Podcast appearances and mentions of robbie samuels

On this episode of the Real Personal Branding podcast, Lauren interviews several experienced speakers who attended the National Speakers Association (NSA) conference. The speakers include Mimi Brown, a motivational speaker and transformational leadership coach; Robbie Samuels, a book launch strategist, business growth coach, executive Zoom producer, event design consultant, speaker, emcee, and podcaster; Jodi Wellman, a keynote speaker and founder of 4000 Mondays; Gwen Navarrete Klapperich, a talent development leader in inclusion and accessible training; Dr. Genie Snyder, a speaker, emcee, executive advisor, certified speaking professional coach, and genius connector; Traci Ruiz, a high stakes leadership and international keynote speaker; Amber Swenor, a keynote speaker, business coach, team and leadership consultant, and Wall Street Journal best-selling author; Jamie Crosbie, a global keynote speaker helping people live fully with purpose; and Johanna Walker, a keynote speaker and storytelling coach. The speakers share their journeys into professional speaking, the topics they are passionate about, and practical advice for new speakers looking to build a successful speaking business. You'll hear the importance of authenticity, building connections, overcoming imposter syndrome, and focusing on solving problems for your audience. Connect with Lauren V. Davis here: https://linktr.ee/ldaviscreative Connect with Mimi Brown here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/motivationalleadershipspeaker https://www.ampupsuccess.com Connect with Robbie Samuels here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nomorebadzoom https://robbiesamuels.com Connect with Jodi Wellman here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fourthousandmondays Connect with Gwen Navarrete Klapperich here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwennavarreteklapperich https://www.kitaconsult.com Connect with Dr. Genie Snyder here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geniesnyderchamberlin Connect with Traci Ruiz here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ruiz-consultants-llc Connect with Amber Swenor here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberswenor Connect with Jamie Crosbie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiecrosbie Connect with Johanna Walker here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannawalkerspeaking https://johannawalker.com  

Award-winning author, speaker, book launch strategist, and founder of the Biz Book Publishing Hub Robbie Samuels is on Thrive LouD. After Robbie's last appearance in 2020, this episode delves into Robbie's transformative journey through the pandemic, spotlighting his pivot from networking at conferences to becoming a virtual event design consultant and executive Zoom producer. Listeners will gain valuable insights into Robbie's innovative approach to book launches—specifically, the significance of garnering Amazon reviews to build a pipeline that leads prospects to lucrative offers. Don't miss Robbie's practical tips and personal anecdotes, including his own publishing triumphs and the story behind his next eagerly anticipated book, "Don't Just Hit Publish: Launch Your Book - An Entrepreneur's Guide to Reviews and Revenue." For those pondering a book launch or seeking to maximize the impact of their published work, this episode is a must-listen! Key Highlights: Robbie's career shift amidst the pandemic The power of Amazon reviews for business books Differences between publication and launching strategies The role of traditional vs. hybrid publishers Essential steps for building a book marketing pipeline Robbie's upcoming book and how it ties into his holistic strategy Follow Us:

Thank you for being a loyal podcast listener. I'm extremely grateful!Thanksgiving Greetings***************************Have you ever wondered how asking the right questions can skyrocket your book sales?This week's guest expert is Mark Victor Hansen, co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, and a prolific author known for his contributions to inspirational literature. Mark shares his proven strategies for transforming your book marketing approach through the power of asking.Discover practical methods to engage your audience, build meaningful connections, and break through the roadblocks that hinder your book's success. Explore the art of goal-setting, the significance of curiosity, and the impact of collaborative efforts to elevate your book's reach.Key Takeaways...The Power of Asking: Learn how asking good questions can boost your book marketing success and help you reach higher financial goals.Reengaging Your Audience: Find out how offering value, like collaborative efforts, can re-engage your readers and build excitement.Overcoming Roadblocks: Spot common challenges in writing and marketing, and learn simple ways to overcome them.Nurturing Curiosity: Discover how to spark curiosity in yourself and your audience to keep them engaged and growing.Leveraging Collaboration: See how mastermind groups and supportive communities can help you sell more books.Tune in to uncover the secrets to becoming a successful author and take advantage of Mark Victor Hansen's rich experience in the literary world.Get your copy of Mark's book Ask!: The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny *************************************************************************BLACK FRIDAY 75+ Kindle Business Books Discounted to 99 cents! Ready for Black Friday sales? My friend, Robbie Samuels, organized over 70 business authors to lower their Kindle book price for a Black Friday Kindle Cross-Promotion Sale. What does that mean for you?? 75+ Kindle business books discounted to 99 cents from #BlackFriday until #CyberMonday. There are books in these categories: Book Publishing & Marketing, Personal Transformation, Small Business, and Workplace Communication & Leadership. Get as many as you'd like. No email opt-in is required. ************************************************************************

Do you want to learn how poetry can transform your book marketing strategy?This week's guest expert is Viral Gor, a celebrated Canadian poet and author known as Virus the Poet. Viral shares his journey, creative process, and insights on using poetry to engage readers on a deeper, emotional level.Discover the art of captivating your audience through authentic storytelling and relatable themes. Viral's unique perspective can help you leverage poetry to enhance your book's impact and reach.Key Takeaways:The Power of Conciseness: Learn to deliver powerful messages in fewer words to capture short attention spans.Inspiration and Vulnerability: Use personal stories to show authenticity and connect with your audience.Emotional Connection: Discover how to evoke emotions to make your work relatable and impactful.Facts and Creativity: Balance facts with creative storytelling to inform and entertain.Mistakes to Avoid: Learn common pitfalls to keep your storytelling strong.Tune in to transform your marketing approach and connect with readers on a deeper, more meaningful level.*************************************************************************BLACK FRIDAY 75+ Kindle Business Books Discounted to 99 cents! Ready for Black Friday sales? My friend, Robbie Samuels, organized over 70 business authors to lower their Kindle book price for a Black Friday Kindle Cross-Promotion Sale. What does that mean for you?? 75+ Kindle business books discounted to 99 cents from #BlackFriday until #CyberMonday. There are books in these categories: Book Publishing & Marketing, Personal Transformation, Small Business, and Workplace Communication & Leadership. Get as many as you'd like. No email opt-in is required. ************************************************************************

Networking: you either love it, or you're counting down the minutes ‘til you're out of there. But what if you were more intentional? What if you walked into every networking event with a game plan to make those chats actually matter?  This week's guest knows the tricks to turn small talk into smart moves—and they're spilling the goods to help you up your networking game. Robbie Samuels is an event design consultant, executive Zoom producer, and business growth coach, recognized as a networking expert by NPR, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Inc.  He's the award-winning author of three books, and founder of the Biz Book Publishing Hub, helping entrepreneurs become successful authors with launch teams and a strong review pipeline.  Since 2016, he's hosted the On the Schmooze podcast and the #NoMoreBadZoom Virtual Happy Hour. Some of the things you'll hear are: 1.) Why you need to be less of a bagel and more of a croissant at events 2.) The importance of planning your business card and follow up strategy 3.) The one thing that you most need for an effective virtual meeting  http://robbiesamuels.com/tedx http://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiesamuels BombBomb:https://bombbomb.com/ If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie   To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: hello@bauthenticinc.com  If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!  Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)   Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram  Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group    Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?”quiz  Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)" Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice Work with Us Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences. Tweetable Comments “Culture can be shifted, but you need the intention from both sides.”  “Go into those spaces specifically looking to make connections.” "Follow-up is something that you actually have to be thinking about before, during, and after if you want to be successful.” "Serendipity is more likely to happen when you know what you're looking for."  

Networking: you either love it, or you're counting down the minutes ‘til you're out of there. But what if you were more intentional? What if you walked into every networking event with a game plan to make those chats actually matter?  This week's guest knows the tricks to turn small talk into smart moves—and they're spilling the goods to help you up your networking game. Robbie Samuels is an event design consultant, executive Zoom producer, and business growth coach, recognized as a networking expert by NPR, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Inc.  He's the award-winning author of three books, and founder of the Biz Book Publishing Hub, helping entrepreneurs become successful authors with launch teams and a strong review pipeline.  Since 2016, he's hosted the On the Schmooze podcast and the #NoMoreBadZoom Virtual Happy Hour. Some of the things you'll hear are: 1.) Why you need to be less of a bagel and more of a croissant at events 2.) The importance of planning your business card and follow up strategy 3.) The one thing that you most need for an effective virtual meeting  http://robbiesamuels.com/tedx http://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiesamuels BombBomb:https://bombbomb.com/ If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie   To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: hello@bauthenticinc.com  If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!  Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)   Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram  Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group    Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?”quiz  Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)" Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice Work with Us Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences. Tweetable Comments “Culture can be shifted, but you need the intention from both sides.”  “Go into those spaces specifically looking to make connections.” "Follow-up is something that you actually have to be thinking about before, during, and after if you want to be successful.” "Serendipity is more likely to happen when you know what you're looking for."  

""Join us for an inspiring conversation with Robbie Samuels, award-winning author and event design consultant. With over 650 five-star reviews, he transforms virtual events and empowers entrepreneurs. Don't miss his insights!"" Robbie Samuels is an accomplished event design consultant and executive Zoom producer recognized as a networking expert by NPR, Forbes, and Harvard Business Review. As a book launch strategist, he coaches authors to build effective launch teams that generate referrals and secure50+ Amazon reviews. Robbie is the award-winning author of three books, including "Break Out ofBoredom", which won a Gold award from theNonfiction Authors Association. He founded theBiz Book Publishing Hub to assist entrepreneurs with writing and marketing their business books. An openly transgender business growth coach andTED speaker, Robbie is also the host of the "On the Schmooze" podcast.  

""Join us for an inspiring conversation with Robbie Samuels, award-winning author and event design consultant. With over 650 five-star reviews, he transforms virtual events and empowers entrepreneurs. Don't miss his insights!"" Robbie Samuels is an accomplished event design consultant and executive Zoom producer recognized as a networking expert by NPR, Forbes, and Harvard Business Review. As a book launch strategist, he coaches authors to build effective launch teams that generate referrals and secure50+ Amazon reviews. Robbie is the award-winning author of three books, including "Break Out ofBoredom", which won a Gold award from theNonfiction Authors Association. He founded theBiz Book Publishing Hub to assist entrepreneurs with writing and marketing their business books. An openly transgender business growth coach andTED speaker, Robbie is also the host of the "On the Schmooze" podcast.  

Write a book and become rich, right? Nope. There are many pitfalls between writing a book and becoming a successful author. Tune in to today's author panel where we'll chat about the ups and downs of being a business author. I got to know these authors while running a Kindle Cross-Promotion campaign, during which 77 business books were on sale for just 99 cents or $1.99 during Amazon Prime Days. We all worked together to spread the word. Many books made it to the Top 10 in their categories, and 30% even hit #1 Best Seller. I sold over 220 books, showing that our teamwork paid off. Today's panel will dive into what it's like to be a business author and what you can get from publishing a business book. Let's hear from our amazing panelists! Gary Ware, author of “Playful Rebellion: Maximize Workplace Success Through The Power of Play.” Irma Parone, author of “WINX for Employees: The Problem-Solving Model to Unlock Workplace Success” and “WINX: The Problem-Solving Model to Win Exponentially with Customers, Employees and Your Bottom Line.” Morgan Lim, author of “Unleashing the Power of Time: How to Optimize Your Sales Effort with a Time-Based Approach.” Please join me in welcoming Gary, Irma, and Morgan. Dive into another insightful episode of Biz Book Publishing Hub Podcast! This time, Gary Ware, Irma Parone, and Morgan Lim share their experiences of turning their business strategies into impactful books. Hosted by Robbie Samuels, this episode is packed with valuable advice for budding and experienced business authors. In this episode, we discuss: Gary Ware reveals how his book "Playful Rebellion" is a cornerstone of his business strategy, which aims to engage burnt-out professionals and emerging leaders. Gary Ware shares how he converted existing video content into a coherent, engaging book. Morgan Lim talks about how writing his book led him to formalize his sales methodology, opening doors to workshops and coaching opportunities. Irma Parone highlights her strategy to accumulate a significant number of book reviews, emphasizing the importance of early engagement and support. Tune in to this episode for a masterclass on integrating book publishing into your strategic business growth!

