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DSSP #95: Avoiding Common Interview Pitfalls

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #95: Avoiding Common Interview Pitfalls

Coming up on this week's show: avoiding common interview pitfalls and a tip for engaging people before your presentation even begins!

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00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to OUR NEW COMMENT EMAIL: [email protected] or call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com. If you're interested in podcasting, check out all the free resources at www.podcastingprincess.com

Sponsor: GoDaddy.com--keep using POD65 for 10% off!

1:20 Listener Mail

Sallie Goetsch comments that Thunderbird worked very well for her and suggests compacting mailboxes once messages are deleted

3:10 Come to Killer Interviews: Getting the Most from Your Guests

Friday, September 28th, 11:45 a.m., Ballroom B--You're invited to Heidi's seminar on interview skills at the New Media Expo. And yes, there WILL be surprises! ;-) If you'd like to participate in the forum for feedback and input on this seminar, comment at the forum here; Sallie asks for tips on finding a quiet place to conduct interviews at conventions and shows

7:45 Five Common Interview Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

1. What do you do if the guest is dull and thinks he's really interesting?
2. How do you deal with a pompous blowhard? (listen to Donna Pappacosta's Trafcom News #34)
3. What do you do if you're mid-interview and realize you spaced out and have no idea what your guest just said?
4. What if the guest uses jargon I don't understand?
5. What if the guest is on a cell phone and I can't hear them? (Check out Leesa Barnes' post on this!)

14:35 Public Speaking Tip: Get Them Engaged Before You Even Start

How to take advantage of the five minutes you have while your audience is waiting for you to get started--how to use those five minutes to engage them and get them thinking about your message.
 

19:00 Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at [email protected] , call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSp #93: Managing email and social media

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #93: Managing email and social media

Coming up on this week's show: a review of Thunderbird, email solutions, a Facebook review and a call for input on interview technique.

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00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to OUR NEW COMMENT EMAIL: [email protected] or call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com. If you're interested in podcasting, check out all the free resources at www.podcastingprincess.com

Sponsor: GoDaddy.com--keep using POD65 for 10% off!

1:30 Email management and solutions

The conclusion regarding portable Thunderbird: a colossal failure and largely (if not completely) useless, as it was only once portable, slow and a pain to set up; email tips include copying all incoming and outgoing messages to a Gmail account for searchability; marking LibSyn and Twitter notices as spam and checking those sites manually once a week

14:45 Another social media review: Facebook

Comments on Facebook not clicking with me and why; choosing the social media that does speak to you and that you do readily get addicted to (like Twitter for me!)

18:25 New Media Expo

The New Media Expo is coming up in September! My seminar is on Interviews that ROCK and getting the most from your guests. If you have questions you'd like addressed, please join in the pre-seminar discussion at the forum

24:00 Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at [email protected] , call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSP #92: Social Media Stupor Syndrome

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #92: Social Media Stupor Syndrome

Coming up on this week's show: social media stupor syndrome with underlying microblogging paralysis--symptoms and treatment.

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00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to OUR NEW COMMENT EMAIL: [email protected] or call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com. If you're interested in podcasting, check out all the free resources at www.podcastingprincess.com

1:00 Sponsor: GoDaddy.com--keep using POD65 for 10% off!

2:00 Social Media Stupor Syndrome

Why there was no DSSP for June and how sick I've been wth SMSS; my own writing on this and how the blogosphere and podosphere have reacted; I was nearly carted away for treatment by the dusky handmaidens of the Podcast Asylum!; my new trial of Thunderbird and Gmail for dealing with mounds of email; sticking with Facebook and CAPOW

11:00 Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at [email protected] , call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSP #91: Shameless Self-Promotion for Women

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #91: Shameless Self-Promotion for Women

Coming up on this week's show: shameless self-promotion tips for women in the workplace.

Direct download is here.

00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to OUR NEW COMMENT EMAIL: [email protected] or call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com. If you're interested in podcasting, check out all the free resources at www.podcastingprincess.com

1:00 Sponsor: GoDaddy.com--keep using POD65 for 10% off!

1:45 Announcements and Feedback

Creating Passionate Communities is rescheduled for September; Mike Bellina comments on PowerPoint being evil and on his recent feedback that people couldn't listen to a seminar without PowerPoint! Heidi comments that live presentations of live sites (for example, of Second Life) are more effective and engaging than canned PowerPoint; Charles Miller says DSSP is an inspiration for his consulting biz but my "dubdubdub"s drive him CRAZY--OK, you're right. No more dubdubdub!

