Podcast appearances and mentions of Jeff Civillico

This week on Speakernomics, host Kenneth "Shark" Kinney speaks hall of fame speaker and emcee Jeff Civillico, CSP, CPAE. Jeff shares his expert insights on maximizing engagement and effectiveness at conferences, underlining the strategic aspects of relationship-building, philanthropy, and using video in professional speaking. In this session, Jeff will: Demonstrate the process of building and maintaining strong relationships with clients from contract finalization through post-event follow-ups, ensuring ongoing engagement and satisfaction. Illustrate the importance of personalizing client interactions and gifts based on attentive listening and observing individual client preferences to make clients feel valued and understood. Explain how to integrate philanthropy into professional speaking as a means to enhance personal connections, maintain professional fee integrity, and differentiate oneself in the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Bio:Jeff Civillico is an award-winning entertainer, speaker, and philanthropist. Known for his high-energy performances, Jeff has headlined in Las Vegas since 2009 and performed over 5,000 shows. He is the founder of the nonprofit organization Win-Win Entertainment, which brings smiles to children, patients, and staff in hospitals nationwide. Jeff's keynote, "Work That Matters," blends inspiration, team building, and entertainment to deliver a powerful message on the impact of using one's platform for positive change.Core Topics:The Path to Entertainment: Jeff's story from starting as a street performance volunteer to a Las Vegas headliner highlights the importance of seizing opportunities and following one's passion. His story underscores the value of embracing your unique path and the power of small moments in shaping a career.Creating Impact Through Performance: Jeff's "Work That Matters" keynote emphasizes the significance of using your platform to make a positive impact. For speakers, this means recognizing the influence they have and using their voice to inspire and uplift others, both on and off the stage.Lessons from Nonprofit Work: Jeff's dedication to charitable work through Win-Win Entertainment demonstrates how giving back enriches one's professional and personal life. We can draw inspiration from Jeff's example to incorporate purpose-driven initiatives into our own careers, enhancing our overall impact.Balancing Adventure and Career: Jeff's adventurous pursuits, like juggling in zero gravity, reflect his zest for life and willingness to push boundaries. He showcases the importance of embracing new experiences, staying curious, and continuously challenging yourself to grow both personally and professionally.Resources:Learn more about Jeff Civillico:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramYouTubeXFacebookLearn more about Josh Linkner:WebsiteYouTubeLinkedInInstagramXFacebookABOUT MIC DROP:Hear from the world's top thought leaders and experts, sharing tipping point moments, strategies, and approaches that led to their speaking career success. Throughout each episode, host Josh Linkner, #1 Innovation keynote speaker in the world, deconstructs guests' Mic Drop moments and provides tactical tools and takeaways that can be applied to any speaking business, no matter its starting point. You'll enjoy hearing from some of the top keynote speakers in the industry including: Ryan Estis, Alison Levine, Peter Sheahan, Seth Mattison, Cassandra Worthy, and many more. Mic Drop is sponsored by ImpactEleven.Learn more at: MicDropPodcast.comABOUT THE HOST:Josh Linkner — a New York Times bestselling author — is a rare blend of business, art, and science.On the business front, he's been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which created over 10,000 jobs and sold for a combined value of over $200 million. He's the co-founder and Managing Partner of Muditā (moo-DEE-tah) Venture Partners - an early-stage venture capital firm investing in groundbreaking technologies. Over the last 30 years, he's helped over 100 startups launch and scale, creating over $1 billion in investor returns. He's twice been named the EY Entrepreneur of The Year and is the recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award.While proud of his business success, his roots are in the dangerous world of jazz music. Josh has been playing guitar in smoky jazz clubs for 40 years, studied at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, and has performed over 1000 concerts around the world. His experiences in both business and music led him to become one of the world's foremost experts on innovation. Joshis the co-founder and Chairman of Platypus Labs, a global research, training, and consulting firm. Today, he's on a mission to help leaders Find A Way™ through creative problem-solving, inventive thinking, and ingenuity.Learn more about Josh: JoshLinkner.comSPONSORED BY AMPLIFY PUBLISHING GROUP:Partnering with CXOs, keynote speakers, change makers, and other visionary leaders, Amplify Publishing Group (APG) is a leader in the hybrid publishing space with more than twenty years of experience acquiring, producing, marketing, and distributing books. Passionate about ideas and voices that need to be heard, they're known for launching books that start engaging and timely conversations. At each turn, they have been at the forefront of innovation and have spearheaded a critical disruption of the publishing industry.Learn more at: amplifypublishinggroup.comABOUT IMPACTELEVEN:From refining your keynote speaking skills to writing marketing copy, from connecting you with bureaus to boosting your fees, to developing high-quality websites, producing head-turning demo reels, Impact Eleven (formerly 3 Ring Circus) offers a comprehensive and powerful set of services to help speakers land more gigs at higher fees. Learn more at: impacteleven.comPRODUCED BY DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown's processes to launch today's most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from messy ideas to finely tuned hits. Here's to making (podcast) history together.Learn more at: DetroitPodcastStudios.com

