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Brad and Dr. Jay talk with their friend Matt Kazam in a SPECIAL episoide of TechTalk. With more than 30 years' experience and over 6500 performances as a professional stand-up comedian & Las Vegas Headliner, including thousands of corporate events, Matt Kazam is THE expert on the science of humor. Matt's expertise lies in teaching corporate leaders and sales teams, in every industry, how to develop lighthearted communication skills, transform company culture, and make punch lines improve bottom lines. In 2016, Matt founded They Laugh You Win, LLC to offer his personally designed corporate training courses to tap the science of humor in the areas of communication, public speaking, leadership & sales. Post pandemic, Matt has answered the call of the market and expanded his offerings to include using humor and laughter to improve employee wellness & experience, mental health, and corporate culture by providing engaging virtual workshops, courses and experiences. Currently Matt has partnered with the Harvard Public Health Review to launch his web series The Humor Scientist. The series is Mister Rodgers Neighborhood for adults. Matt hopes to change society's mindset when it comes to humor the art form and humor the powerful part of the human experience and through the data & science, reconnect the audience with the funny that lives inside of all of us. Empowering everyone with the strategies, tools and insights into how to use humor with intention to thrive in both our personal and professional lives. Matt also coaches some of the top CEO's & entrepreneurs and he has even written not 1, but 2 roasts of Richard Branson that were delivered on Necker Island. Matt's ability to create the perfect content connected so much with Sir Richard that 2 of the slides from the roast hang in his office on Necker Island.

Matt Kazam is a veteran comic who can be seen performing at the nation's top comedy clubs, casinos and theatres. He has performed stand-up comedy over 6,000 times in 45 states and 7 countries. Matt has also performed at over 1,000 corporate and private events. He has an amazing ability to work any crowd, anywhere, any venue. Stand-up comedy has been a dream of Matt's his whole life. Growing up in New York City, he started performing shows for family and friends at the age of three, but it wasn't until graduating college from George Mason University with a degree in finance that Matt finally took the plunge as a full-time stand-up comedian. Matt has made television appearances on NBC's “Last Comic Standing”, Fox's “Big Red Couch”, Comedy Central's “Stand-Up Stand-Up”, VH-1's “Fools For Love”, TLC's “Two For Vegas”, The Discovery Channel's “Lux List”, WGN's “The Bob & Tom Show. He has appeared with Tommy Davidson on the Rascal's Comedy Club Webcast “Live Caught On The Net”. In addition, Matt's comedy special,“Stand-Up and Sit-Down with Matt Kazam,” is currently airing on XM Satellite Radio. In addition to these television projects, Matt was a writer for the 2008 “Fox Reality TV Awards” on the Fox Reality Channel. Matt's 1-man show, “40 Is Not The New 20,” had a residency at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Matt's energetic style, witty observations and unassuming charm combined with his youthful enthusiasm and instant likeability are the driving forces behind his unique and hilarious comedy. Part game show, part expert discussion, all Customer Experience. On Experience Points, customer experience thought leaders earn cash for their favorite charity as they answer CX questions and share their expertise on how to fuel exceptional experiences for your customers. Join hosts Joey Coleman and Dan Gingiss for Experience Points, brought to you by Avtex - your end to end CX technology and consulting partner.