11:20 Geek Girl Minute: Twitter

Using Twitter as a to-do checklist, link archive and to promote transparency of your biz. Try "Three Things I Made Happen Today" with your Twitter! Follow me on Twitter here.

12:30 Interview: Shameless Self-Promotion for Women,

Jane Pigott of R3 shares her insights on shameless self-promotion for women in the workplace; how women sabotage themselves in the workplace; saying positive things and creating visibility for and about other women; her advice on dressing appropriately in the workplace; contact her at 312-628-4743 [email protected]

37:20 Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at [email protected] , call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSP #90: Email signature lines

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #90: Email Signature lines

Coming up on this week's show: how to shamelessly promote yourself through your email signature line.

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00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to OUR NEW COMMENT EMAIL: [email protected] or call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com. If you're interested in podcasting, check out all the free resources at www.podcastingprincess.com

1:50 Sponsor: GoDaddy.com--keep using POD65 for 10% off!

3:25 Listener Mail

Tom Comeau writes about a science outreach podcast--Skywatch; he also comments that blogging is "inexpensive" not "cheap" and that nonprofits need to focus on results and stories, not begging for money. His examples include www.horserescue.org, www.hubblesite.org to show mindshare; Keith from Michigan sends in an audio comment asking about email signature lines

7:00 Topic: Email signature lines

Chris Brogan says sig lines should have two pointer maximum; suggestions for creating a sig line; Nancy Schwartz has these suggestions for non-profits--keep it brief (four to six lines) and don't waste time including your own email address; also, why not add an issue-oriented tag line or quote?

13:15 Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at [email protected] , call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSP #89: Blogging for Non-profits

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #89: Blogging for Non-Profits

Coming up on this week's show: how to shamelessly promote yourself through a blog--for non-profits; an interview with Ike Pigott.

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00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to OUR NEW COMMENT EMAIL: [email protected] or call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com. If you're interested in podcasting, check out all the free resources at www.podcastingprincess.com

1:00 Sponsor: GoDaddy.com--keep using POD65 for 10% off!

1:45 Upcoming Seminar: Creating Passionate Communities with Blogs and Podcasts

Be sure to enter code "Shameless" for a discount on this seminar happening June 2, 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in the Chicago area!

3:45 Chat: Response to New Media

Heidi discusses some reactions to blogs, podcasts and other new media from the U of C Successful Marketing extension class she taught this week. It was a GREAT class, and they made a wonderful podcast about the pros and cons of the Olympics coming to Chicago!

5:18 Topic: Grammar on Twitter
The Grammar Girl has published her own grammar guide for Twitter! What do you think about nite and thru?

10:30 Interview: Ike Pigott

Ike Pigott, Regional Communications Director for the Red Cross, talks about how they are using blogging to promote their non-profit organization to donors, increasing donations overall and online donations in particular.

22:00 Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at [email protected] , call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSP #88: Why PowerPoint Is Evil

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #88: Why PowerPoint Is Evil

Coming up on this week's show: why PowerPoint bullet points are evil and to be avoided.

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00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to OUR NEW COMMENT EMAIL: [email protected] or call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com.

1:00 Sponsor: GoDaddy.com--keep using POD65 for 10% off!

2:30 Geek Toy: Twitter

Darryl Caldwell sent in a link to TwitterVision; mesmerizing!

4:45 Topic: Why PowerPoint bullets are evil

CC Chapman weighs in on bullet points; Doug Haslam also argues against PowerPoint bullets; remember that people can read faster than you can talk, so if you put words or bullet points on your slides, they'll read it in a matter of seconds and begin making a grocery list while you're talking. General rule: slides should exist only to illustrate your points better than you can say them. Al Gore's images in An Inconvenient Truth are a great example of how NOT to use bullet points but powerful images and anecdotes instead. Eric Eggertson comments that bullets should only exist to help tell a story; otherwise, they get in the way.

14:10 Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at [email protected] , call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSP #87: Shameless Networking

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #87: Shameless Networking

Coming up on this week's show: shameless networking tips from Liz Ryan and Chris Brogan.

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00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to OUR NEW COMMENT EMAIL: [email protected] or call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com.

1:00 Sponsor: GoDaddy.com--keep using POD65 for 10% off!

