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In Two weeks! A best practices, step-by-step guide on how you should be acquiring listings in this market. Taught by Karl Isenburg, who will ill share insights on what is working for his team and hopefully you can walk away with some specific nuggets that will help you have the best June ever! Bring your presentations to compare and discuss! REGISTER: bit.ly/listingsmay29

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Did you know that our website has a dedicated section on the Business Academy? Whether you want to know about the Business Academy partners, patrons, mentors, testimonials, blogs and frequently asked questions - it's all there in one place! There's even a gallery to have a nosey at! Head over to https://lnkd.in/eUvkBgby to learn more about what our Business Academy members are up to

Backdrop Brilliance: Green Screen Essentials First of all, let's look at some of the key benefits of using a Green Screen for Course Creation and Online Presentations such as Webinars Part 1: Benefits of using a Green Screen for Course Creators and Webinar Presenters. No. 1 Pattern Interrupt You can really capture and keep your audience's attention with pattern interrupt. For example, you can effortlessly transition from being direct-to-camera to being beside the slides to slides only and back again. You can even address the elephant in the room LIVE. No. 2 Enhanced Professionalism: Using a green screen elevates the quality of your content, offering a more professional and polished look. No. 3 Sitting Room Studio You really can make the most of a small space whether you’re working from home or in an office. For example, my set-up only takes up 10 feet square within my office and yet I can make it look like this. Part 2: Consequences of Not Using a Green Screen No.1 Limited Presentation Options Without a green screen, you're confined to your physical surroundings, which may not always be ideal or visually appealing. No.2. Reduced Viewer Engagement A static or unprofessional background can lead to decreased audience engagement and lost revenue. No. 3 Competitive Disadvantage As more content creators use engaging presentation techniques, not using a green screen could put you at a competitive disadvantage in a crowded digital space. Part 3: Five Steps for Effective Green Screen Use No.1 Select the Right Green Screen Choose a screen that is wrinkle-free and the right size for your space. There are a range of options from pull-down to pull-up to fabric on a curtain rail which is what I use. No. 2 Set Up Proper Lighting Ensure even lighting across the green screen to avoid shadows. Even light helps ensure that you look crisp and clear with no fuzziness. There’s a great app called Green Screener that checks for hot spots. No. 3 Invest in a Good Quality Camera A high-resolution camera enhances the quality of the green screen effect. Thankfully there are now some great USB cameras that are as good as DSLR or Mirrorless cameras. No. 4 Get Familiar with Streaming Software Familiarize yourself with streaming software that allows you to ‘be part’ of your presentation. No. 5 Practice and Experiment Regular practice and experimentation with different backgrounds and settings will refine your green screen skills. I will be walking through, step-by-step, all of the above and more this Wednesday. Here are the details. Live Workshop: Ultimate Online Presentation and Course Creation All-in-One Workshop for Coaches, Consultants and Course Creators! Wednesday, Jan 10th | 3pm to 6pm UK/IE. 10am to 1pm EST. - Link in the comments - reg. now and save $100

Hey speakers - those high-level concepts have their place, but what attendees really want is a notebook full of ideas in their suitcase. Jill McKenzie, CAE shares this great tip for making sure attendees get full take-home value. Bonus tip - recap those takeaways on your last slide and share them in a download!

Sometimes, small changes in your words can lead to BIG results in your seminar conversion rates! If you really want to move your attendees to take that next step and commit to meeting with you one-on-one, consider these quick tips from Diana Cabrices below. 👇

"Appointments" never sound like fun! Check out Diana Cabrices' quick Seminar Smarts video on how changing just a few words during your seminar can drastically change how prospects feel about scheduling with you!

Webinar: Stop the Yelling, Start the Cooperation. In this webinar, you'll learn: 🟣 Why people in your family are resorting to yelling. 🟣 How to diminish the underlying stress that results in yelling. 🟣 How to get messages across in a constructive way, so people can actually hear and be heard. Don't miss this important event!

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