

James Ontra, the CEO and co-founder of Shufflrr talks about the power of presentation management with Ben. Presentations are hugely undervalued when it comes to your marketing mix. But it's the ultimate communication tool. Today, Ben and James talk about using logic versus storytelling to inspire your prospects. Show NotesConnect With:James Ontra: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben chats with James Ontra, the CEO and co-founder of Shufflrr about the power of presentation management. Have you ever considered the power of presentation? It's a very powerful form of communication both inside and outside of a business. Today, Ben and James discuss marketing through storytelling. Show NotesConnect With:James Ontra: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben chats with James Ontra, the CEO and co-founder of Shufflrr about the power of presentation management. Have you ever considered the power of presentation? It's a very powerful form of communication both inside and outside of a business. Today, Ben and James discuss marketing through storytelling. Show NotesConnect With:James Ontra: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode #15 featuring Deborah Torres Patel Listen to the presentation & speaking expert Deborah Torres Patel and learn how to perfect the art of public speaking alongside our hosts Alex Ontra & James Ontra. Deborah has been a voice presentation and speaking expert for over 30 years in 82 different countries and 6 different continents.Deborah has helped hundreds of 1000s of people find their voice so they can deliver powerful presentations and increase their influence.Visit www.shufflrr.com for presentation management

Biography James is the CEO of Shufflrr. Shufflrr is presentation management. Presentations are critical communications to the enterprise and Shufflrr adds strategy to presentation workflow -- from creation, to use and re-use, distributing, updating, sharing, presenting, broadcasting, tracking and reporting of presentations. Shufflrr makes each stage of the presentation process more efficient. Presentations are important communications, but on the enterprise level, they are one and done. Shufflrr makes every stage of the presentation process more efficient for global organizations. Much time is wasted during every stage of the presentation life cycle - during the creation, to use, re-use, updating, sharing, broadcasting, tracking and analyzing of presentations. Shufflrr solves this. Shufflrr is Presentation Management. Shufflrr is communication strategy. Share, Shuffle and Show presentation slides and files using any device, anywhere. Shufflrr is the culmination of 20 years managing digital presentations. All the web is a presentation. Through the years, his clients have included a diverse group of highly recognizable companies. They include ABC TV Stations, Alliance Atlantis, Apple, BASF, BET, Bloomberg, CBS Interactive, Cisco, Comcast, Dell, Disney Epcot Center, DHL, EMC, ESPN, Experian, Food Network, Fox Broadcasting, Genentech, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Hertz, HGTV, Intercontinental Hotel Group, John Deere Water, Kodak, Mercedes Benz, Millennium Takada, NBC Olympics, National Institute of Health, Novartis, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Reuters, Showtime, Telemundo, Towers Perrin, Warner Bros. Domestic Television, Weather Channel, Yahoo! Canada. What we Discussed: - Shufflrr Presentation Management - Tips on Presentations - Adjusting to New Technologies - Working with a Family member - Ensuring your Team Understands Your Goals - Different Types of Marketing - His Book - Cleaning your Room is similar to Cleaning your Presentations and more How to Contact James: https://shufflrr.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesontra/ More About Speaking Podcast: All Episodes can be found at www.speakingpodcast.com All Social Media + Donations link https://bio.link/podcaster Sponsor : http://coolabulla.com Use Discount Code Speaking for a 20% Discount Our Facebook Group can be found at www.facebook.com/speakingpodcast All my 5 Podcast can be found at http://roycoughlan.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/roy-coughlan/message

Presentations suck today. Most people waste time, waste money, and don't focus on the client with their presentations and it becomes hell because they don't know the connection between what's on the screen and how they want to effect their audience. Today we welcome guest James Ontra, CEO of Shufflrr, to the show to give us the 411 on presentation management. (Spoiler Alert: Doug and James do disagree on a few things here.)If you'd like to follow James you can do so in these locations:  Podcast: Presentation Hell LinkedIn: James Ontra If you'd like to be featured in upcoming episodes, let us know what your question is on Twitter @DemandCreator or email our Podcast Producer at hannah@imaginellc.comAnd if you want to watch the video recording of this episode, you can do so athttps://blog.imaginellc.com/theblackline/problem-with-presentations and follow us on Twitter @dougdavidoff, @knowingwhen & @DemandCreator.

