Peter Fogel
BFA Member of National Speakers Association, Writers Guild of America
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Reinvention Expert, Author, Humorist, Marketing Consultant Expert
Peter Fogel Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Copywriting, Marketing, Speaking, Public Speaking Coaching, Product Development
- Best Sellers
- "If Not Now... Then When? Stories and Strategies of People Over 40 Who Have Successfully Reinvented Themselves" "Reboot Your Career: 27 Ways to Reinvent Yourself in the Workplace (If You Still Have a Job!)
- Career Focus
- Copywriter, Marketing Consultant, Reinvention Expert, Speaker, Author
- Affiliation
- National Speakers Association, Writers Guild of America
Peter "The Reinvention Guy" Fogel is a humorist, seminar leader, and speaker coach who helps entrepreneurs, writers, and emerging speakers reach their full potential as effective communicators. He is the author of the bestselling book, "If Not Now… Then When? Stories and Strategies of People Over 40 Who Have Successfully Reinvented Themselves" and the soon to be released book, "Reboot Your Career: 27 Ways to Reinvent Yourself in the Workplace… If You Still Have a Job!" For more info on his products and to sign up for his FREE 7 Days to effective Public Speaking E-course.. ($75 Value) Go to www.publicspeaklikeapro.com
He’s shared the stage or has worked with Jason Bateman, Ed Asner, Shirley Jones, Robin Williams, Harry Anderson, Ray Romano, and Jon Stewart. Peter's also written for such stars as Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri (A Bronx Tale, Bullets Over Broadway)
As a studio audience warm-up, he’s worked on many programs including Whoopi, Hope nd Faith, Married With Children, Men Behaving Badly (with Rob Schneider), Unhappily Ever After and The Howie Mandel Show. He’s also hawked products on TV and radio for such sponsors as Mazda, American Express, and Wisk Detergent. (Peter was the Ring Around the Collar Man). His comedy material has been quoted in the ComedyQuote Dictionary (Double Day 1992).
Peter proudly belongs to the Writer’s Guild of America and was a member of the famed Warner Bros. Television Writers Comedy Workshop (class of 1999) He’s also written for the writing team of Blake and Jackson (Sliders,The Adventures of Lois & Clark) and for Germany’s #1 sitcom --- their only one --- “Rita’s World.”
As an in demand copywriter/consultant/speaker Peter specializes in delivering high response direct mail, website, and radio copy. His articles have been published in DM News as well as in Inside Direct Mail.
Currently, Peter gives keynote speeches on humor and reinvention to corporations and associations, as well as teaches entrepreneurs public speaking and comedy writing techniques.
For speaking engagements he can be contacted at peter@reinventyourselfnow.com or at 561-245-5252
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Peter Fogel's "How to Quickly Connect With Your Audience While Giving a Speech!"
The first part of connecting with the audience is to do the proper research for the event. And by that I mean, you have to do your homework. You have to consult with the client and event planner and truly understand the reason your presentation has been arranged-- and why they chose you! You see, past experience has shown me that a poorly prepared speaker cannot properly connect with his audience.
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Peter Fogel's "How to Quickly Become a More Confident Speaker With out Breaking a Sweat!"
When you’re speaking, do you rely too much on your audience? Are you always getting negative messages from their body language and facial expressions? When you’re speaking, do you rely too much on your audience? Are you always getting negative messages from their body language and facial expressions?
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Peter Fogel's "12 Effective Tips on How to Get the Most Out of Your Speakers Bureaus Relationships or (You Scratch My Back and I'll Scratch Yours!)"
Talking to the Bureau in Person or On the Phone Before you call a speaking bureau, do some research to figure out which ones match your goals. Just as two snowflakes aren't a like -- it's the same with speakers bureaus. Your best plan (and you'll discover if they are truly interested in you) is to Invite the right bureaus to come to a program. Afterwards, go into schmooze moan take their representatives for lunch or a drink afterwards. Each of these bureaus is a way for you to get more paid bookings. So the trick is to get deal with bureau individually.r
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Peter Fogel's "How ANY Public Speaker Can Create a Deeper Bond With Their Audience!"