Title:The Ripple Effect of an Everyday Influencer (ft. Jeff Civillico | Tedx Speaker, Keynote, Emcee, and Philanthropist)  Bio:Las Vegas headliner, host personality, keynote speaker as well as philanthropist, Jeff is one of the busiest performers on the circuit today. Jeff was recently conferred by the National Speakers Association as a “Certified Speaking Professional.” He's one of the youngest inductees into the NSA's “Speaker Hall of Fame', and has been recognized by the Council of Peers Awards for Excellence.Opening Quote:“We all tend to acknowledge all the influence that others have on our own life, parents, coaches, teachers, whoever it is. But yet we fail to look in the mirror and think that I could actually be having that same impact on others throughout a day, that I could be really creating these ripples that go well beyond my awareness or understanding.”Summary:Welcome back to another transformative episode of "No More Bad Events.” In today's episode, Scott chats it up with his good friend, Jeff Civillico, a multifaceted entertainer, emcee, and philanthropist who has been wowing corporate audiences for decades.  To his impressive list of credentials, Jeff recently added a remarkable TEDx talk called "How to be an Everyday Influencer," which reflects his insights on influence and its profound ripple effect.Together, Scott and Jeff dive even deeper into the essence of influence, exploring how everyone has the potential to make a positive impact. They discuss Jeff's passion project, Win Win Charity, and more specifically, "Care Kits for Kids," a CSR team-building activity designed to aid hospitalized children with personalized care kits. They also delve into Jeff's new venture, "Laughter Without Borders," a global initiative to bring joy and laughter to children in need through culturally immersive charity shows.  All of these initiatives and messages translate perfectly well into tools that can elevate events into stratospheric successes.Get inspired by Jeff's stories, his emphasis on taking action, and his belief in authenticity and making a difference. Tune in as Scott and Jeff uncover the heart behind impactful philanthropy and the power each of us holds to create a ripple effect of positive change. Join us, and let's learn how to turn our ideas into actions and leave lasting legacies!HIRE THEM TO SPEAK:Hire Jeff Civillico:Jeff's eSpeakers BioHire Scott Bloom:Scott's eSpeakers BioHire a speaker on eSpeakers:eSpeakers MarketplaceABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you'll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world's most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. Learn more at: nomorebadevents.comABOUT THE HOST:A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he's explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He's uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn't like to laugh? Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.comPRODUCED BY eSpeakers:When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets our partner directories and us help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.Learn more at: eSpeakers.comSHOW CREDITS:Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.comJoe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

Jeff Civillico, a keynote speaker at the 2024 FCCMA Annual Conference, shares his journey from being a 7-year-old volunteer in a street performance to becoming a performer and producer with his own show in Las Vegas for 10 years, ending in 2020. Jeff encourages listeners to reflect on the people who have influenced them and how they, in turn, can influence others. He emphasizes the impact one can have from their unique platform.

