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Michael F. Schein ghostwrites books that make business leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs famous in their fields. He is the founder of the marketing and consulting company MicroFame Media, and some of his clients have included Lockton, eBay, Magento, the University of Pennsylvania, the United Methodist Publishing House, LinkedIn, and Citrix, to name a few. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Kitces, Business Insider, Psychology Today, and the Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences, spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. His book, "The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers," published by McGraw Hill, is available wherever books are sold.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to harness the power of strategic marketing and ghostwriting to become a recognized thought leader.Michael and I discuss:Michael's journey from copywriting to marketing consultancy [02:18]The concept of becoming a "micro celebrity" [06:10]The importance of having a book to establish expertise [07:00]Overcoming the fallacy of scale in business [08:12]The impact of community on professional success [16:34]How to balance intuition and external advice [18:00]Michael's insights on thinking like a scientist to find your niche [21:35]Learn more about Michael at https://microfamemedia.com and https://michaelfschein.com.Contact Michael directly at:- Email: mfs@microfamemedia.com- Phone: (917) 273-9885Thank you to our sponsor:The Smashing the Plateau CommunityGet exclusive access and strategic insights – subscribe now and take the first step towards mastering success!

Michael Schein is a notorious marketing guru who used a rockstar mentality to deploy a tool more persuasive…than persuasion itself. He is a bestselling author and Chief Hype Artist at MicroFame Media, the New York agency using the subtlest of approaches to make idea-based companies famous in their fields. Through reverse engineering and a pioneering manifesto, he has cracked the code to owning your outcome. It's more than attention-getting. It's hype…and it's real.For Michael's Book: https://michaelfschein.com/the-hype-handbook/Website: https://microfamemedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scheinm1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelSchein1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.schein.7 Visit our YouTube Channel:  https://youtu.be/sbpx_dzkJWc

In the episode 193 of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast I am speaking with Michael Schein… Michael F. Schein is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in turning consultants, financial services professionals, and venture-funded start-ups into celebrities. Some of his clients have included Lockton, Kasha, University of Pennsylvania, United Methodist Publishing House, Magento, LinkedIn, and Citrix, to name a few. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, Huffington Post, and Kitces, and he speaks regularly to U.S. and international audiences. His book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers, published by McGraw Hill, appears where books are sold. Thank you for joining me on this episode of IDEAS+LEADERS. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review so that more people can enjoy the podcast on Apple ⁠https://apple.co/3fKv9IH⁠ or Spotify ⁠https://sptfy.com/Nrtq⁠ __________ I'd love to connect with you! You can find me, Elena Paweta, the host of IDEAS+LEADERS podcast on: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/elena.paweta/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-paweta/⁠

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, you'll hear Melina Palmer interview Michael Schein, author of The Hype Handbook. This conversation delves into the power of hype in marketing and how to effectively capture attention and drive action. Michael shares his insights on the art of hype, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in making messages captivating and memorable. He explores the concept of certainty and how people are drawn to messages that offer it. The episode also discusses the significance of framing messages in impactful ways and highlights the power of simplicity in messaging.  This episode provides valuable insights for marketers and business professionals looking to enhance their communication skills and create more impactful marketing campaigns. Whether you want to understand the psychology behind effective hype or learn practical techniques for engaging your audience, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to create captivating and memorable marketing campaigns. In this episode, you will: Unleash the power of hype in your marketing to create buzz and excitement around your brand. Harness the art of storytelling to captivate your audience and make your message stick in their minds. Master the art of crafting certain messaging to build trust, credibility, and clarity in your brand communication. Learn how impactful framing can make all the difference in influencing your audience's perception and decision-making. Discover the power of simplicity in messaging to cut through the noise and ensure your marketing campaigns are memorable and effective. Show Notes: 00:00:00 - Introduction Melina introduces the episode, celebrating the milestone of 350 episodes and over a million downloads of the show. She previews the topic of hype and introduces guest Michael. 00:02:26 - The Power of Hype Michael discusses how his company, Microfame Media, helps idea-driven businesses create hype. He emphasizes the importance of understanding mass psychology and using effective strategies and tactics to generate excitement and engagement. 00:05:15 - The Hype Handbook Michael shares his inspiration for writing his book, The Hype Handbook, which explores the principles and strategies used by propaganda artists, cult leaders, and other influential figures throughout history. He explains that these principles can be applied ethically to achieve desired outcomes. 00:07:34 - Principles over Tactics Michael emphasizes the importance of understanding psychological principles rather than relying solely on specific tactics or tools. He encourages businesses to focus on what drives human behavior and use that knowledge to create their own unique hype. 00:10:09 - The Perception of Hype Melina and Michael discuss the perception of hype and why some people may view it as sleazy or empty. They explore the origins of the term in the hip hop community and how hype has been embraced as a necessary strategy for success. 00:15:01 - Make War, Not Love The first strategy discussed is "Make War, Not Love," which is the foundation for all other strategies. The conversation explores the evolutionary basis of tribalism and how it influences our preferences and biases. 00:18:25 - Positioning Against an Idea The power of positioning yourself against a commonly accepted point of view in your industry is highlighted. By becoming the leader who challenges prevailing beliefs, you can attract like-minded individuals and build a new tribe around your ideas. 00:21:35 - Basecamp's Example The founders of Basecamp transformed their project management software into a crusade against overwork culture. By positioning their tool as a solution to the problem they were fighting against, they created a loyal following and achieved success. 00:23:45 - Authenticity and Packaging It is important to be authentic and genuinely believe in the stance you take. Cynical or surface-level attempts at packaging and branding are easily recognized. The conversation emphasizes the need to find a unique strength within your weaknesses to create a compelling persona. 00:25:49 - Uniqueness and Public Persona The discussion explores the concept of creating a public persona that is a heightened version of your true self. The key is to identify a strength buried within your weaknesses and use it to stand out in your industry. 00:29:49 - Embracing Authenticity Michael shares his journey of embracing his natural people-pleasing side and how it has helped him succeed. He highlights the power of being authentic and finding strength in who you are, rather than overcompensating for perceived weaknesses. 00:31:00 - Paradox of Confidence Michael discusses the paradox of confidence and how being confident means being confident in your natural state. He emphasizes the importance of embracing your true self and finding confidence in your own abilities, rather than trying to conform to someone else's expectations. 00:32:13 - Survivorship Bias Melina brings up the concept of survivorship bias and how it can distort our perception of success. Michael emphasizes the importance of questioning the advice and strategies of successful people, as they may be presenting a curated version of themselves for marketing purposes. 00:34:49 - Uncovering Marketing Tactics Michael delves into the strategies used by successful marketers and self-help gurus. He encourages listeners to analyze the tactics being employed to persuade them to buy products or follow advice, rather than blindly following the advice itself. He suggests creating a "swipe file" of marketing techniques instead. 00:38:07 - Making It Scientific Michael discusses the importance of using scientific language and authority to establish credibility in crowded fields. He explains how presenting ideas or services as backed by scientific research can make them appear more trustworthy and authoritative. He also highlights the use of heuristics in decision-making. 00:45:00 - The Hype Handbook and Simon Sinek Michael discusses how The Hype Handbook provides valuable insights on effective communication and the power of storytelling. He highlights Simon Sinek as a master of framing messages and using repetitive slogans to captivate audiences. 00:46:14 - The Impact of Framing and Certitude Michael emphasizes the impact of framing messages in a quotable and interesting way. He also discusses the heuristic that people often associate extreme certitude with knowledge and expertise. 00:49:13 - Connecting with Knowledge Seekers Michael shares his Hype Book Club, where he recommends books on various topics, including cult leaders and social psychology. He highlights the value of curiosity and diverse learning experiences. 00:50:54 - The Power of Storytelling and Tidbits Michael discusses the importance of weaving stories together to make a point and engage readers. He emphasizes the value of storytelling in helping people remember and apply what they've learned. 00:53:01 -  Conclusion, Melina's top insights from the conversation. What stuck with you while listening to the episode? What are you going to try? Come share it with Melina on social media -- you'll find her as @thebrainybiz everywhere and as Melina Palmer on LinkedIn. Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Android. If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show.  I hope you love everything recommended via The Brainy Business! Everything was independently reviewed and selected by me, Melina Palmer. So you know, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. That means if you decide to shop from the links on this page (via Amazon or others), The Brainy Business may collect a share of sales or other compensation. Let's connect: Melina@TheBrainyBusiness.com The Brainy Business® on Facebook The Brainy Business on Twitter The Brainy Business on Instagram The Brainy Business on LinkedIn Melina on LinkedIn The Brainy Business on Youtube Connect with Michael: Microfame Media Michael on Twitter Michael on LinkedIn Learn and Support The Brainy Business: Check out and get your copies of Melina's Books.  Get the Books Mentioned on (or related to) this Episode: Simply Put, Ben Guttmann The Hype Handbook, Michael Schein Rework, Jason Fried The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph, Ryan Holiday Start with Why, Simon Sinek Top Recommended Next Episode: How to pitch your business Already Heard That One? 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Michael Schein is a self-described hype artist. He is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, where he's worked with clients such as eBay, LinkedIn and Citrix. He is also the author of The Hype Handbook, shares 12 secrets for generating and leveraging hype for positive purposes―like legitimate business success, helping people, or effecting positive change in your community. Michael's writing has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, HuffPost and Psychology Today. Michael joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about how to create hype, how to use propaganda for good, and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hype. The definition can vary wildly depending on who you're talking to. Today's guest Michael F. Schein, founder and president of MicroFame Media and author of “The Hype Handbook,” defines it as “any set of activities that get a large number of people highly emotional, so that they'll take the action that you want them to take.” From Virgil to the Punks and the Beatles–and of course the South Bronx where hip-hop and the term as we know it today was born–artists throughout history have used human behavior, particularly group behavior, to create propaganda and what we now know as personal branding.The most successful people, he explains, use hype not as a separate marketing strategy but as part of the art itself, creating whole worlds (like Warhol's factory) and personas consistent across all media (Steve Jobs' wearing the same black turtleneck and jeans, for example). This creates more organic interest and brand integrity. Most people are pretty similar and have been and will always be driven by the same desires. If you can learn these, Michael says, you will know how to get and keep their attention no matter which trends or technology platforms move in and out of vogue. The Hype Handbook is the culmination of ten years of research and life experience. Starting out in a punk band–where he and his bandmates proved to be natural marketers–before moving into marketing and writing, Michael realized there were about 12 key principles that make for good promotion. Join the conversation to learn why he believes happiness and a fulfilling life are found through side doors and why having a Plan B is, well, over-hyped. Quotes“I guess that's what hype means. It's not just having a marketing budget. It's conducting experiments to figure out how you can embody your values in a very public way, how you can tap into human psychology to get people excited about that. And then how you can embody that in everything you do.” (9:53 | Michael)“If you're seeing all of these articles telling you that AI, or the metaverse, or social media, or whatever the latest thing is, if you don't have a strategy on that, you're going to fall behind…they use these tools as accelerators, but it's not the route.” (17:33 | Michael)“One of the strategies in my book is packaging is the essence of propaganda.” (18:57 | Michael)“I don't think things are linear at all. I think history is cyclical. I think trends are cyclical.” (24:44 | Michael)“Human beings are more alike than they are different…these are things that you can reverse engineer and figure out. We all like to think we're individuals, but we're about half a percent individual.” (25:34 | Michael) “You're never going to know exactly what the recipe is. You're always going to have to conduct experiments. But if you have a firm understanding of the way that humans behave in groups and the way human minds work, you can conduct experiments quickly and strategically, in a way that you won't waste time on stuff that will never work.” (37:43 | Michael) LinksConnect with Welcome to ElomaInstagram: @welcometoelomaWebsite: WelcometoEloma.comConnect with KileySocial: @kileypeters + Linkedin.com/in/kileypetersWebsites: RAYNEIX.com, KileyPeters.comWeekly Email Newsletter:...