2:00 Listener Mail
Listener Deb wrote in to share a great article on shameful networking from Liz Ryan. Don't be all "world revolves around me"! I share a great story about being the podcasting geek and pushing to podcast the networking group's meetings--I'm there anyway, right? Why not donate a little extra time? And the response to the first posting of an audio recording of the group's meeting was met with terrific response--and business inquiries. Now, that's not why I did it, and the response was surprisingly to me (although I'll admit pleasantly so), but a great example of giving first and getting unexpected responses!

9:00 Topic: Networking
Chris Brogan wrote a great article on his own networking tips. Don't forget to read the comments, too; the conversation continues with excellent advice all around. My favorite bit? "Fall deeply, temporarily in love with the person you're talking to."

16:55 Miscellaneous/Listener mail

• Are you using Jaiku? Comment or Twitter if so, and we'll talk next week!
• Tom Comeau wrote in with comments on My Podcast Setup vidcast--thank you!

23:00 Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at [email protected] , call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSP #86: VIDCAST: My Podcast Setup

DSSP #86: A special-edition vidcast showing Heidi's podcast setup and editing process!

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FWIW, My podcast setup from the Podcasting Princess. My walk-through of hardware and software for my podcasting setup--for non-geeks like me who just want to be heard and join the conversation!

Links:

Snowball microphone
Audio HiJack Pro
GarageBand
LibSyn

DSSP #85: Dealing with blog negativity

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #85: Dealing with blog negativity

Coming up on this week's show: more on Twitter and dealing with negative comments to your blog

Direct download is here.

00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to OUR NEW COMMENT EMAIL: [email protected] or call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com.

4:10 Twitter Geekiness

More uses and musings about Twitter and how addicted I am. Wanna friend me? I'm at www.twitter.com/heidimiller! Another Twitter idea: Fox is using it to promote a new TV Show called Drive with the director tweeting a live commentary during the show's premier. If you're curious, follow it here

Listener Mail
Don Marsh is converted to Twitter!

10:10 Topic: Dealing with blog negativity
In light of Kathy Sierra's experience, a few thoughts on dealing with negative comments in the blogosphere.

• First, distinguish among disagreement, rudeness and totally inappropriate, need-to-contact-police comments.
• Amy Gahran suggests stating the boundary and explaining how the poster has crossed it.
• Leesa Barnes suggests deleting all anonymous comments and moderating comments.
• Also, keep in mind all the tools at your disposal:
  • Disallowing anonymous comments.
  • Moderating comments.
  • Creating and enforcing Terms of Use. (Neville Hobson's is here; BlogHer's is here)

Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at [email protected] , call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSP #84: Three Reasons I Like Twitter

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #84: Top Three Reasons I Like Twitter

Coming up on this week's show: top three reasons why Heidi is now addicted to Twitter; on building community through social media

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00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to [email protected] or call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com.

1:40 Sponsors Host chat

Please visit our sponsors, GoToMeeting (use promo code "podcast") and GoDaddy.com (use promo code "pod65")

3:25 Host Chat

You'll be hearing a lot about social media because it's a great shameless way to promote and create community; also, I've got seminar-head and can't think about anything else

5:35 Listener Mail
Had a great chat with listener Mike McMahon—a true idea exchange; how do you separate yourself from other online sellers? Make your site an active community where people who love XYZ come together

7:55 Topic: Top Three Reasons Why I Like Twitter
The official definition from Wikipedia; my top three reasons for now being addicted to Twitter ; my ID is heidimiller; please friend me!

Shameless Plug
Find out more about the seminar setup (or register to attend!) by clicking here: Creating Passionate Communities with Blogs and Podcasting.

Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at [email protected], call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSP #82: Trade Show Selling

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #82: Trade Show Selling

Coming up on this week's show: trade show selling techniques with Mim Goldberg of Marketech.

Direct download is here.

00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to [email protected] or call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com.

Our sponsors: GoToMeeting and GoDaddy.com
Please visit our show sponsor, GoToMeeting and type in the promo code "podcast" for a FREE 45-day trial!

GoDaddy has plans starting at $3.99/month! Use code "pod65" for a discount on GoDaddy.com! I registered a new domain name with GoDaddy, and their tech support called ME to make sure everything was OK. They called ME!