The ripple effect - a minding bending principle that says you never know just how big of an impact you can have on someone's life (AND not even realize it). Today's guest is the incredibly talented & funny Jeff Civillico. Jeff does it all...he's entertained all over the world, headlined in Vegas for a decade where he had his own show, rode a unicycle off a cliff (with a bungee cord), started an amazing charity for kids, speaks...yeah, you get the picture.Jeff highlights that the work you do matters and you never know just how many lives are being changed because of the work that YOU do. And it's not just a matter of waiting for it to come full circle. Other times these instances of impact are sitting right under our noses and it's just a matter of reframing the situation so we can see just how much of a difference we're making. And in one of my all-time favorite moments on the show, Jeff shares the unbelievable  story about how he got into the entertainment industry and the incredible impact a random performer named Peter Panic had on him decades earlier. It goes full circle and I promise you'll be blown away and inspired!Check out Jeff in action on his site: https://jeffcivillico.com/Learn more about Win Win Charity, Jeff's amazing organization that brings entertainment, happiness & hope to children in hospitals across the country: https://winwincharity.org/Follow & interact with Jeff on Instagram, LinkedIn & Facebook and stay tuned for excited updates on his upcoming Amazon Prime special!https://www.instagram.com/jeffcivillico/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffcivillicohttps://www.facebook.com/JeffCivillico/Follow me on Instagram @ johnskomski for daily motivation and learn more about Investing Inward at https://jskomski.com/Music: Hindsight (Instrumental) by Fivefold (used with written permission)

Back in season 1, we brought in Jeff Civillico to share his wisdom around building engagement in our audiences. Jeff has headlined in Vegas for the better part of two decades. And with that experience, came mastering the craft of moving and deeply engaging with an audience. We had such a good conversation about what it takes to truly engage an audience and we ran out of time to talk about something near and dear to Jeff's heart. So, we decided to bring him back for season 2. That something? Philanthropy! Jeff shares with us how rewarding, beneficial, and impactful philanthropy can be for you and your business. Not only that, he shares with us a simple path forward for any of those looking to do more charity, start a non-profit, or simply give back. Don't sleep on this episode. If you've at all thought about how to start giving back, this is the episode for you. See you in there! Show Notes: ?. Watch the video version of this episode and subscribe for updates on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYAr3nGy6lbXrhbezMxoHTSCS40liusyU ? Thank you to our sponsor, Auxbus! Want the best podcasting solution out there? Get your free offer here: https://auxbus.com/speakerflow ? And as always, don't forget about all the mind-blowing free resources at https://speakerflow.com/resources/

High-energy Las Vegas headliner Jeff Civillico is also a dynamic speaker and professional Master of Ceremonies (Emcee). He talks with Mark and Darren about the lessons he learned since he began performing at the age of 7. He also dispenses solid advice on confidence, industry and commitment…key ingredients in any formula for taking your performance to the NEXT LEVEL and becoming unforgettable.   Snippets: • Generate presence with energy shifts Presence and confidence come from repetition When you interact with your audience, slow down; don't miss the moments To get next level performance, seek advice from other professionals Go all in; triple down on your commitment Confidence comes from knowing your stuff. KNOW YOUR STUFF!

How often do you emcee events? Is it something you want to add to your skill set but don't know where to get started? This week's episode was recorded live at INFLUENCE 2021 with our four emcees Eliz Greene; Omékongo Dibinga, PhD, CSP; Patty Hendrickson, CSP; and Jeff Civillico. In this episode our four guests discuss what it takes to become an emcee, how to be an extraordinary emcee, and even share a few horror stories. Key Takeaways It's a marathon, train for it Not make yourself the story Always find the pot of gold Become so Crucial they can't do it without you next time   Who are our guests? Eliz Greene Eliz Greene is a speaker and author with an impressive career that spans two decades. Her focus is on how stress impacts all areas of our lives, including our health, wellness, and professions. Omékongo Dibinga, PhD, CSP Omékongo is the UPstander. His life's mission is to inspire all across the globe to take a stand when they witness an injustice, no matter how small or large. He is an international speaker, trilingual poet, TV talk show host, rapper, and professor of Inter-cultural Communication at American University, where he also serves as a faculty affiliate to the Antiracist Research & Policy Center. Patty Hendrickson, CSP Patty is a booked and busy interactive leadership speaker. She has a Masters of Business Administration; is an association leader; and author. She creates an inviting space where engagement is the norm and creatively finds ways to give content “legs” so learning and camaraderie continue after the program. Jeff Civillico Jeff Civillico recently celebrated 10 years on the Las Vegas Strip as a Headliner with Caesars Entertainment at the iconic hotel properties The LINQ, The Flamingo, and The Paris. Jeff now takes his renowned clean comedy show to live, virtual, and hybrid corporate events and conferences nationwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Re-posting our conversation with Jeff Civillico. Jeff is an entrepreneur, juggler, corporate entertainer, comedian, and philanthropist. “Comedy in Action”, his highly-acclaimed Vegas show at Paris Las Vegas, is a 3-time winner of the “Best of Las Vegas” awards by the Las Vegas Review Journal and has been named one of the “Top 10 Things To Do In Vegas” by Total Vegas Guide. Jeff is also the Founder and Chairman of Win-Win Entertainment, a non-profit which connects professional entertainers and charities. In this episode, Jeff tells his story of persistence, perseverance, and success in the entertainment world.