This is part two of a two-part discussion with Michael F. Schein, the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. His book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers was released by McGraw Hill on January. 12, 2021. Find Michael here: https://michaelfschein.com/ https://Microfamemedia.com/ https://hypereads.com/

This is part one of a two-part discussion with Michael F. Schein, the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. His book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers was released by McGraw Hill on January. 12, 2021. Find Michael here: https://michaelfschein.com/ https://Microfamemedia.com/ https://hypereads.com/

Discover the art of "Building and Growing Secret Societies" in this captivating episode of #ThisWeekWithSabir. Join us as we delve into the secrets of success with renowned author and founder of MicroFame Media, Michael F. Schein. Get ready to elevate your business game as Michael shares his insider tips and strategies for creating thriving secret societies that captivate audiences and drive remarkable success. During this insightful 60-minute interview, Michael unveils the power of hype, marketing, and the concept of secret societies. Gain a deep understanding of differentiating hype from marketing, overcoming misconceptions, and leveraging experimentation to achieve unparalleled results. Michael shares fascinating case studies, actionable insights, and thought-provoking discussions that will transform the way you approach your business.

Welcome once again to The Million Dollar Relationships podcast! Today, the hidden and unexpected power of relationships with Michael Schein. Michael is the author of The Hype Handbook (McGraw Hill, 2021), an acclaimed book revealing success secrets from influential figures. His articles have been featured in prestigious publications like Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Huffington Post, and Psychology Today. As a renowned speaker, he has addressed diverse audiences across the globe. Additionally, as the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a leading marketing agency, he has spearheaded successful campaigns and produced compelling content for prominent companies such as eBay, Magento, the University of Pennsylvania, LinkedIn, and more.   In this episode, Michael talks about his journey as a marketer, how his background in punk bands helped him generate press attention, and the importance of having meaningful relationships in life. Michael shares the story of how he came to write The Hype Handbook for McGraw Hill, the success he found working with Popup during their e-commerce launch, and his mentor Richard who has been a pillar of support through the highs and lows of life. In this episode, Michael emphasizes the importance of hype over traditional marketing techniques and how even small moments can drastically change our lives.   Get inspired to take action to build relationships that can elevate your career or life! Tune in to discover how powerful relationships can be in elevating your success!   [00:00 - 13:23] How a Key Relationship Changed His Life and Business Forever ·       Michael runs a marketing company called MicroFame and Media. ·       MicroFame Media uses mass psychology to generate attention and emotion for clients. ·       Emotional connection and a sense of belonging are more influential than rational marketing approaches. ·       Michael's life and business were transformed by a person he met at the New York Tech Council.   [14:53 - 24:05] The Butterfly Effect: Unexpected Paths  ·       Richard Larimer, author of "Punk Marketing," became a close personal friend and mentor. ·       Richard provided mentorship and advice at every stage of Mike's career ·       The full scope of the impact of a relationship may never be fully known. ·       Mikes shares why serendipitous moments can be life-changing, and the accumulation of small things can lead to big things    [24:05 - 26:37] Closing Statements ·       Follow Michael on LinkedIn and Facebook. Also, be sure to check his webpage at https://www.microfamemedia.com   Thanks for tuning in!    If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe!    Find me on the following streaming platforms: Apple Spotify Google Podcasts IHeart Radio Stitcher     Tweetable Quotes   “My rule for working with others is simple: I only collaborate with people I'd invite into my home for dinner with my family. It's a decision I made long ago and one that has served me well.” – Michael Schein    

Freemasons, Skull and Bones, Rosicrucians, the Illuminati, 5 Hertford Street, the Bohemian Club, and more, are all so-called secret societies. Not so much because no one knows about them, but more so the question as to what do they do, who belongs to them, and how do you join? Is membership in the Soho House the modern day variant of such societies? What's the psychology behind their creation and their intrigue? Well, Michael F. Schein, author, and CEO of MicroFame Media, knows a lot about that, and in fact, he's created his own secret society that we'll be discussing in this episode.  He was the former co-host of the “Access to Anyone” podcast and his writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and the Huffington Post, and he has been a speaker for audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. Michael is the author of the popular The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers, published by McGraw Hill last year.  So, it seems a little paradoxical that we're publicly discussing “secret” groups, right? But by definition Michael explains how a secret society gets hyped in spite of it then no longer being “secret.” Michael helps us understand how to know something is not a scam or cult. As well as the crossroad of hype and NFTs, Web3, crypto, and journalists covering rises and flameouts and phenomena like the Bored Monkey Yacht Club.  Michael is whip-smart and New York shrewd. He helps us all better know how to separate the wheat from the chaff in better understanding hype from value so we can better live our lives in full.

ABOUT MICHAEL SCHEIN Michael Schein is a self-described hype artist. He is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, where he's worked with clients such as eBay, LinkedIn and Citrix. He is also the author of The Hype Handbook, shares 12 secrets for generating and leveraging hype for positive purposes―like legitimate business success, helping people, or effecting positive change in your community. Michael's writing has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, HuffPost and Psychology Today. Michael joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about how to create hype, how to use propaganda for good, and much more.  Show Notes

#revenueoperations #hype #marketing Michael F Schein Author of the Hype Handbook joins the SAASholes Revenue Podcast to discuss his book "The Hype Handbook" and in the opening clip he tells Pete Jansons and Marcus Cauchi his definition of Hype Other Topics: Punk Rock, the Act, Sex Pistols, Sonic Youth, Definition of Hype, Secret Societies, Van Bismark, Dress who you want to be, Gary Vanderchuck, We are all in Sales, We are all performers, Negative Bias, Social Dilemma, juice guru institute, meet me in the bathroom, Hip Hop Hype, Tupac, Biggie, The Colonel https://microfamemedia.com/ https://michaelfschein.com/bio/ Michael F Schein Bio: He is the author of The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers (McGraw Hill, January 12, 2021). His articles have appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Huffington Post, and Psychology Today.. He speaks to international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. As founder and president of marketing agency MicroFame Media, he has launched campaigns and created content for companies including eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix. He has also recently begun practice the martial art Wing Chun, giving him yet another similarity with Robert Downey, Jr. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saasholes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saasholes/support

“Just because an idea's not original doesn't mean it's not effective.” - Michael F. Schein Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership! I'm your host, Natalie Born. In this episode, we are catching up with Micahel F. Schein. Michael is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a company that specializes in making consultants and coaches famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. His book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers, published by McGraw Hill, appears where books are sold. [00:16] Building a Secret Society Michael explains why the word hype has had negative connotations over time Why Secret Society: The notion that hype artists are incredibly effective at making it look like all of their success comes from the bottom up but actually rely on individuals doing work below the surface Why the point of the secrecy is the secrecy Why it's the exclusivity that makes it special and fun [13:31] Applying The Idea of a Secret Society to Our Business How can you bring ritual and exclusivity into what you're doing Why we should look to places outside your industry Why we should have a very experimental mindset [22:50] What is Core to Innovation Emphasizing what you're calling the innovation component Why everything is innovation How to be comfortable with innovation [25:23] Closing Segment Final thoughts from Michael Connect with Michael! Key Quotes: “If you create something that people would do anyway because it's an adventure. Business gets done as a side effect.” - Michael F. Schein “So the trick is to base your stuff on psychological principles that work, but even more importantly, conduct very small experiments that just give you the data you need to know if you should go bigger and kill the losers very, very quickly.” - Michael F. Schein Connect with Michael Website: https://www.hypereads.com/list LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrancisschein/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelSchein1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.schein.7 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

How can you stand out from the competition in your industry? This is a question we're all trying to answer through our marketing. We want a dedicated following of people who love our products and services, but how can we achieve that? This week, episode 157 of The Digital Agency Growth Podcast with Michael F. Schein is about the power of creating hype for your business! Watch our new recorded video training: Relationship-Driven New Business At-ScaleIn this episode of The Digital Agency Growth Podcast, Dan Englander and Michael F. Schein share the importance of understanding the mass psychology principle and then playing with it. They also chat about actionable steps you can take right now to stand out in your industry using hype. Michael F. Schein is the Head Hype Artist at MicroFame Media, a company that specializes in idea-driven businesses famous. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, PopUp, Pugpig, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. His book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers, published by McGraw Hill, appears where books are sold.In this episode, Dan and Michael discuss the following:Attracting attention from the people that matter on a macro level.Ethically harnessing the power of human emotion to create hype and cause people to take action.Powerful ideas on how to make war, not love so that you build up the right attention.Creating useful content that gets attention and can be replicated to get results.How ad fatigue and industry evolution can impact how we use hype.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!CONNECT WITH MICHAEL F. SCHEIN:TwitterLinkedInFacebookMichael ScheinMicroFame MediaCONNECT WITH DAN ENGLANDER:LinkedInSales Schema

Do you ever wonder how famous propagandists and celebrities get recognized? Or how they absolutely crushed the marketing game?Michael F. Schein, a.k.a 'The OG Hype Artist,' discusses the power of hype in marketing and how it can turn your business from unknown to well-known. He spent years researching famous propagandists, cult leaders, boundary breakers, and A-list celebrities to discover their strategies for grabbing the attention of millions and generating the ultimate buzz.In this episode, he'll share insights on how to get anyone addicted to your business and what you sell.⏰  Tune in every other Wednesday on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Youtube at noon EST.Connect with Micro Fame Media via their website: https://microfamemedia.com Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrancisschein/ Check Out The Hype Handbook here: https://michaelfschein.com/the-hype-handbook/*** OFFICIAL LINKS ***LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikereginaio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeReginaIO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoppositeentrepreneur/ Website: https://www.mikeregina.io Podcasts: https://www.mikeregina.io/podcast/

Today, we're talking about building a secret society. I know…you're probably thinking “that's a weird topic”... …but when Michael F. Schein (Head Hype Man at MicroFame Media, and author of the “Hype Handbook”) emailed me and shared that he had been exploring secret societies as a way of building relationships and scaling business, I knew I wanted to hear more. I mean, if you put “secret” in front of something, doesn't it kind of force you to want to know more??? So I took the bait and I'm so glad I did. Mike shares some really compelling things with us: ✔️ How he conducted an experiment of creating a secret society, and his surprising results  ✔️What the difference is between building a secret society and networking ✔️ How to select the people for your own secret society ✔️ Why you might want to consider starting a secret society of your own

Michael F. Schein is the Head Hype Man at MicroFame Media, a company that specializes in making consultants and coaches famous in their fields. (Often through bold, creative and playful methods). Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China.His book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers, published by McGraw Hill, appears where books are sold. Mike was on the show before and is back again, this time to among other things, to talk about his experiments in forming a secret society...Topics Covered:- Marketing insights from rock and hip hop managers, dada artists and cult leaders- Why we're so fascinated with the freemasons, illuminati and skull and bones:- The secrecy is very much the point- "The greatest hype artists make it seem like their success is all grassroots but there's always people pulling strings beneath the surface"- The ancient greeks and roman had these festivals where they could let themselves go: slaves into masters and vice versa- A healthy expression of your 'other side' in a spirit of camaraderie is highly appealing to people- Friends not just networking: You can't fake the shared interest- Be the person people want to genuinely hear from- Ethical emissaries for your business- People forget the 'fun' in business, real not fake fun- It has to speak to something people are going through at the time- The real Don Draper, Eddie Bernays- Don't let the facts speak for themselves, you'll probably loseIf you're interested in more visit ▶ https://almcbride.com/minicoursefor a free email minicourse on how to gain the psychological edge in your negotiations and critical conversations along with a helpful negotiation prep cheat sheet.If you enjoyed this episode of Dealing with Goliath Podcast, hit subscribe to hear about our latest episodes.