Episode 427 - Robbie Samuels - The Biz Book Publishing Hub, from writing to editing to publishing to marketingAs a business growth strategist, I coach entrepreneurial women in their 50s and beyond (and a few good men) who are ready to grow their impact and income through new revenue streams by helping them grow their audience BEFORE launching a program or service.As an event design consultant and executive Zoom producer, I partner with speakers and in-house event teams to design inclusive, engaging, and transformative event experiences, whether in-person, virtual, or hybrid. I train speakers and the team, and handle all the virtual tech. My goal is to help you lower your stress. I've been producing events in one form or another since I was in college in the 90s and providing business growth strategy advice for nearly as long.These skills combine to create a book launch strategy coach who coaches entrepreneurs to build a launch team of 150+ likely prospects and referral partners, get 50+ Amazon reviews, and host a virtual book launch party that creates a pipeline for their next offer. Conversations with prospects lead to new revenue, which is a measure of success you can take to the bank!I was invited to do a TEDx on my signature networking technique, “croissants vs. bagels”I published three books that have received over 650 Amazon reviewsI've hosted the On the Schmooze podcast since 2016When the pandemic shuttered events I swiftly reinvented myself from networking expert to industry expert in the field of virtual event design. I then built a multi six-figure business based on all-new revenue streamshttps://robbiesamuels.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/

Would you buy a book that had no reviews? Or would you select one book that has more reviews than one that has fewer reviews? Of course you'd pick the one with more reviews. But getting reviews is hard work. Listen to this webinar and learn how you can get dozens or hundreds of reviews, as Robbie Samuels has done for his books. The post #223 – Robbie Samuels on How to Get Reviews For Your Book first appeared on Write Your Book in a Flash Podcast with Dan Janal.

Today's guest has been a pioneer in self-publishing since 2012, when print-on-demand technology enabled the current indie publishing revolution. She has overseen the production of over 200 independently published books. With over 50 years of experience in book publishing, design, and printing industries, she's the founder and CEO of Wonderlady Books. She transforms manuscripts into polished books with professional cover designs and layouts, ensuring every book meets industry standards. She is a Founding Hub Partner of the Biz Book Publishing Hub. More than 50 experts like her are ready to help entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of writing, editing, publishing, and marketing a business book. Beyond her entrepreneurial endeavors, she champions community welfare as the founder and CEO of Respecting Our Elders, a nonprofit dedicated to providing food to seniors in need across Marin County. Please join me in welcoming Ruth Schwartz.  Dive into self-publishing with pioneer Ruth Schwartz and host Robbie Samuels in this Biz Book Publishing Hub podcast episode. Ruth shares her extensive journey in the publishing sector and drops invaluable insights on navigating the self-publishing landscape.

Welcome to another author panel for my rebranded podcast, the Biz Book Publishing Hub! These authors participated in one of my Kindle Cross-Promotion campaigns, in which business authors lowered their Kindle book prices to 99 cents or $1.99. I organize these twice a year around Amazon Prime Days and Black Friday. 100+ authors work collaboratively to spread the word and boost book sales. Each time, dozens of books reach #1 Best Seller in at least one category, and 7 out of 10 books reach the Top 10 for at least one category.  It's been a great way to generate interest in evergreen books published many years earlier and celebrate recent publications. The best part is that our collaboration doesn't end when the campaign is over. Nearly every author opted to sign up for an author panel after the event. These panel discussions focus on the ROI of publishing a business book. With me today are three authors: Jan Raeder authored “Strive for M.O.R.E.: What Wellbeing Really Means & How You Can Achieve It.” John Saunders wrote “The Optimizer: Building and Leading a Team of Serial Innovators.”  Marva Bailer is the author of “Be Unexpected: Resetting Routines to Revolutionize the Future of Work.” Please join me in welcoming Jan, John, and Marva. In this episode, we discuss:

Are Amazon best seller campaigns worth the time and expense? Find out why creating a bestseller campaign can actually HURT your sales. Book launch expert Robbie Samuels will show you why you should NOT invest in that marketing maneuver – and what you should focus on instead to sell more books. The post #222 – Robbie Samuels on Should You Invest In An Amazon Bestseller Campaign? first appeared on Write Your Book in a Flash Podcast with Dan Janal.

Welcome to the very first Biz Book Publishing Hub Podcast episode!  After 8+ years of hosting On the Schmooze, I'm rebranding my show to the Biz Book Publishing Hub Podcast.  This podcast is a game-changer for aspiring business authors, and even those who have successfully published their books will learn a thing or two to help them raise their visibility and their book's visibility. Tune into today's episode to discover why I made this shift and why I believe listening to this show will help you achieve your business goals. The Biz Book Publishing Hub inspired this podcast. I brought together more than 50 experts who help entrepreneurs become successful authors and navigate every step of the author journey. I interview these experts to find out how they support authors and what advice they have for writers and authors. I also interview author panels about the ROI of publishing a business book. These authors all selected the VIP level for one of my Kindle Cross-Promotion Campaigns. Our conversations have been frank, and you'll learn what common missteps to avoid and novel marketing ideas for your book. Why listen in? ➡️ Transform your book launch strategy and achieve measurable success.

Shaking hands, sending cold emails and asking for coffee can feel unnatural. Networking expert Robbie Samuels explains how to create meaningful job connections in more authentic ways. This episode originally published on October 2, 2022.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Today's guest is known as "The Rapid Growth Guy." With a track record of overseeing five multimillion-dollar business success stories by the age of 30, he has earned accolades such as being named a Top 30 Sales Professional by Global Gurus and being recognized as the 2023 Sales Kickoff Speaker of the Year by Selling Power Magazine. He is also the founder of Introvertu.com and the bestselling author of The Introvert's Edge book series, which includes titles like "The Introvert's Edge to Networking: Work the Room. Leverage Social Media. Develop Powerful Connections." His books have sold over 100,000 copies and been translated into 15 languages. In addition to his literary success, he is the charismatic host of The Introvert's Edge Podcast and the Better Business Coach® Podcast, where he shares invaluable insights and strategies for business success. His expertise and insights have transformed thousands of struggling or plateaued small businesses, propelling them into momentum and growth. From working with major companies like Electrolux, Oracle, and Microsoft to launching the Small Business Festival, ranked as a Top-3 business conference by Inc., he is committed to sharing his Rapid Growth System with entrepreneurs and business owners worldwide. Please join me in welcoming Matthew Pollard.  Would you leave an honest rating and review on Apple Podcast? They are extremely helpful, and I read each and every one of them. Thanks for the inspiration!   Join us on On the Schmooze as Robbie Samuels interviews Matthew Pollard, the "rapid growth guy," in an insightful conversation about overcoming challenges, networking strategies, and achieving authentic leadership. In this episode, we discuss:

The summer is the perfect time for reconnecting with friends, loved ones, peers, and colleagues. On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling discusses reconnecting with Jack Gelley, Senior Marketing Strategist, iHeartMedia; Judy Herman, Relationship Wellness; and Robbie Samuels, Business and Book Launch Strategist. Jack, Judy, and Robbie talked about the benefits of connecting and reconnecting, as well as best practices for staying in touch. They also shared some great reconnecting anecdotes. Goals - Robbie: Wake up your network. Before launching your next offer, look in your existing network to find the champions/research/resources for your next offer - Robbie's Bonus Goal: If you are feeling stuck, do something nice for 5 people - Judy: Make sure you take care of yourself; plan a trip/retreat to replenish your spirit - Jack: Be intentionally more vulnerable. It builds trust Final Thoughts - Judy: You are worth it - Jack: It's just as easy to make stuff up good in your mind than bad stuff; focus on the good. - Robbie: You already met 80% of the people you need to know to be successful. Spend 80 % of your networking time reconnecting and the other 20% meeting new people. Learn More About Jack Gelley: iHeartMedia.com Judy K Herman: JudyCounselor.com Robbie Samuels: RobbieSamuels.com Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having a solid network can help you meet the right people that will help you grow your business. Just ask Robbie Samuels, a networking expert who got his first few clients by tapping into his network. Robbie shares all his networking secrets so you can know how to get the most out of any networking event and break away from the transactional feeling that comes with it. “I believe that our network is an untapped resource,” he says. “And if we're trying to find people for our programs and to pilot new things – 80 percent of the people that we need to sell to or connect with, we already know. It's a matter of reaching out to that network.”Learn what a successful networking event looks like and what you should be doing before and after to ensure that you're taking advantage of everything that networking has to offer. In this episode you'll hear:(02:00) Why networking can be uncomfortable and how to overcome that by reframing your mindset.(04:28) Bagel vs Croissant: How body language can make networking easier.(06:41) How to prepare for a networking event.(07:55) How committing can help you stand out.(08:52) How to use your network to grow your business.

In this final bonus episode of Season 4, Becky talks to Lucinda Halpern—Author and President of Lucinda Literary. Listen as Lucinda discusses her brand new book, Get Signed, what she hopes to achieve with her launch, and some of the surprises she has experienced throughout her book launch journey. During the episode, you'll learn: About Lucinda and her book. What success looks like for Lucinda and what she most wants to achieve with her book launch. The smartest thing Becky did for her book launch. Some of Becky's best book marketing tips such as hosting a Virtual Launch Party and creating bulk incentives. A helpful approach from Robbie Samuels for obtaining book reviews. Some of the surprises Lucinda has experienced on her book publishing and marketing journey. Don't forget to check out our show notes, which include action steps and resources.Please consider filling out this survey to help us better understand our audience so we can continue serving your book marketing needs in future episodes.

With the arrival of the new year comes the perfect time for a fresh start and setting new goals. The bigger question now is: what are the best ways to reach those goals? In this episode, Penny Zenker invites a guest who has the answer. Multi-passionate entrepreneur Robbie Samuels is here to share strategies for effective goal setting and achieving desired outcomes. He gives us insights into his 12-week Sprint model, where he emphasizes the importance of reflective moments and intentional breaks during the four-week intervals. The conversation also dives into topics like setting major and minor goals, the significance of assessing progress, and the value of aligning goals with personal and business values. Gain valuable insights into optimizing productivity and achieving success this new year. Let Robbie show you how your goals are closer than you think!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://pennyzenker360.com/positive-productivity-podcast/

Today's guest has been recognized as a networking expert by NPR, Professional Convention Management Association, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Inc., and as a virtual event design expert by JDC Events. As an event design consultant and executive Zoom producer, he partners with speakers and in-house event teams to design transformative, inclusive, and engaging events - while lowering their stress. He is the award-winning author of three books. His third, ​​"Break Out of Boredom: Low-Tech Solutions for Highly Engaging Zoom Events,” won a Gold award from the Nonfiction Authors Association. Since 2016, he has hosted the On the Schmooze podcast and, since March 2020, #NoMoreBadZoom Virtual Happy Hour. Please join me in welcoming… all the way from his home in the Philadelphia suburbs – a TEDx speaker and HBR contributor – Robbie Samuels. Watch The Mind Body Business Show LIVE! - Did you know that this "podcast" is a LIVE video show?  Register (completely SPAM-Free) to receive automated announcements whenever we go live.  Then simply click and engage.  We welcome your questions and real-time participation.  Go to http://ryps.tk/cbm-register and register (free) now!

