Episode 126: Humor and Your Business: Why, How, and When to Use Humor to Get Extraordinary Outcomes with Ray Engan

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“Humor is instant likability and laughter is instant trust.” -Ray Engan 

Humor is often excluded in business. Many people believe that if you want good business, you have to be serious and intimidating to get results. This week, let's get this misconception busted with Ray Engan on the guest's seat. Ray is the CEO and CCC (Chief Charisma Creator) of Leadership Through Laughter. He helps his clients get "Ray-markable" results using the power of laughter. It's not just the laughter, it's the relationship built through them. 

Ray discusses how humor can solve most of your major business problems. Ray shares how humor is beneficial in business transactions, employee relations, doing presentations, and establishing your position. He also talks about how humor can diffuse a situation, leverage your business, and inspire your employees if they feel stuck. Of course, even humor has a limitation. Listen to Ray's advice on how and when to incorporate humor to get the outcome you want. Also, craft your art with these 3 things you must have to get your clients to return your calls and do business with you. 

But what if you are not the "funny" type of person? Click the link below and find out how to awaken your funny bone:

https://jayrooke.com/126-Ray Engan

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Episode Highlights:

01:27 What Humor Is and What it Can Do For You 

06:02 Humor vs Comedy 

10:34 What to Do When You're Stuck

12:00 Use Humor to Your Leverage

14:12 What If You're Not Funny?

17:00 How Far Is Too Far?    

18:27 How NOT to Start Your Presentation 

20:45 Do You Have a CFO? 

22:21 3 Things You Can Do to Get Your Clients to Return Your Calls