3:20 Listener Mail

Amy Gahran comments on the value of social networking sites; 6:30 Denise responds to episode 69 of DSSP on how she adapted the tip of sending postcards and trinkets from a trade show to make your clients feel special

9:15 Shoutout from Heather of Wiggly Wigglers podcast

10:00 Interview: Trade Show Selling with Mim Goldberg
 

Mim Goldberg of Marketech shares her advice for trade show selling; how she got into the business from teaching; how teaching adults is different; how selling at an exhibit is different from a sales call; three key differences are

1. thinking differently (team vs. individual success)
2. working differently (unfamiliar people and talking to strangers)
3. communicating differently (finding out agenda first)

17:30 How do I keep from appearing fake when talking to strangers all day;  the importance of hydration;  classic trade show training mistakes she's seen over the years (not qualifying leads and using literature to get rid of visitors);  23:00 why set objectives for your trade show;  measuring ROI; and return on objectives

If you have questions, call her at 508-836-2633; she's happy to help!

26:00 Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at [email protected], call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSP #81: Finding Your Voice

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #81: Finding Your Voice

Coming up on this week's show: how to find your voice for presentations and podcasts.

Direct download is here.

00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to [email protected] or call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com.

Our sponsors: GoToMeeting and GoDaddy.com
Please visit our show sponsor, GoToMeeting and type in the promo code "podcast" for a FREE 45-day trial!

GoDaddy has plans starting at $3.99/month! Use code "pod65" for a discount on GoDaddy.com!

 
3:00 Topic: Finding your voice

Having trouble sounding like yourself for your presentation? Do people say you come across as stiff or boring? Heidi corrects a few misconceptions about presenting and how to find your own authentic voice. First, "professional" does not equal "stiff and impersonal." Making mistakes is fine; it's human. Second, what is the fear? Perhaps that people won't like you if you relax and have fun? Truth is that some people won't like you, anyway, so you might as well be yourself. Third, remember that passion is a magent--your passion will speak far more loudly than any false "professionalism" you're trying to put on.

8:30 And finally, Heidi's step-by-step for finding your voice. 

12:30 Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at [email protected], call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSP #80: How to Tell a Joke

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #80: How to Tell a Joke with Judy Carter

Coming up on this week's show: motivational humorist Judy Carter shows us how to be funny

Direct download is here.

00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to [email protected] or call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com.

Our sponsor: GoToMeeting
Please visit our show sponsor, GoToMeeting and type in the promo code "podcast" for a FREE 45-day trial!
 
1:15 Listener mail

Phil Gerbyshak shares the LinkedIn toolbar with Outlook; Darryl Caldwell used Judy Carter's book to write some of his material

3:55 Interview: Judy Carter, Motivational Humorist
Judy Carter, author of The Comedy Bible, talks about how to be funny and tell a joke; naming the elephant in the room; how her approach to self-promotion is helping a lot of people; her tips for negotiating fees; check out her workshops at ComedyWorkshops.com
 
19:30 Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at [email protected], call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!

DSSP #79: Judy Carter Deals with Hecklers

Show Notes for Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter #79: Judy Carter Deals with Hecklers

Coming up on this week's show: motivational humorist Judy Carter shares her own shameless self-promotion stories as well as how to deal with hecklers.

Direct download is here.

00:00 Introduction
Welcome to DSSP! Send comments to [email protected] or call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and be sure to check the Talk It Up! blog during the week! Sounders are graciously provided by BuzzCutzAudio.com.

1:40 Our sponsor: GoToMeeting
Please visit our show sponsor, GoToMeeting and type in the promo code "podcast" for a FREE 45-day trial!
 
2:30 Listener mail

Foneshow is a site that lets you listen to podcasts and other audio over your cell phone (thanks to Bryan Person for letting me know my feed got sucked and how this works)--what do you think?; 5:30 Marcus at TheOfficeLife.com has compiled a list of the worst business terms--ugh!

6:20 Interview: Judy Carter, Motivational Humorist
Judy Carter, author of The Comedy Bible, talks about her own self-promotion and whether it's shameful; on being a comic and a speaker and on how to deal with hecklers. Next week: how to be funny and tell a joke!
 
28:30 Wrap-up
Why not recommend Diary to a friend? Send the link via email and spread the word! Visit us at Blubrry.com; email Heidi at [email protected], call the listener comment line at 206-309-SELF, and don't forget to visit the show blog, Talk It Up! during the week, for articles and updates. Thanks for listening!