On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling talks about Building Your Network with Daniel Andrews, Cutting Edge Business Coaching; Claire E. Jones, author, speaker, and mentor; and event design consultant Robbie Samuels. Networking isn't about meeting new people. It's engaging in conversation, developing relationships, and following through. Daniel, Claire, and Robbie share their takes on networking, and offer anecdotes, tips, and action items for reframing your approach and making the most out of networking opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Free Gifts - Book, Guides, Videos and more: http://www.BreakOutofBoredom.com#NoMoreBadZoom Virtual Happy Hour: https://robbiesamuels.com/nomorebadzoom/Robbie Samuels LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiesamuels/Get The Book "Croissants vs. Bagels: Strategic, Effective, and Inclusive Networking at Conferences" : https://robbiesamuels.com/bookstore/Join our Facebook group for business owners to get help or help other business owners!The Business Ownership Group - Secrets to Scaling: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessownershipsecretstoscaling Looking to scale your business? Get free gifts here to help you on your way: https://www.awarenessstrategies.com/

How do you connect in a virtual world? The virtual world was thrust upon us all with the pandemic and it has since become a way of working life. That doesn't mean everyone makes their virtual work engaging, inspiring and thought provoking. Robbie Samuels is the perfect guest to talk to about creating virtual events people will remember. He talks about the challenges we all face working in virtual environments, from the sessions themselves to how we can have those sensitive conversations with team members. He busts myths around the virtual working experience and what you can do to ensure your team sees the value in them. He gives the fundamental things we need to remember to make the audience experience an enjoyable one from the technical setup to the body language we use. “I need people to recognise that sometimes virtual is the optimal option.” – Robbie Samuels You'll hear about: ·      The challenges of working virtually                ·      Busting myths about working virtually·      What are the main skills needed in virtual working? ·      The best moments of Robbie's virtual experiences·      How to read body language in a virtual session·      How to keep informal interactions going·      Having sensitive conversations virtually·      What does Robbie's best day look like? About Robbie Samuels:  Robbie is an event design consultant and executive Zoom producer, with a passion for creating engaging and unforgettable experiences. He is the best-selling author of three books, the latest being "Break Out of Boredom: Low-Tech Solutions for Highly Engaging Zoom Events". Robbie is also a professional speaker, HBR contributor, and the host of the Schoomze podcast (since 2016). Resources: Robbie Samuels profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiesamuels/Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Break-Out-Boredom-Low-Tech-Solutions-ebook/dp/B0BXCHJZZZ Resources (newsletter, free masterclasses): https://robbiesamuels.com/start-here/ My resources: Sign up to my Strategic Leader newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox: Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation. Take the Extraordinary Essentials test (https://bit.ly/3EhSKY5) to identify your strengths and development areas as a strategic leader:    For more details about me: ●      Services (https://bit.ly/373jctk) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://bit.ly/3LFsfiO) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing (https://bit.ly/3O7jkc7).●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP).●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI).

During this episode, Becky is joined by virtual event design consultant and executive Zoom producer, Robbie Samuels. Robbie gives insight into methods authors can use to establish effective launch teams, the importance of garnering authentic book reviews, and the best ways to maximize network connections.During the episode, you will discover: How and why having a launch team is necessary to build awareness around a book launch.Advice on how to get supporters to leave a review on Amazon or Goodreads.Various book formats that can be used to distribute your book to your launch teams.The difference between verified and unverified book purchases. Ways to maximize your network connections. The importance of using a landing page to funnel all of your support to one place.More about Robbie's books, Break Out of Boredom, Small List Big Results, and Croissants vs. Bagels. Make sure you check out our show notes, which include action steps and resources.Please feel free to message Becky at becky@weavinginfluence.com to share your thoughts!

Robbie has been recognized as a networking expert by NPR, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Inc, and as an expert in virtual event design by JDC Events.His three books that have collectively received over 600 5-star reviews - a couple of them being mine, and I wouldn't be surprised if his fourth is about how to effectively launch a book, or the bigger topic of how to effectively engage your fans to not only build your business but to also support your charity of choice.Since 2016, Robbie has also hosted the On the Schmooze podcast and, since March 2020, the #NoMoreBadZoom Virtual Happy Hour.For some of us, Zoom went from saviour and social glue in March of 2020 as to virtually satan in March of 2023 with far too much tedious time looking at faceless black rectangles.Enter the latest book by networking enthusiast, Robbie Samuels: Break out of Boredom - Low tech solutions for highly engaging zoom events. Robbie had me at low tech, but what really drew me to this book and to everything Robbie does is his naturally inclusive spirit and chronic generosity.The point of this podcast is to celebrate the design of inclusive performance and I can think of no one who thinks about welcoming people as intuitively as Robbie does. So think of this book as not only a guide to Zoom events, but way beyond that to small things you can do to have big impact #littlebigthings in creating a culture where people feel safe & comfortable enough to contribute.CHAPTERS00:00:00 Intro00:05:39 Where does your warmth & grace come from?00:10:37 The difference between being invited and feeling welcome00:13:10 Achieving content & connection in a virtual world00:15:04 What is an unconference?00:19:50 The origins of book two: Small List, Big Results00:20:14 From No More Bad Zoom to book three00:29:30 The value of cueing transitions00:35:20 Advance slides behind the scenes00:36:10 Speak to each point on a slide00:39:30 Adding music...or not00:41:03 Universal design00:41:55 Building community00:43:12 Neurological safety00:45:23 Purpose-first design00:46:04 High-performing teams pay less attention to tone, but at what cost?00:47:42 Continuous improvement - get 5% better every time LINKSSusan Roane's booksRobbie explaining SoJust“Croissant vs Bagels” by Robbie Samuels book - Robbie's website - GoodreadsRobbie Samuels Ted Talk - Croissants are the Key to Inclusive NetworkingDorie Clark website“Small List, Big Results” by Robbie Samuels book - Robbie's website - Goodreads“Community” by Peter Block book - Peter's website - GoodreadsHappy Space Podcast episode 2 -

If you're feeling frustrated and unfulfilled because your attempts to improve networking skills and build meaningful relationships are falling short, then you are not alone! Despite attending events, exchanging business cards, and sending follow-up emails, you may still find yourself lacking the connections and opportunities you desire.In this episode, you will be able to:Understand the importance of intentionality in the networking process for enhanced results.Apply practical in-person and virtual networking methods to step up your engagement game.Build strong relationships emphasizing collaboration rather than merely swapping business cards.Leverage modern virtual tools to strengthen connections and broaden your networking horizons.Recognize networking as a method to offer support to others, enhancing your personal and professional growth.My special guest is Robbie Samuels, a networking virtuoso with a passion for creating meaningful connections. His expertise has been recognized by NPR, PCMA, and Forbes, proving his skills are in high demand by industry leaders. As a virtual event design consultant and executive Zoom producer, Robbie has honed his craft in relationship-building, eventually becoming a TEDx speaker and Harvard Business Review contributor. He's also the author of three books, the latest being "Break Out of Boredom: Low Tech Solutions for Highly Engaging Zoom Events." www.robbiesamuels.comPurchase a copy of "Croissants vs. Bagels: Strategic, Effective, and Inclusive Networking at Conferences" here! Support the showBecome an Insider and get a special shout-out and thank-you on a future episode! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1809038/supporters/newPlease leave a review on Apple Podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/communication-twentyfourseven/id1576764160Order your copy of "Cracking the Rich Code" today at https://www.communicationtwentyfourseven.com/product-page/cracking-the-rich-code. Use code 'PODCAST' and get 20% off at checkout.Join The Rich Code Club and take your business and life to the next level! Click here. Are you a podcast host looking for a great guest or a guest looking for a great podcast? Join PodMatch! Click here.Host a live stream, record an episode, deliver a webinar, and stream it all to multiple social media platforms! Try StreamYard today for free! Click here.Record and edit your podcast episodes with the easiest-to-use drag-and-drop tools available! Try Alitu today! Click here. Join Inno...

“Croissants vs Bagels” by Robbie Samuels is not a cookbook. It's a business book with a powerful food analogy. On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Robbie Samuels, who is a speaker, virtual producer and event design consultant, about networking and food analogies, as well as burritos, bagels and croissants. Read the highlights and get the recipe at JewishJournal.com. For more from Taste Buds, follow @TheDEBMethod on social media.