This was an awesome episode. Matt Kazam joins me in the Huddle this week and it is one of the best times I have had on the show. The hour went by way to fast! I think we needed 3 to discuss everything! You gotta check out Matts website.. https://theylaughyouwin.com Matt is bringing laughter back to the work place. The revolutionary public speaking and humor training program of They Laugh You Win can turn anyone into and extraordinary public speaker. His story about Richard Branson is great and he has worked with many other CEOs who have all seen the value in humor training and teach their employees how to use the tools of stand-up comedy. Matt is a veteran comic who can be seen performing at the nation’s top comedy clubs, casinos and theatres. He has performed stand-up comedy over 6,000 times in 45 states and 7 countries. Matt has also performed at over 1,000 corporate and private events. He has an amazing ability to work any crowd, anywhere, any venue. At the age of 10 Matt saw his first comedy show in Las Vegas at the legendary Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. He knew right then that was what he wanted to do with his life. In 2014 Matt’s boyhood dream was realized and amazingly at the same iconic property where the dream was born, the Riviera. Matt’s one man comedy show, “40 Is Not The New 20,” was an instant success. Becoming a Las Vegas “must see” show month after month. He was the last headliner to perform at the Riviera that saw the likes of Frank Sinatra and Elvis rise to fame.  Matt’s energetic style, witty observations and unassuming charm are the driving forces behind his unique and hilarious comedy & learning events.  Growing up in New York City, he started performing shows for family and friends at the age of three, but it wasn’t until graduating college from George Mason University with a degree in finance that Matt finally took the plunge as a full-time stand-up comedian. While in DC he also was an on air sports personality talking Skins Football and all things sports in DC.   He has made television appearances on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”, Fox’s “Big Red Couch”, Comedy Central’s “Stand-Up Stand-Up”, VH-1’s “Fools For Love”, TLC’s “Two For Vegas”, The Discovery Channel’s “Lux List”, WGN’s “The Bob & Tom Show. He has appeared with Tommy Davidson on the Rascal’s Comedy Club Webcast “Live Caught On The Net”. In addition, Matt’s comedy special,“Stand-Up and Sit-Down with Matt Kazam,” is currently airing on XM Satellite Radio. In addition to these television projects, Matt was a writer for the 2008 “Fox Reality TV Awards” on the Fox Reality Channel. Matt’s 1-man show, “40 Is Not The New 20,” had a residency at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The hilarious show tackles the subject matter both literally and figuratively. The material explores how much the world has changed in the past 40 years. The show is a mid-life celebration of the knowledge and experience that can only be gained with age. The show is like comfort food for the soul. It puts the notion that 40 is the new 20 on trial and breaks down the concept into categories such as technology, the media, politics, relationships, family, our priorities and even how much our bodies have changed over the years. Matt walks the audience through specific and general examples on how the 40 is not the new 20 and more importantly why?  All the while, the audience is being thoroughly entertained as well as feeling an overwhelming sense of nostalgia. Everyday topics like marriage, fashion, parenting, work, commuting, bills and exercise, just to name a few, will be compared and contrasted though the eyes of a 40+ year-old taking a look at today’s 20 year-old young adult.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2020 has been everything but hilarious, yet Matt Kazam is on a mission to bring joy and comedy back to the workplace. "It's the medicine that we all need right now, to take a different perspective and try to move forward." Matt discusses several strategies to engage employees in this challenging time through humor and empathy. He currently runs workshops to train leaders how to change their mindset, reconnect the funny that's inside of them, and wordsmith conversations to include humor. "We write words to be read, not said, so let's change our tone and put humanity back into the workplace. He also describes how he uses superiority vs. commonality in his jokes to bring diversity and inclusion to the forefront of his message, something that is a hot button issue in civil rights as well as in the workplace. This is how he blends comedy and humor to create an even better employee experience. Connect with Matt on his LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-kazam-3a436686/ Or visit his website: theylaughyouwin.com/virtual Thanks Matt for a riveting and hilarious episode!

Our three panelists in this episode of Scaling Up Insights are Cheryl Beth Kuchler, Cheryl Biron, and Matt Kazam. Cheryl Beth is the Founder of CEO Think Tank and has over 30 years of experience in business advisory services. Cheryl is a business growth coach and the Founder of LexaGen Freedom Accelerator. And finally, Matt is a comedian and corporate entertainer based out of Las Vegas. Cheryl Beth has seen more innovation in the last six months among entrepreneurs than we have seen in the last five years. When you put constraints around something, people will figure out how to make it work. Cheryl believes this to be true as well. She was an entrepreneur in the 2005-2009 time frame and had to adapt quickly when the recession hit. Her business was stronger because of it. Matt recognizes the ones who are going to be successful are never going to go back to where we were before. Matt is currently working with a commercial real estate client and they know their clients aren’t coming back. So, they’re reinventing themselves. All three of our panelists, including Bill Gallagher, knew that clients would not be wanting to spend any money during the pandemic lockdown. So, they decided to give their work away for free and became hyper-focused on helping others and being in service to others. Although unintentional at the time, this giving mentally has paid off drastically where they’re full of paying client work now.   Interview Links: Ceothinktank.com Lexagen.net Reimagine Your Business event Theylaughyouwin.com   Resources: Scaling Up Workshop: Interested in attending one of our workshops? We have a few $100 discounts for our loyal podcast listeners!Scaling Up for Business Growth Workshop: Take the first step to mastering the Rockefeller Habits by attending one of our workshops. Scaling Up Summits (Select Bill Gallagher as your coach during registration for a discount.) Bill on YouTube  

