The Derek Loudermilk Show

"Up to 93% of communication is non verbal" - Vanessa Van Edwards Have you ever spent countless hours crafting a presentation to make sure you get the words just right? Well, you might not know that the words you speak are only a small portion of your overall communication and message. Research has shown that 60-93% of our communication is through body language. The good news is that just as we can practice the words we say, we can improve our body language as well. In today's episode, we are going to learn what we can do to master our body language so that we make the first impression that we want to make. Vanessa Van Edwards is a speaker, author, and researcher at the Science of People. She has spent more than a decade studying body language and conducting experiments in social dynamics, and her innovative work has been featured on NPR, Business Week and CNN. Vanessa has clearly taken what she has learned into practice, as she is amazingly energetic, insightful, and has just the right thing to say at each moment. Make sure you listen to the whole episode, because we do a coaching activity that will help guide you to exactly where you want to be with first impressions. We will also get a sneak peak into Vanessa's latest research on happiness, and how we can get more!   Quotes: "Up to 93% of communication is non verbal" - Vanessa Van Edwards "People are 76% accurate in their first impressions" - Vanessa Van Edwards "Less than 20% of people know what makes us happy" - Vanessa Van Edwards "Don't be an extrovert if you are not an extrovert" - Vanessa Van Edwards "Adventure is setting up life experiments and testing your hypothesis" - Vanessa Van Edwards What you will learn in this episode: -How much your body language effects your communication -When people judge their first impression of you -How you can change the first impression you make -Specific coaching on the subtle difference between making a cheerful and exciting impression -What you can do with your voice to make a better impression -What the right amount of eye contact is and how to eliminate eye contact distractions -Some of Vanessa's work on happiness - less than 20% of people know what makes them happy Continue the adventure:The Science of People Vanessa's courses on Udemy (which I am taking and recommend)Body Language Skills testTED Talk Researcher Reveals the Top Secrets of the Best Public SpeakersDo I Get My Allowance Before or After I'm Grounded?: Stop Fighting, Start Talking, and Get to Know Your Teen Thanks Vanessa Van Edwards! If you enjoyed this session of The Art of Adventure Podcast, let Vanessa know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout out on Twitter: Click here to thank Vanessa on ...

"You see people as entire human beings on a live video broadcast"- Bonnie Frank Today we are joined by Bonnie Frank, who runs The Women in Biz, and also happens to be my 5th grade teacher! Twenty years later, she says I still walk and act the same. I caught up with her in St. Louis, where she convinced me to get started broadcasting on Periscope before I went to the Podcast Movement conference, where everyone was using Periscope (and Meerkat). Today's episode will teach you everything you need to know about Periscope. Bonnie is using her experience as a teacher to break down Periscope broadcasting, social media, and business skills into step-by-step, bite sized actionable bits for entrepreneurs. Because Periscope (and it's twin Meerkat) was launched only in the last few months, now is your chance to jump on the trend and be an early adopter! I brought Bonnie on the Art of Adventure to take us through everything she has learned about Periscope broadcasting and teach us what we need to know to use Periscope to tell our story, market our businesses, and make more connections (and money)!   Quotes: "I was completely hooked in less than 48 hours"- Bonnie Frank "The first thing people outsource is social media"- Bonnie Frank "Have a defined topic for each periscope"- Bonnie Frank "I craft my message into bite size actionable steps"- Bonnie Frank "You can repurpose content for periscope"- Bonnie Frank "I didn't expect to connect with so many well known speakers"- Bonnie Frank "You see people as entire human beings on a live broadcast"- Bonnie Frank "Adventure is stepping out of your comfort zone (and trying periscope!)"- Bonnie Frank What you will learn in this episode: -What is Periscope (and Meerkat and other live streaming platforms) -How to get started on Periscope -How to set up an run a Periscope broadcast -How to monetize your Periscope broadcasts -How to integrate live broadcasts into your social media marketing plan -How to use the videos you create for other products such as courses, blog posts, or podcasts Continue the adventure:The Women In BizScope Like A Pro Periscope CourseBonnie on Periscope Who to follow on Periscope:Alex PettittRobert C SternMark Shaw Thanks Bonnie Frank! If you enjoyed this session of The Art of Adventure Podcast, let Bonnie know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout out on Twitter:Click here to thank Bonnie on Twitter! Support the Art of Adventure! This podcast is supported by listeners like you! Become a patron of the Art of Adventure on Patreon   Subscribe to The Art of Adventure Podcast for free in iTunes or Stitcher. If you enjoyed the show, please help us by leaving a 5-star rating and review!