Robbie Samuels has been recognized as a networking expert by NPR, PCMA, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Inc, and as an expert in virtual event design by JDC Events.  As a virtual event design consultant and executive Zoom producer, he designs and produces transformative, inclusive, and engaging online experiences. He is the author of three books, including his latest, ​​"Break Out of Boredom: Low-Tech Solutions for Highly Engaging Zoom Events.” Since 2016, he has hosted the On the Schmooze podcast and, since March 2020, #NoMoreBadZoom Virtual Happy Hour. Please join me in welcoming... all the way from his home in the Philadelphia suburbs - a TEDx speaker and HBR contributor - Robbie Samuels. Key Moments - [05:11] Robbie transitioned from being a networking expert to a professional speaker. - [08:07] Robbie learned how to build a community to achieve success. - [10:30] Robbie reflected on starting a business during tough times. - [14:00] Robbie embraced a proactive approach in times of uncertainty. - [15:22] Giving rides to the airport is Robbie's philosophy of abundance. - [17:04] Robbie reflected on the start of the pandemic and charitable giving. - [18:48] Staying abundant in your mindset and investing in your community is an insurance policy. - [19:29] Investing in your network can lead to opportunities and growth. - [22:39] Robbie shares content on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and his website. - [22:59] Robbie's books, podcast, TED talk, and NPR interview are on his website. These key ideas cover a range of topics, including Robbie's journey as an entrepreneur, his personal philosophy of abundance, reflections on the pandemic, and the importance of investing in your network and community. Find Robbie Online https://www.robbiesamuels.com  http://www.BreakOutofBoredom.com  http://www.NoMoreBadZoom.com - free monthly virtual happy hour for entrepreneurs http://www.OntheSchmooze.com - On the Schmooze podcast - 325+ episodes! http://www.CroissantsvsBagels.com - my first book http://www.SmallListBigResults.com - my second book http://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiesamuels http://www.facebook.com/robbiesamuels  http://www.twitter.com/robbiesamuels  http://www.instagram.com/robbiesamuels  Bonus resource library includes checklists, step-by-step guides, 30+ videos, and more! http://www.BreakOutofBoredom.com. If you're enjoying Entrepreneur's Enigma, please give us a review on the podcast directory of your choice. We're on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. GoodPods: https://gmwd.us/goodpods iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser Also, if you're getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) • Instagram: Instagram.com/s3th.me Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkaedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth on Mastodon: https://s3th.me/@seth MarketingJunto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling talks about Speaker Fails with Innovation Women founder Bobbie Carlton; CEO of Engaging Virtual Meetings John Chen; and virtual event designer Robbie Samuels. Even the most seasoned speakers encounter issues, whether they're in the audience or at the podium. Bobbie, John, and Robbie offer tons of tips, anecdotes, and cautionary tales. They discuss microphones, filter words, engaging the audience, mastering Zoom, and much more. Links Learn more about Bobbie Carlton and Innovation Women, and sign up for the Innovation Women Newsletter Check out John Chen and get the first three chapters of John's book Join Robbie Samuels' #NoMoreBadZoom meetups and learn more about him Connect with Debra Eckerling, Bobbie Carlton, John Chen, and Robbie Samuels on LinkedIn Watch our #GoalChatLive on Virtual Meetings and Speaking & Accessibility Check out the trailer for my new podcast: Taste Buds with Deb Learn more about Goals with DEB and Deb's Goal Strategy for Event Attendees Get your copy of my latest book, Your Goal Guide: A Roadmap for Setting, Planning and Achieving Your Goals. Then join the Your Goal Guide Facebook group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Robbie Samuels. Robbie is an author, speaker, and business growth strategy coach recognized as a networking expert by Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Lifehacker, and Inc. He is also a virtual event design consultant and executive Zoom producer recognized as an industry expert in the field of digital event design by JDC Events. Robbie is the author of "Croissants vs. Bagels: Strategic, Effective, and Inclusive Networking at Conferences" and "Small List, Big Results: Launch a Successful Offer No Matter the Size of Your Email List." He is a Harvard Business Review contributor. His clients include thought leaders, entrepreneurial women, associations, national, and statewide advocacy organizations, women's leadership summits, including Feeding America, California WIC Association, and AmeriCorps. Robbie is the host of the On the Schmooze podcast and #NoMoreBadZoom Virtual Happy Hours.   Learn more and connect with Robbie Samuels by visiting him on   Website: https://robbiesamuels.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobbieSamuelsPage/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/robbiesamuels Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiesamuels/   Be sure to follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/to_growth on Facebook: facebook.com/Road2Growth   Subscribe to our podcast across the web: https://www.theenriquezgroup.com/blog Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Cdmacc iTunes: https://apple.co/2F4zAcn Castbox: http://bit.ly/2F4NfQq Google Play: http://bit.ly/2TxUYQ2 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKnzMRkl-PurAb32mCLCMeA?view_as=subscriber   If you are looking to be a Guest on Podcasts please click below  https://kitcaster.com/rtg/  For any San Diego Real Estate Questions Please Follow Us at web: www.TheEnriquezGroup.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKnzMRkl-PurAb32mCLCMeA or Call : 858 -345 - 7829 Recently reduced properties in San Diego County * Click **** bit.ly/3cbT65C **** Here* ****************************************************************************

