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Unlocking the Power of Stagecraft with Merit Khan: From Keynotes to Comedy


SUMMARY


In this episode of Present Influence, join John as he converses with Merit Khan, a dynamic speaker and performer, about the art of landing paid speaking engagements and refining your stagecraft. Merit shares insights from her journey, emphasising the importance of mastering sales skills to sell your talks before perfecting your stories. She discusses her diverse career, including keynoting for serious audiences, coaching sales professionals, and her one-woman show, 'Optimistic Personality Disorder.' Discover how improv, comedy, and understanding your audience can enhance your presentations and contribute to a thriving speaker ecosystem. Whether you are just starting out or looking to expand your existing speaking business, this episode offers practical strategies and inspirational stories to help you succeed.


Find out more about Merit at meritkahn.com (https://meritkahn.com) or her one-woman show at opdshow.com (https://opdshow.com)


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CHAPTERS


00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview


00:40 Meet Merit Khan: Sales and Comedy Expert


01:36 Contrarian Viewpoint: Sales Skills First


03:30 Building a Business Ecosystem


06:19 Adapting to Market Needs


09:44 Balancing Multiple Business Ventures


17:55 The Importance of Sales Experience


22:35 Creating a One-Woman Show


24:44 Unexpected Connections and Personal Growth


26:09 Diving into Standup Comedy


29:35 The Power of Humour in Speaking


32:13 The Art of Storytelling and Performance


36:39 Personal and Professional Growth in Speaking


42:24 Lessons from Standup and Knowing Your Audience


46:25 Podcasting and Future Projects


49:33 Final Thoughts and Takeaways


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