"What courageous thing can I do today?" - Samuel Hatton I was at the podcast movement conference in Ft. Worth Texas last week. I met tons of great people, and one of the first ones I met on the train from the Airport was today's guest, Samuel Hatton. I was interested in his podcast right away from the title: Courageous Self Confidence. I've been thinking a lot about the nature of confidence, and I just finished reading Black Elk Speaks, which refers often to brave deeds of the Lakota warriors in Black Elk's tribe.Buzz Sprout had a really cool recording studio set up on the conference floor, and I was able to bring in Samuel for a quick live interview. We talk about how to use willpower and courage to boost your level of confidence. Samuel shares a personal story about using courage to build his coaching business. Samuel and I pack a lot of good material into this lighting fast episode, enjoy! Quotes: "Willpower isn't 100% enough" - Samuel Hatton "You start to see your own thoughts when you journal" - Samuel Hatton "Did I want to build a business or a practice?" - Samuel Hatton "What courageous thing can I do today?" - Samuel Hatton "Courage is always on different levels for different people" - Samuel Hatton "A courageous moment is always tied to an emotion" - Samuel Hatton "I ask for wise council"- Samuel Hatton "Adventure is taking your life to the next level, and enjoying the nuances of the process"- Samuel Hatton What you will learn in this episode: -How to get more confidence -How to have more bravery in your life -When and how to use willpower -How to deal with the emotion and risk of a new venture -The difference in confidence for different people -How to identify the specific fear you are feeling Continue the adventure:Courageous Self Confidence PodcastTony Stubblebine Thanks Samuel Hatton! If you enjoyed this session of The Art of Adventure Podcast, let Samuel know by clicking on the link below and sending him a quick shout out on Twitter:Click here to thank Samuel on Twitter You might also like these episodes:AOA 076 | Tyler Wagner | Conference Crushing And Publishing BestsellersAOA 030 | Dave Booda | Exploring Creativity and RelationshipsAOA 034 | Jordan Harbinger | The Art of the Interview and Networking Like a Pro My new course in Bali! Adventures in Entrepreneurship: Want to learn Balinese mud wrestling, climb a volcano, whitewater raft, do yoga, and meditate with a group of high impact entrepreneurs, all while helping each other master leadership skills such as charisma, relationship building, storytelling, and productivity? Then you should apply for my retreat in Bali in September:

On my way from Auckland to Wellington in May 2015, I took the KiwiRail Scenic Journey's Northern Explorer train south across New Zealand's north island. I got the idea from my grandfather, indirectly, because of his love of trains. He once explained to me that growing up, the train was the biggest event to happen to his small town in the Appalachian mountains each week - it was noisy, powerful, busy, and brought in all the interesting goods from the rest of civilization. For my part, I used to take the train home from college in Minnesota because I didn't have a car. I also had a couple great train journeys with the Boy Scouts for high adventure trips. I like the train better then airplanes because you can get up and walk around and talk to people. I was riding the train in Australia once, and an old man was telling me about his son who died in a war, and he started crying, indicating he had never expressed that to anyone else before. Even though I like talking to people, I'm not a complete extrovert, and on this trip, I wanted to challenge myself. I quickly downloaded an audio recording app on my phone (normally I use a quality recording mic attached to my laptop) and made it my goal to talk to as many people as possible during the 12 hour journey to Wellington. I think I ended up having lengthy conversations with 18 people. This episode has stories and conversations with eight of those people. I ask people about why they like the train, what adventure means to them, and their thoughts about travel and exploration, along with picking up some helpful advice. Enjoy!Departing Auckland Quotes: "A lot of people are riding the train to check it off their bucket list" - Bruce Morgan "I like talking to travelers to find out why they have traveled and where " - Bruce Morgan "We enjoy the open road and getting off the main highways in New Zealand" - Derek and Jane "I have an entire shelf on my bookshelf devoted to atlases" - Derek and Jane "Adventure is doing something you never do in your everyday life, that you might think of as outrageous or stupid" - Calvin Joubert "The train is very smooth and calming" - Calvin Joubert "You have to think carefully about how you will change the world - but we do need more forests" Calvin Joubert "The best advice I ever got was 'hardern up' - from my dad" -Grace Morris What you will learn: -How NZ saved their train service (Derek and Jane) -How to connect with people from different countries (Bruce Morgan) -How to find country pubs to stay in (Nancy McCarthy) -What is a 'batch' vacation home in New Zealand (Derek and Jane) -The difference between high school in the US and college in New Zealand (Calvin, Grace, and Jacob) -How to explore New Zealand (everyone) Wellington Station Bruce Morgan on the left The observation car Derek with Derek and Jane talking maps With Nancy McCarthy and Jean Carron

