Infomercials and Life Lessons: A Conversation with Brian Richardson - Part 2

<p><em>“So a lot of times they feel like they have to pack this thing with so much dense information. I'm like, dude, you have 30 minutes and you have three of those to hook somebody and you still need to leave a little bit for Q&amp;A. You still need to leave a little bit for engagement. So if you're not going to answer everybody's question about something highly technical in the span of a podcast or the span of a technical talk, the span of an explainer video, you always have to get them to that act. They need to take a step and learn more. And that's where then you get a next level of engagement. You have a more detailed conversation. You have a one-on-one with somebody.” -- </em>Brian Richardson</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This episode’s the second half of my conversation with technical communicator, Dragon Con host, and Play It With Moxie drummer, Brian Richardson as he shares his advice on effective communication, some of the most memorable actors he’s worked with at Dragon Con, and the surprisingly rustic direction his life’s taken thanks to a move to Oregon and his new YouTube channel.</p><p>As always, if you have questions for my guest, you’re welcome to reach out through the links in the show notes.&nbsp; If you have questions for me, visit <a href="https://audiobrandingpodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">audiobrandingpodcast.com</a> where you’ll find a lot of ways to get in touch. You can also join regular Clubhouse chats in <a href="https://www.clubhouse.com/house/the-power-of-sound" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Power of Sound House</a>, at 2pm Eastern every Wednesday. Plus, subscribing to the newsletter will let you know when the new podcasts are available and what the newest Clubhouse rooms will be about. And if you’re getting some value from listening, the best ways to show your support are to share this podcast with a friend and <a href="https://lovethepodcast.com/audiobranding" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">leave an honest review</a>. Both those things reall