I paid $535 for a LOST book on persuasion...it works.

Summary

In this video, Russell shares his journey from being an internet marketer to discovering his passion for public speaking. He reflects on attending a seminar where he was introduced to the power of speaking to sell and how he learned from influential speakers like Mike Litman and John Childers. Russell emphasizes the importance of passion and belief in your message for effective public speaking. He shares a personal story of how a speaker, Jeffrey Holland, changed his life, reinforcing the transformative power of public speaking to impact lives and create success.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker initially sought to learn internet marketing to make money, not to become a public speaker.
• 😀 At a seminar, the speaker witnessed how others made significant money through speaking, which intrigued him and led him to public speaking.
• 😀 The speaker remembers a particularly powerful presentation by Mike Litman, which demonstrated the potential of making money through speaking.
• 😀 A key moment in the seminar was the speaker realizing how much money could be made in a short amount of time with a $2,000 or $5,000 offer.
• 😀 The speaker discusses Dale Carnegie's influence and how he transformed his name to align with Andrew Carnegie's fame, despite not being the original Carnegie.
• 😀 The speaker recounts his personal fear of public speaking and how he overcame it through studying under John Childers, who taught public speaking for sales.
• 😀 John Childers emphasized two paths to becoming a successful speaker: becoming famous for speaking or learning how to speak to sell.
• 😀 The speaker explains how he shifted from fear to mastering speaking as a sales tool over the last 15 years, becoming more effective in persuasion rather than presentation.
• 😀 The speaker is now focused on improving his public speaking skills for better articulation and delivery, recognizing that speaking well is an evolving skill.
• 😀 The speaker shares an emotional story from Jeffrey Holland, illustrating how a speaker can deeply connect with an audience and impact their lives, reinforcing the power of public speaking.
• 😀 The speaker concludes that the most effective speakers are those who are genuinely passionate about their message, making it the core element of persuasive speaking.

Q & A

What was the speaker’s initial goal before becoming a public speaker?

The speaker initially wanted to make money on the internet and had no intention of becoming a public speaker.

What seminar did the speaker attend that changed his perspective on public speaking?

The speaker attended the Big Seminar hosted by Armen Moore, which focused on internet marketing, not public speaking.

Who was the first speaker the speaker saw at the Big Seminar, and what was his impact?

The first speaker the speaker saw was Mike Litman. He made an offer at the end of his presentation, and the speaker was astonished by how much money Litman made from selling his $2,000 course.

How did the speaker feel about the speakers at the seminar and their ability to sell?

The speaker was confused but impressed as he saw multiple speakers making significant money by selling expensive courses in short amounts of time.

How did the speaker come across a copy of 'The Art of Public Speaking' by Dale Carnegie?

The speaker bought a copy of 'The Art of Public Speaking' for $535.35 and discovered that it was written by Dale Carnegie before he changed his name.

What significant change did Dale Carnegie make to his name, and why?

Dale Carnegie changed his name from his birth name to Carnegie to leverage the influence and power of Andrew Carnegie, the wealthy industrialist.

How did the speaker feel about public speaking in his early days, and who inspired him?

Initially, the speaker was scared of public speaking. He was inspired by John Childers, a public speaking coach, who taught the art of speaking to persuade and sell.

What was the key difference between becoming a great public speaker and speaking to sell, according to John Childers?

John Childers explained that the two ways to become a great speaker were either to be a famous speaker or to learn how to speak to persuade and sell effectively.

What personal story did the speaker share about an influential speaker on his mission?

The speaker shared a story about Jeffrey Holland, who gave a life-changing talk called 'A High Priest of Good Things to Come' that helped the speaker during a difficult time in his life.

What key lesson about public speaking did the speaker learn from Dale Carnegie’s book?

The key lesson was that to be persuasive and successful in public speaking, one must truly believe in what they are speaking about, whether it's a product, service, or message.

How does passion influence public speaking, according to the speaker?

The speaker emphasized that passion is crucial in public speaking. When speakers genuinely love and believe in their message, it resonates with the audience more than perfect delivery or articulation.

How does the speaker view his own speaking skills, and what is his goal moving forward?

The speaker acknowledges he’s not the best speaker, but he has mastered speaking to sell. His goal now is to improve his public speaking skills, particularly in articulation and pacing.

What does the speaker think is the most important factor in becoming a successful speaker?

The speaker believes that the most important factor is the speaker's passion for the message they are sharing. This enthusiasm is what truly engages and impacts the audience.

How does the speaker describe the experience of seeing a speaker with passion at Funnel Hacking Live?

The speaker observed that at Funnel Hacking Live, the most successful speakers were those who were passionate about their topic, not necessarily the best technical speakers, as their passion resonated strongly with the audience.

What is the speaker's final advice for those who want to improve their public speaking?

The speaker advises that instead of focusing solely on perfecting delivery, one should focus on deeply mastering and falling in love with their message, which will make communication more effective and authentic.