In this episode, James Ontra, Shufflrr CEO & Author, discusses introducing presentation management and how to use storytelling to become a better persuader. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Shufflrr Presentation Management: The New Strategy for Enterprise Content Follow James on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with James Ontra

In this episode, James Ontra, Shufflrr CEO & Author, discusses introducing presentation management and how to use storytelling to become a better persuader.Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyGet Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation GuidesShufflrrPresentation Management: The New Strategy for Enterprise ContentFollow James on LinkedInFollow Kwame on LinkedInIf you've been a listener of the show and you've gotten a lot out of our programming, you can click here to Support Negotiate Anything.Kwame Christian with James Ontra Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/negotiate-anything. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James Ontra is changing the way the enterprise world thinks about its most undervalued asset — the presentation. As CEO and co-founder of Shufflrr, James is blazing a trail in the emerging new discipline of presentation management.     The technology he helped create is already powering the presentation strategies of hundreds of Fortune-level companies, helping them save millions of dollars by transforming humble PowerPoint slides into invaluable business assets.   Contact James: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter

James Ontra, CEO of Shufflrr, shares how powerful the story of your business can be in closing deals. He argues that presentations, an integral part of any business, are often done inefficiently and ineffectively. Experiencing this business problem first-hand inspired Ontra to found Shufflrr, a presentation management solution.Ontra thinks presentations are powerful because they drive the sales conversation. If a sales meeting were a movie, the presentation would be the set and effects. A product's value can be highlighted more effectively with proof, case studies, metrics, and graphics — items a presentation can deliver.Ontra talks about how he was able to steer a concept through changing technologies. Starting off from CD-ROMs and a heavy consulting model, he was able to iterate and transform it into an enterprise product. The key takeaway is that a solid concept is constant even if the technology changes.Ontra discusses the advantages of working with enterprise customers. Enterprise deals may take longer to close but once they do, they bring high value deals. Volatility is lessened as enterprise customers work with their suppliers when problems arise. One key aspect is to have a solution that can be scaled effectively and enterprise applications. Business leaders seeking to refine or adjust their products will find several takeaways from Ontra's experience and vision.Website - shufflrr.com - - - - This episode is brought to you by Content Allies.Content Allies helps B2B tech companies launch revenue-generating podcasts. Build relationships that drive revenue through podcast networking. We schedule interviews with your ideal prospects and strategic partners so that you can build relationships and grow your business. You show up and have conversations, we handle everything else. Learn more at ContentAllies.com 

