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Yep, you guessed it, Mistake #4 of the “The Five Biggest Mistakes Professionals Make When Speaking To Sell And How To Avoid Them” is…
Being Boring
That is one of the biggest reasons presentations fail to close. The content can be stellar, and the offer can be fantastic, but if your presentation is boring, it’s game over, Bubba.
That is a big topic, but here are three ways professionals make their otherwise stellar talks as dull as dirt.
Tip uno: Don’t read from your slides. There isn’t much worse than watching someone read what’s on their slides. Why is the speaker even there?
Tip dos: Crank up your energy level. That does not mean running around on the stage like a Tony Robbins wanna-be. You can deliver a compelling presentation with calm and powerful energy. I was fortunate to see the late great Jim Rohn speak at his last ever three-day event. Mr. Rohn stood behind the podium and spoke with no slides, just a whiteboard. Every audience member was in rapt attention the entire time.
Tomorrow, we wrap up this little soirée with the fifth biggest mistake, which is…
Of course, I’m going to make you wait until tomorrow!
Kick butt, make mucho DEEnero!
Dave “Master of Suspense” Dee
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Dave Dee is the author of the new book, “Sales Stampede” that shows you how to create and deliver signature presentations from the stage or via webinars that sell your consultations, products, or services like magic. For more information and to grab your copy, CLICK HERE now.