Michael F. Schein is the Head Hype Artist at MicroFame Media, a company that specializes in making idea-based businesses famous in their fields. In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn one of the success secrets used by the world's greatest self-promoters. Michael and I discuss: How he uses his “Secret Society” concept [03:20] How to start a “Secret Society” [08:59] The rise in interest in communities [13:51] The unique value Michael offers his “Secret Society” [17:14] When Michael started his “Secret Society” [20:09] The results Michael has observed from participants [21:46] Michael's ideal client [26:05] Learn more about Michael at http://microfamemedia.com (http://microfamemedia.com), https://www.hypereads.com/list (https://www.hypereads.com/list), https://twitter.com/MichaelSchein1 (https://twitter.com/MichaelSchein1), and https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrancisschein/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrancisschein/). Thank you to our sponsors:  The Smashing the Plateau Community https://community.smashingtheplateau.com (https://community.smashingtheplateau.com) Circle https://smashingtheplateau.com/circle (https://smashingtheplateau.com/circle)

Our guest, Michael Schein has been successful in doing so. In fact, he teaches it as success secret #2 in his book he Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers. Quite a title!  He and David dive into the topic of secret societies and what they really entail. How these can help promote your ventures and the importance of having other people involved.  Michael is also the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a company that specializes in making consultants and coaches famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix.   This is a conversation for all of those who have wondered what secret societies are all about. Why are they always mentioned in the same breath as so many successful people in America? Don't miss out and find out!  -------   This Manage 2 Win Podcast episode is brought to you by Habitly.  I (David) review Habitly best practices regularly, and teach these essential people skills to clients weekly.  This advice has changed my life, and made millions for our clients.  I started developing Habitly content in 2004.  Habitly's powerful best practices have now been taught to thousands of people worldwide.  For instance, you can learn how to Create time in your day;  Get more from meetings;  Stay calm;  Achieve significant targets;  and Become a great leader.  Simply study and apply the expert knowledge provided in Habitly courses and micro-learning episodes.   Whether you're just out of college, or someone with over 20 years work experience, learn the habits of highly successful people on Habitly.    Test drive Habitly for 7 days on us!  This includes full access to the entire Habitly knowledgebase – www.habitly.com. 

We catch back up with https://michaelfschein.com/ (Michael F. Schein), writer, speaker, and Founder & President of Microfame Media, who recounts the success of his book “The Hype Handbook”, explains why forming your own secret networking society might yield big results, and spills the beans on the secrets of the Freemasons. Uh-oh! Hear more from Michael in his original appearance on https://theactioncatalyst.com/2022/05/17/believe-the-hype-with-michael-f-schein-episode-382-of-the-action-catalyst-podcast/ (Episode 382 of The Action Catalyst). Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Publishing House This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Publishing House. https://the-action-catalyst.captivate.fm/southwesternpublishinghouse (Southwestern Publishing House)

What is hype? What it is not? Why is it so mis-understood? What about us humans, makes us so susceptible to ‘hype'? What are some of the hype strategies from the The Hype Handbook ? Any examples of brands or business that have built in hype as an integral part of their marketing? What is common between hype generation and marketing; and how are these two different? What is it that Oprah, Tim Ferris, Kim Kardarshan instinctively know, that marketers can learn from? Michael answers the above & more questions as he talks about how he uses hype to 'make idea-driven businesses famous'. Michael F. Schein is the Head Hype Artist at MicroFame Media. His explains some of the principles from his book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers. Please visit his company at : MicroFameMedia.com Connect with him on Linkedin : linkedin.com/in/michaelfrancisschein Checkout his book : https://www.amazon.in/Hype-Handbook-Indispensable-Propagandists-Self-Promoters/dp/126047013X Jagged with Jasravee is facilitated by Jasravee Kaur Chandra, Director- Brand Building, Research & Innovation at Master Sun, Consulting Brand of Adiva L Pvt. Ltd. Jasravee has over 20 years experience as a Strategic Brand Builder,Communications Leader and Entrepreneur. Please visit Jasravee at https://jasravee.com/ Connect with Jasravee on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasravee/ Email Jasravee at jasravee@theadiva.com Index 00:00 Preview & Introduction to Michael 02:32 What is Hype, What it is Not 06:00 The Human Need for Hype - Give Babies Their Milk Before You Give Them Meat 10:10 Elon Musk - The Hype Artist 13:45 Make War, Not Love - Hype Strategies for Marketing & Brands - Case Studies of Basecamp & Apple 26:50 Prayers, Spells & Symbols Hype Strategy 33:33 How Marketing is Not Hype & Hype is Not Marketing 38:21 Case Study -Tim Ferris & Four Hour Work Week 42:00 Theatre & Drama Hype Strategy - Example of Amway 49:04 Cult Leaders & Their X Factor - Hype Factors 53:13 Rapid Fire - Personally Speaking with Michael 56:40 Connecting with Michael Follow Jagged with Jasravee on Social Media Campsite One Link : https://campsite.bio/jaggedwithjasravee Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/jaggedwithjasravee Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/jagggedwithjasravee/ Podcast Page : https://anchor.fm/jagged-with-jasravee Youtube Page : https://www.youtube.com/c/jaggedwithjasravee Jagged with Jasravee, is an initiative of Master Sun, the Consulting Brand of Adiva Lifestyle Pvt Ltd. Website : https://jasravee.com/ #hypemarketing #hypeculture #hypehandbook #hypemeaning #contentmarketing #contentmarketingstrategy #basecamp #Amwaymarketingstrategy #propogandaandculture #hypeinnovation #propogandatechniques #Hypestrategy #Hypemarketingstrategy #marketingpodcast #attention

In this episode, we are joined by Microfame founder, writer, speaker, business owner, and “The Hype Guy” himself, Michael F. Schein. He talks about the 12 Hype Strategies and his journey in playing with mass psychology to attract a lot of attention. He tells the story of how he started applying the Hype strategies as a marketing agency, and also gave emphasis on the Make War, Not Love strategy. Furthermore, Michael shares an interesting story of how he was able to make millions and transform his life by embarking on a free trip to China. Mentioned on the episode: http://microfamemedia.com (Microfame Media) https://www.amazon.com/Hype-Handbook-Indispensable-Propagandists-Self-Promoters/dp/126047013X (The Hype Handbook) https://basecamp.com/ (Basecamp) Connect with Michael Schein on https://twitter.com/MichaelSchein1 (Twitter) and https://facebook.com/michael.schein.7 (Facebook)

Are you equipped with a good amount of knowledge and skills for your services? In today's episode, Michael Shein, founder of MicroFame Media, shares his insights on how you can create undeniable hype around your consulting services. He had gone through different jobs in his career, and through these experiences, he was able to sort of analyze and reflect on things that are effective when marketing yourself or your business. He even discusses hype strategies to grow your influence and business, especially in today's modern time, using different platforms and technologies. Stay tuned for more!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.consultingsuccess.com/podcast

https://michaelfschein.com/ (Michael F. Schein), Founder & President of https://microfamemedia.com/ (Microfame Media), and author of https://michaelfschein.com/the-hype-handbook/ ("The Hype Handbook”), explains how you can perfect your own presentation by embracing what you may view as your quirks and insecurities, using Andy Warhol as a pivotal example. Hear Michael's full interview in Episode 382 of The Action Catalyst.

https://michaelfschein.com/ (Michael F. Schein), writer, speaker, Founder & President of https://microfamemedia.com/ (Microfame Media), and author of https://michaelfschein.com/the-hype-handbook/ ("The Hype Handbook”), covers learning his marketing chops from his time in a punk rock band, the importance of taking side doors in your work, how to perfect your packaging by embracing your quirks and insecurities, starting a “secret society”, and tips on becoming your own “hype artist”. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Southwestern Coaching https://the-action-catalyst.captivate.fm/southwesterncoaching (Southwestern Coaching)

Is creating a hype always a bad thing? Not always. Today, I am joined by the author of the Hype Handbook, Michael Schein. Michael is a writer, speaker, business owner, and hype artist. His book "The Hype Handbook" is on Amazon list of best sellers of new releases in 2021. Michael is the founder and president of MicroFame Media. His clients have included #eBay, #Magento, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences. Timeline 00:00 Intro 01:16 Definition of "Hype" 04:13 "Make war not love", why this strategy? 07:15 How to win over people with wrong information and loud voices? 12:10 The best of the 12 rules 17:49 People's humanistic social approach: real or a way for attracting followers 24:33 From striving to thriving 31:57 Final thoughts - Liked our chat? Please follow Michael on his social media

Michael F. Schein is the Head Hype Man at MicroFame Media, a company that specializes in making consultants and coaches famous in their fields. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. His book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers published by McGraw Hill, appears wherever books are sold.Mentioned in this Episode:Michael Schein on the Grounded Content PodcastBasecampRework book by basecampBrene Brown on VulnerabilityLouis CK on airplane wifi Time Codes:(3:26) - What is hype?(5:42) - When did hype become something you wanted to dedicate your career to?(8:59) - How should the everyday person be thinking about hype?(12:26) - How does someone find the right audience for their message?(15:06) - “Make war, not love.”(20:22) - How does someone pick fights if they don't like conflict? (23:43) - Do you have exercises for this? (24:57) - “Create your own secret society.”(31:27) - Re-thinking how you network.(44:42) - What type of language resonates most with people?(49:37) - How can people add theatricality to a business setting?(55:28) - Michael's take on the phrase “Under-promise & Over-deliver.”(1:04:10) - Where can people find you?

Michael F. Schein is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix.  His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. His book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers was released by McGraw Hill in 2021.   Show Notes: https://michaelfschein.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrancisschein/ https://microfamemedia.com/ The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers

Are you susceptible to propaganda and persuasion? Hype truly runs our world today. What effects does it have on entrepreneurs? with Michael F. Schein. Hype is a word that often has a negative connotation. Why did you choose it for the title of your book? What key messages do you communicate in your book, the Hype Handbook? You've publicly called out a number of prominent gurus, including Gary Vaynerchuk, Tony Robbins, and Simon Sinek. What is your point of view about them? Why did you choose coaches and consultants for your company's target market? Why do you shy away from the word "marketing" in describing what you do? Is it really more helpful for your clients to promote themselves rather than doing the work for them? Michael F. Schein Michael F. Schein is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a company that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. His book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers, published by McGraw Hill, appears where books are sold. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to iTunes. We would love a review on iTunes or other platform. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching that helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of www.mkbconseil.ch a company specialized in leadership development and executive coaching.