The speakers people like the most, or who have the greatest impact, are said to have “presence.” Something special that leaps out at you. Certain actors have it, and that makes them "stars." Certain models (who by the way are sometime average looking people in real life) somehow "click" with the camera and it just loves them.
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Peter Fogel's "Self-Introductions or 'How to Plan for the Unexpected When You Speak!"
I always say when it comes to speaking or performing, you must adhere to Murphy's Law. What can wrong … will. I don't know who this Murphy was, but perhaps he should get in touch with Montezuma (and his revenge.) Please note, dear reader, I am not a fatalist. I am more of a realist. Yes, you can fix the lighting the sound… even the proximity of the platform to the stage. But the challenging part is getting the host, (or organizer) who hired you -- to give you the proper introduction.
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Peter Fogel's "Effective Story Telling Tips & Tactics That'll Make You a More Persuasive Speaker!" (Part One)
Perhaps you've been there yourself. You are listening to a speaker drone on with facts and figures… and figures and facts. At that moment your eyes are rolling towards the back of your head. As I always say - audiences will forgive a lot of things from you -- but they will never forgive a boring speaker. The speakers job is to engage and capture an audience's mind and tug at his heart strings. You always want to keep them listening… a great way to do that is chuck the fact and figures and use effective stories during your public speaking engagements.
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Peter Fogel's "More Effective Story Telling Tips & Tactics That'll Make You a More Persuasive Speaker!" (Part Two)
Welcome back to Storytelling Tips and Tactics. As I mentioned in my previous article… specificity sells and makes a story more personal! When it comes to effective story telling give your audience a place to envision by telling them the specific location of your joke or story. For instance, say you were in Tommy's Diner in Hoboken, New Jersey -- as opposed to just New Jersey. Your audience will have a specific place to think about and will become more engaged.
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Peter Fogel's "The 5 Commandments of Effectively Using Humor in Any Presentation!"
I couldn’t believe I was going to open my presentation with that joke. Me, of all people! Yet, there I was. With my heart pounding in anticipation… I was about to bound onto the platform and speak in front of over 250 people… Not only that, I was going to open my presentation with a bit I had just come up with! Before I continue, you need to know the back-story. I was asked to emcee AWAI’s 2009 FastTrack to Success Bootcamp Awards Ceremony.
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Peter Fogel's "The Self-Confidence Question!"
I have an entrepreneur friend who is an engaging speaker. He always gets high marks on audience evaluations. On stage, he comes off as quite confident. Watching him, you’d think he was loaded with self-esteem. In fact, the opposite is true. And at a recent presentation, he let his audience in on this personality “flaw” right from the start.
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Peter Fogel's "The Importantance of Critiquing Your Public Speaking Presentation!"
After you have given a presentation, and especially at the beginning of your career (and even when you are at a level of expertise), you should critique your presentation skills to improve. It’s safe to say the more proficient a speaker you are, the better the communicator you are. The better the communicator you are, the more engagements you will get!
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Peter Fogel's "The 3 T's Speaking Formula!"
In the direct marketing world, of which I am a part of, there is a formula that sales writers adhere to. And it’s one that speakers can use as well. It is called The 3 T's Speaking Formula! It is old advice, and yet, it's an excellent use of your talents and time and is quite effective in holding your audience’s attention. This formula holds up today. Because, well, human nature really doesn’t change.
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Peter Fogel's "How to Put Yourself in the "Best Light" to Succeed as a Public Speaker!"
One of the most important things as a speaker has to do to make an impact with their audience - is to control the environment they are in. Believe it or not, some speakers get the “gig” (aka the engagement) show up at the correct time and realize the seating arrangements or the lighting is off. Trust me: If your lighting or environment is not at optimal levels, your performance will suffer and you could get a poor evaluation.
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Release The Public Speaker In You!