Today's conversation fits under the P of People If you're a regular here, you know that I'm organizing the conversations around the 7Ps of the Humane Marketing Mandala. (If you're new here and don't know what I'm talking about you can download your 1page marketing plan with the Humane Marketing version of the 7 Ps of Marketing at humane.marketing/1page. It comes with 7 email prompts to really help you reflect on these different Ps). So, we're talking about the P of people or H of Humans. Only 5 years ago, if I said ‘People' you probably pictured a room full of people, or you and your clients or you and your friends going for a walk. Today, in the business context, a lot of the People stuff happens online, on Zoom. I've been working online for many years before the pandemic, so it wasn't a big change for me. I remember putting up a bonus free webinar to help teachers get acquinted with Zoom in the early months of the pandemic. Well, now everyone is Zooming. But not everyone does it well. Just the other week I watched a really quite uncomfortable Zoom call (or a teams call in that case) in a corporate setting where only the manager who was talking was on video, everyone else was hiding behind the screen. When he asked questions, there were long uncomfortable silences. I've myself had to really learn and still learning how facilitate groups on Zoom like our Humane Marketing Circle while giving everyone a chance to speak, and still keep the intimacy in breakout rooms. That's why I'm really excited to be able to learn from today's guest, Robbie Samuels. Robbie has been recognized as a networking expert by NPR, PCMA, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Inc, and as an expert in virtual event design by JDC Events. As a virtual event design consultant and executive Zoom producer, he helps organizations bring their events online with less stress and greater participant engagement. He is the author of three books, including his latest, ​​"Break Out of Boredom: Low-Tech Solutions for Highly Engaging Zoom Events.” Since 2016, he has hosted the On the Schmooze podcast and, since March 2020, #NoMoreBadZoom Virtual Happy Hour. In today's episode, Robbie and I talk about: How to host virtual events that feel like we're human How to facilitate bigger groups Create valuable breakout rooms How to make sure everyone gets a turn to speak How to create a feeling of community between participants Best practices to make calls engaging and fun And so much more Thanks for listening!   After you listen, check out Humane Business Manifesto, an invitation to belong to a movement of people who do business the humane and gentle way and disrupt the current marketing paradigm. You can download it for free at this page. There's no opt-in. Just an instant download. Are you enjoying the podcast?  The Humane Marketing show is listener-supported—I'd love for you to become an active supporter of the show and join the Humane Marketing Circle. You will be invited to a private monthly Q&A call with me and fellow Humane Marketers -  a safe zone to hang out with like-minded conscious entrepreneurs and help each other build our business and grow our impact.  — I'd love for you to join us! Learn more at humane.marketing/circle Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes or on Android to get notified for all my future shows and why not sign up for my weekly(ish) "Sarah Suggests Saturdays", a round-up of best practices, tools I use, books I read, podcasts, and other resources. Raise your hand and join the Humane Business Revolution. Warmly, Sarah Imperfect Transcript of the show We use and love Descript to edit our podcast and provide this free transcript of the episode. And yes, that's an affiliate link. Ep 160 Ep 160 [00:00:00] Sarah: Hello, humane marketers. Welcome back to the Humane Marketing Podcast, the place to be for the generation of marketers that cares. This is a show where we talk about running your business in a way that feels good to you, is aligned with your values, and also resonates with today's conscious customers because it's humane, ethical, and non-pushy. [00:00:23] I'm Sarah z Croce, your hippie turn business coach for quietly rebellious entrepreneurs and marketing impact by. Mama Bear of the Humane Marketing Circle and renegade author of marketing like we're human and selling like we're human. If after listening to the show for a while, you are ready to move on to the next level and start implementing and would welcome a community of like-minded, quietly rebellious entrepreneurs who discuss with transparency. [00:00:52] Works and what doesn't work in business, then we'd love to welcome you in our humane marketing circle. If you're picturing your [00:01:00] typical Facebook group, let me paint a new picture for you. This is a closed community of like-minded entrepreneurs from all over the world who come together once per month in a Zoom circle workshop to hold each other accountable and build their business. [00:01:15] Sustainable way we share with transparency and vulnerability, what works for us and what doesn't work, so that you can figure out what works for you instead of keep throwing spaghetti on the wall and seeing what sticks. Find out more at humane.marketing/circle, and if you prefer one-on-one support from me. [00:01:37] My humane business Coaching could be just what you need, whether it's for your marketing, sales, general, business building, or help. Idea like writing a book. I'd love to share my brain and my heart with you together with my almost 15 years business experience and help you grow a sustainable business that is joyful and sustainable. [00:01:58] If you love this [00:02:00] podcast, wait until I show you my mama bear qualities as my one-on-one client can find out more@humane.marketing slash. And finally, if you are a Marketing Impact pioneer and would like to bring Humane Marketing to your organization, have a look at my offers and workshops on my website@humane.marketing. [00:02:33] Hi, friends. Welcome back. Today's conversation fits under the P of people. If you're a regular here, you know that I'm appreciating you and that I'm organizing the conversations around the seven Ps. Of the Humane Marketing Mandala, and if you're new here, I appreciate you just as much, and maybe you don't know what I'm talking about, but you can download your one page marketing plan with the [00:03:00] humane marketing version of the seven Ps of marketing@humane.marketing slash. [00:03:06] One page, the number one, then the word page, and this comes with seven email prompts to really help you reflect on these different Ps and kind of question all your assumptions around them. So we're talking about the P of people or the. Age of humans today, and you know, only five years ago if I said people, you probably pictured their room full of people or you and your clients, or you and your friends going for a walk. [00:03:38] But today, in the business context, a lot of the people stuff happens online on Zoom right now, I've been working online for many. Before the pandemic, so it wasn't a big change for me, but I remember putting up a bonus free webinar to help teachers get acquainted with Zoom in the early months of the pandemic because [00:04:00] none of the teachers knew how to use Zoom. [00:04:02] Of course. So everyone is zooming today, but not everyone does it well. Um, just the other week I watched a really quite uncomfortable zoom call or a teams call in that case, in a corporate setting where. Only the manager who was talking was on video, and everyone else was kind of hiding behind the screen. [00:04:25] And when he asked questions, there were like these long, uncomfortable silences and nobody answered. Not saying that silence is bad, silence is good, but in this case, if everybody's hidden behind their camera, then the poor manager obviously doesn't know what they're doing if they're even still there. So anyway. [00:04:46] Had to really learn, and I'm still learning myself how to facilitate groups on Zoom, like the ones in our humane marketing circle, while giving everyone a chance to speak [00:05:00] and still keep the intimacy in breakout rooms. So, yeah, I learned a lot over the last two years and that's why I'm super excited to be able to learn even more from today's guest, Robbie Samuels. [00:05:14] Robbie is a recognized networking expert and an expert in virtual event design. As a virtual event design consultant and executive Zoom producer, he helps organizations bring their events online with less stress and greater per participant engagement. He's the author of three books, including his latest. [00:05:36] Break out of boredom, low tech solutions for highly engaging Zoom events. Since 2016, he has hosted the Amish Schmooze Podcast and since March, 2020, the no more bad Zoom virtual happy hour. . So in this episode with Robbie, we talked about how to host virtual events that feel like we're [00:06:00] human, how to facilitate bigger groups, how to create valuable breakout rooms, how to make sure everyone gets a turn to speak, how to create a feeling of community between participants. [00:06:14] Best practices to make calls engaging and fun and so much more. As you will probably be able to tell, I really took this kind of like a, a mini coaching session for myself, and again, we're really applying this in our humane marketing circle. It's intimate, it's engaging everybody. Uh, turn or a chance to speak. [00:06:39] So if that's something you are curious about, do have a look at humane.marketing/circle. It's our community of humane marketers or entrepreneurs who want to market their business their way. We meet twice per month in an online setting. Right now it's Zoom, but [00:07:00] we'll actually change over to our own private live room on k. [00:07:05] Have a look at the details at humane.marketing/circle. And with that, let's welcome Robbie. Hey Robbie. So good to see you speak to you today. Yeah, thanks for having me here. Yeah, I'm excited. Uh, it's one of those topics, right, that five years ago we probably wouldn't be sitting on a call together, or at least not for that. [00:07:29] Probably more for networking, uh, because that's, that was your thing in the past or probably still is, but, but yeah, you kind of pivoted with the, with the pandemic and all. But yeah, I, I kind of. Dove right into it. So welcome to the Humane Marketing Podcast. I love you. You, I love to have you here. Why don't you take us a little bit into the past, but not too much, because we really wanna talk about, you know, zoom calls, group calls, [00:08:00] facilitation online, and all of that, which is the topic of your latest book as well. [00:08:05] So take us a little bit to the past and then to, to the. [00:08:09] Robbie: Well, Sarah, um, I spent over 10 years before the pandemic working to be recognized as a networking expert with a focus on networking at conferences, and that included writing a, my first book, launching a podcast. , um, creating a group coaching program, writing for Howard Business Review, doing a TEDx talk. [00:08:28] I was poised to be an overnight success 10 years in the making. Uh, my TEDx talk came out January, 2020, and by March, 2020 nobody cared. , it was sort of a, uh, not a very relevant topic to be an expert in around in-person networking because all in-person conferences and events really, Vanished. So I was trying to figure out how to show up and add value, and I wrote nine Ways to Network in a Pandemic as a, as a blog post on March 12th, 2020. [00:08:57] And one of those ways was to host [00:09:00] a virtual happy hour, which I did on March 13th. Unbeknownst to me that really launched a whole new thriving six figure business, uh, with all kinds of new revenue streams and really impacted a lot of other people's. I mean, it impacted my life, but the ripple effect is, has been extraordinary. [00:09:17] And by the end of the year, I was supporting organizations of bringing their events online with less stress and greater participant engagement. And as you mentioned, I am about to release on the three anniversary of that first virtual Happy hour, my third book, which is Break Out of Boredom, low Tech Solutions for Highly Engaging Zoom Event. [00:09:37] Sarah: Wonderful. Wow, what a comeback. Kudos to you. It must have been quite a dark night of the soul. I, I imagine that just kind of like realizing, oh my God, now what? [00:09:49] Robbie: Well, I mean, I, I accepted what was happening on March 9th because I had been paying attention to the news and mm-hmm. sort of was watching this come starting. [00:09:57] You saw this probably in January, just kinda like, [00:10:00] yeah. I was watching it kind of, kind of encroach our, our shores mm-hmm. and get closer and closer, so, I think I came to terms with it, uh, but I didn't know what to do next, and I don't like feeling that, I mean, I, I'm a person of action, so that feeling of being stuck. [00:10:14] But I was very fortunate because on uh, that Wednesday of that week, which is the 11th, I met with my peer mastermind and they gave me a kick in the pants and said, you don't think of networking as something that only happens in person. You have been building a global network for five years, virtually. [00:10:31] Why don't you go help people? And that got me outta my own way, and that's what led me to. Um, basically that night I started working on the nine ways list and, uh, published it the next day it got, you know, a good response cause it was very timely and I said, okay, I need to do one of these things. And I just looked at the list and it was 8:00 PM on a Thursday night , which is why the event is held five o'clock on a Friday cuz it was the next open spot that I could imagine calling a happy [00:11:00] hour. [00:11:00] And I didn't intend it to be a global network. A global event, but 36 countries have been represented amongst the members. Nice. Who attended I, and I'm still hosting it. Right? I'm still hosting that event. No more bad. zoom.com. Three years later. [00:11:13] Sarah: Wow. Yeah. Yeah. It's really it. It kind of demonstrates this idea of that you are not. [00:11:21] You know, you're, you're not kind of pushed into a niche, and that's where you are stuck for the rest of your life. There's a common thread to your message, right? And whether it is networking in person or now networking online and doing online meetings, Your concept or your approach to it is still the same? [00:11:41] Uh, it reminds me of my dark night of the soul where I got, you know, into a trademark mess where someone, um, was basically blocking me of using gentle marketing, which was the term I used before. And for like about two weeks, I was stuck a bit longer, Robbie, for about two weeks. I was like, well, now what? [00:11:59] [00:12:00] You know, how, how do I get out of this? And everything, everything I built, the books I published and, and two years of work and all of that. But then I realized, people told me as well, it's, well, it's not about a word. You know, you still have the community, you still have the concept, and, and so it's just mm-hmm. [00:12:17] It's great to hear those stories, I think. Right. For listeners as well to realize, well, you know, you can rebound. and, and start something new and it's still gonna be you and it's still giving you your approach, but, you know, just slightly different topic. So, so yeah, let's talk about this slightly different topic because, uh, as you, I think, uh, in one of the videos I watched from you, you said, you know, at the beginning you didn't even know you had breakout rooms, came with your free Zoom account. [00:12:48] And so yeah, that's how we all felt at the beginning of the pandemic. Been working online for years and years. So I knew Zoom, but it's true that a lot of people had like no idea [00:13:00] how to, you know, for me as well, breakout rooms was not a thing that I was using. So nowadays obviously everybody is zooming or, or teams or whatever they're using. [00:13:10] So how do you s how have you seen this evolve? Like what would you say in general? is the kind of the state of the online meetings now. Mm-hmm. . Do most people use them to their advantage and you know that it's really great. All these Zoom meetings we have, or do you hear kind of the opposite? [00:13:33] Robbie: Well, just to go back to your earlier point, the through line for me is that events are about content and connection. [00:13:39] Right. People were leaving their house and getting on planes to travel to conferences, not just for the information they would learn, but for the people they would meet. Right. And so when events became synonymous with the virtual events, I knew we needed to figure out a way to make that possible virtually. [00:13:57] Now, prior to the pandemic, An [00:14:00] online program, which was typically a webinar platform where you couldn't see participants and participants couldn't see each other. Right. It was 45 minutes of death by PowerPoint, followed by ineffectual Q and A on moderating chat . Oh God. Yeah. So I think we've come a long way in what our expectations are, but I also think it depends on the industry. [00:14:19] Because I still know, you know, I've, I've been invited to do some programming virtually for the employee resource group of like a bank or a law firm or financial sector. And like, they tend to be blown away by what I'm doing because they're using it in a very, Minimalist approach to how they use whatever platform