What if you could help connect with people on a whole new level through humor? What does it really take to get people to show their funny side? Today’s guest has a ton of experience with making people laugh and shares how it can be a powerful force towards building connection. Matt Kazam is a Humor Scientist & Las Vegas Headlining Comedian with over 30 years of experience. Matt Founded They Laugh You Win to harness his depth of knowledge in the craft of humor and performing. Matt has taught thousands of people and has helped hundreds of companies leverage the power of humor to accomplish their goals. Throughout Bill’s career, he was so afraid to mess up that he played a lot of things safe. He believes this is true for a lot of corporate leaders out there who don’t want to be the sole catalyst for everything falling apart. The downsides to playing it safe, though, is that you end up being so boring as a person because you’re afraid to offend someone. To top it off, you end up unable to engage or excite people while playing it safe. The truth is, everyone has these amazing stories within them, but they just don’t know how to tell it in an art form. It’s either too long or some of the boring bits get added in. When you refine your funny bone, you can tell the simplest life story and make it engaging and funny for anyone to hear (and not get offended by). Interview Links: Theylaughyouwin.com   Resources: Scaling Up Workshop: Interested in attending one of our workshops? We have a few $100 discounts for our loyal podcast listeners!Scaling Up for Business Growth Workshop: Take the first step to mastering the Rockefeller Habits by attending one of our workshops. Scaling Up Summits (Select Bill Gallagher as your coach during registration for a discount.) Bill on YouTube  

Matt Kazam is our special guest today and is talking about how you can use humor to get higher engagement in your business.It's not about transforming you into a comedian, but about making your story being more universal. Real content to let people know who you are and why they should work with you.Don't miss Matt's upcoming Virtual Comedy Summit - Humor is your new superpower that will engage bigger, persuade better and convert more.

A stand-up debut at Caroline's on Broadway, thanking Dr. Suess for nerds, Pippy Longstocking braids for a gala, Marc returns to stand-up comedy, an uncomfortable improv game with nonsensical sounds reaps insights, and scaling coach Bill Gallagher shares how he works with clients to help them grow their businesses, crafting a 15 minutes comedy routine, and taking in critiques from family.

Entrepreneur Yanik Silver (founder of Maverick1000, a private, invitation-only global network of top entrepreneurs and industry leaders) and Matt Kazam (Las Vegas headliner, comedian,"edutainer", writer, and founder of They Laugh You Win, join Marc and Danielle to reflect on learning to do stand up comedy and performing a 15 minute set on the Caroline's on Broadway stage. They also talk puppets, Star Trek tubes, teaching at the Smithsonian, why understanding humor is so crucial to success, and the group plays a round of the improv game "What If". Plus---Richard Branson wears a mermaid tale for comic effect.

  With over 30 years’ experience and over 6,500 shows as a stand-up  comedian, including over a thousand corporate events, Matt Kazam is  THE expert on the science of humor. Matt’s expertise lies in teaching  business professional, corporate leaders and sales teams, in every  industry, how to develop lighthearted communication skills, transform  company culture, and make punch lines improve bottom lines. Whether as a keynote speaker, corporate trainer or now online via  Matt's virtual training system the Strategic Humor Institute, Matt has  a unique ability to teach the tools of stand-up comedy into an  effective applicable program for any profession. From lawyers to  doctors, teachers to corporate leaders, activists to actors, everyone  can benefit from using humor and the acquiring the skills of a  stand-up comedian. Matt has been a corporate trainer & edutainer for the past 15 years,  as well as a guest lecturer at The Smithsonian Institute in  Washington, DC. In these programs, he provides continuing education on  public speaking and humor, for some of the country’s leading thinkers,  professionals and artists. At the age of 10 Matt saw his first comedy show in Las Vegas at the  legendary Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. He knew right then that  was what he wanted to do with his life. In 2014 Matt’s boyhood dream was realized and amazingly at the same  iconic property where the dream was born, the Riviera. Matt’s one man  comedy show, “40 Is Not The New 20,” was an instant success. Becoming  a Las Vegas “must see” show month after month. He was the last  headliner to perform at the Riviera that saw the likes of Frank  Sinatra and Elvis rise to fame.  Matt’s energetic style, witty  observations and unassuming charm are the driving forces behind his  unique and hilarious comedy & learning events. Virtual Training System www.strategichumorinstitute.com  * Live  training & Corporate Comedy www.theylaughyouwin.com