"Kids are looking for the foundational bricks of their lives"- Mario Marchese I'm really excited about today's guest! Get ready to learn all about how this NYC magician creates his own magic props, and the philosophy of why we should make new things Mario 'the Magician' Marchese has been featured in a film documentary called Building Magic, has been a guest on Sesame Street, and does magic shows for the young and young at heart in New York. Mario spent two years hitchhiking around the US, living without money, and he has brought the mentality of wonder to his life and projects as a magician. He is building a magic classic car in his garage, has a robotic monkey, and his entire act fits into a single magic suitcase. His mission is to leave kids inspired with a foundational confidence that they can create what they want. Mario's friends would describe him as the best in the world at focusing on his creative projects. I was really impressed with the breadth of those projects, from learning to sew jeans, code, create robots, build a car, and learn magic. You are going to love Mario's enthusiasm for his life and projects, and his well developed philosophies about making things, and what we need in life. Enjoy! Quotes: "Thought limitation you find inspiration" - Mario Marchese "Have faith in the unseen path" - Mario Marchese "You would puke because the magic seemed like a miracle" - Mario Marchese "Magic is like medicine - a team of people solving a problem" - Mario Marchese "Good things happen when you let go" - Mario Marchese "People give you more respect when they pay you for something" - Mario Marchese "If it was easy, everyone would do it" - Mario Marchese "Be able to let go of your work at the end of the day" - Mario Marchese "I want to teach my kids the hitchhiking spirit" - Mario Marchese "People will always lift you up" - Mario Marchese "Adventure is screaming at the top of my lungs in the back of a pickup truck in the middle of nowhere" - Mario Marchese "Stay Passionate"- Mario Marchese "Maybe I was a magician all along"- Mario Marchese "Kids are looking for the foundational bricks of their lives"- Mario Marchese "Live like you have nothing, even when you have something"- Mario Marchese "You don't have a choice but to try to get to the greatest of who you are"- Mario Marchese What you will learn in this episode: -Specifics of how Mario uses his Arduino controller -How Mario uses 3D printing -How Mario and his wife run the business -Why create your own vs. buy a product -How the older generation of magicians mentors the younger -How to learn to be a magician -Mario's lessons from 2 years without using money -How to continually improve your craft -Which magic tricks you should learn first -What living without money can teach you about success -The importance of community support Continue the Adventure:MariotheMagician.comMario appears on Sesame StreetMario in the Huffington Post

"If you don't follow up it's like you were never there"- Tyler Wagner Do you want to speed up your progression as an entrepreneur? Then meeting influencers in person at events is one of the best things you can do. Today's guest on the Art of Adventure is a professional conference attendee, and he wrote the bestselling book Conference Crushing to help you build key relationships at live events. His book is a perfect reminder to read right before a conference or big event. It's short enough to get through on the plane! Tyler Wagner identifies 17 things you can do before, during, and after an event to optimize what you get out of the conference. The first part of this episode covers networking at live events. After his own book hit bestseller status, Wagner decided to help other authors replicate his success. To date, he has helped over 40 people hit #1 bestseller status. The second part of this episode includes Tyler's best tips on writing, publishing, and marketing your book to become a bestselling author. This episode is for you if you want to maximize your time at conferences and events, or if you want publish a bestselling book! Quotes "My goal at conferences centers around the people" - Tyler Wagner "Kill 100 birds with one stone"- Tyler Wagner "You can make yourself less fearful by preparing"- Tyler Wagner "If you don't follow up it's like you were never there"- Tyler Wagner "You can learn something from everyone"- Tyler Wagner "I keep giving, knowing it will come back to me"- Tyler Wagner "As a writer, trust the process"- Tyler Wagner "Don't perfect the process, complete the process"- Tyler Wagner "Your first draft will be very wordy"- Tyler Wagner "People don't fall in love with your writing, the fall in love with you"- Tyler Wagner "Love and happiness are a choice"- Tyler Wagner "I want to help people become more of themselves"- Tyler Wagner "Adventure is traveling and doing what you feel without planning step by step"- Tyler Wagner What you will learn in this episode: -How to maximize your outcomes from attending a conference or retreat -How to prepare for a conference (hint: using Twitter to research the people you want to meet) -What to do during a conference -Why and how to follow up after an event -How you can create value for everyone at an event -How to take mental notes on your conversations at events that will help you give more up front -How to start writing your book by mindmapping your chapter topics -How Tyler got his first book to bestseller status -Tyler's secret list building technique using audiobook versions of your book -How to take advantage of trends when marketing your book -Tyler's thoughts on the writing process -How you can leverage your book for paid speaking Continue the Adventure:Authors UniteBook a call with Tyler on Clarity

