The MC’s Book Shelf
Here are some of the other books in my office. I have read most of them multiple times and hope to write about most of them in more details soon!
I will be adding more in coming weeks, but consider these as a core collection.
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Money Talks – How to make a Million as a Speaker – Alan Weiss
Alan is a great contrarian who I have seen speak on a number of occasions and chatted to a number of times. Terrific overview of the reality of the speaking business. Quite a lot applies to the MC business.
The Wealthy Speaker – Jane Atkinson
Excellent book, from a former speaker agent and now speaker coach. Great advice on Positioning that is perfect for MC’s. She also runs workshops with another of my favourite speakers Joe Calloway.
Book Yourself Solid – Michael Port
Another excellent book with great advice and plenty of exercises. Great for anyone selling themselves and their services as a Speaker, MC or Entertainer. I keep buying copies and giving them to people!
Facilitation Skills
Many MC’s are asked to help facilitate sessions, including Panels, Goal Setting & Planning Workshops. These two books are very comprehensive. I use them both, a lot.
The Secrets of Facilitation – Michael Wilkinson
Facilitating with Ease – Ingrid Bens
Win the Crowd – Steve Cohen
The Millionaires’ Magician, Steve Cohen looks at Influence, Charisma and Showmanship, essential skills for any presenter.
Two fascinating books on the art of being an “artist.” All about Creativity & Productivity.
Steal Like an Artist Austin Kleon
I love this book and it applies to so many aspects of what we do!
The War of Art – Steven Pressfield
Virtual Freedom Chris Ducker
Hiring a virtual assistant may not be as expensive as you think and it could easily catapult your business to a new level. The Ducker book is a terrific overview and guide to using VA’s from the Philippines. It certainly helped me put my VA in place.
Jab Jab Jab Right Hook Gary Vaynerchuk
Interesting overview of the various Social Media Platforms and strategies to use them well to grow your business. Plenty of great examples.
The You Tube Formula Derrel Eves
Tube Ritual Brian G Johnson
These two books really helped me grow my YouTube Channel to over 20,000 subscribers.
This isn’t a huge figure compared to some, but in the grand scheme of things it’s estimated that less than 3% of the millions of YouTube Channels that exist, reach even 10,000!
They both approach the topic of starting and growing a channel from different directions so they make a great combination. They really helped me.
Check out YouTube Formula on Amazon
Check out Tube Ritual on Amazon
More Books coming soon!