Mirrors lie but your phone tells the truth

Hey Reader,

So glad you’re stickin’ with me!

You know something I’ve learned…

“The mirror lies, but your phone tells the truth.”

Most people think they sound like a dying walrus when they hear their own voice. And honestly? You might be right.

But here’s the kicker – you’re probably looking like one on camera too, and you don’t even know it.

The good news is… this isn’t permanent.

The bad news is, most people would rather eat glass than “watch” themselves! Which is exactly why they stay stuck sounding like, well, that walrus.

Want to fix this fast?

Here’s what actually works – and it’s going to make you squirm a little.

Record yourself talking for FIVE whole minutes about anything.

You CAN practice your “Pitch”. Or talk about…

Why your best friend drives you crazy, or why pineapple on pizza is either genius or a crime against humanity.

Topic doesn’t matter – authenticity does.

Just pick something and ramble.

Don’t rehearse it. Don’t script it. Just be you, talking like you would to a friend who’s trapped in an elevator with you for five minutes.

Here’s where it gets interesting. Don’t watch it right away!

Your brain will turn into a criticism machine and magnify every little thing.

Wait 24 hours.

Let your subconscious chill out.

When you come back, do this in three stages.

First, play it back with your phone face down.

AUDIO only.

Listen for your rhythm, those pesky “ums,” and whether you sound like you’re in a rush to get to the bathroom.

Stage two gets fun.

Watch the VIDEO with sound OFF. Just observe yourself.

Are you swaying like a tree in the wind? Using your hands like you’re directing air traffic? Or standing there like a statue?

Notice what’s distracting from your message.

Final stage – get it TRANSCRIBED. (AI can do this in seconds.)

Leave in all the filler words and verbal stumbles.

When you see your speech on paper, your brain suddenly becomes aware of all that extra stuff you don’t need.

Do this once a week and your communication skills will skyrocket faster than you’d think. It’s uncomfortable, but it works faster than any fancy course or expensive coach.

Speaking of getting better fast, if you’re ready to take your podcast or event hosting to the next level, I’d love to chat with you one-on-one.

I’m offering free 15-minute discovery calls where we’ll dig into your specific challenges and I’ll give you actionable tips you can use right away.

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Stellar Marketing Quotes

“We need to stop interrupting what people are interested in and BE what people are interested in.”​
Craig Davis

“Marketing is becoming a conversation, not a campaign—real-time, two-way, and built on genuine connection.”​
​Jay Baer

Dick Enberg taught me this lesson.

The TV screen flickered, and suddenly I was watching something I wasn’t supposed to see.

Dick Enberg and Merlin Olsen were in the broadcast booth, completely unaware that thousands of viewers were watching them prep for the Vikings game.

Someone at the CBS affiliate had hit the wrong button, and instead of the pregame show, we got a behind-the-scenes peek at broadcasting royalty.

I was absolutely mesmerized. Here were two pros going over their notes, practicing player name pronunciations, and discussing what storylines to watch for. The cameramen were testing different angles while these legends casually chatted about game strategy.

But here’s what really caught my attention – I kept waiting for one of them to slip up. You know, drop a casual curse word or make some off-color comment they’d never say on air.

(C’mon F Bomb!)

They never did. Not once.

These guys talked like they were already broadcasting live, even though they thought nobody was listening.

That’s when it hit me like a lightning bolt…

Always assume the mic is “Hot”.

What a brilliant approach to professionalism. Whether you’re recording a podcast, hosting an event, or even just having a conversation near any recording device, assume someone is “Always listening”!

As I recall, the only time I ever uttered “shit” on the Radio was when I was mildly electrocuted thanks to some faulty equipment.

I did hear my Boss drop the ‘F bomb’ one time, Live on the Radio…

All because a song wouldn’t start.

Dead air… “F*ck!”… Rolling Stones.

I felt safe after that, I mean, after your boss does it, how’s he going to bag you?

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