Let author, comedian, and public speaker, Peter Fogel reveal the tips, tricks, and secrets of top rated humorists and National Speaker Association speakers in his program: Peter "The Reinvention Guy" Fogel's Guide To Effective Public Speaking. www.publicspeaklikeapro.com/silver.html
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Delivering High Response Copy Your Marketing Deserves
High Response Copywriter Peter Fogel will show you how to harness the persuasive power of copywriting to sell your products and services on the Internet. Sign up for his Direct Response Ezine and receive FREE his e-book, "Marketing Secrets of the Masters!"
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I invite you to go my website(s) for articles and other information
For marketing and copywriting: www.compellingcopynow.com
For speaking engagements and self-help products: http://www,reinventyourselfnow.com, http://ww.peterfogel.com
For public speaking products: www.publicspeaklikeapro.com, www.publicspeaklikeapro.com/silver.html
I can be reached at 561-245-5252 (office)
Other highlights
Want Humor In the Workplace? Then Find the Humor
In Your Life First!
Humor + Strong Morale = A More Effective Work
Environment For Everyone.
So how do you accomplish that? Well, if you want humor in the work place… then you have to discover it in your personal life first. (Unless of course you have a split personality to begin with.)
Peter J. Fogel, humorist/author/entrepreneur (so many hyphens—so little time to do it all), will take you on the rewarding but volatile journey of a professional stand-up comedian/writer in Hollywood to the world of advertising and direct response copywriting.
He'll show you how he's brought humor to every aspect of that bumpy trip to lead a more healthier and happier existence—at least that's what he's fooled his shrink into believing he has!
But MORE importantly how YOU can do the same for FUN & INSANE PROFIT$! (okay the last part I made up)
The Humorator's topics include:
Strike While "Your Irony" is HOT!: Overcoming Adversity With Laughter (KEYNOTE)
Your audience will discover:
- How to LAUGH, Put YOUR Obstacles Into Perspective & Then Turn Them Into Golden Opportunities!
- How to Fine Tune Your Humor Radar 24/7
- Four Ways To Effectively Use YOUR Funny Bone-- & Have The Time of Your Life Doing It!
- Discover how to laugh at yourself (and if not... how to laugh at others)
- How to Use LAUGHTER to Improve Your Health & Wellbeing at Work and at Home
How To Reinvent Yourself For Total Success
Your group will experience:
- 4 Proven Ways To Prioritize and Optimally Reinvent Yourself At Your Job
- How to Let Your Fears FUEL You Forward To Reaching Your Goals
- The Five Modes of Learning You Need To Master Any New Skill
- How To Get Out of a SLUMP and Have Clients Clamoring To Work With You!
Building Team Work Through Improvisation
(1/2 day seminar)
You've seen the show, "Whose Line is It Anyway?" with Drew Carey. Well, now "The Humorator" can take those same fun easy-to-lea theatre games and show your staff how to work more cohesively...Get ready for LOTS OF LAUGHS and letting go of the stress as your employees discover
- How to Successfully Partner on Projects
- How to Create Spontaneity in the Workplace
- Techniques to Help you Become a Better Listener
- How to Accept Fear -- and Still Move Forward to Reach Your Goal
- How to Get Into the Right Frame of Mind in Order to Achieve Breakthroughs in Thought...
- The Secret to Building Trust with each other
Marketing Secrets of The Masters That'll Boost Your Company Profits
You will learn:
- How To Create the BEST Headline For Your Ad, Website, or Direct Mail Piece (Hint: They're Found in the National Enquirer)
- The Secret of Getting Into Your Prospect's Head
- 4 Sure-Fire Guarantees That Will Close The Sale
- 5 Ways To Show Empathy With Your Future Customer
- The "Bar Stool" Technique That Will Make You BOND With Your Reader
In the entertainment and corporate world, "The Humorator's" made audiences of all shapes and sizes laugh for over 25 years. Not only that, but he's had the good fortune of working along side such veteran celebrities as:
Shirley Jones, Ed Asner, Harry Anderson, Lou Rawls, Jon Stewart, Lucie A az, Dennis Miller, and Ray Romano. Not to mention improvising on the same stage with the legendary Robin Williams (and living to tell about it.)
so I can make your next event a rousing success with out the stress!