E250: Why You Should Create and Own The Stage

<p>We’re 250 episodes in and counting people! Let’s pop that bottle and go down memory lane as Erik Cabral shares the mic with fellow M.C Pablo Gonzales and dishes out some secret sauces behind the success of his brand, as well as some lessons he learned moving through transitions, accomplishments, and embracing failures.</p> <p><strong>Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lessons from death to the ego</li> <li>The secret sauce behind the success of the virtual PodMAX</li> <li>The mistake of going transactional too soon and what he could have done differently</li> <li>Finding power in the niche</li> <li>How to improve your public speaking skills</li> </ul> <p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p> <p><strong>[30:35] Lessons From PodMAX</strong></p> <p>One of the secrets to any successful event is having not only amazing keynote speakers but also a dynamic emcee who can make everyone feel engaged and included. It went from radical generosity to radical vulnerability, holding space for everybody to start creating those vulnerable moments to allow for the deepest conversations. However, PodMAX fizzled out too soon as well, and one of the things he learned from Gary Vaynerchuk’s words was that he asked for money too soon when he was still trying to build relationships.</p> <p><strong>[42:30] Finding Power in the Niche</strong></p> <p>Erik decided to pause all activities on PodMAX and focus on On Air Brands, mostly serving real estate investors making up almost 90% of their clients. They found a niche in giving confidence to real estate investors being real estate investors themselves. Erik also realized the importance of the 3 C’s of character, competency, and connections when looking for the right people.</p> <p><strong>[49:40] How to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills</strong></p> <p>Practice not just being on stage, but also listening, storytelling, and getting to know yourself and your weaknesses. Get comfortable speaking to small groups as this will lead up to b