BGBS Episode 005: Laughing At BusinessMatt Kazam is a headlining comedian in Las Vegas. With 29 years of experience, he has performed more than 6,000 shows in 42 states and seven countries. Matt founded They Laugh You Win which leverages his experience and the power of humor to provide the highest level of corporate entertainment, innovative and entertaining training programs, and face-to-face marketing content. Matt's energetic style, witty observations, and unassuming charm are the driving forces behind his unique and hilarious comedy and learning events. Through humor, Matt has taught thousands of people and helped hundreds of companies accomplish their goals. After all, we all like to laugh, even at work, because it feels good. You'll Learn… Matt was introduced to comedy while still in the womb; began performing for family and friends at 3 years old and started making money from it at age 6 Humor in business – not about your sense of humor, but understanding how to make others laugh; think about your audience first and yourself second Can maintain your core essence and be authentic, even if you tweak your routine for the audience to increase engagement, build trust, and make a connection As a shy, chubby child growing up in New York, Matt could either learn how to fight or learn how to be funny; used comedy as a defense mechanism Create a career in comedy by understanding the science of it; only two reasons why people laugh – commonality and superiority Matt's Obstacles: Getting fired, his venue being blown up, and overcoming Guillain-Barre Syndrome; find humor in dark moments to make situations better 40 is not the New 20: Matt's show is not just his story, but “our” story; good comedians look at the world like it's a funny place, great ones don't Matt uses comedy to do good; performs at hospitals and other places where people are in need of comic relief They Laugh You Win: Humor is a form of verbal and non-verbal communication; it's the universal language Being funny can be taught; funny lives inside all of us, and we're born comedians Three Rings of Stand Up Comedy: Public speaking, performing, and joke writing Resources Matt Kazam's Website They Laugh You Win Matt Kazam on LinkedIn Pat Cooper Chris Rock Guillain-Barre Syndrome Quotes by Matt Kazam: “I've been using the power of story pretty much my whole life, so I understand why it's valuable.” “Something I learned pretty early on is that it didn't really matter about my sense of humor. It was about me understanding, how could I make them laugh.” “If you use humor, people are going to be way more empathetic toward your cause.” “Back then, if you weren't funny, they cut off your head. Now, if you're not funny, they give you an HBO special.” ‍

BGBS Episode 005: Laughing At Business Matt Kazam is a headlining comedian in Las Vegas. With 29 years of experience, he has performed more than 6,000 shows in 42 states and seven countries. Matt founded They Laugh You Win which leverages his experience and the power of humor to provide the highest level of corporate entertainment, innovative [...]Read More...

Eric and Friedo are joined by Las Vegas Comedian Matt Kazam.   Listen for all the wisdom in this episode...Listen real real hard

Successful business owners have a system they have developed to able to pivot and become marketable. They come prepared all the time with good PR being the key. Matt Kazam saw all of this when he was the most in-demand comedian in Las Vegas. His father taught him that in order to become successful, he needed to do 10 things to get work done. He continues to do that today, but Matt has also found a system that puts value in businesses using humor to enhance his business. Creating content for commerce is not that different from setting up for a stand up show. Learn how comedy can be applied in your business and elevate your brand.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

Whether it's because people's attention spans have gotten shorter or their expectations have risen, it is no longer enough to be just good at what you do.  In the business world or social settings, the need to be funny, entertaining, likeable, and charasmatic is more important than ever.  The perfectly chosen words can have such a profound effect on your audience.  By tapping into the science of humor and human behavior you will learn how to go through your content, life experiences and stories and find ways to effectively add humor to connect with your audience and motivate them to take action.   In this episode Matt discusses the importance of humor, and how he learned at an early age to use humor in order to protect himself from being bullied and what molded him into the successful comedian he is today.  