Grab your Free Copy of “The 4 Biggest Mistakes That Stop Companies From 10X'ing Their Revenue” at https://www.scalerevenue.io/10xDid you know that the presentation is the most undervalued asset of the enterprise world? James Ontra, the CEO and Co-founder of Shufflrr, certainly does! That is why he is changing the way the enterprise world thinks about presentations. He helped create a technology that is saving hundreds of Fortune level companies millions of dollars by adding clout to their Powerpoint slides and turning them into valuable business assets.James was doing CD ROM technologies (slide libraries with video) in the 1990s. Then the web boomed, and he became the CEO of a funded company that did high-end presentations. The company did not make it because the internet was not ready for the work they were doing.James and his sister then founded a consultancy and did high-end presentations for many large organizations. That process taught them how to organize slides, use them effectively, and make up a slide library.They took those principles and built them into Shufflrr, which is all about presentation management. Presentation management is having an organized and structured library, from which anyone can take and reuse content at any time. Emotional storytelling is a key element of an effective presentation. Structured emotional storytelling allows the presentation to follow the conversation rather than the presentation forcing the conversation.Good advertising is based on ratings, which are all about data. That can be dull. Storytelling, however, can change that dynamic because once you have been emotionally convinced about the importance of something, you will take all the logical data and use it to reinforce your belief. Presentation management will help you increase your business intelligence.All Shufflrr's presentation management data comes out through API and can be shared across certain platforms to create new efficiencies within global organizations. Shufflrr is a communication strategy for better efficiency.For about 10 years, Time Warner used a process to chart the various ratings for their shows across 94 different markets. Eight months after implementing Shufflrr's system, they regained their business intelligence and realized that the real value came from the emotional sale and not the data. They became far more efficient as a result.How to tell your prospects an emotional story:Collect the best slides from the best presentations ever done by your organization.Weed through those to find the very best slides.Bring those slides together and make them available to everyone out in the field.Manage all the content regularly, as a published library.The marketing department should be responsible for creating a library of quality content and slides for the salespeople.Financial data should get updated quarterly. James's travel clients in various locations prefer to update their data following their peak seasons. People who sell the best emotionally do 2 things:They use an impactful image or video to make an emotional point at the beginning of the presentation. (That creates a connection that can later be backed up with other data.)Then they create a flow, using a story to form the presentation and a different slide for each scene. Each scene should have a specific goal, and each consecutive slide should represent the goal of that scene and take you through an emotional process just like a movie would.The slides should represent the facts and allow the audience to calculate the value equation for themselves. Links and resources:Shufflrr websiteNeed help scaling your revenue? Apply to work with Ryan at https://scalerevenue.io/apply

In this episode with James Ontra, CEO of Shufflr, we talk about presentation management, storytelling, presentation strategy, and Shufflr. Shufflr: https://shufflrr.com/ James Ontra's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesontra/ His book on Presentation Management: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1793447802 Check out Present to Succeed at: https://presenttosucceed.com Contact us at: contact@356labs.com Find us all over the web: -- Website: 356labs.com Facebook: facebook.com/356labs Instagram: instagram.com/356labs LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/356labs Twitter: twitter.com/356labs YouTube: youtube.com/356labs Medium: medium.com/@356labs Meetup: meetup.com/356labs-Presentation-Meetups Spotify: open.spotify.com/user/euewr9i4mpwf3z4wubjc7owzb Behance: behance.net/356labs.com Dribbble: dribbble.com/356labs

Presentations have been a key vehicle for communication and story telling for thousands of years.  But why do many companies still struggle with efficiently managing thousands of powerpoint deck iterations?CEO of presentation management software Shufflrr, James Ontra, shares tips on how to deliver the most memorable presentations for your clients and  managers, and why you may be ready to hire your first "Chief Presentation Officer".  Connect with James Ontra:via Linkedin:  linkedin.com/in/jamesontra/via Shufflrr.comResources from this episode:Check out James' book -- Presentation Management: The New Strategy for Enterprise ContentMarketing Career Resources:Find the right Marketing Course for you: - themarketinghelp.co/linkedinlearningJoin The Marketing Help newsletter for monthly career tips and updates:- themarketinghelp.co/subscribe 

James Ontra, the CEO and co-founder of Shufflrr talks about the power of presentation management with Ben. Presentations are hugely undervalued when it comes to your marketing mix. But it's the ultimate communication tool. Today, Ben and James talk about using logic versus storytelling to inspire your prospects. Show NotesConnect With:James Ontra: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

