Today's Tip – Call back no touch backs;

Call back no touch backs; When you have a call back date, time and reason do it on time and get to the point. They asked you to call.

Lets get one thing clear in all of our minds. A call back is not the same as a follow up. A follow up is for after you perform at a place and want to say thanks, or after you send out a resume, things like that. A Call back is used when you meet someone make a quick connection and then they say “Hey that’s awesome no time to get into it now but call my office Thursday at 4 pm”

OK got it now? Good. So what do you do with that information. Well first off you need to remember it and be punctual otherwise you just wasted a big opportunity to show someone which can help you that you are a professional. Before you call though there are quite a number of things that you can do to increase your chances of being impressive rather than just a sad sad little trooper all alone in the world. Research the person or the company so you have some idea of where they are coming from, that way you can tailor your pitch to them specifically rather than talking in broad strokes. Again be on time for your call, and don't forget they told you to call them, so they are already interested. Don't bore them rehashing what got you the call in the first place.

The information you are going to be giving to them will be varied depending on who it is you have the call back with and how you got it in the first place. We can go over some quick things but the possibilities are pretty endless so. Know your topic of discussion, know who your talking to, know what benefit you have to each other and be professional. If you can do those things you will be working with them much quicker than you think.

So be sure of who you are, what you do and take pride in doing it and you too could be making callbacks soon. Now if you will excuse me I have a callback to make.

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Today's Tip – First Rule; Be nice to everyone, you never know who someone is or knows.

First Rule; Be nice to everyone, you never know who someone is or knows.

So who doesn't understand what this means? Ah yes you, there in the back with the goofy look on your face and no future. Someone show that person out please. OK now that we have that settled, listen up. Be nice to people, you never know who they might know.

Simple to hear, simple to understand very hard to implement at times. Feeling fake? Perhaps, but the benefits outweigh the cost of a feeling. Eventually you won't feel that way so long as you are making an honest effort to be nice. Trust us it comes across that way so don't dwell on it to much.

This particular blog entry and tip is difficult to write. Such a simple thing should be an easy topic to discuss, it isn't though. Be nice! See topic covered. The benefit to you though comes back in so many different ways. People will like, trust and admire you for it. Since they feel those things towards you they will be much more likely to hire you or bring you on to a project they have. No one would ever be unwilling to introduce you to people you should know for fear of being embarrassed by your lack of social skills. See, so get on with it, BE NICE!

Since I like old movies, remember this though “Be nice, until its time to not be nice.” There will be those who will confuse your being nice with naivete and try to take advantage of that. Don't let them. You can still do it without yelling screaming and carrying on. Not certain how ask a really good customer service rep they deal with it all day everyday and the best ones are nice while still putting people in their place. Watch and Learn.

That's it folks, just be nice.

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09.05.2011 - Monthly Newsletter September 2011

News

Been a busy month for us here at BBR more and more people have discovered just how much we can help them realize their dreams. Martyrd is working closely with us as is Erin Chase. Erin is working on her single now so stay tuned for more on that soon. We have had 3 very successful MARLH TV web-casts so drop on by every Tuesday from 7-10 pm at Makearightlefthere.com You can also follow us at twitter.com/bbrpro

This Month

We will be holding a free seminar on the 15th starting at 7pm. For more Info please call our offices at 631-599-2263. If anyone needs head shots done please make arrangements with us to set up a date here in our offices. As always we can be contacted at BBRoseProductions@Gmail.com

Performers Where?

Jessica Collazo- Sept 10th 8-930 at Behind Bars

Joe's Cause- Sept 24th more info to follow as we get it. (@ Behind Bars)

Erin Chase- Sept 9th 8-midnight at Bruno's

As we get more we will let everyone know.

MARLH TV

This months special and not so special guests to include... assuming they say yes. Key Fitz, Mike Sandora, Moe Diggs, Pat Hart, Martyd and perhaps the local zookeeper Plus a special appearance by Sock Man. Also new games to be played, and great segments.

Next Month

Yet another free seminar as well as weekly MARLH TV shows. Look forward to seeing Erins song “Keep on Breathing” to be released in early October.

Ed's Notes

So another month and another slew of information. Working with Erin is a blast. The MARLH TV show is so much fun to do. Martyrd was a great deal of fun to sit down and talk with. We have 2 more commercial business's working with us now as well as new script sitting in the in-box. All in all a great month past and all signs point to another just starting.

Tom's Notes

We still have yet to get Ed his pet monkey, but I am sure by the years end we'll have to get a cage for it. I am looking forward to hearing “Keep on breathing” completely recorded. That should be very exciting. We have been working with a few new people in our office as well. It looks like a wonderful working relationship is going to come from this. If you have anything you want to bringing into development, let us know and we'll work with you to see it come alive.

Today's Tip – Make things happen by making things happen;

Make things happen by making things happen; “I want” can only go so far. Soon you'll need to take your first step of many.

One of the first things we learn is wanting. I want that cookie, I want that cracker I want a pet monkey. As time goes on we learn that sometimes to get what we want we have to take steps. When we are young we usually cry then we whine, some people continue to do this as they age. Don't we love those people.