Matt Kazam is a Las Vegas Headlining Comedian with 30 years of experience and has performed over 6,000 shows in 42 states and 7 countries including 1,000 corporate events. At the age of 10 Matt saw his first comedy show in Las Vegas at the legendary Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. He knew right then that was what he wanted to do with his life.In 2014 Matt’s boyhood dream was realized and amazingly at the same iconic property where the dream was born, the Riviera. Matt’s one man comedy show, “40 Is Not The New 20,” was an instant success. Becoming a Las Vegas “must see” show month after month. He was the last headliner to perform at the Riviera that saw the likes of Frank Sinatra and Elvis rise to fame. Matt founded They Laugh You Win to bring all his areas of expertise under one roof and harness this depth of knowledge in the craft of humor & performing to provide the highest level of corporate entertainment, innovative & entertaining training programs and face to face marketing content. Matt has taught thousands of people and helped hundreds of companies leverage the power of humor to accomplish their goals. To learn more about Matt or contact him about his coaching programs www.theylaughyouwin.com [ COMMUNITY FACEBOOK GROUP ] We have a community Facebook Group with over 7000 Personal Trainers / Bootcamp Instructors. We all share tips and ideas in there. We would love for you to join www.facebook.com/groups/fitnesseducationonline

On today's episode of the podcast, I talk with Matt Kazam, a headlining comedian in Las Vegas who has spent over 30 years honing his craft. Matt shares how to inject comedic instincts into your business, the misconceptions of comedy in the sales world, and how to come up with jokes that work every time.  One thing that Matt and I discuss in depth is the necessary formula for creating the perfect joke for your business needs. It starts with storytelling. Matt says that is is extremely important to look for stories that make you human, and evoke commonality, not superiority. Matt expands on this, saying "People hate information but love listening to stories. What if you could blend the two? Everyone has funny, common stories and they can relate!" I know that you're going to enjoy listening to our discussion today, and I hope that you can take Matt's advice to utilize humor and comedy in your own business! Listen to this episode and discover: - The biggest misconceptions about humor in business. - How comedy can be modified for marketing, sales, etc. - Why the best jokes embrace commonality, not superiority. - Why Las Vegas is changing so rapidly, and how comedy is taking on new forms. - The true science of jokes and storytelling. - And so much more… Learn more at https://www.ianaltman.com/same-side-selling-podcast/

Matt Kazam has been studying comedy since before he was born. His dad would blast him with classic laugh filled routines right in womb. Though, that didn't mean his father was going to give him a free pass in life. To get his parent's blessing, and to keep up with his two lawyer brothers and his doctor sister, Matt had to learn the science behind his life's calling. So, what's the secret to comedy? Turns out the answer has more to do with empathy than you might think. 