James Ontra, the CEO and co-founder of Shufflrr talks about the power of presentation management with Ben. Presentations are hugely undervalued when it comes to your marketing mix. But it's the ultimate communication tool. Today, Ben and James talk about using logic versus storytelling to inspire your prospects. Show NotesConnect With:James Ontra: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben chats with James Ontra, the CEO and co-founder of Shufflrr about the power of presentation management. Have you ever considered the power of presentation? It's a very powerful form of communication both inside and outside of a business. Today, Ben and James discuss marketing through storytelling. Show NotesConnect With:James Ontra: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben chats with James Ontra, the CEO and co-founder of Shufflrr about the power of presentation management. Have you ever considered the power of presentation? It's a very powerful form of communication both inside and outside of a business. Today, Ben and James discuss marketing through storytelling. Show NotesConnect With:James Ontra: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode we're joined by James Ontra, CEO of Shufflrr. James joins us to discuss how to deliver effective and efficient presentations.In this episode we discuss:How a less is more approach to presentations can help you make more emotional connectionsHow a meeting with Coca-Cola triggered James to double-down in the field of presentation managementWhat is presentation strategy?The evolution of conversational presentationsAre memorable presentations getting shorter? Referenced in this episode:James' book, 'Presentation Management: The New Strategy for Enterprise Content' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2UgBsbQ CONNECT WITH JAMES / SHUFFLRRhttps://shufflrr.com/ CONNECT WITH SCOTT:scott.colenutt@sitevisibility.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcolenutt CONNECT WITH SITEVISIBILITY:https://www.sitevisibility.co.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/user/SiteVisibilityhttps://twitter.com/sitevisibilityhttps://www.facebook.com/SiteVisibilityhttp://instagram.com/sitevisibility See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James Ontra, founder and CEO of Shufflrr talks about coming up with his presentation management company idea and navigating challenges to build a six-figure SaaS platform  What began from two phones, a borrowed desk, and cold-calling clients is today a robust sought-after slide presentation solution. Clients can leverage this solution to shuffle, share, and display their content. He talks to Geordie about his journey.  What You’ll Learn How James moved from consultancy to SaaS How corporates can leverage video and graphics to create interactive advertisement content that converts What James and his team did to keep the business afloat amid advancing technology Why having expertise in a specific field is critical for attracting large companies. What makes Shufflrr more of a communication management system How James got his first Shufflrr client The primary content creation tool that Shufflrr uses Who is the key Shufflrr client? Why every entrepreneur needs a LinkedIn account Why a SaaS business is a workflow that needs articulation  In this Episode  James was passionate about presentation long before the internet blew up. He says he acquired a big chunk of experience working in a tech company that manufactured CD ROMs or content slides, where people discuss issues interactively. As technology, evolved and the internet became popular, James held on to his passion. Together with his team, they collaborated with big companies to help them integrate video into content to create advertising presentations. However, with the standardization of video production and the evolution of advanced video platforms, their value equation dropped immensely. Not to be deterred by the turn of events, James and his team would divert their focus into building software. Their clients would use the software to enhance the quality of their presentations. What was the software’s basic function then? Listen to the podcast to find out. With continued technological advancements, the team later converted the software into a comprehensive content management system. James tells the story behind his consultancy job and how it influenced his move into SaaS. Find out all the details from the podcast. James talks about an exciting moment that triggered an instant change in their business model. Do not miss this jaw-dropping section of the podcast. According to James, they built a piece of software at the time, which they sold and settled some of their bills. However, they later realized they had not done things right, a realization that left James frustrated to the point of not wanting to develop the software further. He then embarked on building Shufflrr from scratch. Even with their new software development, James and his team were committed to taking in their new clients whenever they (the clients) were ready. James says it took him 13 months before he could sign up his first paying client on Shufflrr. He mentions that presentations have been critical since the advent of time and gives some convincing examples that you should listen to. James also discusses how companies can use numerous slides to tell their story. He talks about how they got their first client who has been with them to date. Listen to the podcast for the comprehensive details. James has some advice to give to small SaaS companies that are struggling to penetrate the market. If you are a first-time entrepreneur in the SaaS industry, you cannot afford to miss that piece of advice. Pricing is a crucial part of any SaaS platform, and James gives a breakdown of their pricing versions. As an entrepreneur, patience is of the essence, and this gets clearer when James explains that they only started experiencing consistent growth four years after signing their first client. While Shufflrr has salespeople currently, James says most of their sales come from inbound marketing. James talks about a book they have written in collaboration with his sister. He explains the book’s concepts and how they will help readers solve specific problems in this podcast. James is a firm believer in the grandness of content marketing, and he gives his detailed explanation in the podcast. Do not miss this informational part of the podcast. How has presentation impacted the modern world? James talks about this subject in detail and gives practical examples. He mentions that presentations follow a conversation. Previously, people read in a vertical format, unlike today when they read in a slide format, James says. As an entrepreneur, he continues, writing a book gives you authority ahead of your competitors. He concludes this insightful podcast by discussing Shufflrr’s conversion rate from their freemium plan to payment plans.  Resources  James Ontra LinkedIn Shufflrr