In this episode of Tech Done Different, we interview yet another incredible person who has achieved the absolute pinnacle of their field: Las Vegas headliner, Jeff Civillico.Jeff is not just Ted's Georgetown classmate and longtime friend, he's also a world champion juggler who delivered his own Vegas show for 10 years, defying the odds and succeeding even up against monster shows like Cirque Du Soleil, Cher, and more. He joins us to share insights about how to adapt, the role that passion plays in success, and what he's up to next.You'll learn:when you find passions that are adjacent to your main profession, both benefitwhat happens when you pursue your passion (hint: people will follow)your job might just be a medium, and that's ok; use it to pursue your passionhow success results directly from the combination of effort and relationship-buildinghow your ego can be a limiting factor, and what to do when you feel it forcing your decisionshow to plan for the future, and also act on the nowwhy to be receptive to the lesson the universe gives you, even if it's not the one you're looking for; getting knocked down sucks, but it makes you betterwhy to think about how the next 6 months can impact the next 10 yearswhy you shouldn't hold onto the past; you gotta let go in order to obtain the futurewhy to find the silver lining, and capitalize on itGuestJeff Civillico, Las Vegas Headliner (@jeffcivillico on Twitter)HostTed HarringtonThis Episode's SponsorsIf you'd like to sponsor this or any other podcast episode on ITSPmagazine, you can learn more here: https://www.itspmagazine.com/podcast-series-sponsorshipsLearn more about Jeff at https://jeffcivillico.com/For more podcast stories from Tech Done Different With Ted Harrington: https://www.itspmagazine.com/tech-done-different-podcastAre you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel?https://www.itspmagazine.com/podcast-series-sponsorshipsLearn more about Ted and his book at https://hackablebook.com

In this episode of Tech Done Different, we interview yet another incredible person who has achieved the absolute pinnacle of their field: Las Vegas headliner, Jeff Civillico.Jeff is not just Ted's Georgetown classmate and longtime friend, he's also a world champion juggler who delivered his own Vegas show for 10 years, defying the odds and succeeding even up against monster shows like Cirque Du Soleil, Cher, and more. He joins us to share insights about how to adapt, the role that passion plays in success, and what he's up to next.You'll learn:when you find passions that are adjacent to your main profession, both benefitwhat happens when you pursue your passion (hint: people will follow)your job might just be a medium, and that's ok; use it to pursue your passionhow success results directly from the combination of effort and relationship-buildinghow your ego can be a limiting factor, and what to do when you feel it forcing your decisionshow to plan for the future, and also act on the nowwhy to be receptive to the lesson the universe gives you, even if it's not the one you're looking for; getting knocked down sucks, but it makes you betterwhy to think about how the next 6 months can impact the next 10 yearswhy you shouldn't hold onto the past; you gotta let go in order to obtain the futurewhy to find the silver lining, and capitalize on itGuestJeff Civillico, Las Vegas Headliner (@jeffcivillico on Twitter)HostTed HarringtonThis Episode's SponsorsIf you'd like to sponsor this or any other podcast episode on ITSPmagazine, you can learn more here: https://www.itspmagazine.com/podcast-series-sponsorshipsLearn more about Jeff at https://jeffcivillico.com/For more podcast stories from Tech Done Different With Ted Harrington: https://www.itspmagazine.com/tech-done-different-podcastAre you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel?https://www.itspmagazine.com/podcast-series-sponsorshipsLearn more about Ted and his book at https://hackablebook.com

At the age of 10, Jeff started entertaining his grandparents in the kitchen. Years later, he headlined a show at a casino on the Las Vegas strip - for ten years. What did he learn about engaging the audience? What did he discover about clarifying the intended message? How did he apply his lessons to help children? That's what you'll hear on this interview with Jeff Civillico on Your Intended Message. https://www.jeffcivillico.com/ https://youtu.be/7ZfCp905Gl0   Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We'll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more.   Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He's fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviours. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success.   Facts about George Torok He hosted the radio show, Business in Motion for 19 years, interviewing over 500 guests He wrote Secrets of Power Marketing, the bestselling book of personal marketing By the age of 21 he had visited 35 countries   Connect with George www.torok.com www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com www.SuperiorPresentations.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.instagram.com/georgetorok/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskills1        

