April 2021 Chapter Event Recap
Our April NSA-Las Vegas Chapter meeting had the largest attendance yet this year! We had 31 people attending in-person and 2 virtually, several first-time guests, and many dignitaries. It was so nice to be face-to-face (with masks) for in-person conversations, laughs, and information exchange.
Warm-Up:
- Jim Root, Chapter President-Elect, gave the Spirit of Cavett message on generosity. Marilyn Sherman and Mark Kamp gave a shout to Jim for his generosity in sharing his milestone day with us. Happy Birthday Jim.
- Guy Burns, CSP and Chapter President, gave us his signature presentation on “Principles of Peak Performance”. The four key principles he shared with his perspective and stories are great concepts for all of us to keep top of mind with our clients and for ourselves while building businesses that impact our community and the world.
The Main Event – “Selling from the Stage – The Magic of Storytelling” with Orvel Ray Wilson
- Orvel Ray Wilson, CSP, coauthor of the legendary Guerrilla Marketing series, gave many teachable moments on the magic of storytelling he initially discovered at the tender age of nine while selling seeds. He gave us many of his secret sauce ingredients uncovered and maximized over his successful career in sales, coaching, and speaking.
- Orvel Ray clarified the differences between Elevator Pitches, Capability Stories, and Origin Stories.
- He conducted ten 1:1 coaching sessions from the stage for everyone to engage and learn from.
- Along the way, Orvel gave many acting tips on general stage usage, prop placement, and stage movement nuances for powerful storytelling. Remember, downstage left for the funny!
NSA National’s “Influence 2021” is right here in Las Vegas July 10-12. The event will be both onsite and virtual. National is asking our Chapter to contribute some volunteer hours to help smooth out the event. Guy and the Board will be sharing more information as it comes in from National. If you missed the April event, join us on May 8 with Barry Banther, CMC, CSP, and Chairman of NSA National, in-person or virtual, so you can mingle, learn, share, and maximize your membership. See you next month.
Be Gutsy … PIVOT
Chrystina Katz,
The Gutsy Pivoter