Today on The Sales Evangelist, we're joined by Shufflrr CEO and co-founder James Ontra to discuss the importance of storytelling in sales. What's Shufflrr? They help companies transform humble PowerPoints into invaluable business assets. Even better, your entire company can present and share from those same decks. It's a paradigm change in presentation management that's long overdue. Why are presentations so important? Presentations are an integral part of the business world. From product information to case studies to introductions, companies communicate to each other through presentations.  We typically think of presentations as a single document, but it's more nuanced than that. Every presentation is a story, and every slide is a scene. Within Shuffler, you can drag and drop slides to create custom stories, and your entire company can present and share from those same decks. Meaning, those coworkers presenting in London or Hong Kong will be unified with the same platform.   How do we tell better stories? Most modern presentations are slapped together to supplement basic information. (Remember that college lecture that made you fall asleep every Monday and Wednesday morning?)  You want your slides to follow, not force, the conversation. Emotional storytelling conveys the experience when the time is right; that's the difference between a $1 billion and $2 billion sponsor or whether or not you make your sale. If you move your audience, you've made an impact. There's nothing worse than indifference. Applying storytelling to sales. People buy emotionally and justify logically.  The key to effective presentations is to determine which components emotionally drive you and your product or service. You probably have dozens of disorganized sales and marketing presentations. James recommends you put them in one place and decide which ones can best tell your story. (AKA exactly what Shufflrr will do for you.) Consistent presentations throughout your organization will help you achieve your goals.  The typical funnel: sales make a PowerPoint and then send it to marketing for their blessing. Shufflrr gives you marketing-blessed PowerPoints to pick from that ensure brand consistency. James's final takeaway: Your presentations tell your company's story, and each slide is a scene. Once you figure out which scenes appeal emotionally to your audience, use those across your company. This episode is brought to you in part by Skipio. Are you sick of crickets? As a salesperson, the pain of reaching out with phone calls or emails and not receiving a response is real.