This show features your Hosts Ian Herrington and Co-Host Sam Ratcliffe and Engineer Travis Flesher. With special guest... Las Vegas Headliner and Virtual Host Jeff Civillico!! Special Interview by Alison Ward with Simon Millington the Owner of Escapology!Escapology Location: 2797 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89109-5032British Corner Shop Affiliate Code: https://www.britishcornershop.co.uk/?casrc=spilltea-Spill The Tea is the social media show and podcast for British Expats, those thinking about becoming an Expat and Anglophiles that simply love everything British.Each week we have guests from the world of entertainment, live performances, informative features and great chat about what it is to be an expat, what we miss, what we don't, and an update of what's going on back in the U.K... With the exception of Brexit!

Jeff Civillico is an entrepreneur, juggler, corporate entertainer, comedian, and philanthropist. “Comedy in Action”, his highly-acclaimed Vegas show at Paris Las Vegas, is a 3-time winner of the “Best of Las Vegas” awards by the Las Vegas Review Journal and has been named one of the “Top 10 Things To Do In Vegas” by Total Vegas Guide. Jeff is also the Founder and Chairman of Win-Win Entertainment, a non-profit which connects professional entertainers and charities. In this episode, Jeff tells his story of persistence, perseverance, and success in the entertainment world. Recorded: April 20th, 2020

Comic juggler Jeff Civillico, who is closing his 10-year headlining run in Las Vegas at the end of this month, joins us on PodKats! this week. Jeff opened at V Theater at Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, and he is closing at Anthony Cools Experience theater at Paris Las Vegas. He talks of why he is ending that run now and what to expect in 2020.

How do Road Warriors keep healthy while on the road? This week we talk with Las Vegas headliner, TV host personality, and philanthropist Jeff Civillico about his life as a Road Warrior and entertainer. We ask Jeff the following questions: How did you end up in the entertainment industry? What's at stake if your'e not on the top of your game on the road?What role does exercise, nutrition, and sleep take for you on the road? How important is staying connected back home ad what does that look like for you?Links and Resources: Road Warrior AssessmentElite Road Warrior BookJeff Civillico WebsiteExtended Show Notes

Jeff Civillico has a superpower that makes people pay attention within three seconds. That’s why he’s got a show on The Strip at Paris Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and has been named Entertainer of the Year by Vegas Inc. Cal learned precisely how important Jeff’s superpower is last week when Tim Staples laid out the secrets to going viral on the Internet. Jeff is a juggler, but more than that, he uses his ability to immediately connect with people as a sought-after speaker and host. Jeff has plans to influence millions of children, and this conversation makes us all wonder about how we can make the largest impact with our own talents and skills. You may see yourself differently after listening.

How do you become a Vegas Headliner? You need talent. A little bit of luck. And a whole lot of hustle. On this episode, I talk to Las Vegas Headliner Jeff Civillico. Jeff is a hilarious comedian, incredible juggler and his story and experience is inspiring. Find out more about Jeff at https://jeffcivillico.com