Michael F. Schein: The Hype Handbook Michael F. Schein is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making ideabased companies famous in their industries. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the US to China. He is also the creator of the popular Hype Book Club, which provides regular recommendations of books about hype artists and hype strategies. Michael is the author of The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers*. In this conversation, Michael and I explore his research on hype and how we can benefit from the lessons throughout history of human influence. We examine at what we can learn from both positive and negative examples to discover how to brand ourselves better. Michael then invites us to frame the messaging about our own work to align with these human tendencies though a lens of genuine care and authenticity. Key Points We've evolved through history to seek guidance from those who appear miraculous. Surprise and worthiness are two indicators of what people perceive as miraculous vs. simply chance. The elements of your narrative are faders on a mixing board. Raise and lower different elements of the story to get the right mix. Make a list of strengths and weaknesses and don't mention your weaknesses for a week. Reframe how some of your weakness might be strengths. Develop your story using the elements of theatre. Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes The Four Critical Stories Leaders Need For Influence, with David Hutchens (episode 148) (who we are story) Get Noticed Without Selling Out, with Laura Huang (episode 480) How to Actually Get Traction From Leadership Books, with Nicol Verheem (episode 549) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Today's guest on Business Results Radio is Michael F. Schein.  Michael is a writer, speaker, business owner, and hype artist. He is the author of The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers (McGraw Hill, January 12, 2021).  His articles have appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Huffington Post, and Psychology Today.  He speaks to international audiences and has tons of clients through his agency, Microfame Media. In today's conversation, we dive into The Hype Handbook.  The best part of this discussion is that everything we talk about today is actionable, and can get your quick results.  Plus, I'm sure you may enjoy a surprise or two as Michael talks about how he picked fights with some pretty well known marketers, such as Gary Vee. This interview will make a difference for your business. Enjoy!Be sure to subscribe to the show here: http://bit.ly/businessresultsradio

Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership! I'm your host, Natalie Born. In this episode, Michael F. Schein redefines the effective manner of marketing or getting the hype. Why is it that those who do not consider themselves marketers turn out to have a bigger following? From this conversation, Michael points out the power of utilizing psychology and how it should be used responsibly by keeping our motives in check. Michael F. Schein is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a company that specializes in making consultants and coaches famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. His book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers, published by McGraw Hill, appears where books are sold. Main Takeaways: The Marketing Hype: Utilizing Psychological and Emotional Drives The Implications of the Hype - Emotional Regulation Targeting Mistrust to Effectively Offer Value Key Quotes: “We let our emotions get in the way. And that's a good thing. The problem with that is some of the best people with the best ideas, they throw the baby out with the bathwater, they willfully reject driving attention and emotion around what they're selling, what their messages are.” - Michael F. Schein Be sure to check out full show notes at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources or click "Episode Website" below. Connect with Michael Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelSchein1 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrancisschein/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.schein.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scheinm1/ Author Website: michaelfschein.com Business website: microfamemedia.com These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

What does it take to get attention? As long as you don't care what kind of attention, Not much. But, what does it take to get the right kind of attention? Is there a step-by-step strategic plan, a handbook you could follow to get the kind of attention you actually want or need for yourself, your ideas, your organization? A handbook that would lay out all the dirty tricks so that you can be aware of them, so that you can use them for the good of humanity; the kind of attention that has people discover you and or your wares. What if I told you that there is; If there's any doubt, you must stay tuned. Our guest today is Michael F Schein. Michal is the world's foremost expert on hype and now he's written the quintessential book on the subject, The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers. Michael is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. His clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, and LinkedIn. Michael's writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post. He has spoken for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. More on Michael. Website: www.michaelfschein.com His company: https://microfamemedia.com The Hype Handbook: https://tinyurl.com/HypeHandbook Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelScheinOfficial https://twitter.com/MichaelSchein1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrancisschein https://www.instagram.com/scheinm1 Part 1) The 12 Buckets of Successful Hype The Importance of Questioning Ethics Hype - Redefined (for the power of good) The Judgement of The Observer vs the Doer Why You MUST pick Fights Business Lessons from The Who (rock band) and Kim Kardashian Tapping Weaknesses as Strengths Basecamp Vs Salesforce- The Many or The Few The 12 Buckets of Successful Hype

What does it take to get attention? As long as you don't care what kind of attention, Not much. But, what does it take to get the right kind of attention? Is there a step-by-step strategic plan, a handbook you could follow to get the kind of attention you actually want or need for yourself, your ideas, your organization? A handbook that would lay out all the dirty tricks so that you can be aware of them, so that you can use them for the good of humanity; the kind of attention that has people discover you and or your wares. What if I told you that there is; If there's any doubt, you must stay tuned. Our guest today is Michael F Schein. Michal is the world's foremost expert on hype and now he's written the quintessential book on the subject, The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers. Michael is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. His clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, and LinkedIn. Michael's writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post. He has spoken for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. More on Michael. Website: www.michaelfschein.com His company: https://microfamemedia.com The Hype Handbook: https://tinyurl.com/HypeHandbook Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelScheinOfficial https://twitter.com/MichaelSchein1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrancisschein https://www.instagram.com/scheinm1 Part 2) Tapping Mass Psychology How to Overcome Sales Avoidance Why You Should STOP Marketing! The Dangers of Hiring an Agency The Power of Creating Emotional Investment The Principle of: If You Don't, They Won't! Lessons from Captain Kirk and Jeff Bezos Why all Business is "Show" Tapping into Mass Psychology

BRG's Michael Jelen is joined by Michael Schein, the head hype man of MicroFame Media and author of The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets from the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers. They discuss how important hype is in reaching your target market and getting out the word to your audience.

In this episode I speak with Michael Schein, the Head Hype Man at MicroFame Media and author of, "The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers," whose wakeup call was distilling what masters of hype do effectively that could be used by people who are doing good in the world. https://microfamemedia.com/

Video Version https://vimeo.com/653243654 About the Podcast In this episode of "State of Readiness", I welcome Michael F. Schein; the Head Hype Man at MicroFame Media. We met at a "non-conference" in Saratoga Springs in the summer of 2021 where Michael was speaking about "hype". When Michael graduated from university (much to his parent's chagrin) he announced that he was going to be in a rock-band. Even though the band didn't become its own genre, they did pretty well. Much of the band's success was attributed to do with Michael "hyping-up" the band and its promotion; even going so far as purposefully booking themselves in a venue where they knew they would be booed off the stage. After all, there is no such thing as "bad publicity". In our conversation, Michael shares his thoughts on what hype is and how to use it as a positive force to create an energy around your persona to stand-out from the crowd and be recognized; mastering the art and science of using shameless propaganda for personal and social good. Imagine if you could generate and leverage hype for positive purposes―like legitimate business success, helping people, or effecting positive change in your community. Influencers have always deployed the power of hype to get what they want. But never in history have people been so susceptible to propaganda and persuasion as they are now. Hype truly runs our world. About Michael F. Schein Michael F. Schein is the Head Hype Man at MicroFame Media, a company that specializes in making consultants and coaches famous in their fields, and author of the book entitled “The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers” which is published by McGraw Hill and released in January of 2021 and is available on Amazon and wherever else books are sold. Michael's clients range from the outliers with fresh ideas who want to get their message out and make their mark – to executives at companies such as eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, Ricoh, LinkedIn, Citrix and many others. Michael graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelors of Arts degree in English and his writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. LinkedIn Profile; https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrancisschein Company; MicroFame Media Website; https://microfamemedia.com/ Headquarters;  Beacon, New York Year Founded; 2012 Company Type; Private Corporation Specialties;  MicroFame Media is a marketing agency that turns consultants (and other idea-based businesses) into thought leaders when they don't have the time to do it on their own.

What does it take to get attention? As long as you don't care what kind of attention, Not much.  But, what does it take to get the right kind of attention? Is there a step-by-step strategic plan, a handbook you could follow to get the kind of attention you actually want or need for yourself, your ideas, your organization? A handbook that would lay out all the dirty tricks so that you can be aware of them, so that you can use them for the good of humanity; the kind of attention that has people discover you and or your wares. What if I told you that there is; If there's any doubt, you must stay tuned. Our guest today is Michael F Schein. Michal is the world's foremost expert on hype and now he's written the quintessential book on the subject, The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers. Michael is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. His clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, and LinkedIn. Michael's writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post. He has spoken for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. More on Michael. Website: www.michaelfschein.com His company: https://microfamemedia.com The Hype Handbook: https://tinyurl.com/HypeHandbook Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelScheinOfficial  https://twitter.com/MichaelSchein1  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrancisschein  https://www.instagram.com/scheinm1 Part 2) Tapping Mass Psychology How to Overcome Sales Avoidance Why You Should STOP Marketing! The Dangers of Hiring an Agency The Power of Creating Emotional Investment The Principle of: If You Don't, They Won't! Lessons from Captain Kirk and Jeff Bezos  Why all Business is "Show" Tapping into Mass Psychology . . . Curious about how to tap into what drives meaning in your life and create meaningful transformation in the lives you touch? Take a look at DovBaron.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest is Michael F. Schein, author of The Hype Handbook, published by McGraw Hill. Michael is the head Hype Man at MicroFame Media. He's worked with clients ranging from The Medici Group to Magento and has spoken to audiences from the Northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. This conversation is an especially fun one. We are speaking about hype marketing. We explore how to lead our marketing activities from passion and spark to offer our unique services and products. To find more about the book: https://www.amazon.com/Hype-Handbook-Indispensable-Propagandists-Self-Promoters/dp/126047013X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1636563680&sr=8-1

What does it take to get attention? As long as you don't care what kind of attention, Not much.  But, what does it take to get the right kind of attention? Is there a step-by-step strategic plan, a handbook you could follow to get the kind of attention you actually want or need for yourself, your ideas, your organization? A handbook that would lay out all the dirty tricks so that you can be aware of them, so that you can use them for the good of humanity; the kind of attention that has people discover you and or your wares. What if I told you that there is; If there's any doubt, you must stay tuned. Our guest today is Michael F Schein. Michal is the world's foremost expert on hype and now he's written the quintessential book on the subject, The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers. Michael is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. His clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, and LinkedIn. Michael's writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post. He has spoken for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. More on Michael. Website: www.michaelfschein.com His company: https://microfamemedia.com The Hype Handbook: https://tinyurl.com/HypeHandbook Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelScheinOfficial https://twitter.com/MichaelSchein1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrancisschein https://www.instagram.com/scheinm1 Part 1) The 12 Buckets of Successful Hype The Importance of Questioning Ethics Hype - Redefined (for the power of good) The Judgement of The Observer vs the Doer Why You MUST pick Fights Business Lessons from The Who (rock band) and Kim Kardashian Tapping Weaknesses as Strengths Basecamp Vs Salesforce- The Many or The Few The 12 Buckets of Successful Hype . . . . Curious about how to tap into what drives meaning in your life and create meaningful transformation in the lives you touch? Take a look at DovBaron.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael F. Schein teaches that hype is more ethical and effective than traditional or digital marketing.  Really? David, our host, discusses Michael's conclusions on this episode of the Manage 2 Win podcast as we resume our show after a three-month break. It's FUN to be back!  Michael is a great guest.  He shares tips from his new book, The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers, which is published by McGraw Hill.  Find it at your favorite bookseller. Michael is also the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a company that specializes in making consultants and coaches famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China.  Did China learn hype from Michael?  No comment… Don't miss this discussion to learn how you can get new clients by promoting yourself and/or your company differently.

