Monday, January 26, 2009

Never know where your photo will end up....

Big event or small, you just never know where your pictures are going to show up anymore. From time to time, like all of us probably, I Google my name to see where and how I am listed. Well, just happened to see this cover photo of the Ohio Buick Collectors Club (Yup...my clients range from Microsoft to the Ohio Buick Collectors Club).

The president of the chapter happens to be a great friend and very talented entertainer that runs the best casino company in America. Check them out at www.BlackDiamondCasinoEvents.com.

Here was their publication that came out shortly following the event. That would be my arms on the cover and some other fun photos on the 3rd page.

http://www.centralohiochapter.com/horn_dec08.pdf

Hope you enjoy

An email that can't help to make you smile...Thank YOU Perry Corp. It is SHOWTIME!

A special thanks go out to all those at Perry Corporation. It was a wonderful opportunity to be your motivational speaker at your stock holders meeting and to speak to your amazing company and meet so many of you personally after the event.

Your note below from Sam touched me personally and I am thankful for what we were able to accomplish.



So nice to hear from you and I'm glad you've used the gift. You gave us so much more that night. In fact we put your book on the company's developmental reading list in which we pay each employee $250 for reading and then writing an outline of your book. The outline consists of a chapter by chapter summary that answers three questions;

1) What did you learn from this chapter?
2) How will you use what you've learned in this chapter?
3) What benefit will there by be using what you learned in this chapter?
Its been well received!

Also, you should know that whenever an internal or external customer takes the time to recognize someone in the company for exceptional performance, Barry, our president sends out an "attaboy" email with the subject line, "Raving Fan" to all the employees commending the employee receiving the compliment. That subject line has now changed to "Showtime"!

Again, great hearing from you, stay in touch and best wishes of health and happiness to you and your family.

Take Care,

Monday, January 12, 2009

Evolution of Dance Part 2 - Judson Laipply

Judson Laipply is Back!   Just saw his new "Evolution of Dance" part 2 on the Today Show this morning.

Here is the full version - http://www.peoplejam.com/eod2/ - obviously he has picked up some endorsements since his first appearance.

Here is Judson teaching me the Brady bunch move from the first evolution.
Great guy to work with!

Good luck Judson

Legendary Keynote speaker

Had a chance to see Jeanne Robertson speak yesterday at our National Speakers Association of Ohio event (www.NSAOhio.com).  As a group of Ohio motivational speakers - we all agree that she is a legend

Go forth and Bore No More!
www.JonPetz.com

Friday, January 09, 2009

College Campus Entertainment - The Ohio State University

Ohio State Univ. Jan 9th

WOW - What do you get when you invite ALL students - ALL faculty - ALL staff to a night of entertainment.  ABSOLUTE blissful fun!   The Ohio State University sponsored a special COSI after dark event for all these people which came out in full force.  It was wild!  I was slotted for two performances as a comedy magician combined with comedy mentalism which was a huge hit.

We were in a huge room which was busting at the seams.  No messaging components here, no keynote speech homework on the client - just pure fun.  Some of the new comedy mentalism pieces I got to really work hard into the shows and they loved it. Especially the piece where I take a random person from the audience, place them on stage, blindfold them and stick a microphone in THEIR hand. I then go into the audience and ask THAT VOLUNTEER things about the audience - like what they are wearing, holding, credit card expiration dates etc.  THEY LOVED THE MENTALISM that is for sure.

See you next time Buckeyes - Happy to be your college entertainer anyday! 

Thursday, January 01, 2009

Talent Announced for Miracles And Magic

Miracles and Magic, the annual grand illusion, comedy magic show to benefit children with life threatening illnesses has announced the addition of 20 year veteran comedy magician Kerry Pollock. Not only performing on the Saturday matinee, look for some of Kerry's special skills at the Gala party on Friday night as he performs as well.

We welcome Kerry Pollock for his first appearance at the best magic show in the midwest United States.

You may also know Kerry from the hit corporate game show - The BONK Show! Check it out!