Jeff Civillico is a Las Vegas Headliner, TV Host Personality, and Philanthropist. He has been a Las Vegas Headliner with Caesars Entertainment for 6 years, having performed 1000+ shows at The LINQ, The Flamingo, and now at The Paris Hotel & Casino. Jeff is the Founder & Chairman of Win-Win Entertainment, a 501c3 national nonprofit based in Las Vegas that creates opportunities for professional performers to share their time and talent with children in need. In this episode Jeff and I discuss: Never knowing what day it is Feeling like you might forget how to perform Anxiety for no reason If performance is more mental or physical Why you need to have multiple revenue streams as an entertainer Don’t put all your eggs in one agency Jeff’s family of doctors, lawyers and scientists showBUSINESS Jeff is in shape Performing is the only job he has ever had Sometimes deals don’t work out How do you know what to focus on Physical injury took him offstage unexpectedly Dealing with Shady characters Launching a Charity to help others … and always moving forward Connect with Jeff @jeffcivillico on social media and at www.jeffcivillico.com Also be sure to check out his non profit @winwincharity www.winwinentertainment.org 
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So much buzz and feedback were created by our first Dating and the Single Life episode, Host, Mike Dormitz invited single CAST members, Kelli Davis, Jeff Civillico and Dr. Jenn back for another fun and insightful round of candid conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special Valentine Day's show! Join in the laughter, fun and sometimes serious insights with our special single guests who talk relationships, love, sex, hooking up, and meeting people in the modern day dating scene. Our lively guests hold nothing back including getting past the awkwardness of a first date, making your intentions known, and online dating. Host Mike Dormitz welcomes CAST members, Robert Bradford, Kelli Davis, Jeff Civillico and Dr. Jenn to explore different approaches to dating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I sit down with successful entertainer and show producer Jeff Civillico as he walks us through his journey from doing shows for his parents in their kitchen to headlining on the Las Vegas Strip and offers insight into his creative thinking process and productive routines that enable his numerous skillsets, passions, and projects to functionally overlap. We also discuss how Jeff leveraged his network to found and manage the non-profit Win-Win Entertainment, the top three activities he does on a regular basis that move the needle, and how he creates balance between all of his task-oriented and relationship-oriented activities. This was an awesome discussion with Jeff I hope you enjoy. Now let’s get to the straight talk! What You’ll Discover In This Episode: The Crazy Amount Of Work It Takes To Produce, Star In, And Market A Profitable Show Actionable Ways To Amplify Your Productivity How To Break Down Everything On Your Plate Into Manageable Parts Jeff’s Go-To, Pick-Me-Up Drink Containing Lion’s Mane (Say What?) So Much More! Important Resources & Links From This Episode: Show: Jeff Civillico – Comedy In Action Win-Win Entertainment Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee Mix Evernote Daylite UpFirst How Stuff Works Hidden Brain The Tim Ferris Show WTF With Marc Maron

Jeff Civillico (@JeffCivillico on Twitter) joins host Craig Price to chat about headlining Vegas. It's a road trip as Craig heads west on vacation to Sin City. Vegas, Baby, VEGAS! While in town, Craig stopped by the famous Flamingo Hotel & Casino and talked with juggling phenom Jeff Civillico right before his own one-man clean comedy show. They discuss how Jeff went from unknown performer to headlining a Vegas hotel, the need to create your own opportunities, the differences between Vegas audiences compared to traditional crowds, Jeff's new TV show Las Vegas Good News and how Vegas is such a useful proving ground for working talent. Unlike a casino, you can't lose listening to Jeff and Craig! You can find more about Jeff and all his shows (TV and Vegas) at his website http://jeffcivillico.com.

In this interview, juggler Chris Ruggiero talks about going after your dreams and the pros and cons of doing everything in your business yourself. Chris is a juggler, magician, and general daredevil who stays busy traveling the country performing his show where nothing is off limits! He’s recently been seen on The Ellen DeGeneres show, has published a book on following your dreams entitled Just Go, and a man of my own heart, he also has a podcast where he interviews other entertainers he’s met in his adventures! Plus, he gives the most exuberant high fives I’ve ever seen!     Top of the Show News In a week, I'm going to be traveling up north to visit some friends and take part in Phil Ackerly's Night of Comedy and Magic to support our troops. I'll be performing strolling magic before the stage show (That features Phil Ackerly, Christian Cagigal, and Ryan Kane). Come out to support our troops and to say hi! I'd love to meet you if you're up in that area! Tap here for more info!   Interview with Chris Ruggiero: Success Mantra It takes the same amount of effort to struggle as it does to thrive and succeed.     In Business, Should You Do Everything Yourself? • It helps you know what you should outsource or not. • When you do end up outsourcing, you know more about the task at hand than you would if you hadn’t tried it out yourself first. • Often times you’ll find things that you really love doing. • How to know when you need to outsource something. • Investing in yourself like in courses, specialized training, and coaches. • Mastermind groups.     Chris’ Other Creative Ventures Chris Ruggiero Podcast — a show where variety entertainer Chris Ruggiero interviews other entertainers he meets in his adventures. In this show you’ll find incredible stories that will leave you intrigued, inspired, and ready to live your own dreams. He’s interviewed entertainers like Justin Flom, Jeff Civillico, Brett Loudermilk, and Barry Friedman. Just Go: Adventures Of A Traveling Entertainer And A Guide To Living Your Dream — In his debut book, Chris Ruggiero shares personal stories of being a traveling entertainer and offers tips and advice to create an adventurous life most people only dream of. The book is a collection of small and easily digestible essays.   Other Topics Covered • Getting things done now rather than later. • Getting to comfortable. • Talks about his beginnings as an entertainer. • Inner doubt whether you’re “good enough” to be an entertainer. AKA The Impostor Syndrome. • Individually connect with people in the crowd during your performances. • Working with agents and how he got his first agent by doing some showcases. • This is the best time to be living in regards to building an audience and not having to ask permission to do something. • How Chris wrote his book. • Physical vs. digital publishing. • Persistence. • Be good and keep showing up. • Whatever gets scheduled, gets done.     Failure Moment Tells about a time on a unicycle where he took a nice little spill during a show.     Favorite Success His recent appearance on the Ellen Degeneres Show.    Biggest Pro Challenge Staying focused and on task.   Parting Advice Don’t wait to start something you’ve been thinking about. Take your first step today.     Recommended books and resources: Note: Many of the links in this section are affiliate links, meaning we earn a small portion of any sales. If you're enjoying our podcast and decide to purchase one of the recommended resources or books, please consider using our affiliate links to help support the work we're doing here at the Successful Performercast. Thanks!     Resources: A camera, on your phone or otherwise.     Books: How to be like Walt by Pat Williams Choose Yourself! by James Altucher     Other Resources Mentioned During Show Squarespace Barry Friedman’s Showbiz Blueprint Michael Hyatt’s Blog and Platform University Dave Ramsey   Where can we find Chris Ruggiero? www.chrisruggiero.com Twitter @onemanvariety | Instagram | YouTube    

