Most people think public speaking is about: sounding polished memorizing lines trying not to mess up It’s not. It’s about connection. Whether you’re giving: * a wedding toast * a presentation * a speech * a sales pitch * or just speaking in front of a group… People respond to authenticity far more than perfection. That’s why so many of these “Wedding Toast Tips” actually apply to ALL public speaking. If people like you… they’ll want to listen to you. And one of the biggest mindset shifts you can make? Stop trying to “perform.” Start trying to connect. --- My new course: **Don’t Bomb the Wedding Toast** drops soon inside the They Laugh. You Win. Skool community. But the truth is… It’s really a course about becoming a more engaging communicator everywhere. Which tip hits home the most for you? #publicspeaking #wedding #bestman #publicspeakingtips #bestmanspeech

Most people think “crowd work” is just for comedians. It’s not. It’s really about:👉 reading the room👉 listening👉 reacting in real time👉 and knowing how to connect with people naturally Great comedians do this on stage. Great speakers, teachers, salespeople, leaders, and communicators do it everywhere else. One of the biggest mistakes people make in conversations, presentations, or even meetings is trying to be clever too fast. The best communicators gather information first. They listen. They observe. They let the moment breathe. Then they respond. That’s where real connection happens. And just like comedians, the best communicators also know how to bring it all back to the message they’re trying to deliver.

It’s actually simpler than you think. 👉 Laughter happens when the brain recognizes… and resolves a disruption. You set a pattern and break the pattern. Their brain catches up. 👉 That moment = the laugh. And here’s why this matters… If a joke doesn’t work, it’s usually not because: ❌ you’re not funny It’s because: 👉 there was no surprise or 👉 it didn’t make sense This is what I teach. Not stand-up comedy. Not stand-up comedy. 👉 The science and strategy of humor. How to: - connect faster - engage better - be remembered Because when they laugh…you win. If you want to learn how to actually do this and so much more. 👉 Join my free Skool community where you can learn, connect, and grow.

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings just said something interesting: “I’d be doubling down on emotional skills.” Makes sense. Because in a world where AI can do almost everything… 👉 the people who can connect will win. And one of the fastest ways to connect? 👉 Humor. That’s what I’ve been teaching for years. Not stand-up comedy. Not jokes for the sake of jokes. 👉 Humor as a tool. As a solution. To: engage connect build trust be remembered Because when they laugh…you win.

Why does humor work? Because it’s not just funny…👉 it’s how the brain learns and connects. When you add humor, you’re not just entertaining—you’re: - Increasing retention - Resetting attention - Reducing stress - Building connection - Making ideas stick That’s why the best speakers, teachers, and leaders don’t just deliver information… 👉 They deliver it in a way people feel And when people feel it, they remember it. This is exactly what we’re breaking down inside this community—how to use humor as a tool to connect, engage, and make your message land. 💬 Quick question: Where could you use more engagement right now? - Speaking? - Teaching? - Sales? - Everyday conversations? Drop it below 👇