"Every brilliant idea is the answer to a problem" -Jonathan Levi He has created some of the most popular courses on the internet. After listening to his peer MBA students remark about how much they wanted to know what he had learned about memory and learning, the Become a SuperLearner course was born. Over 40,000 people have since enrolled in his courses. He moved to Tel Aviv, Israel (second only to silicon valley in innovation) to learn how the venture capital world works. He continues to run multiple different brands and businesses. Jonathan Levi is an entrepreneur, investor, lifehacker, speed reader, and online course creator. It takes a special individual to be able to teach what one has learned, and Jonathan has that talent. He translated what he learned about learning and reading into his Udemy course, and then translated that course into his popular book, Become a SuperLearner. If you want to learn about Jonathan's favorite methods for learning and productivity (and what he uses the most), this is the episode for you! Quotes: "Every brilliant idea is the answer to a problem" -Jonathan Levi "I have never met anyone who is innovative who doesn't have a reading habit" -Jonathan Levi "The brain is extremely effective at getting rid of useless stuff" -Jonathan Levi "I wish for sustainable energy" -Jonathan Levi "Take advantage of the tools that come with your devices" -Jonathan Levi "You get better feedback when you learn how to disarm people's politeness filter" -Jonathan Levi "I believe in being world class" -Jonathan Levi "Adventure is anytime you are outside your comfort zone" -Jonathan Levi "Adventure is putting yourself in situations that are unexpected and a little scary" -Jonathan Levi What you will learn: -How to use dual encoding to remember names -How to remember more with a spaced repetition system -How to create better memories -How the Iliad and the Odyssey are memorable (hint: it involves a memory palace) -How to balance your "wheel of life" -Jonathan's favorite productivity hack -What technology on your phone can make you more productive -Heart rate variability in fitness -How to maximize feedback for your business or personal development -How to form partnerships with experts who bring content Continue the adventure:Jonathan Levi Jonathan's Udemy Courses:Become a SpeedDemon: Productivity Tricks to Have More Time Udemy CEO Dennis Yang's #1 Staff Pick:Become a SuperLearner: Learn Speed Reading & Advanced Memory Jonathan's Book:Become a SuperLearner: Learn Speed Reading & Advanced Memorization

"Eighty percent of my preconceived notions about a place are wrong" - Colin Wright Colin Wright will move to a new country if that's what the people want. Readers of his popular blog, Exile Lifestyle, vote on where in the world he will move next. So far Colin has lived in Iceland, India, Romania, and the Czech Republic to name a few. He spends four months in each location to allow time to really get to know a place. Find out which countries were surprisingly comfortable and which ones were a daily adventure! Colin and I both grew up in Missouri, and I have been following Colin's travels and writing for years. He was an inspiration for my own brand of slow travel, and I'm excited to finally have him on the podcast! Colin is also a speaker, author and founder of Asymmetrical Press, an Indie publishing company. He has 32+ books currently in print, in addition to writing his blog and newsletter. Listen to the episode if you want to learn Colin's process for moving to and integrating with life in a new country. Also listen to the episode if you are a blogger, writer, or author and you want to take advantage of Colin's insight into the publishing world. Quotes: "When I move to a new place I buy a cheap guitar and give it away when I leave" - Colin Wright "Eighty percent of my preconceived notions about a place are wrong" - Colin Wright "Focus on producing really good, valuable stuff" - Colin Wright "Don't let yourself start something new until you finish" - Colin Wright "We are not doing business with assholes" - Colin Wright "You can publish a fortune cookie" - Colin Wright "You can call yourself an author anytime you want" - Colin Wright "A book is becoming a nebulous concept" - Colin Wright "Write all the time to hone your voice" - Colin Wright "Ideally, everyone gets the same access to money and information" - Colin Wright "Adventure is pushing up against your personal comfort zone" - Colin Wright "Decide which medium is best for your story or audience" - Colin Wright What you will learn: -Why you should bring a macbook pro to Iceland and then sell it ($$$) -How to move anywhere in the world and set up your life there -Book marketing strategy -How publishing is changing -How to plan your blogging/writing long term strategy -How to get paid speaking gigs -A new model for a modern book tour -How to determine which medium to communicate with your audience Continue the adventure: Colin's Blog: Exile Lifestyle Colin's publishing company Asymmetrical Press Recent Forbes Article about Colin: How This 30-Year-Old Travels The World On As Little As $30,000 A Year Asymmetrical's guide: How to Publish and Indie Book Some of the 32 (!) books Colin has out right now:Some Thoughts About Relationships