In this episode, magician Jon Armstrong talks about his career so far in magic and why he has no Plan B! If you’re a magician and don’t know who Jon is, you’re probably new to the club or have been living under a rock. Jon has performed in such notable venues as Walt Disney World, Sea World, and Caesar’s Magical Empire where he headlined. He’s also taken his act around the world performing in over 30 countries. He’s a sought after director when it comes to producing quality magic acts and has consulted on films and TV shows like The Mentalist and Spider Man 3. This is in addition to many TV appearances, his most recent being a performance on Pen & Teller’s Fool Us. There’s almost too much to mention about Jon, like his comic series Smoke and Mirrors, his products for magicians, and his involvement in the Academy of Magical Arts. Even this is just scratching the surface!       Kris' Recommendation of the Week Chris Ruggiero Podcast - a show where variety entertainer Chris Ruggiero interviews other entertainers he meets in his adventures. In this show you’ll find incredible stories that will leave you intrigued, inspired, and ready to live your own dreams. He’s interviewed entertainers like Justin Flom, Jeff Civillico, Brett Loudermilk, and Barry Friedman.     Interview with Jon Armstrong: Success Mantra Having a fallback plan means you can fall back.     No Plan B • Talks about his early days. • Either he hustles or doesn’t eat. • Talks about some of his lean times. • Tells about some of the “day jobs” he’s had. • Gives a brief synopsis of his career up to this point.   Jon’s Time at Walt Disney World (WDW) • Talks about how he got his gig at Rose & Crown at Epcot. • What they initially wanted him to do for his act and what he ended up doing. • Talks a little about the character he developed to Epcot. • Developing his material, some of which he uses to this day. • This is where he cut his teeth. • Reformatting his material out of “the British” character for venues outside of WDW. • Within a show, you can say anything to anyone as long as you beat yourself up first, and deliver your jab or witty remark to them with a smile on your face.     Jon’s Time in Vegas • Talks about his first steps when getting there. • Connecting with other professional magicians in the area. • Working with Joey Burton, Apollo Robbins, and Armando Lucero doing strolling magic at Caesar’s Magical Empire. • Tells how he got lucky and became a featured performer at Caesar’s. • Why he left Vegas. • Surrounding yourself with people who are doing what you want to do and will challenge you to further yourself.     Persistence and Overcoming Challenges • Dealing with dyslexia and overcoming it in daily dealings. • Systems he has in place to hep him work around it. • Why he’d much rather jump on the phone with someone rather than correspond in written form. • Nobody likes writing, they only like having written. Living and Working in LA • Performing at the Magic Castle and handing out business cards. • Engaging and befriending people and getting their cards or contact info. • Getting people on his email list. • Looking for creative ways to add value to people’s lives. • Focusing on his strengths in that he’s a really good people person so he uses that. • Sending “stuff” to his top clients. • Personalizing his interactions with his email list and clients. • Creating cool different ways to keep in front of his clients and prospects. • Referring other magicians when he’s already booked.     Failure Moment Tells about a time very early in his career where he learned about the importance of hygiene. He literally felt like his career was over.     Favorite Success Wining Close Up Magician of the Year from the Academy of Magical Arts.   Parting Advice Go out and make as many friends and genuine connections with people as you can. Make human connections.     Recommended books and resources: Note: Many of the links in this section are affiliate links, meaning we earn a small portion of any sales. If you're enjoying our podcast and decide to purchase one of the recommended resources or books, please consider using our affiliate links to help support the work we're doing here at the Successful Performercast. Thanks!     Resources: Show Cues Mint.com for Keeping Track of your finances     Books Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud Ken Dyne's Gig Flow   Where can we find Jon Armstrong? www.CardJon.com Tiny Plunger Twitter @cardjon | Facebook | LinkedIn  