Michael Schein, President of MicroFame Media, joins us today on The Opposite Entrepreneur! MicroFame Media is a content marketing and strategy agency that turns consultants into celebrities through thought leadership training, niche market research, and his 12 steps to hype marketing.Today Michael will discuss the power of hype in marketing and how it can turn your business from unknown to well-known. He will share his effective strategies to scale your business by researching people like propaganda artists, cult leaders, and A-list celebrities. This conversation sure will change the way you approach your brand or company's marketing.Connect with Micro Fame Media via their website: https://microfamemedia.comConnect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrancisschein/Check Out The Hype Handbook here: https://michaelfschein.com/the-hype-handbook/  

He is the author of The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers (McGraw Hill, January 12, 2021). His articles have appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Huffington Post, and Psychology Today.. He speaks to international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. As founder and president of marketing agency MicroFame Media, he has launched campaigns and created content for companies including eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix. He has also recently begun practice the martial art Wing Chun, giving him yet another similarity with Robert Downey, Jr. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/georges-khalife/support

This episode is sponsored by Davwill Consulting. Emotional agility? Yep, it's needed more now than ever. Let's chat! Click Here Michael F. Schein is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. His book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers, published by McGraw Hill, appears where books are sold. Hype Book List: https://www.hypereads.com/list  Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelSchein1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.schein.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scheinm1/ Author Website: michaelfschein.com Business Website: microfamemedia.com The Hype Handbook (Amazon) The Hype Handbook (Barnes & Noble)      

This episode is sponsored by Davwill Consulting. Emotional agility? Yep, it's needed more now than ever. Let's chat! Click HereMichael F. Schein is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. His book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers, published by McGraw Hill, appears where books are sold.Hype Book List: https://www.hypereads.com/list Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelSchein1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.schein.7Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scheinm1/Author Website: michaelfschein.comBusiness Website: microfamemedia.comThe Hype Handbook (Amazon)The Hype Handbook (Barnes & Noble) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit debcrowe.substack.com

People have never been so susceptible to propaganda and persuasion as they are today. Hype truly runs our world.  But imagine if you could generate and leverage hype for positive purposes—like legitimate business success, helping people, or facilitating community change.  Michael F. Schein is a writer, international speaker, founder and president of marketing agency MicroFame Media and a self-described hype artist. As such, he has mastered the art and science of using shameless propaganda and powerful tools of persuasion for personal and social good.   Michael passes this knowledge along in his new book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers and Boundary Breakers.  The Power Of Group Psychology  Michael tells Published Author Podcast host Josh Steimle: “I realized marketing is about getting people emotional on a large scale in order for them to take action. And that's no different from what we used to call hype.   “It's what the best rock band managers do, it's what cult leaders do, it's what propaganda artists do, it's what leaders of causes do. There's not so much difference between what the worst and best of them do; it's that they all understand crowd psychology,” he continues.   “So I started to take that approach, with the proviso of never deceiving anybody and keeping things ethical, because I didn't leave my corporate job to become a con artist.”  When It Comes To Publisher, Perseverance Is Key  Michael went through no less than two agents to get a publisher for The Hype Handbook. There were a few bites. One agent persuaded a couple of editors, but they had to convince the publisher's sales team that the book would be a success, and for some reason they couldn't.  At that point, Michael thought his book was done, and that it was time to walk away from all his hard work. He felt really sad about the whole thing.  But a chance meeting with a successful PR woman he'd known for sometime turned things around!  During dinner Micheal told her about his book, and she revealed she'd just gotten into literary agent work. She told Michael: “I'll sell your book for you,” and within two weeks he had a publisher!  Make War, Not Love  The Hype Handbook wasn't Michael's first book. At 18, he wrote Teenage Road Hogs, which didn't sell many copies but did attract the attention of Oprah Winfield's book club. But he never heard back from the TV show after vacillating on whether the driving age should be raised or lowered.  Michael believes: “That's the first hype lesson: Make war, not love. Always pick fights. Always know where you stand. I never would have made that mistake today. It was a hard lesson.”  As the years passed by, Michael had learned enough lessons, first in a rock and roll band and later in corporate marketing, and as a freelance copywriter, to formulate the ideas for The Hype Handbook.   As the book's subtitle describes, The Hype Handbook breaks the concepts of hype down into 12 strategies, told through the stories of highly effective and sometimes notorious hype artists.  Build Relationships With Influencers  One lesson for aspiring business book writers is to realize that building a grassroots audience through, say, Instagram or Twitter may not be as important as nurturing relationships with influencers.   Explains Michael: “The best hype artists make it look like everything they're doing is grassroots, but it's only a fraction of what's really going on.  “Instead, they spend a lot of time building strong relationships behind the scenes, so that when they're ready to launch something, they call upon all their favors in a concentrated period of time. And blow it up so that it looks grassroots.”  Build on Your Weaknesses and Insecurities, Not Your Strengths  Another Hype Handbook strategy is discovering that the essence of propaganda is a well-designed package and, in some cases, an almost  cartoon version of yourself. For example, the painter Andy Warhol used his pathological shyness to convey the artificiality of the modern world. “Instead of going to Toastmasters and becoming a firm speaker, he leaned into that shyness and became the most iconic, soft spoken and asthmatic speaker in the world,” observes Michael.  Learn more: If you appreciated this episode, listen to:  Finding The Right Agent And Getting The Best Deal With a Publisher  And:  Writing Books Brings Entrepreneur Speaking Roles, Opens Doors  LINKS  LinkedIn  FaceBook  Twitter  MichaelFSchein.com   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PUBLISHED AUTHOR PODCAST  If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. You can also watch episodes of the podcast on YouTube.  And if you want to spread the word, please give us a five-star review (we read every single one!) and share this page with your friends.   We also share valuable snippets from podcast episodes on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.  ABOUT THE HOST  The Published Author Podcast is hosted by Josh Steimle, founder of Published Author. Josh is a book author himself and his article writing has been featured in over two dozen publications including Time, Forbes, Fortune, Mashable, and TechCrunch. He's a TEDx speaker, the founder of the global marketing agency MWI, a skater, father, and husband, and lives near Boston on a horse farm. Learn more at JoshSteimle.com.

Kelly talks to Michael F. Schein,  Founder and President of MicroFame Media, about all things hype.

Highlights:  [12:30] Michevious business  [27:17] Marketing is evil? [42:50] Journey to authenticity    Meet Michael F Schein:   Michael is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, the University of California Irvine, and LinkedIn. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and the Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China.  Michael's story is nothing short of extraordinary and the lessons he's learned along the way are the kind of wisdom that anyone who really wants to make a difference in the world must hear. From early beginnings as a lead singer in a band that had a residence in one of the best clubs in New York and was featured on Showtime at the Apollo (where they were booed offstage,(more on that later) to finding himself in a corporate job with a title that terrified him so much of having to say at his future daughter's Career Day, that he literally had to quit, to ultimately becoming the world's foremost authority on creating hype and MicroFame. Michael is one of the most interesting people I've ever met His book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers, appears wherever books are sold.. What I love about Michael is that the journey he has been on, while epic in all of it's ups and downs, is still so relatable. His journey is one of finding out who he really is and then creating a career that was in alignment with that, regardless of how contrarian that path might have looked to conventional wisdom. If you have ever been at a crossroads in your own life and had to choose between what the world seemed to say you should do, and doing what you know in your heart  was right for you…   or if you have ever followed your dreams and not have them turned out exactly how you planned... then this is the episode for you.   Connect with Michael: Hype Book List: https://www.hypereads.com/list https://twitter.com/MichaelSchein1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrancisschein/ https://www.facebook.com/michael.schein.7 Business website: microfamemedia.com The Hype Handbook (Amazon) The Hype Handbook (Barnes & Noble) ... This episode was brought to you by MyChallengeCreator.com.   My Challenge Creator is a super easy-to-use challenge creation tool designed to help coaches, authors, trainers, and speakers just like you maximize your profits, your impact, and your results with gamified Challenges. See just how Challenges can help you take your business to the next level when you book a demo at MyChallengeCreator.com

For years, entrepreneurs focus on the benefits and features of their products and services. However, many are equally baffled why they are hardly hitting their sales targets.  In this episode, Michael F. Schein brings to the discussion table how the Power of Hype is making people act on something with much gusto. Being good enough at what you do is not enough to make people buy from you these days. Entrepreneurs must find that formula to set themselves apart from the norm and make a solid following from like-minded, loyal followers.  Find out the strategies on how to use hype for business success and increase your sphere of influence.    We'll talk about: How Michael got started in this business [02:20]   What led Michael to write his book The Hype Handbook  [03:01]   Founders tell stories to sell  [06:26] Tools and principles on how to hype things up [09:25]  Crafting a story when selling features and benefits doesn't work anymore. [13:00] The importance of authenticity in marketing yourself [20:22] The 2 kinds of businesses every B2B founder should know [25:12] How to apply the concept of the Bible and the Church in building your authority [33:38]  Know what Michael is into now that is not for everyone [39:26] Resource Links: Brett Trainor Website (https://bretttrainor.com/) Download Startup to Scaleup: A 4-Part Framework to Grow Your B2B Business to $10 Million (https://bretttrainor.com/resources/) Michael F. Schein's Website (https://michaelfschein.com/) Get a copy of Michael's Book “The Hype Handbook” 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers. (https://michaelfschein.com/the-hype-handbook/) Subscribe to Michael F. Schein's Hype Book Club (https://hypereads.com/) Curious how Michael can turn consultants into celebrities? Check https://microfamemedia.com/    About Our Guest: Michael F. Schein is a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, and hype artist. He helps entrepreneurs and consultants build authority in their niche.  He is the author of The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers. He is a prolific author with articles published in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Huffington Post, and Psychology Today. He speaks to international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. Michael is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that has launched campaigns and created content for companies including eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix. Connect with Michael on Twitter and Facebook.  If you liked this episode, please don't forget to tune in, subscribe, and share this podcast.    Connect with B2B Founder:  Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCySoKsETeKxu-Fnf2VfE7Gg/

This week I am joined by Michael F. Schein, author of The Hype Handbook and President of MicroFame Media. Michael is a writer, speaker, business owner, and hype artist. His articles have appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Huffington Post, and Psychology Today. He speaks to international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. As founder and president of marketing agency MicroFame Media, he has launched campaigns and created content for companies including eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix. In this episode you will hear: 03:30 a vision or a nightmare? 05:35 mischievous marketing, toilet tweeting and picking a fight with Gary Vee 09:30 cult leaders 11:00 good people and their ideas getting left behind 13:20 using hype to add colour to the world 14:30 make war not love 17:30 bullshit in the coaching industry 18:40 aligning yourself to mini Oprah’s 21:30 Ryan Holiday the trickster 25:45 the success of the early church 28:30 managing our internal states 31:50 give the babies their milk before you give them their meat 33:00 annoyed by Jack Dorsey Please do share, subscribe and leave a review and let us know what really resonates with you in this episode. Always love Ryan Connect with Michael: Website: https://michaelfschein.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelSchein1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.schein.7 Connect with Always Better than Yesterday Website: www.ryanhartley.co.uk Email: ryanbhartley@gmail.com WhatsApp: (+44) 07970339936 Master Heart and Mind Group Coaching / Merch / Free Life Languages mini profile: www.ryanhartley.co.uk Instagram: @ryanbhartley Thank you to our friends at WebCreation, proud supporters of the Always Better than Yesterday Interview Sessions. Head to www.WebCreationGroup.com for stunning websites at sensible prices. Don't forget to subscribe and come join our community on Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/weareABTY

