Description

Meet Kevin Hubschmann, a comedian and entrepreneur behind laugh.Inc., who masterfully blends humor into the corporate entertainment space. We explore how improv tips and stand-up comedy enhance office culture, comedy, and how funny is a powerful tool to improve company culture. Learn how Kevin brings the funny to increase closing ratios.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro & topic set-up02:07 Why being funny matters in sales06:19 How improv helps discovery & listening08:53 Being funny Speeds Up Rapport17:46 Compounding wins21:18 Tighter pitches23:12 Modeling excellence to be more funny26:43 Virtual comedy in corporate entertainment 29:39 How to hold attention virtually 32:03 Best funny fail story

Takeaways

• ​Comedy can enhance sales skills and effectiveness.
• ​Listening is crucial for successful sales interactions.
• ​Using humor can create a connection with clients.
• ​Improv training helps develop adaptability and presence.
• ​Pausing during conversations can create engagement.
• ​Building rapport is essential in sales calls.
• ​Mentorship plays a vital role in professional growth.
• ​Failure in comedy can lead to valuable lessons.
• ​Visual aids can enhance virtual presentations.
• ​Laughter can improve workplace morale and productivity.

Sound Bites

"Pausing is a choice."

"Comedy allows me to give back."

"Laughter is the best medicine."

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