On today’s episode Michael Fomkin shares how he navigates conversations with entertainers and influencers in the age of social media. Listen in as Laura and Michael discuss the importance of the elevator pitch, building confidence speaking from the stage, learning to speak off the cuff, and how to give criticism in an impactful way. 

Michael Fomkin is an American entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, philanthropist and Broadway Investor. He is best known as the co-founder of VIP IGNITE LIVE and co-author of Finding Fame: The Insider’s Guide to the Entertainment Industry. He is currently the CEO and Head of Marketing at VIP IGNITE LIVE where he drives the company's sales and vision. Michael hosts one of the biggest online events for music, artists and producers. He has worked with artists from Universal Motown, Sony Red and Bad Boy entertainment.

Notable achievements include investing and backing the 2013 Tony award winning play on Broadway, Vanja Sonja Masha and Spike. Michael has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur and The Huffington Post.

In addition to winning two Two Comma Club awards, Michael has created the VIP Giving Foundation which allows talent from across the world to have a platform for creating change and bringing brand awareness to their unique charities and small acts of kindness.

 

You can connect with Michael via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-fomkin/

 

To learn more about Dr. Laura Sicola and how mastering influence can impact your success go to https://www.speakingtoinfluence.com/quickstart and download the quick start guide for mastering the three C’s of influence.

 

You can connect with Laura in the following ways:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola

LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWri2F_hhGQpMcD97DctJwA

Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions

Twitter: @Laura Sicola 

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vocalimpactproductions

Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions

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On today&rsquo;s episode Michael Fomkin shares how he navigates conversations with entertainers and influencers in the age of social media. Listen in as Laura and Michael discuss the importance of the elevator pitch, building confidence speaking from the stage, learning to speak off the cuff, and how to give criticism in an impactful way. 
Michael Fomkin is an American entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, philanthropist and Broadway Investor. He is best known as the co-founder of VIP IGNITE LIVE and co-author of Finding Fame: The Insider&rsquo;s Guide to the Entertainment Industry. He is currently the CEO and Head of Marketing at VIP IGNITE LIVE where he drives the company's sales and vision. Michael hosts one of the biggest online events for music, artists and producers. He has worked with artists from Universal Motown, Sony Red and Bad Boy entertainment.
Notable achievements include investing and backing the 2013 Tony award winning play on Broadway,&nbsp;Vanja Sonja Masha and Spike. Michael has been featured in&nbsp;Forbes, Entrepreneur&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Huffington Post.
In addition to winning two Two Comma Club awards, Michael has created the VIP Giving Foundation which allows talent from across the world to have a platform for creating change and bringing brand awareness to their unique charities and small acts of kindness.
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You can connect with Michael via LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-fomkin/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-fomkin/</a>
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To learn more about Dr. Laura Sicola and how mastering influence can impact your success go to https://www.speakingtoinfluence.com/quickstart and download the quick start guide for mastering the three C&rsquo;s of influence.
&nbsp;
You can connect with Laura in the following ways:
LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href="https://slack-redir.net/link?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fdrlaurasicola">https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola</a>
LinkedIn Business Page: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/</a><a href="https://slack-redir.net/link?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fvocal-impact-productions%2F"></a>
YouTube: <a href="https://slack-redir.net/link?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUCWri2F_hhGQpMcD97DctJwA">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWri2F_hhGQpMcD97DctJwA</a>
Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions
Twitter: <a href="mailto:laurasicola@gmail.com">@Laura Sicola</a>&nbsp;
Twitch: <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/vocalimpactproductions">https://www.twitch.tv/vocalimpactproductions</a>
Instagram: @VocalImpactProductionsSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

When you speak, do you want to inspire others and be recognized as a true leader? Do you want to feel more confident, have greater influence, and get bigger results? This is the show for executives, business owners and leaders who need to command the room, connect with their audience and close the deal.

Join host Dr. Laura Sicola, communication and influence expert, as she interviews world-class business and industry leaders, who reveal the importance of strong communication skills in their success and the (sometimes hard) lessons they learned along the way. You’ll gain insights into confident public speaking, conflict management, executive presence, and more!

For more information, visit https://www.speakingtoinfluence.com 

To book Laura as a guest or speaker email info@vocalimpactproductions.com

Speaking to Influence

When you speak, do you want to inspire others and be recognized as a true leader? Do you want to feel more confident, have greater influence, and get bigger results? This is the show for executives, business owners and leaders who need to command the room, connect with their audience and close the deal. Join host Dr. Laura Sicola, communication and influence expert, as she interviews world-class business and industry leaders, who reveal the importance of strong communication skills in their success and the (sometimes hard) lessons they learned along the way. You’ll gain insights into confident public speaking, conflict management, executive presence, and more! For more information, visit https://www.speakingtoinfluence.com  To book Laura as a guest or speaker email info@laurasicola.com

When you speak, do you want to inspire others and be recognized as a true leader? Do you want to feel more confident, have greater influence, and get bigger results? This is the show for executives, business owners and leaders who need to command the room, connect with their audience and close the deal. Join host Dr. Laura Sicola, communication and influence expert, as she interviews world-class business and industry leaders, who reveal the importance of strong communication skills in their success and the (sometimes hard) lessons they learned along the way. You’ll gain insights into confident public speaking, conflict management, executive presence, and more! For more information, visit https://www.speakingtoinfluence.com  To book Laura as a guest or speaker email info@laurasicola.com

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