“You are the best doctor for your body. You are the best therapist for your mind. You’ve just got to do the work.” Rewind the clock 4 ½ years and today’s guest was recovering from a heart attack. The cumulative effect of a lifetime on the stage had led to everything from diabetes to sleep apnea, to fertility problems, heart disease, and seriously high cholesterol. But there was something about facing death that shifted professional comedian, Matt Kazam’s perspective. He shocked him to realize that despite doing the work he was born to do, he was still unhappy. But in the face of his own mortality he became more open-minded. He didn’t want to die, he didn’t want to pump himself full of medication. Instead wanted to figure out a ‘real’ way to live a life of joy, health, and happiness. And it was this insight that transformed his life. “If you created a blueprint for unhappiness, it would be how western society lives its life.” In this episode, Matt shares how he went about undoing 45 years of living the wrong way. More than fixing his diet, Matt’s story is one of rewiring and re-booting. He attacked his problem from a place of logic and common sense and went back to the way we’re supposed to live our lives. With a day-to-day structured around rituals and routines that fill Matt with health, positivity and happiness, Matt’s story is an example of what’s possible when you take charge of your life. This is a guy who couldn’t tie his shoes - yet six months later he ran a half-marathon. This is a man who was infertile - but now he’s the inspirational dad to a beautiful three-year-old. This is an ‘unhappy comic’ who recognised that we’re meant to be happy, positive creatures - so he created a blueprint that allowed him to experience that truth. Matt’s passion for his journey flows out of every pore. His excitement for life and his passion for figuring out the path to happiness is an inspiration. So listen in and I’m certain Matt will help you see your world through fresh new eyes. He may even inspire you to start a journey of transformation for yourself. “If you’re looking for joy where joy doesn’t exist,you’re NEVER going to find it.” Some questions I ask: What did your day look like before you transformed your lifestyle? (6:33)What does your day look like now? (13:58)Why do you think your routines and rituals are so effective at keeping you in line? (25:54)How do your non-negotiables help you make happiness a daily priority? (31:10)If someone feels at rock bottom or they’re not where they want to be, what advice or tips do you have to help them start out on the road to change? (41:07)How do you stay grounded so you don’t slip back into the way you were? (55:33) In this episode, you will hear about: The decision that kick-started Matt’s new path. (Spoiler. It was much more than his diet). (3:35)The real reason Matt’s previous life had led him down the road to unhappiness. (8:16)The name Matt chose for his daughter that celebrates his journey. (8:56)The number 360 and why better nutrition and health alone aren’t enough to feel happy. (9:48)The quote that has become Matt’s mantra - and how it guides his life each day. (11:39)What Matt’s morning juice means to him (14:25)The critical role coffee plays in Matt’s day. (19:49)Why Matt lingers at the grocery store and how this plays into his new rules for food. (23:00)The single biggest thing he’s learnt on his journey. (24:14)What Matt has to say about gratitude and how he uses it as fuel to pay it forward. (34:08)Matt’s inspiring connection with veterans suffering from PTSD. (38:40)Why you need to be aware of the status quo and the power of THREE DAYS. (42:00)The importance of getting away from the television - and what you can do instead. (51:00)Why his mother’s ‘turkey tray’ was a trigger for his new lifestyle. (53:30)The wake up call of infertility and how being a dad is now a guiding force for the future. (55:50) How to contact MattYou can discover more about Matt’s work at www.theylaughyouwin.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Successful business owners have a system they have developed to able to pivot and become marketable. They come prepared all the time with good PR being the key. Matt Kazam saw all of this when he was the most in-demand comedian in Las Vegas. His father taught him that in order to become successful, he needed to do 10 things to get work done. He continues to do that today, but Matt has also found a system that puts value in businesses using humor to enhance his business. Creating content for commerce is not that different from setting up for a stand up show. Learn how comedy can be applied in your business and elevate your brand. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Your First Thousand Clients Community today: mitchrusso.com Mitch Russo LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Successful business owners have a system they have developed to able to pivot and become marketable. They come prepared all the time with good PR being the key. Matt Kazam saw all of this when he was the most in-demand comedian in Las Vegas. His father taught him that in order to become successful, he needed to do 10 things to get work done. He continues to do that today, but Matt has also found a system that puts value in businesses using humor to enhance his business. Creating content for commerce is not that different from setting up for a stand up show. Learn how comedy can be applied in your business and elevate your brand.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join Your First Thousand Clients Community today:mitchrusso.comMitch Russo LinkedIn

       Stand-up comedy has been a dream for Matt his whole life.  Growing up in New York City, he started performing shows for family and friends at the age of 3, but it wasn't until graduating college at George Mason University with a Degree in Finance, that Matt finally took the plunge as a full time stand up comedian.          Matt Kazam is a Las Vegas Headlining Comedian with over 28 years of experience and has performed over 6,000 shows in 42 states and 7 countries including 1,000 corporate events.  Matt founded They Laugh You Win to bring all his areas of expertise under one roof and harness this depth of knowledge in the craft of humor & performing to provide the highest level of corporate entertainment, innovative & entertaining training programs and face to face marketing content. Matt has taught thousands of people and helped hundreds of companies leverage the power of humor to accomplish their goals.          Matt has been a corporate trainer for the past 12 years and has been a guest lecturer at The Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC, where he provides continuing education programs in the areas of public speaking and humor for some of the country's leading thinkers, professionals and artists. He is also the creator of  “Stand Up & Public Speak”. This revolutionary program encompasses all of the tools of stand-up comedy and applies them in an effective, manageable program for business professionals.  Since entering the seminar and training market, Matt has worked with such companies as Andersen Consulting, KPMG, The US Chamber of Commerce, General Dynamics and Sprint.  His list of private instruction students includes CEO's, scientists, a circuit court judge, doctors, policemen, military, lawyers just to name a few.          At the age of 10 Matt saw his first comedy show in Las Vegas at the legendary Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. He knew right then that was what he wanted to do with his life.          In 2014 Matt's boyhood dream was realized and amazingly at the same iconic property where the dream was born, the Riviera. Matt's one man comedy show, “40 Is Not The New 20,” was an instant success. Becoming a Las Vegas “must see” show month after month. He was the last headliner to perform at the Riviera that saw the likes of Frank Sinatra and Elvis rise to fame.  Matt's energetic style, witty observations and unassuming charm are the driving forces behind his unique and hilarious comedy & learning events.   Connect with Matt Kazam:   Website: They Laugh You Win      Facebook: Matt Kazam        For show notes, links, information and How to Attract, Sell and Deliver like a Million Dollar Online Coach go to OnlineSuperCoach.com

