James Malinchak Shows Speakers How to Build Rapport with Audiences

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Aug 27, 2013, 08:30 ET

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Speakers can create immediate rapport with their audiences if they tell their personal story well, says James Malinchak, a motivational business keynote speaker, http://www.JamesMalinchak.com

"Your bio sets the stage for the rest of the evening," said Malinchak who at http://www.BigMoneySpeaker.com

"Hour after hour, night after night, speakers stare at the computer screen and draw a complete blank when they try to write their bios. Writing a bio should be easy when you know what to do," said Malinchak who was the only business motivational speaker featured on the hit ABC TV Show, Secret Millionaire, which is available at Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/James-Malinchak-Gary-IN/dp/B0050NA50C

He recommends:

Be brief. A long bio is painful and boring.
WOW the audience with something shocking, funny, poignant or bizarre.
Create credibility. Let them know what you know, where you have been, and what you have experienced. Highlight your expertise.
Show your celebrity status with pictures of you with other celebrities, endorsements by famous people and show them your media coverage, books and videos.

"Your bio helps the audience get to know you. It is very valuable," he said. "Show them where you started out from. For example, I say, "I grew up in a small steel-mill town near Pittsburgh, PA." Then intertwine your successful business background, add the credibility and celebrity. You can add a quote.

Then add more details like how many talks you have given or if you are an author. Once you do this, you will have the stellar bio that will have the audience feeling like they know you."

To learn how to hire James Malinchak for conferences, meetings and conventions, go to http://www.jamesmalinchak.com

He posts free information and tips about business and speaking on these social media sites:
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About James Malinchak

James Malinchak has delivered more than 2,200 motivational presentations for events worldwide, and was named Consummate Speaker of the Year by Sharing Ideas professional speakers' magazine. He has appeared in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal and several hundred other publications.

He began his sales career right out of college as a stockbroker with a major Wall Street Investment Firm and was awarded Most Outstanding Performance (twice) and #1 in New Account Openings (twice).

Currently, he owns three businesses, has authored 16 books, and has read and researched over 2,500 books on personal and professional development.

He is a Contributing Author to, and serves as Associate Editor for the #1 New York Times Best-selling book series "Chicken Soup for the Soul®" with his own personal stories published in "Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul," "Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul" and "Chicken Soup for the Prisoner's Soul." James is the Co-author of the Best-Selling book "Chicken Soup for the College Soul."

He mixes enthusiasm and humor with motivational stories to deliver a high content message that will has audiences laughing, learning and inspired.

Giving back is a big part of Malinchak's life and he has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for various organizations and has donated thousands of dollars of his own money to help others. Especially dear to his heart is helping kids create a successful future by developing the belief in themselves that they can overcome challenges and achieve their dreams and goals.

He was named one of the "Top 40 Business People Under the Age of 40 in Las Vegas."