"You never know what is going to happen" - Chris Jones I had never really seen a good hypnotist before. When I watched today' guest do his audition for America's Got Talent, I was blown away! Chris Jones hypnotized Howie Mandel, a known germaphobe who will not shake hands, into shaking hands with him and the other judges...it was amazing (and you should definitely watch the clip below)! Hypnosis can be used for anything from quitting smoking and drinking, to helping you sleep when you fly. Additionally, Chris has his own special brand of comedy hypnosis, and he is a huge hit at colleges and high schools around the country, performing 150 shows each year and driving 50,000 miles! This episode will get into how hypnosis works, and how you can learn it, as well as Chris' travel, relationship, and live performance tips. If you are curious at all about hypnosis, or you want to be at your best when you are in front of an audience, this is the episode for you! Quotes: "I'm just a guy with a skill" - Chris Jones "You never know what is going to happen" - Chris Jones "I wish we could all speak the same language" - Chris Jones "Anything you do in life is a learned skill" - Chris Jones "Adventure is a journey where you don't know the destination" - Chris Jones "You can copy someone's act minute by minute and it will work" - Chris Jones What you will learn in this episode: -How Chris got Howie Mandel (a known germaphobe) to shake hands -How hypnosis works -How Chris builds rapport and trust with his audience -How and why an introduction helps a performer -How to stay fit on the road -Chris' favorite travel hack -How to become a hypnotist -How to train to be funny (use a voice recorder on your phone!) -How Chris tailors his humor to the audience Continue the adventure:OneWordChrisJones.com Chris' Hypnosis Mentor Frederick Winters Thanks Chris Jones! If you enjoyed this session of The Art of Adventure Podcast, let Chris know by clicking on the link below and sending him a quick shout out on Twitter:Click here to thank Chris on Twitter! Support the Art of Adventure! This podcast is supported by listeners like you! Become a patron of the Art of Adventure on Patreon Subscribe to The Art of Adventure Podcast for free in iTunes or Stitcher. If you enjoyed the show, please help us by leaving a 5-star rating and review! You might also like these episodes:AOA 032 | Johnny Freesh | Rapping and Raw foodAOA 070 | Chris Ruggiero | Juggling Life As A Traveling EntertainerAOA 030 | Dave Booda | Exploring Creativity and Relationships My new course in Bali! Adventures in Entrepreneurship: Want to learn Balinese mud wrestling, climb a volcano, whitewater raft, do yoga,

"Create an experience with people" - Jason Treu I know that all the jobs I have ever had in my life, I got through a personal connection. People are attached to just about every good result you want out of life: a raise, funding your company, providing you with emotional support, finding a romantic partner, going on adventures with you, getting your book published, or being your customers and clients. This is why I spend so much time focusing on the skills of creating and maintaining valuable relationships. Today's guest on the Art of Adventure is one of the best at this. I read his book, Social Wealth, on building relationships last year, and it quickly became one of my top resources for connecting with people. He coaches high performing individuals in networking, charisma, personal branding, and business leadership. This is a guy who backs up his knowledge with action. At the end of the interview when I asked him who else he thought I should talk to, I was really impressed with how easily and quickly he thought of his connections that would be perfect for me, and then offered an introduction. You can tell that he is a really outgoing individual, who also understands what it is like for introverts and inexperienced networkers. I liked his ideas so much that when I was in Boulder, CO recently, I stole one of his best ideas and hosted a dinner for everyone I knew there. Welcome to episode 72 with the genius of networking and relationship building, my friend Jason Treu (pronounced "Troy"). Quotes: "Generosity is the fastest way to build trust" - Jason Treu "Go to where people congregate" - Jason Treu "The key is following up with people" - Jason Treu "Adventure is having a defined quest" - Jason Treu "Ask people who their hero is (because you might know them!)" - Jason Treu "If you don't ask, the answer is always no" - Jason Treu "Create an experience with people" - Jason Treu "Growth happens outside our comfort zone" - Jason Treu "Trust yourself and like yourself"- Jason Treu What you will learn in this episode: -How to build instant rapport -How to built trust through generosity, authenticity, and vulnerability -How to connect with online influencers -How to prepare for meeting people at a conference ( hint: you can connect in advance!) -The exact questions to find common ground with new connections -How to leverage events to build relationships -The secret of volunteering at an event welcome table -How to stay social as an introvert -How to use video testimonials to meet influencers Continue the adventure: Jason's main page BeExtraordinary.tv Jason's Books:Social Wealth: How to Build Extraordinary Relationships By Transforming the Way We Live, Love, Lead and Network