Hype as a force for good.....What do Donald Trump, Mother Teresa, The Sex Pistols and Sigmund Fraud’s nephew all have in common? Well, that’s the rabbit hole we are about to enter on this delicious series of episodes of Curiosity Bites. So, grab a beverage, find a cozy corner, because our guest today is Michael F. Schein. Michael is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. Some of Michael’s clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, United Methodist Publishing House, University of California Irvine, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post. He’s also an in-demand speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. His absolutely brilliant book, published by McGraw Hill is titled, The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers. More about Michael F. Schein: Websites  www.michaelfschein.com. https://microfamemedia.com/ http://HypeReads.com.......When you’re curious about how to tap into what drives meaning in your life and create meaningful transformation in the lives you touch. Take a look at DovBaron.comYou can also join in the conversation here https://www.facebook.com/groups/curiositybites Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Create Your Enemy and Pick a Fight!.....What do Donald Trump, Mother Teresa, The Sex Pistols and Sigmund Fraud’s nephew all have in common? Well, that’s the rabbit hole we are about to enter on this delicious series of episodes of Curiosity Bites. So, grab a beverage, find a cozy corner, because our guest today is Michael F. Schein. Michael is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. Some of Michael’s clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, United Methodist Publishing House, University of California Irvine, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post. He’s also an in-demand speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. His absolutely brilliant book, published by McGraw Hill is titled, The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers. More about Michael F. Schein: Websites  www.michaelfschein.com. https://microfamemedia.com/ http://HypeReads.com.......When you’re curious about how to tap into what drives meaning in your life and create meaningful transformation in the lives you touch. Take a look at DovBaron.comYou can also join in the conversation here https://www.facebook.com/groups/curiositybites Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Woke, MAGA and The Hard Truth about the Moral Dilemma!Warning! You may be triggered by this controversial episode!.....What do Donald Trump, Mother Teresa, The Sex Pistols and Sigmund Fraud’s nephew all have in common? Well, that’s the rabbit hole we are about to enter on this delicious series of episodes of Curiosity Bites. So, grab a beverage, find a cozy corner, because our guest today is Michael F. Schein. Michael is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. Some of Michael’s clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, United Methodist Publishing House, University of California Irvine, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post. He’s also an in-demand speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. His absolutely brilliant book, published by McGraw Hill is titled, The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers. More about Michael F. Schein: Websites  www.michaelfschein.com. https://microfamemedia.com/ http://HypeReads.com.......When you’re curious about how to tap into what drives meaning in your life and create meaningful transformation in the lives you touch. Take a look at DovBaron.comYou can also join in the conversation here https://www.facebook.com/groups/curiositybites Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hype, Bringing Outsiders into Mainstream.......What do Donald Trump, Mother Teresa, The Sex Pistols and Sigmund Fraud’s nephew all have in common? Well, that’s the rabbit hole we are about to enter on this delicious series of episodes of Curiosity Bites. So, grab a beverage, find a cozy corner, because our guest today is Michael F. Schein. Michael is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. Some of Michael’s clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, United Methodist Publishing House, University of California Irvine, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post. He’s also an in-demand speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. His absolutely brilliant book, published by McGraw Hill is titled, The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers. More about Michael F. Schein: Websites  www.michaelfschein.com. https://microfamemedia.com/ http://HypeReads.com.......When you’re curious about how to tap into what drives meaning in your life and create meaningful transformation in the lives you touch. Take a look at DovBaron.comYou can also join in the conversation here https://www.facebook.com/groups/curiositybites Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this brand new podcast episode, I chat with Michael F. Schein SEO, the founder and president of MicroFame Media, and author of his recent book, “The Hype Handbook”.

Michael F. Schein is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. His book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers, published by McGraw Hill, appears where books are sold. What was the biggest turning point in your life? When I finally confronted my fear and got up the guts to leave my corporate job. Imagine you woke up tomorrow and you had to start all over what would you do differently? I would have left my corporate job after 3 years instead of 8. Linkedin Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrancisschein/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrancisschein/) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michael.schein.7/ (https://www.facebook.com/michael.schein.7/) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/scheinm1/ (https://www.instagram.com/scheinm1/) Twitter https://twitter.com/MichaelSchein1 (https://twitter.com/MichaelSchein1)

Michael F. Schein is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. His book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers, published by McGraw Hill, appears where books are sold. What was the biggest turning point in your life? When I finally confronted my fear and got up the guts to leave my corporate job. Imagine you woke up tomorrow and you had to start all over what would you do differently? I would have left my corporate job after 3 years instead of 8. Linkedin Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrancisschein/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrancisschein/) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michael.schein.7/ (https://www.facebook.com/michael.schein.7/) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/scheinm1/ (https://www.instagram.com/scheinm1/) Twitter https://twitter.com/MichaelSchein1 (https://twitter.com/MichaelSchein1)

Today’s guest is Michael F. Schein, the author of The Hype Handbook, founder and CEO of MicroFame Media a company that turns consultants into celebrities. Very few people ever become worldwide famous, but is that really what you need to be a known entity in your field? Michael shares why micro fame is a better goal to seek when you are selling ideas. Michael and Peter discuss how hype is can be more effective than traditional marketing by relying on centuries-old psychological principles you can create a highly emotional reaction that will allow you to move people and create a sense of loyalty to your brand or idea. Last we wrap up by talking about Michael’s recently launched book The Hype Handbook, how the book connects to the business, the effects it has had, and even what Charles Mason and Warren Buffet have in common! If you’ve been struggling to conquer your little corner of the universe this episode has some great advice for hyping your content! Three Key Takeaways: Thought Leaders seeking to be known by everyone need to refocus on only being known by those who would be interested in your ideas. Using hype to work your followers into a frenzy can be a more effective tactic than traditional thought leadership marketing. If you thought leadership agrees with everyone else in your field, you need to rethink what you are bringing to the conversation.

Michael F. Schein is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. His book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers, published by McGraw Hill, appears everywhere books are sold on January 12, 2021. Michael F. Schein website - michaelfschein.com MicroFame Media (marketing agency) - www,microfamemedia.com ---- Interested in future events from Feisworld Media? Visit: https://www.feisworld.com/events To find out how I built a business with a podcast started in 2014: https://www.feisworld.com/newsletter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feisworld/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/feisworld/support

Michael F. Schein is a hype specialist and the author of The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Secrets from the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers. He is also the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their industries.  We caught up with Michael recently to talk about his book about how hype can be a very good thing. In and of itself, hype can be a powerful tool of promotion and its bad reputation may be well deserved, but it’s not carved in stone. Hype has a place in a world abundant with choice and Michael has some ideas on how to use hype to cut through a crowded field.  Michael offers some tips on how to manage your way – ethically – through the world of hype to help you and your ideas breakthrough.  We also talked about Tim Ferriss’s claim on the world kickboxing championship, and we discussed which world would be a better world to live in: a world that was imagined in George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four, or Aldous Huxley’s A Brave New World. Buckle up, Buttercups!    © 2021 Behavioral Grooves   Links Michael Schein: https://michaelfschein.com/  You can download Michael’s recommendations on hype ideas at www.hypereads.com/list  Access to Anyone podcast: https://www.accesstoanyonepodcast.com/  George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nineteen_Eighty-Four  Aldous Huxley’s A Brave New World: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brave_New_World  Tim Ferriss: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Ferriss  Anarchist Cookbook: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Anarchist_Cookbook  Shep Gordon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shep_Gordon  “Wall Street” movie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall_Street_(1987_film)  Wembley Stadium: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wembley_Stadium  Frans de Waal Capuchin Monkey Experiments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meiU6TxysCg   Behavioral Grooves Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/behavioralgrooves    Musical Links Black Flag “Nervous Breakdown”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=302oEzSPCqE  Violent Femmes “Blister in the Sun”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE-dqW4uBEE  David Bowie “Modern Love”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLMUZahN7NU  Alice Kooper “No More Mister Nice Guy”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN6ngThqMEs  Ministry “Jesus Built My Hotrod”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpPOX6-sP7g  Dead Milkmen “Punk Rock Girl”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF7fgEMrk0k  Sonic Youth “Superstar”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y21VecIIdBI  California Raisins “Heard it Through the Grapevine”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UShiwymsX0w  WWF “Land of A Thousand Dances”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHZCcu9ltcs  Whitney Houston “I Will Always Love You”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK4hweZRU0k  Boomtown Rats “I Don’t Like Mondays”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcZW0GFLSdw  The Specials “Monkey Man”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49FbSq_JNeQ  Sex Pistols “God Save The Queen”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02D2T3wGCYg  The Clash “Rock the Casbah”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ9r8LMU9bQ  Husker Du “Camden Palace”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsGw8DyWkik  The Replacements “I Will Dare”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4ynSTN8bkc  Depeche Mode “Personal Jesus”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1xrNaTO1bI  The Dead Kennedy’s “In God We Trust”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bqIS0n64Ig  Joy Division “She’s Lost Control”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD2SfQJOK08 

With Michael F. Schein, Author of The Hype Handbook Michael F. Schein has made a name for himself for taking on the biggest names in the online world: Gary Vaynerchuck, Simon Sinek, and other thought leaders. But he's not just a writer with a literary hit list. Michael is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. He wrote the book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers.    And to celebrate our big 50th episode milestone, The Global Phenomenon podcast is happy to present to you 5 of Michael's HYPE strategies that nobody else is using in the online world, and you can use to create a MOVEMENT out of your message!   We had to cut the interview for the podcast, but if you'd like to hear how Michael got Gary Vee to record an angry video about him, how he was able to help a millionaire who had it all, and many more specific examples of how to use his Hype techniques in the online coaching world, get the full interview by going to theglobalphenomenon.com/uncut and get access to our UNCUT interview vault.   Episode links: Follow Michael F. Schein on LinkedIn Buy The Hype Handbook on Amazon Got a question for the next Q&A segment? Go to The Global Phenomenon website and submit your question! Watch the video version of this episode on The Global Phenomenon YouTube channel Join the conversation in The Global Phenomenon Facebook Group Contact our team at: info@theglobalphenomenon.com Credits: Music by Jared Lebel Photo by Mira Whiting Photography Voice by Kip Clark

Join me host Michael F. Schein as we dive into THE ANATOMY OF HYPE. Michael F. Schein is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. His book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers, published by McGraw Hill, appears where books are sold. Hype Book List: https://www.hypereads.com/list​ https://twitter.com/MichaelSchein1​ Author Website: michaelfschein.com Business website: microfamemedia.com The Hype Handbook (Amazon) The Hype Handbook (Barnes & Noble) Watch all episodes of #ThisWeekWithSabir​​​ here https://growthbysabir.com/liveshow​​​ Need help growing your business, contact Sabir here https://growthbysabir.com​​ Follow Sabir on Social Media Instagram: https://instagram.com/gosabir​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabirs​​ Facebook: https://facebook.com/growthbysabir​​ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@growthbysabir​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabirsemerkant​ #ThisWeekWithSabir --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sabir-semerkant/support

