There is not a favoured background to achieve a successful MC career. A master of ceremonies profession can be started with education from Toastmasters, public speaking experience from work, performance training as an actor or comedian, or teaching in schools. The only common denominator is a passion to help the event succeed.
De-clutter your MC words and you will quickly reach into the hearts and minds of your audience: think of yourself as the Marie Kondo of speaking.
You will be rewarded with great guests and a happy client – all because you didn’t ramble on.
An MC career is Show Business. Make sure you can do the Business as well as the Show. This is the second part of the conversion sequence that talks about how to convert a passive MC enquiry from a prospective client into an active confirmed booking quickly, easily and efficiently.
No matter how talented you are on stage, you must be equally as skilled at sales. In other words, converting an interested enquiry to a confirmed booking. Remember, it’s called ShowBusiness for a reason. I have created a template that makes it an easy and straightforward process to collect that deposit.
A performer on stage is like any sportsperson. They both must be able to instantly ‘switch on’ their skills, showcase their talent and deliver what is needed when the live event begins. There are no second chances.
As a tribute to this wonderful speaker, we have organized a webcast this Sunday 19h July @ 5pm GMT+1 not so much to eulogize but to create a concise memory about him for the next generation.
Its easy to take your voice for granted. But a little change in your speaking voice can have massive improvements to your professional and personal life. Here’s what happened to me when I made some adjustments.
Both beginning and experienced emcees will find the Wedding MC Masterclass gives them rock-solid technique and yet the freedom to create their own individual MC style. And this is where the magic money is. Once you’ve got your special unique MC style worked out, its easy to promote and market yourself.
Clever MCs make the fully rehearsed seem spontaneous. The hidden secret is a learned system that starts from the moment an MC booking is confirmed through to the happy client recommending you to others because of the sensational emcee job you performed for them. This system is the foundation and strength of the Masterclass Method.
Microphone technique is a cornerstone skill for every Event Host MC. Do not let lack of knowledge about how to best use your microphone hinder and handicap your MC career.
This is the world of entertainment. Its show business. Good first impressions are vital for a long career. Your MC brand needs to create excitement right from the get-go. So begin marketing your awesome MC services by designing and printing an awesome business card.
The most successful Event Host MCs are deeply passionate about their work – and it shows. They’re well-prepared, have a confident stage presence and are never short of work. Enduring passion is the secret of every successful MC making thousands, because it’s these behaviours, driven by passion, that equal success. Here’s how to tap into this incredible resource right now.