Jeff Civillico brings us into his career in juggling and gives us some practical advice when it comes to intentionally designing your own life and career. Jeff is a high-energy Vegas headliner who takes juggling, audience interaction, and lots of comedy to compose his show, “Comedy in Action,” which can be seen at the LINQ Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. His passion has taken him around the world garnering him once-in-a-lifetime opportunities like sailing the Queen Mary II, sky diving in Australia, and getting to perform at The White House. He’s a favorite onboard the Disney Cruise Line and has performed many venues on Vegas Strip including, V: The Ultimate Variety Show, Nathan Burton, and The Improv at Harrah’s. He’s the founder and president of Win-Win Entertainment, which is a non-profit that pairs performers willing to donate their time and talent with charities in need of entertainment. He also speaks on “Branding your Passion,” which helps people design the career and lifestyle of their dreams. Not bad for someone that juggles plungers for a living.   Sponsors: Click Convert Profit — This episode is brought to you by Josh London's Click Convert Profit and his book Flying Solo, the Smart Solopreneur’s Guide to Making Money Online. Click here to get $10 off and for my listeners only, the free ebook "4 Ways to Find Your Most Profitable Keywords”.     Success Quote You're fast becoming the person you're going to be. — Jeff's Dad, Mr. Civillico Stay young, stay foolish. — Steve Jobs Work harder on yourself than you do on your job. — Jim Rohn     Designing your Life & Career • Finding your passion VS. being a passionate person.  • Branding yourself.  • Passionate people find ways to channel their energy and drive.  • Passionate people find ways to build things that are bigger than themselves. • Personal philosophy and values. • Taking initiative and being proactive. • Leveraging what you have for more and taking action. • Being able to pivot. • Engaging with the community. • Talks about how he got his show in Vegas with certain leverages and out-hustling his competition. • Bartering. Everyone has something that someone else needs and can be bartered.     Failure Moment Talks very candidly about a soured business relationship with another entertainer and what he learned.     Favorite Success Sticking it out after above "falling out."     Biggest Professional Challenge Making his Vegas show profitable.     Interesting Story From the Road Tells how he really made a difference in one woman's life with his act.     Other Topics Covered • Congruency between who you are both on and off stage. • Staying connected with his family. • Talks about how he moved out to Vegas. • Win Win Entertainment: matching charities with performers. • Abundance Mentality VS. Scarcity Mentality       Parting Advice Take action and leverage what you have for more. If something doesn't work out, pivot.   Recommended books and resources: Note: Many of the links in this section are affiliate links, meaning we earn a small portion of any sales. If you're enjoying our podcast and decide to purchase one of the recommended resources or books, please consider using our affiliate links to help support the work we're doing here at the Successful Performercast. Thanks!       Resources: Daylite CRM TextExpander Dropbox Quickbooks     Books: Born Standing Up by Steve Martin and other biographies Linchpin by Seth Godin Success Principles by Jack Canfield How to Win Friends and Influence People     Where can we find Jeff Civillico? Jeff Civillico's Website Win Win Entertainment

Las Vegas headline entertainer Jeff Civillico

JEFF CIVILLICO, a brilliant young entertainer in Las Vegas talks about how he went from being a teenage street performer, to having his own show on The Strip. He also has a foundation pairing entertainers to a cause, which is pretty inspiring.