Time stamped show notes: [02:17] Matt introducing himself [02:54] Since childhood he has loved being comedian. [03:29] Matt is now working with entrepreneurs, businesses, and teaching people. [06:24] Matt sharing the science (demographic of the audience, variables etc.) behind creating brand [10:07] Expanding skill sets and finding ways to stand out [10:05] Humor is a viable commodity in business. People have to remember you. [13:54] Matt has used humor since he was 6 years old to get what he wants in life. [14:06] Matt sharing experiences in schools when he was a kid [14:49] Theories on why people laugh: out of superiority or commonality [17:18] Key element in comedy: exaggeration [19:26] Standup Comedy Formula: Set up, describe the situation, tag line [26:46] Mining and putting together material [29:42] People are looking to know businesses' points of view. [30:06] Look for stories in your life to connect with your audience as you're looking for commonality [39:40] Launching the business, you are the brand [47:02] Matt shares things to do in preparation for speaking engagement [51:10] How to support Three key points: Applying comedy and science to create the brand of your business Expanding your skill sets and finding ways to stand out Talk about stories that happened to you. There should be basis and truth to connect with your audience.

Matt Kazam is a Comedian from Las Vegas. Comedy has always been something Matt wanted to do ever since he saw a Joan Rivers & Shecky Greene show when he was 10 years old. 35 years later he has featured in over 6,000 comedy shows. Humour can diffuse negative situations. It can help us remember […] The post Resilience Unravelled (Eps 041) They Laugh, You Win – the power of comedy with Matt Kazam appeared first on QEDOD.com.

Matt Kazam is a Comedian from Las Vegas. Comedy has always been something Matt wanted to do ever since he saw a Joan Rivers & Shecky Greene show when he was 10 years old. 35 years later he has featured in over 6,000 comedy shows. Humour can diffuse negative situations. It can help us remember […] The post Resilience Unravelled (Eps 041) They Laugh, You Win – the power of comedy with Matt Kazam appeared first on QEDOD.com.

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We had a great time on The Dating Advisory Board show with Matt Kazam & Eve Monica! Tune into this episode to learn how to leverage the power of humor in the business and dating world. Below are some of the hilarious topics we discussed on the show: 1. What are the 3 phases of performing on stage? 2. How can we apply those principles in the Business & Dating world? 3. What are your top 3 tips on how we can stand out? 4. Dating Dictionary segment Eve Monica is President of Sip with Socialites a blog on events, style, and philanthropy. Eve is an astute Tarot card reader specializing in the realm of love. Want a love reading? Reach out to Eve Monica on Instagram @lovereadingsbyeve Matt Kazam is a Las Vegas Headlining Comedian with over 28 years of experience and has performed over 6,000 shows in 42 states and 7 countries including 1,000 corporate events. Matt founded They Laugh You Win to bring all his areas of expertise under one roof and harness this depth of knowledge in the craft of humor & performing to provide the highest level of corporate entertainment, innovative & entertaining training programs and face to face marketing content. Matt has taught thousands of people and helped hundreds of companies leverage the power of humor to accomplish their goals. Matt has been a corporate trainer for the past 12 years and the creator of “Stand Up & Public Speak”. This revolutionary program encompasses all of the tools of stand-up comedy and applies them in an effective, manageable program for business professionals.