they're using. [00:14:42] They're just like turning on their camera and that's it. And [00:14:46] Sarah: if that, because I've assisted to some of the meetings my husband has to kind of survive through and yeah, nobody is on camera like. . [00:14:55] Robbie: That's just it. So, so I think that it really is a range. I can't answer like one way, but I [00:15:00] also don't focus personally on corporate space or the workforce. [00:15:03] Mm-hmm. , I'm my book and my approach is really focusing on the presenters who have between 60 and 90 minutes to offer value to a one-time audience. now, and a lot of this can be therefore applied if you are teaching, uh, a course or a class, this is, you know, or even like a, a weekly team meeting, you can apply a lot of this to that. [00:15:25] But I think there's, there's a few more restrictions. So, for instance, I don't recommend using third party. Tools like Mentee Meter and Jamboard, which I love. But if you only have 60, 75, 90 minutes, you might lose people because if they don't, if they're not familiar and you don't know if they're familiar cuz you don't know the audience super well, you might lose them. [00:15:45] And, and if, if it's about engagement, you're gonna get 70 to 90% of people to responding to a Zoom poll. And you might get 30 to 50% actually answering. , one of these third party polls. Mm-hmm. . And so [00:16:00] yes, it's fancy, yes, it's cool , but if the end result is fewer people actually taking action and people feeling a little bit confused about something, that's not where we want people to be. [00:16:11] So I also, I really focus a lot in the book and in the work that I do on some principles around purpose first design and also quality facilitation. So I'm, I'm specifically focusing on the Zoom. As far as the technology, but those other pieces around facilitation and purpose first design are applicable to any medium, including in person. [00:16:36] Mm-hmm. . So I think there's a strong Venn diagram because I also do in-person event design consulting, and I've been doing that a long time. And then back to doing that again now that people are backed in person. So to me there's a big overlap. How you design an in-person workshop or presentation for 90 minutes and online, but then there's the outliers that you have to consider for both. [00:16:58] So I think that there's a lot of [00:17:00] potential. I've done incredible programming. I've got some great stories in the book about some really cool outcomes we've achieved by bringing people together across geographies to have really in depth conversations about important topics. . I also think that people's tolerance for the sort of boring approach, , is they really don't have any, like, I think people are zoomed out and zoom fatigue. [00:17:24] That's why I call it breakout of boredom. And, and by, by the way, breakout rooms, I went from not knowing I had access to, you know, , I dunno, my book's like 60 some odd thousand words and like 10,000 words. Almost 20% is about breakout rooms. So, [00:17:40] Sarah: yeah. So let's go there. Um, I, I wanna really have you walk us through kind of some of these, you know, yes, they're technicalities, but I think the way you explain them is always comes back to purpose. [00:17:54] You know, like what is. , what's the common [00:18:00] purpose for, uh, us to be on this call? That's how I understood it, um, when I went through this checklist that you'll share with us at the end. So let's start with the waiting room, right? Um, that's usually our first experience when we go on to a Zoom meeting. So how, if we are, if my listeners are hosting a group, uh, zoom. [00:18:24] what are some of the things that can be done? Let's just take Zoom as an example, can be done to already kind of give people this feeling of I belong, or this is, I'm a, I'm on in the right group here. Sure. Like what [00:18:39] Robbie: can we do? Well, for starters, if you're having a group meeting, stop using your personal meeting room because, uh, you, if you write, if you create a meeting, a specific meeting for. [00:18:53] Group, then the name of that meeting will be what appears in the waiting room. Um, so that'll assure people. But you can [00:19:00] also have different settings. So if you use a different link, you could set it so that participants are muted upon entry. Mm-hmm. . Now for why one-on-one calls, I do use my personal meeting ID and I don't mute people because if it's just two of us, I, I don't need you to be muted. [00:19:18] It's actually kind of an inconvenience for you to be. Right, because people start talking and I have to point out to them like, don't forget to unmute . Yeah, the usual, you're muted . Yeah. So then the other thing I would say for waiting rooms, you can customize it beyond that. And there's a bunch of different options. [00:19:33] A lot of what I'm gonna be sharing is under zoom.us, and then you go to settings, which is on the left side menu, and you can just start from the top. And actually really close to the top is waiting rooms. So there's some really cool customi customization, uh, including you can embed a video, you can put an image, you can put text. [00:19:50] Um, I sometimes have texts just says, , take a breath. You know, like, yeah. Take a, take a moment to yourself. Mm-hmm. before you come in. Yeah. But you need [00:20:00] to know that whatever you put for your customization will be what people see for all of your meetings. For that one account. So Okay. If you make a special video for like a big event you're doing, you have to then remember, put a note on your calendar to switch it back to whatever. [00:20:14] You're more general, so you can [00:20:16] Sarah: customized each waiting room separately for each meeting. It's just one you [00:20:21] Robbie: can, but you'd have to like keep going back in and remembering to switch it on and off. Right. [00:20:25] Sarah: Okay. Yeah. Okay. That makes sense. Yeah. Okay, great. So, uh, one question. Can people chat already in the waiting room? [00:20:33] I don't think so. Right. [00:20:35] Robbie: Uh, they can't, uh, right now the host can communicate with people in the waiting room. Uh, and I think that they're gonna come out with a feature where the waiting room can then respond back to the host individually. Okay. Um, they, you cannot change your name, for instance, in the waiting. [00:20:53] but the host can change your name. So there's some new features that are coming out. Okay. Um, but I also wanna go back to, [00:21:00] you mentioned purpose first design, and I, I address it as well. So I want you to think about, as people are coming into your session, they're going to be thinking, feeling, and you're doing. [00:21:11] one thing. At the end of their time together, they're gonna be thinking, feeling, and or doing something else. And then in between is the transformation, right? So if you really spend some time thinking about where they're starting and where you want them to end up, that will help you decide. The structure flow, what exercises, what kind of content, how much time to spend on things, what to put in the waiting room, whether or not to have a breakout room. [00:21:38] If so, what kind of question? What kind of, what is the goal of, even for a breakout room, like what's the purpose of a breakout room? Is it around networking? Is it for them to discuss something? Is it for them to share? Is for them to feel like they belong. Like once you understand the sort of really primary focus of each piece of it and how it fits in with that overall goal, it's gonna help you design a much better [00:22:00] quality experience for your participants. [00:22:02] So that's the purpose first design piece. And then the facilitation is just to stop confusing people by saying the incorrect thing. Like go ahead and raise your hand in chat. Never been a raised hand button in chat. I've heard that phrase a lot. Or pointing down and like pointing, uh, pointing here and saying, go to reactions when that's not where it is. [00:22:28] Reactions on your side is on he over here. So if I, if I go to tell you like, um, oh, go ahead and go ahead and, uh, go to the top right of your screen and click. I'm not pointing at the right side of your screen. . This is the right side of your screen. So that's cold mirroring . Mm-hmm. And if you were on a stage physically, you would, you would know that, right? [00:22:51] Like you would know that if you pointed to your left, they're gonna see it on the right. But when we're doing this virtually, people kind of forgot all about that. So that just [00:23:00] hurts our brains. It makes our brains work a little extra hard. And that's part of that zoom fatigue is confusing instructions. [00:23:07] Um, The person who spends a lot of time saying, um, all right, let's see. I'm gonna try to share my slides. Let's see. Oh, the file's not open. And then they like, share their desktop. And you watch them like go through everything on their desktop. You're like, uhhuh, as they like narrate every step. That's, we can all get 5% better every time we zoom. [00:23:30] Yeah. Whether we're participating, whether we're hosting, whether we're speaking. Just aim to get that little bit better. . [00:23:37] Sarah: Yeah. Yeah. There's so many small details that we need to learn, right? That, that now it's this extra layer. And actually in some of the videos you, you mentioned it's really helpful to a first, have an extra, um, screen that you can, you know, have one just dedicated screen for your PowerPoint presentation, for example. [00:23:58] Mm-hmm. , uh, [00:24:00] and even, uh, an extra person, like someone who helps you, you know, read through their questions in a q and a setting, or, yeah, just like there's so many things that we have to manage that, or we haven't even started talking about breakout rooms. But yeah, there's a lot of things going on that it, it really is sometimes helpful to have a, an extra person. [00:24:22] Robbie: Mm-hmm. , I think if, um, if you have more than 20 people, , I think it's, it starts to be a, for most people, that's where it makes sense to start thinking about having a second person. Right. But that second person, um, could be like a fellow. Uh, I, I know for instance, I know speakers who sh who support each other. [00:24:42] Right. Will they take turns? Like one will moderate chat for one person's program and then the other one will go back and moderate chat for the other person's program? Yeah. Awesome. You can train an assistant or, uh, an. or you know, a VA or even a member of your community to manage chat and manage the q and a [00:25:00] and manage, you know, all of that. [00:25:01] So yeah, it, it, it, and then, but it scales up because, you know, I, I train people on to be Zoom producers, and so Zoom producer would do all the tech, not just the chat. They would handle any technical issues that. You know, community has getting in, getting their sound to work. And then they would also, uh, manage breakout rooms and sharing slides if you need them to, any, anything needed. [00:25:27] Uh, as well as managing chat. And then there's the executive sort of, uh, event design, virtual event design that I do where I'm really providing the strategy ahead of time, training the speakers and how to look good, all that stuff. So it, there's layer. . But I would say starting with having a. Understanding of what does a good Q and A even look like? [00:25:50] Mm-hmm. , and then what kind of support you might need to pull that off. If you've only got six or seven people in a room, I think you're, you're fine on your own. Fine. Yeah. But you still have to know that [00:26:00] while I'm doing my best to look at the camera, there's something happening in chat. So I have sort of techniques where I ask people to write their question and chat, but to write the word question in all caps before their question. [00:26:13] So I'm more likely to. To see it. I also increase the font size by to 150% of the original font size in chat, which makes it a lot easier to catch when things are happening, um, off to side. So these are all little things that over time one thing becomes easier. Then you add on something else. So I'm not saying everyone has to do everything all at once. [00:26:36] That's the 5% part. Um, so I actually have a, a program called The 5% Advantage, and it's the, I launched it in May of 2020 and um, my wife was like, why would anyone wanna get 5% better ? And I said, no, no, every time it's about like continual improvement. , it's, it, it's amazing, like how much faster you will improve if you aim to just [00:27:00] keep getting a little bit better each time. [00:27:03] Sarah: I like that. Um, I do wanna ask you about breakout rooms cuz that's I think one of the things that Yeah, a lot of, uh, these. Programs, um, now include right now that we've gotten used to being on camera on Zoom, where it's not just like a webinar style anymore. And so one of the things you mentioned, um, is this idea of having clear instructions and, and I think I. [00:27:28] Really, I probably get better 5% every time I do it, but it's true that it's so essential to give clear instructions before sending people off into breakout rooms. Cuz you, you explained, you know the situation where people find themselves in the breakout room and they're like, Uh, anyone know what we have to do? [00:27:48] And, you know, they just start chatting about who they are and, and all of that. So, what's kind of like best practices about giving clear instructions, uh, for these breakout [00:27:58] Robbie: rooms? So start back [00:28:00] with the purpose first design. What is the goal of the session? The, the breakout part of this session? Um, if it's a quick icebreaker, then you can do either two people for five minutes or three for six. [00:28:11] If you can open more. I don't know, 10, 15 rooms. I would say three for. minutes is better cuz it's less likely that someone's gonna get stuck in a room by themself because of the internet. Um, failing one person. Um, but that would be like a quick icebreaker question. So they're just, they're literally just going around for a moment to say hello to each other. [00:28:30] Uh, you might do three or four people for 10 minutes. To similarities, how people go around and answer a question. Um, each person gets a couple of minutes and then that goes all the way up to, you know, a discussion where people might get, you know, it might be five or six people for 15 minutes where people really all answer a quick question, but then they dive into. [00:28:49] thoughts about that question a little bit more. So what happens is that if you just sort of throw people in a room without any clear question, uh, someone will [00:29:00] eventually unmute. Like at first they're all gonna like, look at each other. Like, what do we do here? The person who's most comfortable, um, most privileged , uh, probably has been around this community the longest is, is gonna be the one who unmutes and they may not relinquish the microphone and it might become just a. [00:29:19] A whole session of one person talking and now you're in the main room and you're like, awesome People are engaged. They're having so much fun. But that's, that's like checkbox engagement. Like in reality, one person had the mic for the whole time. So what I wanted to say is intentional engagement is that we provide not only a question that is specific, one question, not lots, don't ask the choose from three and all that, but you also provide an answer. [00:29:46] So you say, , you know, what's your biggest win of the week? Here's mine to get you thinking. Here's mine that you then put the question that you just said as the prompt in chat, and you say, if you need [00:30:00] to, you can open up chat and see the question. And let's go alphabetically. Let's go alphabetically by last name. [00:30:07] So if your last name's closest to a, you'll go first. We'll go in that order. And if you don't have a last name showing, go ahead and add it. Or you're going first. Hmm. And that way they get in their brains have already been thinking about the question. , when you tell your answer, you're sharing a story and stories ignite stories in other people's brains. [00:30:27] Mm-hmm. . So when I tell you my big win of the week, you start thinking about, well, what's my big win of the week? Mm-hmm. . So you're already a little bit primed to participate, and then you find out the order and you realize. . Ooh, there's a good chance I'm gonna be going first. , like my last name's close to a, and you're like, oh. [00:30:43] So you really are mentally repaired to unmute and jump in. Now some people get kind of cutesy about the order and they do like longest and short hair or colors of shirts or birthdays. All of those are kind of distracting. Take some time to discuss. [00:31:00] Leading. I mean I've been in so many sessions like that, that we end up talking about horoscopes cuz we were asked to like go in the order of our birthdays, right? [00:31:09] So I generally, I say like alphabetical or, or reverse alphabetical by, um, first name or last name. And if you really think a particular order would be helpful, for instance, maybe people for most experience at least experience with something you can say when you get into the breakout rooms, go to chat and put in the. [00:31:27] Of years you have with this, and we'll use that to organize, you know, most experienced, at least experience. But, um, but all that