A better way to accomplish achieving your wants, take steps. Saying I want is a good beginning but it requires nothing but wanting. Setting up the steps to achieve that want requires some conscious thought however. So you know what you want, what is the first step? It could be research, it could be changing your outlook perhaps getting rid of some dead weight. We usually start with research it helps answer questions as well as making you consider things you hadn't. So you start to write it down and little by little you can see the steps you need to take to implement your want into a goal. Goals of course should be what you set your path toward and all journeys begin with the first step.

Most all of this can be accomplished on your own, you can speed the process by bringing in help. Using your network of friends and colleagues you can get ideas and narrow your focus. Hiring an outside consultant to help you is always I good option as well. They will know many of the pitfalls and traps along your path. We encourage you to call us actually we are very good at goal setting and steps. Do your research and start taking the steps you need to bring reality to what had only been a dream before.

Get started today, make things happen in the world by making things happen in your mind. Step by step you can make that want become a goal and set your feet on the path to it.

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Today's Tip – It's a crying shame that crime doesn't pay;

It's a crying shame that crime doesn't pay; But please don't cheat people out of a great experience. Give them your all.

Time to perform, time to shine, put your all into it your fans deserve nothing less. There are times in everyone’s lives when the weight of the world just seems to crush them down into itty bitty caricatures of themselves.

Whenever you are going to the stage make sure you are ready to put everything you are into it. Never have a lackluster night always shine and do your best. For whatever time you are on stage you must be everything your fans expect. That’s hard sometimes when you have a bad day, are sick or tired. For that little bit of time you are up there on stage its imperative that you are giving it your all.

Have you ever gone to a performance and been disappointed? Why was that? You wanted to go, you spent money, you spent time and then? BLAH, it was bad, awful, horrible, you feel cheated now. You got ripped off. The band didn’t play originals, they took a lot of breaks, the actors didn’t know their lines. The list goes on and on think of a few more I'll wait. You back? Good, so now you know what we are talking about today right. Don't rob your fans of a great experience, don't cheat them from enjoying what they have come to see. Be the best you can every time!

Now everyone will have their own ideas on how to achieve this. Here are a few of mine. Remember these people came to see you they LOVE you. Drink some coffee, no particular reason I just love it. Mostly though, if you can remember why everyone came you will be able to make it through even if you have anthrax poisoning, they came to see you perform. Don't let them down.

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Today's Tip – Can it, listen to what you are hearing;

Can it, listen to what you are hearing; Then respond in kind. To listen is just as important as to be heard.

Listening is as much an art as it is a skill. Some people are just better at it than others. You can learn to be a good listener though, it takes some time and practice. So lets begin the learning process.

First, its not about you. Keep that in mind and your off to a good start. Listening is all about them, the person who is speaking to you. Its not about mindlessly standing there and being babbled at however. If all you are hearing is “Blah Blah Blah Ginger Blah Blah.” then you are defiantly doing it wrong, even if your name is Ginger. You should be able to ask questions about what you're hearing. You should absolutely do this, it shows you are interested in what they are saying. Doing this also allows you to interact with the person. Both of these things help build trust and understanding.

Some things to avoid. When the person tells you something you do not ever want to compare what they said or did to something in your own life. Other wise what they hear is “My story is better than yours” and that’s not the objective. In a sales and service type environment you would want to check for understanding by saying things in a similar manner back to them. Don’t repeat what they said exactly just paraphrase it back to them appropriately “I'm sorry that (insert) happened, how are you doing with (insert)” that way they know you were listening and that you care, and you do!

Just remember that a conversation and listening is a two way street. The person you are speaking to may not be as good as you are at it. They may have never thought about it at all. You have now, so start to listen and respond to the people in the world around you. Make more friends network and utilize both to better your results in your life.

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Today's Tip – Protect yourself;

Protect yourself; Copyrights, lawyers, and even a doctor for those long nights. Get these things taken care of.

Come now, we have all heard the stories haven't we. A friend of a friends cousins Aunt's dogs owner. Didn't copyright there material properly and someone took it and made millions of dollars. Or My aunts son from a second marriage signed a deal with the devil, didn't consult a lawyer and now not only does his soul belong to him but so does all his pet hamsters. Sad huh. Poor hamsters.

How do you fix it though? Simple if its yours and you want to keep it you really need to copyright it. Take the time to do so. It seems hard but realistically its a simple thing to do some of that research we preach about or contact someone in your network and HUZZAH! You have it.

Lawyers while normally in league with the demons of the underworld especially in the entertainment industry are also a fantastic resource for helping you get things done. Do some more of that research and find a good one. They can help you with a myriad of things and if you have contracts to sign or be signed it is absolutely in your best interest to consult one to be sure you aren't giving something away you shouldn't be. As in our first example of the devil owning your pet hamsters. You may think the people you are dealing with are Angelic but remember all the demons are fallen angels anyway so they can be tricksters.

Doctors? Well sure why not, and while we don't wish to offend anyone working with us at BBR some of you are certifiable. Get some help if you need it. Addiction will kill your career faster then a Jerry Springer interview if you need help get it. Same for any of the many other horrible afflictions that entertainers suffer from. Like bloaty head, Delusions of adequacy and an over developed sense of awesome. These aren’t bad things really but if allowed to rage uncontrolled could cause serious long term repercussions. Usually your friends can pop that ego, talk you up when feeling down or help you actually be awesome, sometimes not. Don't ever be afraid to get the help you need to excel in all aspects of your life and career. Lawyers and Doctors can and should be utilized to help you succeed.

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