Presentations With James Ontra Presentation management with Shufflrr is the next evolution of new PowerPoint presentations. It works from all types of files including video, MS Office files, PDFs, images and of course, PowerPoint. All your content is formatted to present. Then you can simply drag and drop and reuse it into a new presentation. Everyone knows the stress of having a presentation coming up and constantly going back and fourth. Opening one, closing another, copying and pasting. Shufflrr provides an online library where you can upload all your PowerPoints and then pick and choose or mix and match your slides. You can ever recreate them in a minute or two. Shufflrr saves an estimated 5 hours off the time it takes to make presentations. Shufflrr as a Product James created Shufflrr as content management. He's not recreating Power Point or making a new tool for that. Instead, he allows the majority of the existing tools to be used as a slide library for presentations. If James was to break it down simply, its basically content management where every file is formatted to present. So when you upload a file, no matter if it's a PDF, a word, video, Shufflrr brings it all together. Your Presentations will have never looked so good. A few well known companies that use Shufflrr are:   http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Compared-to-Presi.mp4 Where did the idea come from? A presentation is about communication. Not just technology. It's about a communications medium more importantly. As you know, there are many communication mediums. Radio, Tv, Internet, Newspapers. Presentations is the only medium that James noticed a gap in the market. Throughout history, presentations are probably more important than the others combined. Cave people drew on walls, that was a presentation. Just about every religion has put stained glass in their place of worship, that's a presentation. That's a slide because before technology, they used the sun to present their message. As time goes on we still use presentations. Luckily James has created Shufflrr so that presentations can be even more simple. One big key feature of Shufflrr is a brand change or a logo change. If your company changes brand or logo, Shufflrr makes it easy for you to change it on your slides. Usually, you would have to go one by one changing and updating everything which is extremely time consuming. On Shufflrr you have a published live library that's always up to date. If you spell something wrong, it knows. Shufflrr is the managed medium for presentations! http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/slides.mp4 What do the clients say about Shufflrr James says that the clients really like how it centralises all of their marketing material and it's easier to find the slides and re use. With all files being formatted to present, it means they're visualised. So, when you upload a Powerpoint, you see all the images of the slides so it's easy to find the right one. This means you won't waste time opening all your presentations looking for a certain slide. It's really easy to use. They also provide an in depth search on all the slides in your library. If you wanted a slide that had a certain topic mentioned, you can search for the word, the date, slide title. Everything is easy to access. http://thenext100days.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/clients.mp4 f you want to find out more about Shufflrr and are interested in what it can offer, download it today via the site here. If you want to get in contact Graham, you can messagings him via his website www.finelyfettled.com. And, if you want to get to know what Kevin's up to, follow the link here.

From Moses and his stone tablets to Elon Musk revealing his plans to colonize Mars, people have been leveraging the persuasive power of presentations for thousands of years. But while the basic elements of a great pitch have remained the same, today’s most successful presenters employ a host of hi-tech tools to drive sales like never before. James Ontra from Shufflrr shares how AI, cloud storage, and machine learning are changing the presentation paradigm — all while saving time, increasing productivity, and helping businesses put their best foot forward. With over 30 million PowerPoint presentations created every day, it’s no surprise that the internal presentation situation at most companies is a tangled morass of out-of-date, redundant slides. It doesn’t have to be this way. James also explores how top companies are cleaning up the quagmire and reclaiming their digital assets. Movie theaters. Marriage. Mayonnaise. These are just a few of the things millennials have been accused of killing. Here’s one more thing you can add to the list: old-fashioned PowerPoint presentations. In their place, a new generation of spontaneous, interactive presentations are infiltrating the business world — James  reveals how to take advantage of this emerging trend to reach a valuable new audience.

Shufflrr's James Ontra believes a business's slide decks are it's most underutilised asset. How's that for a bold statement given the various other assets most businesses own? But host Tim Reid thinks he has a point. It's a highly persuasive episode 543 of The (12 year-old, award-winning) Small Business Big Marketing podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Segment 1: Joe Pulizzi is founder of Content Marketing Institute, the leading education and training organization for content marketing, which includes the largest in-person content marketing event in the world, Content Marketing World. Joe is the winner of the 2014 John Caldwell Lifetime Achievement Award from the Content Council.Segment 2: James Ontra is the CEO of Presentation Management company, Shufflrr. James calls himself a natural-born entrepreneur, beginning with his college career at the University of Houston where he published “Houston's Hottest” calendars and managed and helped found the “Velvet Elvis” pub.Segment 3: Margaret Reynolds is the Master Growth Catalyst at Breakthrough Masters Unlimited. She had a two decade career at Hallmark Cards where she quickly moved through the product development ranks to General Manager, and later became the lead strategic officer of the company.Segment 4: Dave Hicks is the Director of Facility Solutions for OpenWorks, a leading national commercial cleaning and integrated facility services franchise. Hicks has more than 10 years experience effectively managing multi-site retail maintenance for 1,250 locations.Segment 5: Caroline Thompson is a blogger for Brad's Deals who just published “Chicago Hacks: 50 Tips for Enjoying City Life on a Budget”. Sponsored by Sage and Nextiva.