structure is actually, um, it helps people feel like they belong. And I actually think that thoughtful structure is about inclusion. It's about people feeling not just invited, but welcomed into a conversation. [00:31:49] It tells shy people and introverted people and newcomer. and people who maybe you speak a language that's different than the dominant language being used, it tells [00:32:00] them exactly what the rules are. There's no like in crowd knows how to ask questions or how to unmute. Everybody knows everything. So I think we, we, um, we as hosts and facilitators sometime like relinquish our role by saying, you all figure it out, but just like an in-person event, like people thrown together at a bar. [00:32:24] Often find the people they wanna meet. But when you structure an event at a bar and you've got name tags and people who are welcoming, you've got activities, you have people in, you know, interacting and engaging with each other. , that little bit of structure is what leads people to find each other, not just the randomness. [00:32:41] And I think online we need the similar structure to help people really find value in those breakout room discussions and wanna stay in touch. Everybody wants to find their people. Nobody wants to feel like they're the only one in the room having this challenged problem, identity, whatever it is. So I, I love [00:33:00] breakout rooms for that reason. [00:33:00] I think it provides so much community building. and then you bring them back. And I think an important part of, of breakout rooms is thinking about what kind of debrief. And by default, a lot of times the debrief is just how people use the raised hand feature. Um, or worse, worse than that would be go ahead and unmute if you have anything to say. [00:33:20] I'm like in person. You would never be like, all right folks, just start talking . It's just so weird that we do that online all the time. Um, so I would say alternate between sometimes having people raise their hand, which is self nominat. Sometimes have people write things in chat sometimes, uh, have them write things in chat, but wait to hit enter until you tell them. [00:33:39] I call that a, uh, waterfall debrief. Um, sometimes I have people nominate someone in chat mm-hmm. . So like, who shared a really great win, nominate them and let's, uh, get them to share with all of us. Um, there's just so many ways. To bring lots of voices in, not always the same. Like I'm an outgoing extrovert. [00:33:56] I, Sarah, I will raise my hand, answer a question, not knowing what the question [00:34:00] even was. , like, I'm like, sure. Mm-hmm. . But then you have people like me dominated in conversations the whole time. So the structure allows someone else to grab the mic or to be invited to grab the mic if they choose. [00:34:12] Sarah: Yeah. Thank you. [00:34:13] I'm grabbing the, I'm grabbing the mic. I'm the introvert in the room. . Um, yeah. So many good things. Two, no, I'm just gonna kind of reiterate the main takeaways for me. So first of all, yeah, the clear instructions when you send people into the breakout room and, and also what I really loved is, and what we haven't been doing in my Humane Marketing Circle community is defining ahead of time who goes first. [00:34:43] I think that is a big aha for me to really say. . Yeah. Take away that awkwardness like, you know, do you wanna go first? No, you go first. So it's like, okay. It's already clear who goes first. What my community recently asked me is actually to have two [00:35:00] minutes of reflection before they go into a breakout room so that they can. [00:35:05] Kind of think about because we kind of go deep into the, in, in the breakout rooms. But the other thing I learned right now from you is to, for them to already have my answer, um, so that it, like you said, it's a story, right? So they come in with a story, um, And I love that. One thing you didn't mention, uh, that I'm doing, and you'll tell me what you think about that is. [00:35:30] So I usually, for now, I don't go into the breakout rooms just because I, I don't have another person to help me manage it. So I'm the one sending the messages into the breakout rooms saying, okay, it's time to switch next person, you know. The three or four minutes to talk. Do you use that? Is that a good practice or do you [00:35:50] Robbie: Yeah, so, um, there's a couple things that I didn't, I didn't mention that. [00:35:54] Made me think about. One is there's a, there's a setting when you, there's an option when you set up the breakout [00:36:00] rooms that will put a countdown clock on the top. Right? Right. So it's really helpful to turn that on Uhhuh because then when everyone gets in, they know they have 10 minutes and they know how much time is remaining. [00:36:10] Um, helps 'em divide the time up equally. It helps them. Wrap their conversation up and at the end of that 10 minutes, my recommendation is to change. To be a 15 second countdown clock is default. 60 minutes. 60 seconds. Mm-hmm. But if you're watching the time countdown, and then suddenly you have a minute, there's this moment of almost walk awkward walk. [00:36:29] Awkward is when you say a big goodbye to someone at a restaurant and then discover we're both going in the same direction to your cars . That's. in person, but similarly, like you get to this point where everyone's like, all right, great, see you. Oh, 60 seconds. And then some people leave. Some people are like, oh, I have a whole nother thing. [00:36:47] I think I can squeeze in 60. Like it just, you know. So you're the [00:36:51] Sarah: countdown. It's better to have less time [00:36:53] Robbie: actually. Like Yeah, just get like, okay, we're wrapping up, we're coming back like we had, you got your 10 minutes, [00:37:00] then come back. Or to tell people, I mean, I guess if you wanted 'em to keep the 60 seconds, you can say, It's gonna be, you know, I guess just give people clear instructions. [00:37:08] Yeah. Um, and then, yes, there's a couple of ways to broadcast into the rooms. One is text only, and I, that's like walking by with a sign. Like if you were at an in-person event, you'd be walking by with a sign that said two minutes. You know, and you wouldn't say anything. You would just walk by and try to catch. [00:37:24] Not everyone would see it. You might be holding the sign behind some people's heads. Right. It's a very small font at the top. Then they have broadcast. and that is a lot more jarring if you wanted to use it. I think you need to tell people in advance, um, that you're going to say switch because it's a voice [00:37:42] Sarah: outta nowhere. [00:37:42] I never used it cuz I thought like, that is so odd if all of a sudden [00:37:46] Robbie: they hear my voice. Now, if you only had two people and it was very clearly like, you know, pairing and then switch, I could see cuz again would you in person like ring a bell and call out. Okay folks switch like [00:38:00] if you would. Think about like, yes, it's disruptive. [00:38:04] Now the problem is if you, if you have three people you don't know when they switched, like it's not as exact as science. And then there's also a way to broadcast an image, a video, or um, like a slides, like anything you can put on your screen, you can broadcast that. , um, that would be interesting to do if you had facilitators in the rooms and you wanted everyone to go through this content at the same pace. [00:38:26] You would be advancing the slides based on a certain increment of time. Facilitators would then be sort of taking questions, um, and. You would know that all the rooms were kind of moving through the content at the same pace, at the same amount of time for q and a at the end, and you'd be managing that. [00:38:44] They wouldn't be able to forward it, they wouldn't be able to annotate on it. But it is a way to like share the question. Again, it's disruptive in the sense that suddenly there's this thing on their screen mm-hmm. , um, that's, that's blocking some of them. Although they're, it's funny because the people are gonna be, uh, actually [00:39:00] over here in the image over here if they have a side by side set up. [00:39:03] So, but, um, but generally, yeah, the broadcast messaging, I would say like a two minute warning is usually really useful, like a halfway through two minutes left. But, um, the countdown clock up here is, is really, really helpful for most. . [00:39:17] Sarah: Yeah, I'll start using that. I haven't used that. I didn't know it existed. [00:39:20] And, and so thanks to your checklist, I now know where it is. So, so, um, yeah, we're coming to the end and, and so let's not forget to mention your checklist, but we started with the beginning. We went through the, you know, breakout rooms and all of that. And you said in the design, it's so important to also think. [00:39:40] you know, how are we gonna end this? So what is a good ending? What is, do you use any rituals or, um, yeah. You mentioned pictures, I think in one of the tips as well where you kind of take a screenshot of everybody. What are some good ideas for ending [00:39:56] Robbie: calls? Well, I think a lot of times calls end [00:40:00] with, well, we don't really have any time for anymore questions. [00:40:04] Like, and that's it. So if it's a presentation, I think it's really smart to. like two minutes. The end where you say, you know, oh, okay. Let me just, um, you know, those were great questions. Lemme just share some closing thoughts and then you have like the reiteration of your main point. Not, not new information, but like, it could be a reiteration of your main point. [00:40:26] It could be call to action or here are some next steps, or Here's what's coming up. , but you make sure that the, you know, if you're hosting, you give the mic back to the speaker, you thank them, you let them have two minutes, and then you take it back and say like, thank you. Here's what's happening next. So we just, you wanna think about having kind of a close, um, that isn't just, you know, wa wa we're out of time and, um, and, and gets people thinking about what do they do with this next, I, I like to do something I call calendaring, connecting, collaborating, and I do this both [00:41:00] in person. [00:41:01] as well as online when I design calendaring. Connecting, collaborating. So calendaring is you ask everyone to take a minute to think about one thing they can do in the next two weeks that they will help them move forward on this topic. And you say, great, now that you have that idea, open your calendar on your phone and find a time in the next two weeks that you're gonna be able to do that. [00:41:22] And like, look at your notes from today and. Connecting is if you're not quite sure what to do or you need some help, uh, look around to the people that you've been meeting with today and in breakout rooms and me and other. Here are some other people and resources. These are the people that you can sup, get support from. [00:41:39] Write down their names. Make sure that in those two weeks you also reach out to some of them and say hello and build a connection or deepen a connection. And then collaboration is that we're not doing any of this alone. I'd love to know. What happens next? Um, you know, lean into each other together. We're gonna build great things. [00:41:56] So, you know, this is your community. And I think that [00:42:00] particularly if, if your goal is to move people from inspiration to action, having that kind of ritualistic closure is helpful because, You know, some people will take tons of notes, but it's, it's useless without a plan. And others are just listening and not taking notes and so they, they also don't have a plan. [00:42:17] And so building some time in, and that could be 10 minutes, that could be a, a, you can really draw that out if you wanted to, or it could be something you do kind of quickly. [00:42:26] Sarah: Mm-hmm. . Yeah. I love that. And I love that. , you know, we allow ourselves to have time for that. Uh, and that really needs to be planned into the whole Yes. [00:42:37] Uh, meeting. Right. Oftentimes, like you said, you kind of find yourself just rushed at the end and it's just like, [00:42:43] Robbie: okay, bye. Best content is more. Yeah. I think too often we try to cram a lot in, I wrote my first book in order to stop doing two hour programs. Mm-hmm. , like I had been doing this two hour talk for years and years and years, and I thought if I had a book, , I could say, oh, and you [00:43:00] can read more about that in my book and not have to say every single word. [00:43:04] And so similarly today, like we're not, I haven't, I mean, literally, I almost, you know, 20% of the book is on breakout Ri, so we, we scratch the surface of it, but it gets people the information to realize that there is a new way and then they can go investigate and DIY on their own or seek out support if they need it. [00:43:22] But yeah, I, I, there's a lot of. [00:43:25] Sarah: Yeah. And since you said less content is more. Right. I think also, uh, a point you made is like, don't, don't hide behind the slides. Mm-hmm. , especially if, if we're talking about community calls and, and not, you know, some kind of corporate settings. So definitely, yeah. That's one big one for me. [00:43:46] It's like yeah, the, whenever you can show up on the camera and not behind the slide. Yeah. Yeah. Amazing. Wonderful. Well, please do share, uh, again, the name of your [00:44:00] book and that, uh, p d f that people can download and look at your videos to go and dive deeper. [00:44:07] Robbie: Yeah. So, um, the book is called Break Out of Boredom, low Tech Solutions for Highly Engaging Zoom Events. [00:44:14] Uh, it is gonna be published, uh, later this week. So I'm gonna just tell you if you go to breakout of boredom.com. , um, after March 5th or sixth, the, the link will be live and ready to go. Um, building a huge launch team right now, so reach out. If you're interested in being part of that, I'd love a review and the videos that you're mentioning, it sounds like you've done a good job diving into them. [00:44:38] they're available@robbiesamuels.com slash videos, and they're also some of the bonus content. So the book has a lot of free bonus content and the videos, which are 30. Strategy videos and my no more bad zoom settings checklist. Those are, um, one of, I think 10 or 11 resources that are, um, sort of bonus content [00:45:00] that goes with the book, though, all that's available at the breakout of boredom.com. [00:45:05] Sarah: Wonderful. Thank you so much, Robbie. I always have one last question that I ask all my gifts and that is, what are you grateful for today or [00:45:13] Robbie: this. , my wife , she's amazing. Uh, she actually recently got laid off and wasn't feeling well. And yet, despite both those challenges, has been an incredible support. [00:45:24] I've had a very busy, uh, couple of months getting ready for this book, writing and launching at the same time. Um, and she holds our family together and our house together. And she, when we got married, said, you know, , you have higher earning potential than I do cuz you're entrepreneurial. And I said you may regret them saying that [00:45:44] And here we are. Um, it's true. I I am, I've got a business cuz I had someone who really believed in me and makes space for what I'm trying to create. So it's, you all need to thank her because I've been able to do a lot of good for a lot of people, [00:46:00] uh, because there's someone in my life who believes in, what's her name, Robbie. [00:46:03] Sarah: Her name is. Hi Jess. I hope you're listening to this . Wonderful. Thank you so much for taking the time to to meet here. Thank you. Appreciate it. Thank you. So much you could I info this conversation right? I hope you took some notes. Uh, please find out more about Robbie and his work@robbiesamuels.com. And if you didn't take notes, go over to uh, find his checklist@robbiesamuels.com slash videos for his 30 plus Zoom strategy videos and checklists. [00:46:37] Uh, his podcast where I'll be a guest on soon as well, I is called on the schmooze, and you can find it on the schmooze.com. And his book, uh, again, is called Break Out of Boredom, low Tech Solutions for Highly Engaging Zoom Events. And if you're looking for others who think like you, then why not join us in the Humane Marketing Circle? [00:46:58] Find out more [00:47:00] at humane.marketing/circle. As I mentioned before, we meet twice monthly on Zoom right now, and our calls are definitely non boring and highly engaging because everyone is heard and seen. So again, humane.marketing. Circle. You find the show notes of this episode@humane.marketing slash 60 and 60 episodes. [00:47:27] Wow, I can't believe it. On this beautiful page, you'll also find a series of free offers, such as my Saturday newsletter, the Humane Business Manifesto, and the free gentle confidence mini course, as well as my two books, marketing like we're human and selling like we're human, and. Audiobook fan. Uh, this is just a reminder that marketing like we're human is now also available in audio format on Audible or anywhere else where you get your audiobooks. [00:47:58] Of course, read by [00:48:00] yours. Truly. Thank you so much for listening and being part of a generation of marketers who cares for yourself, your clients, and the planet. We are change makers before we are marketers, so go be the change you want to see in the. Speak soon.