Michael is the founder and president of MicroFame Media. His marketing agency specializes in turning consultants, entrepreneurs, and executives into celebrities using the concepts in his book, “The Hype Handbook.”In this interview Michael answers your questions about hype.How can you help people discover you and love you?How should someone go about raising hype?How did you find your hype?How do ego, appreciation and recognition work together?What do the world’s greatest propagandists, self-promoters, cult leaders, mischief makers, and boundary breakers all have in common?After the interview…Read The Hype Handbook https://www.amazon.com/Hype-Handbook-Indispensable-Propagandists-Self-Promoters/dp/126047013XFollow Michael on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrancisscheinVisit MicroFame Media https://microfamemedia.comContact MicroFame Media info@microfamemedia.com=============Allison DunnExecutive Business CoachDeliberate Directions + Executive Business Coaching + Training Center3003 W Main Street, Suite 110, Boise ID 83702(208) 350-6551Website https://www.deliberatedirections.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisondunnPodcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deliberate-leaders-podcast-with-allison-dunn/id1500464675

INTRODUCTION TO EPISODE 20How does hype help in promoting your business? How do you use it to impact people with what you do today? Marketing strategies of our times increasingly revolve around hype. The excitement factor around your product or service goes a long way in promoting your business among the audience.In this episode, Mike speaks with Michael Schein of Microfame Media about hype in marketing, how it can help get your business, message, or platform out there, what the hip hop movement teaches you about hype and top strategies that can take your business to another level! Get Michael Schein's book here!  https://www.amazon.com/dp/126047013X/(Full show notes and more resources, at no cost, visit https://connect.stepstoadvance.com) EPISODE 20 SUMMARY & HIGHLIGHTSHow is hype a positive word in marketing?4:56If you're in the mainstream of your business, and you have all the advantages in the world, it's very easy to get to wherever. But if you're disadvantaged, you need to hype yourself up. This is why it has always been considered a positive thing.What are some of the most successful hype strategies?22:25One of them is the us-versus-them factor. Think of that idea in your industry that you've always secretly disliked. Pick fights with ideas.(For the full show notes and more resources, at no cost, visit connect.stepstoadvance.com) Also, check out the video at https://www.youtube.com/c/ADVANCEwithMikeAcker 

Michael F. Schein is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. His book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers, published by McGraw Hill, is currently appearing where books are sold. Hype Book List: https://www.hypereads.com/list https://twitter.com/MichaelSchein1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrancisschein/ https://www.facebook.com/michael.schein.7 Author Website: michaelfschein.com Business website: microfamemedia.com The Hype Handbook (Amazon). - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/126047013X?pf_rd_r=MHJCBWD534X9D8RYXP2H&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8 The Hype Handbook (Barnes & Noble) - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-hype-handbook-michael-schein/1137020182?ean=9781260470130 Connect with Nate www.natepeo.com

Conversation with Michael Schein, a writer, speaker, founder of MicroFame Media, hype artist, and the author of “The Hype Handbook.”

Never before in human history have we had access to so much information. With the advancement of technology, we are now constantly surrounded by media, news, and advertisements. If you're looking to create success in business or personally, being able to stand out among all the noise is a challenge in this modern age. Michael Schein has the solution to attract attention, it's hype. Michael is a writer, speaker, business owner, and hype artist. He is the author of The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers. He is also the Founder and President of the marketing agency MicroFame Media.In this episode, Michael passionately shares with us key lessons and stories from his new book, The Hype Handbook.Listen to this episode and learn about:- Michael giving credit and thanks to his English and Drama teacher, Sandy Lewis (3:00)- How Michael found hype (5:20)- Creating a big splash internationally by making war, not love (11:19)- Transcendence as an effective, enriching, powerful force (17:41)- The need for pain to experience pleasure (19:06)- Gratitude in tough times (22:47)- Playing with ego, appreciation, and recognition (31:06)Links:- Connect with Michael on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfrancisschein/- The Hype Handbook - https://michaelfschein.com/the-hype-handbook/- MicroFame Media - http://microfamemedia.com

Michael Schein is the Founder and President of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. He works with clients such as eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, LinkedIn, and many more. Michael has also written for Fortune, Forbes, Psychology Today, and other publications. The title of his new book is The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers. In this episode of the Smart Business Revolution Podcast, John Corcoran is joined by Michael Schein, Founder and President of MicroFame Media, to talk about Michael's new book and his strategies for becoming a successful person. Michael also explains how companies can create an atmosphere of curiosity and intrigue, and he also discusses some notable personalities that he mentioned in his book. The post Michael Schein | The Hype Handbook and How to Create an Atmosphere of Curiosity and Intrigue appeared first on Smart Business Revolution.

One thing most businesses have in common, especially when it comes to marketing, is they need to get noticed. The attention of followers and potential customers is the key to marketing success. What if you could drastically increase your followers? What if your product or business was at the top of everybody's mind? This recognition would ultimately lead to more sales and business success.    It's actually possible to create legitimate recognition through hype. This is the process of getting more eyeballs on your business by generating and leveraging hype for positive purposes. Hype can be used to create legitimate business success. It can be used to help people. It can also be a catalyst for effecting positive change in your community.    Michael Schein is the author of The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers. He is here today to talk about how recognition and hype can be used for legitimate business recognition. We get to learn how his book and the idea of hype is the culmination of his life's work. We dive into several of the book's concepts, and Michael breaks it all down along with several real-life examples.   Michael is the CEO of Microfame Media, A marketing agency that turns consultants into celebrities in their chosen niche. He has also facilitated content creation and production for companies like the Medici Group, Magento, LinkedIn, and more. He has a degree from the University of Pennsylvania and got his start at Spin the Bottle Inc., which is the production company behind the VH1 show Pop Up Video. He has wanted to be a writer since he was 5 years old, and he's also a contributor to several major online publications. I'm happy to have him here with us today.   And be sure to subscribe to The Self-Employed Life in Apple podcasts or follow us on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.   Everything you need can all be found at jeffreyshaw.com    Michael Schein thank you so much for being here!   Remember, you might be in business FOR yourself but you are not in business BY yourself.  Be your best self. Be proud and keep changing the world.   Join 17,000 subscribers looking to do "business with a soul" and sign up to receive my Self-Employed Nutshell Newsletter! Sign up here!   Highlights –   [02:34] Michael is excited about his book coming out. It's the culmination of his life's work. He's wanted to be a writer since he was 5 years old. [03:52] Recognition and hype are legitimate strategies in business today. A business's biggest challenge is getting eyeballs. [05:58] Human beings respond emotionally to very different stimuli the same way.  [06:23] Michael defines hype as any activity that creates a large emotional reaction in a large number of people to get them to take an action.  [09:18] It's Michael's goal to help great people doing great things use the strategy of hype. [11:48] Picking fights and making enemies. Michael was struggling to get visibility. He wrote a column disagreeing with Gary Vaynerchuk. He received a personal response from Gary Vaynerchuk.   [14:32] Positioning his ideas against Gary Vaynerchuk's ideas launched his career. [17:14] Tribal mentality. The tribal tendency is why creating the us versus them dynamic works so well. We're all tribal about something like an idea or an identity. [20:22] People often get meaning through their tribal identity.  [21:50] Inverting norms. Not all disruption and publicity is created equal. With inverting norms there is already a conversation or trend happening. You want to ride on the coattails of that by flipping it upside down.  [23:34] An example of inverting norms is when the Rolling Stones became the anti Beatles. [24:06] Find your mini Oprah's. She makes careers. Find your niche or area and find an Oprah equivalent in that space and partner.  [26:28] People struggle with change. Small steps make it much easier. [28:39] Are influencers legitimate? Some are really just a new kind of star, but some really do have influence. If the real influencer spread the word about you, you will become noticed. [31:30] Narrative arc. Everyone thinks of themselves as a protagonist in a drama. If you understand that you aren't the protagonist, but the other people are, and what you are offering is the tool to get them where they want to be. [35:06] Start small and reframe what you're doing to help other people's lives. [35:46] Michael tackles the Rapid Round and shares how he calms himself, why you need to find your mini Oprah, and more.    Guest Contact –   Michael Schein Microfame Media Michael Schein LinkedIn Michael Schein Twitter Michael Schein Facebook The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers Get the HYPE Book Reading Recommendations   Contact Jeffrey – Website Coaching support My book, LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer's Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible is now available! Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share! Resources –   Ryan Holiday Gary Vaynerchuk The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements   Have Your Website Brand Message Reviewed! Is your website and are all your marketing materials speaking the right LINGO of your ideal customers? Often it's not which is why you're not converting traffic and leads to clients and attracting your most profitable customers. Fill out the simple LINGO Review application and I'll take a look at your website. If I have suggestions for you to improve your brand message (I almost always do), we'll set up a complimentary 30-minute call to discuss. A select number of websites are also chosen for my LINGO Review Video Series. Fill out the application today and let's get your business speaking the right LINGO!   Host Jeffrey Shaw is a Small Business Consultant, Brand Management Consultant, Business Coach for Entrepreneurs, Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker and author of LINGO and The Self Employed Life (May 2021). Supporting self-employed business owners with business and personal development strategies they need to create sustainable success.  

Michael F. Schein is a writer, speaker, and founder of the marketing agency, MicroFame Media. In his new book, The Hype Handbook, he explores the antics of historically successful “hype artists”—cult leaders, music promoters, propagandists, etc.—to extract 12 common strategies that get people excited about and committed to new ideas.In our conversation, we talk about how “hype” is or is not the same as “persuasion,” how much we’re able to learn from stories of historical hype artists, and the ethical and practical limits of hype.Check out my new audio course on Knowable: "The Science of Persuasion."For a transcript of this episode, visit: http://opinionsciencepodcast.com/episode/hype-with-michael-f-schein/Learn more about Opinion Science at http://opinionsciencepodcast.com/ and follow @OpinionSciPod on Twitter.

Michael F. Schein is the author of The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers (McGraw Hill, January 12, 2021).His articles have appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Huffington Post, and Psychology Today..He speaks to international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China.As founder and president of marketing agency MicroFame Media, he has launched campaigns and created content for companies including eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix.He has also recently begun practice the martial art Wing Chun, giving him yet another similarity with Robert Downey, Jr. __________Join us for a special live interview recording with "Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year" author, Michaelangelo Matos, followed by a Q&A with our Zoom audience on Friday, January 15th at 1pm ET. RSVP HERE__________Learn more about Lyte.  Share Spot Lyte On with a friend or post a review of this podcast.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael F. Schein is the author of The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers (McGraw Hill, January 12, 2021).His articles have appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Huffington Post, and Psychology Today..He speaks to international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China.As founder and president of marketing agency MicroFame Media, he has launched campaigns and created content for companies including eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix.He has also recently begun practice the martial art Wing Chun, giving him yet another similarity with Robert Downey, Jr. __________Join us for a special live interview recording with "Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year" author, Michaelangelo Matos, followed by a Q&A with our Zoom audience on Friday, January 15th at 1pm ET. RSVP HERE__________Learn more about Lyte.  Share Spot Lyte On with a friend or post a review of this podcast. 

Influential speakers and leaders have always deployed the power of hype to get what they want, and marketers across the globe recognize the power of hype marketing and a compelling message. But is there a line between healthy and manipulative hype in marketing? My Amplify Your Success Podcast guest, Michael Schein says that hype runs our world. Instead of avoiding hype all together, what if you could generate and leverage hype for positive purposes—like helping your client achieve their goals, making a difference and leading real change in the world? On Amplify Your Success Podcast episode 213, author Michael F Schein and I talk about what hype is and why using it for good could be exactly what your business, your clients and your industry needs most right now. Be sure to join the Amplify Your Authority Group to tap into more resources.   Key Takeaways What hype is -- and what it's not -- and how this word has gotten a bad rap unnecessarily in the marketing world. Why entrepreneurs should include hype marketing elements in their marketing efforts. The surprising skill that rap artists and Martin Luther King had in common. A simple formula to hype yourself up in an ethical way. Michael’s philosophy behind “make war, not love.” The value of connecting with people.   About The Guest Michael F. Schein is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China.   His book The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers, published by McGraw Hill, appears everywhere books are sold.       Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Hype Handbook by Michael Schein Check out Michael’s Free Hype Book Club https://www.hypereads.com/list Amplify Inner Circle

From an early age, Michael Schein balanced dark humor with good behavior. His desire to go against the grain led him to a career promoting benevolent mischief. He founded MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields and now he's written The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers with the intention of getting the most effective tools in the hands of “the good guys.” The Hype Handbook will be available everywhere books are sold on January 12, 2021. New to Human Design? Start here: https://www.kelseyabbott.com/what-is-human-design

Good people, Today I had the opportunity to talk with Michael F. Schein - the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix.Michael’s truth is that he had to learn to accept the power of his creative side even when it wasn’t popular. Throughout our conversation, we talk about the techniques that President Trump has used on Americans, ways that everyone can use the pandemic in a positive way through the power of acceptance, and how his difficult relationship with his father motivated him to be great. I encourage you to join Michael and I and listen to this inspiring episode. In This Episode You Will Learn Michael’s two truths (4:39)About the marketing tactics that President Trump has used (13:56)How some people garner more social media attention than others (19:24)Examples of how marketing has had to be adaptable during the pandemic (23:43)About Michael’s turbulent relationship with his father (30:37)How martial arts have helped Michael in his personal development (35:53)Resources Mentioned Book - The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Connect With Michael Book - The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary BreakersMicroFame Media WebsiteWebsiteLinkedInFacebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour , Sam welcomes Founder, President and Author, *Michael Schein*. Michael Schein is the founder and president of *MicroFame Media* , ( https://d38rqs2egh08o4.cloudfront.net/link_click/j6rTeUReqA_bl4vN/4f77255a376bea58090eab89d26d9afe ) a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post , and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. His book *The Hype Handbook* : 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers ( https://d38rqs2egh08o4.cloudfront.net/link_click/j6rTeUReqA_bl4vN/a893d7552403fe09ad07afa4652455db ) , appears everywhere books are sold on January 12, 2021 ‍ Tune in for this enlightening conversation at *TalkRadio.nyc* ( https://d38rqs2egh08o4.cloudfront.net/link_click/h2zDWglIch_bkOmG/e2870d489198837b7412d54c2e3e3305 ) or watch the *Facebook Livestream by clicking here* ( https://fb.watch/2rJzsqQ9pl/ ) *.* *Show Notes* *Segment 1* Sam opens his last episode of 2020 by going into detail on what is truly important. This involves moving ourselves in the direction of what makes us grow. Our spirit will guide us because we are designed to follow our dreams and live a joyful, abundant, energetic life. When we follow our dreams, this is when we have the least resistance. Which is the goal isn't it? Sam helps guide his listeners on a journey by motivating them to quiet the nay-sayers around them and go with their own intuition. Sam shares it won't always be easy, but it will lead you to happiness. *Segment 2* Sam welcomes Founder, President and Author, Michael Schein. Michael tells the story of how he found himself deep into the corporate world after his dreams had quote on quote “failed.” After years of moving up the corporate ladder, Michael decided he had enough savings to quit his position of VP. He found himself wanting more and starting from scratch, which he says took a lot of courage to come to terms with and even more to take action. *Segment 3* Michael talks politics and blames the aftermath of the pandemic on the current president of the United States, President Donald J. Trump. Michael suggests that his opponent in the 2020 election, Vice President Biden, will be able to stop the virus in a way Trump could not. He says he is shocked Trump's supporters haven't switched sides because previous presidents lost their supporters over “gas prices.” *Segment 4* Sam asks Michael to share his insight on how someone can cope with the bad things they've done. Michael says the most evil person he writes about in his book is Charles Manson. He talks of his time emerging from prison and how he found middle class kids to bounce ideas off of. He used a strategy of asking questions until he essentially guided them into “coming up with” whatever idea he wanted them to. This leads them into deeper discussion of cults. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-conscious-consultant-hour8505/donations

There's never been more ways to seen, but it's never been harder to break through all the clutter and noise to actually get noticed. Today's guest is a master of promotion, marketing and yes - hype. Michael F. Schein is an international speaker, the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields, and author of The Hype Handbook: 12 IndispensableSuccess Secrets From the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, CultLeaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers, coming January 12, 2021. Rachel and Gina have an eye-opening conversation with Michael about that term "hype." Or the ability to get large numbers of people emotionally invested and to take action. Michael explains that this is often used negatively but can be a game changer when harnessed for honest, and positive purposes. Above all you have to be strategic to be successful. Michael is an amazing story teller and a bold voice in the sea of generic marketing handbooks.  Find out more about Michael F. Schein here: The Hype Handbook LinkedIn Twitter MicroFame Media   Join our exclusive fan community, Warner World, for more Gina, Rachel and Women Your Mother Warned You About More about Gina Gina Trimarco is CEO/Founder of Pivot10 Results (training and strategy company) and Carolina Improv Company (comedy club and school). She has 25+ years of experience in marketing, sales, operations and people training. Gina combines street smarts and improv comedy skills with her experience in the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds, which sets her apart from her competition. A true Chicago city girl, her much older father trained her in sales starting at the age of 10, working in flea markets.  More about Rachel Rachel Pitts is a Mom, Realtor, Author, and Creator of The Closing Curve, a new real estate software focused on enhancing the buyer experience. With a background in show business, her motto is: Entertain. Inform. Inspire. Find Rachel on social media as TheSingingLender, at www.thesinginglender.com and www.theclosingcurve.com and pick up her book, The Gift of Wreckage on Amazon More about Keith Walters As Managing Principal of Walters Dev Group, LLC, Keith currently assists companies via board and advisory roles. Keith has spent more than 30 years using a strong entrepreneurial focus to lead, advise and grow very successful businesses. His focus on operational excellence brings stability into organizations he leads and guides. Through a unique management system focused on company growth and strong culture development Keith helps build businesses that are true talent magnets. Women Your Mother Warned You About™ is a Pod About It Production.

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Michael F Schein the founder and president of MicroFame Media

CLICK HERE to RSVP to the taping on December 15th at 3pm PT. Michael F. Schein is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, LinkedIn and several prominent universities. Michael's writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China.Michael's book, The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers, published by McGraw Hill, appears everywhere books are sold on January 12, 2021.Michael the ultimate master of hype. No one on earth—living or dead—understands better than he does what hype is, how it works, and how to wield its power for the good of the world.Now, in The Hype Handbook, Michael reveals all his secrets for the first time…As it turns out, this episode of Spot Lyte On will also appear on January 12, 2021 but you can hear it first, live, while it is being recorded. You can even be captured for posterity by participating in the live Q&A following the talk.Michael F. Schein is the author ofCLICK HERE to RSVP to the taping on December 15th at 3pm PT.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CLICK HERE to RSVP to the taping on December 15th at 3pm PT. Michael F. Schein is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, LinkedIn and several prominent universities. Michael’s writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc., Psychology Today, and Huffington Post, and he is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China.Michael’s book, The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers, published by McGraw Hill, appears everywhere books are sold on January 12, 2021.Michael the ultimate master of hype. No one on earth—living or dead—understands better than he does what hype is, how it works, and how to wield its power for the good of the world.Now, in The Hype Handbook, Michael reveals all his secrets for the first time…As it turns out, this episode of Spot Lyte On will also appear on January 12, 2021 but you can hear it first, live, while it is being recorded. You can even be captured for posterity by participating in the live Q&A following the talk.Michael F. Schein is the author ofCLICK HERE to RSVP to the taping on December 15th at 3pm PT.  

Today’s guest turns consultants into celebrities by making them thought leaders. He is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. As the creator of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields, some of his clients have included eBay, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc, Psychology Today, and Huffington Post. He is the author of “The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers.” Please join me in welcoming Michael F. Schein. Would you leave an honest rating and review on Apple Podcast? Or Stitcher? They are extremely helpful and I read each and every one of them. Thanks for the inspiration! In this episode we discuss: his thoughts on leadership: “Leadership is not about commanding people. A leader is someone who gets people excited about new ideas.” his theory about learning disabilities drawn from his own personal experience. his lifelong goal to be a writer and not to be in business. how he turned his call center position back into writing. the creation of his business and it’s clever name. his suggestion to do things for people that are cheap for you but valuable for them. his reclaiming of the word/action of “hype”. his strategy for keeping in touch with his network. Links Michael F. Schein on LinkedIn and Twitter. www.michaelfschein.com www.microfamemedia.com The Hype Book Club Michael Roderick’s Access to Anyone podcast. Books mentioned in this episode: “The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World’s Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers” by Michael F. Schein Other Resources Listen to my episode with Michael Roderick. Listen to my episode with Dorie Clark. Listen to my episode with Andy Molinksy. Learn more about Andy Molinsky’s podcast From the Dorm Room to the Boardroom. About Robbie: Robbie Samuels is a keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and relationship-based business strategy coach who has been recognized as a “networking expert” by Harvard Business Review Ascend, Forbes, Lifehacker, and Inc and as an "industry expert in the field of digital event design" by JDC Events. He created The 5% Advantage Program, a four-week experiential program that helps presenters grow in their confidence with Zoom, online facilitation, and virtual event design so they can reduce their tech angst and host more engaging online experiences that meet the purpose of the convening and participants' need for content and connection. He is the host of #NoMoreBadZoom Virtual Happy Hour, a popular weekly virtual event that explores new ways to design engaging virtual experiences. He assists organizations with bringing their in-person events strategically online as a Virtual Event Design Consultant, Virtual Emcee, and Zoom Producer. He is the author of the best-selling business book Croissants vs. Bagels: Strategic, Effective, and Inclusive Networking at Conferences and has been profiled in the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company. He writes for Harvard Business Review Ascend. His clients include associations, women's leadership summits, and corporations including Marriott, AmeriCorps, Hostelling International, and General Assembly. He has been featured in several books including Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It by Dorie Clark and The Connector’s Advantage: 7 Mindsets to Grow Your Influence and Impact by Michelle Tillis Lederman. He has guest lectured at many leading educational institutions including Harvard University, Brown University, Cornell University, and Northeastern University.

Today's guest turns consultants into celebrities by making them thought leaders. He is a speaker for international audiences spanning from the northeastern United States to the southeastern coast of China. As the creator of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields, some of his clients have included eBay, LinkedIn, and Citrix. His writing has appeared in Fortune, Forbes, Inc, Psychology Today, and Huffington Post. He is the author of “The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets From the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-Promoters, Cult Leaders, Mischief Makers, and Boundary Breakers.” Please join me in welcoming Michael F. Schein. In this episode we discuss: his thoughts on leadership: “Leadership is not about commanding people. A leader is someone who gets people excited about new ideas.” his theory about learning disabilities drawn from his own personal experience. his lifelong goal to be a writer and not to be in business. how he turned his call center position back into writing. the creation of his business and it's clever name. his suggestion to do things for people that are cheap for you but valuable for them. his reclaiming of the word/action of “hype”. his strategy for keeping in touch with his network. Listen, subscribe and read show notes at www.OnTheSchmooze.com - episode 224.