The average CEO has 37 meetings per week (Source: Zippia). 72% of their time is spent in meetings. It can be overwhelming.CEOs are not alone. Employees at all levels feel overwhelmed by the number of meetings they attend. And many meetings are not effective…or even needed.Virtual meetings can be especially challenging when you don't know how to engage people who may already feel Zoom fatigue.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Break-Out-of-Boredom-in-Virtual-Meetings-with-Robbie-Samuels

Jon Dwoskin joined Robbie Samuels for the On the Schmooze Podcast Episode Small Steps BIG Impact. On the Schmooze is a weekly podcast that features a mix of interviews and solo shows. Robbie Samuels hopes that insights from him and his guests will help you achieve the leadership position you're seeking, build and sustain your professional network, and find the work/life balance that works best for you. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!

Want to make Zoom a better experience for your students? Listen in for some Zoom secrets that are easy to implement from expert, Robbie Samuels. Get all the links and show notes at https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/138. LINKS MENTIONED   Robbie's Book on Zoom and BonusesGet it by March 27, 2023 for only $2.99 for the Kindle version (or $9.99 after that): https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/ZoomBookVirtual Happy Hour to improve your Zoom skillshttps://NoMoreBadZoom.comRobbie's 2nd BookSmall List Big Results Book - https://coursecreatorshq.com/SmallListBigResultsKEY TAKEAWAYS FOR ONLINE COURSE CREATORSZoom is not only good for hosting your group calls. It's also good for recording your course lessons.  Loom is another option to record lessons - https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/loomWhen recording on Zoom, use Stop and Restart the recording to get separate audio/video files that start exactly when you want and you don't have to edit.  5 Pet Peeves and How to Avoid Them on ZoomEye contact with the camera.Start with the waiting room but then turn off the waiting room so people don't get stuck in the waiting room.Turn off the distracting doorbells (known as the "Sound notification when someone joins or leaves").Start meetings with an orientation on the rules (when and how can I ask questions?). Structure creates a sense of belonging for everyone.Create a "name badge" by telling them to update their names.Plus a couple bonus tips - Start your room on time, mute everyone on entry, and consider using music + countdown clock. He gives a 2-minute grace for bio breaks.Use timers in your breakout rooms (listen in to hear what and where to click).There is a timer built-in app called "Timer" to put a circle countdown clock on your gallery, next to your head.  Blue Sky Timer is another option.These tools can help make your Zoom experience so much better!COME VISIT!  FREE 2023 Ultimate Course Creators Planner -  https://coursecreatorshq.com/2023planner  Sign up for my email list and get this free course  Is My Course Idea Any Good? here.   GoodPods Let's talk about this episode on GoodPods – https://CourseCreatorsHQ.com/goodpods (mobile only, download the app first) Clubhouse Connect with me on Clubhouse for FREE masterclasses at @JulieHood.Website https://www.CourseCreatorsHQ.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/CourseCreatorsHQInstagram  https://www.instagram.com/CourseCreatorsHQTwitter https://www.Twitter.com/CourseHQ

On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling has a fun and engaging conversation on entrepreneurship with digital marketer Seth Goldstein, Goldstein Media; event unicorn Kim Miles, Miles in Heels Productions; and virtual event designer Robbie Samuels, author of "Break Out of Boredom." Seth, Kim, and Robbie share their entrepreneurial journeys, thoughts on what it takes to be an entrepreneur, and so much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever left a conference feeling like you could have done a better job at meeting people? Yeah, me too. That's why I wanted to talk with Robbie about his book Croissants vs Bagels  where he talks about this very thing.A week after our interview I was going to be attending a conference/tradeshow and Robbie offered some tips on how to approach it and what to do in certain, inevitable situations. If you're planning on attending in-person events this year, this interview (and his book) are essential.Robbie also has a new book called Break Out of Boredom: Low-Tech Solutions for Highly Engaging Zoom Events that will be available March 13, 2023.Connect with Robbie here.Check out Robbie's resources here. Follow Winding Road Careers: Website: https://www.windingroadcareers.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/windingroadcareers/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/winding-road-careers/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewindingrd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/windingroadcareers

Today's guest Robbie Samuels has been recognized as a networking expert by NPR, PCMA, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Inc, and as an expert in virtual event design by JDC Events. As a virtual event design consultant and executive Zoom producer, Robbie helps organizations bring their events online with less stress and greater participant engagement. He is the author of three books, including his latest, ​​"Break Out of Boredom: Low-Tech Solutions for Highly Engaging Zoom Events.” Connect with Robbie: Buy Robbie's book and get the bonus material at www.BreakOutofBoredom.com Connect with Watson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ten10resilience/ Learn more about the Resilience Initiative www.hashtagresilience.com WHY.os || Coaching || Speaking || Podcast Host || Work with Bereaved Parents --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/watson-jordan/support

What starts as a The DEB Show episode on speaking goals evolves into an important conversation about speaking and accessibility. Host Debra Eckerling's guests are Innovation Women founder Bobbie Carlton; John Chen, CEO of Engaging Virtual Meetings; and virtual event designer Robbie Samuels.  Bobbie, John, and Robbie talk about the value of speaking, different types of stages - and opportunities, ways to be a more accessible speaker and event host, and so much more. Whatever your speaking - or hosting - goals, in-person or virtual, this episode is a must-listen.

Jon Dwoskin joined Robbie Samuels for the On the Schmooze Podcast Episode Small Steps BIG Impact. On the Schmooze is a weekly podcast that features a mix of interviews and solo shows. Robbie Samuels hopes that insights from him and his guests will help you achieve the leadership position you're seeking, build and sustain your professional network, and find the work/life balance that works best for you. Listen now!   Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/  Website: https://jondwoskin.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com  Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!

Connie's motivational quote for today is by – Pierre Omidyar, “We have the technology, finally, that for the first time in human history allows people to really maintain rich connections with much larger numbers of people.”   YouTube: https://youtu.be/flJ6r2ApTEg   Check Out These Highlights:  Have you ever gotten a great idea for a new program, spent a few months putting together the sales page and recorded professional videos, and gotten a ho-hum response when you launched?    You may have then identified your smallish email list as the problem and set about fixing that, but what if you could successfully launch no matter the size of your list? What if your likely prospects could tell you exactly the problem, they want you to solve and exactly how to describe your program? That's possible if you take the time to build a list of likely prospects from your existing network, host research calls, and validate your big idea with a pilot program.    Doing so will save you money, time, and effort - and likely lead to some unexpected opportunities.    About Robbie Samuels:   Robbie is an author, speaker, and business growth strategy coach recognized as a networking expert by Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Lifehacker, and Inc.  He is also a virtual event design consultant and executive Zoom producer recognized as an industry expert in the field of digital event design.    Robbie is the author of "Croissants vs. Bagels: Strategic, Effective, and Inclusive Networking at Conferences" and "Small List, Big Results: Launch a Successful Offer No Matter the Size of Your Email List."   He is a Harvard Business Review contributor. Robbie is the host of the On the Schmooze podcast and #NoMoreBadZoom Virtual Happy Hours.   How to Get in Touch With Robbie Samuels:   Website:  http://www.robbiesamuels.com/ Email:  ROBBIE@ROBBIESAMUELS.COM Free Big Results Toolkit:  http://www.SmallListBigResults.com   Stalk me online! LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/conniewhitman Download Free Communication Style Assessment: https://www.changingthesalesgame.com/communication-style-assessment  All-Star Community:  https://changingthesalesgame.mykajabi.com/All-Star-Community   Subscribe and listen to the Changing the Sales Game Podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or on YouTube.  New episodes post every week - listen to Connie dive into new sales and business topics or problems you may have in your business.

Even as in-person events return, virtual meetings are here to stay. On this episode of The DEB Show, host Debra Eckerling has a lively and informative conversation about virtual meetings with Innovation Women founder Bobbie Carlton; John Chen, CEO of Engaging Virtual Meetings; and virtual event designer Robbie Samuels. Bobbie, John, and Robbie share their love of virtual meetings, networking, engagement, and more. Plus, they offer tons of tips for hosting, as well as attending, events online.

Are you still giving online presentations? Whether we like it or not, virtual presentations and meetings have become more common and accepted. While face-to-face meetings might be ideal, you're bound to find yourself delivering virtually even as live meetings return. This week on Speakernomics, we invited Robbie Samuels who successfully rebuilt his business during 2020 to maximize on virtual presentations and networking to share simple things you can do to elevate your virtual performances. Key Takeaways: Start with the end in mind Focus on technique, not technology  Who is Robbie Samuels? Robbie helps companies move their events online with less stress and more attendee engagement. He hosted his first online meeting on March 13, 2020. Nine months later, he had a six-figure business using online tools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Networking expert Robbie Samuels explains why adopting the attitude of a croissant — with its open structure — is more likely to create meaningful job connections than that of a closed-off bagel.

Back in the summer of 2015, when I first started to seriously work on this podcast, I had a goal of reaching 100 episodes. Since I didn't really know what I was getting myself into, that felt like a big hairy audacious goal. By the time I reached episode 100 I loved this medium, but almost gave up the show and started a new one. Fortunately, I stuck with this show and today, I'm recording episode 300! To help me mark this milestone, I've invited my friend Blake Fly to interview me. At his core, he believes that appreciation is rocket fuel to create lifelong business relationships and he has built his career around this single idea. I interviewed him in episode 258. We always have a fun conversation, I'm really looking forward to this. Blake, thanks for joining me from your place in Toronto. Where do you want to begin? In this episode: we take a journey back to episode one and how Robbie's bio has drastically changed since then. Robbie reflects on why he started On the Schmooze back in 2015 and the podcast that inspired him to do so. Robbie shares some unexpected surprises while hosting his podcast. Blake gives behind-the-scenes insight of what happened when Robbie interviewed him on episode 258. listen to Robbie's secret about having a successful podcast. learn why Robbie numbered his first episode 000. we dive into Robbie's work ethic and how he acted and reacted to the first few months of the pandemic. Robbie shares a few regrets about the people he's interviewed already. Robbie explains why he interviews 2 women for every man. we find out what's in store for Robbie and On the Schmooze in the future. listen to Robbie's process of handling pitches. how his interviews dive deeper than what a guest has planned to talk about. Robbie's advice to his future self when he reaches 400 episodes. Listen, subscribe and read show notes at www.OnTheSchmooze.com.

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Robbie Samuels is an author, speaker, and business growth strategy coach recognized as a networking expert by Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Lifehacker, and Inc. He is also an event design consultant and executive Zoom producer recognized as an industry expert in the field of digital event design by JDC Events. His clients include thought leaders, entrepreneurial women, and national and statewide advocacy organizations, including Feeding America and California WIC Association. His books “Croissants vs. Bagels: Strategic, Effective, and Inclusive Networking at Conferences” and “Small List, Big Results: Launch a Successful Offer No Matter the Size of Your Email List” have collectively received 400 Amazon reviews and reached #1 in eleven paid categories. He is a TEDx speaker, Harvard Business Review contributor, and has been featured in numerous leading business publications and business books. Since 2016 he has hosted the On the Schmooze podcast and since 2020 #NoMoreBadZoom Virtual Happy Hours. ************** Together we have prepared some free giveaway for our audience who are ready to start your next chapter as a creator/entrepreneur: https://www.robbiesamuels.com/feigiveaway Visit https://www.robbiesamuels.com/fei - download "Small List, Big Results" (over 200 Amazon reviews) bonus content, The Big Results Toolkit. Contains several resources to help you implement the strategies in the book, including a 30-minute training. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feisworld/message

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