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Biz Bites for Thought LeadersKevin Hubschmann: Comedy Skills, Applied Improv, and the Business Case for LaughterIn this engaging episode of Biz Bites for Thought Leaders, Anthony Perl sits down with Kevin Hubschmann, entrepreneur, comedian, and founder of laugh.events. Kevin shares his remarkable journey from being one of the first 10 employees at Splash to building a global business that brings comedy skills to corporate teams.Kevin reveals the critical distinction between comedy skills and comedy performance: training in improv isn't about telling jokes, it's about developing soft skills like active listening, empathetic communication, and adaptability. He introduces the "Yes, And" principle that transforms collaboration and explains why he calls improv training "the...
2026-02-0453 min
The Positive Polarity Podcast308. Why Laughter Belongs in the WorkplaceKevin Hubschmann from Laugh.Events joins us this week to explore the power of laughter in the workplace. He works with organizations to bring professional performers and facilitators into corporate settings to support professional development, team building, active listening, communication, and more. Together, Dave and Kevin discuss how humor can strengthen culture, boost engagement, and help teams connect more authentically at work.
2026-02-0347 min
Manage SmarterHumor as a Leadership Superpower with Kevin HubschmannKevin Hubschman, founder of Laugh.Events, shares how improv and comedy skills like active listening, adaptability, and self-deprecating humor can strengthen leadership, sales, and workplace culture. Learn to build psychological safety, improve brand voice, and connect authentically for business success. Discover actionable strategies and tips to use humor effectively at work and in team building.
"Humor skills and comedy skills, as I refer to them, are actually about soft skills. And that's listening, communication, empathy, thinking on the fly, going off script, reading a room."
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
-How using self-deprecation in the workplace can build...
2026-02-0126 min
Let's Talk small Business with Mitchell WilsonLet’s Talk… Laughter, Leadership, and Learning from Bombed Jokes with Kevin HubschmannCan comedy help you close a deal? Kevin Hubschman, founder of Laugh.Inc, thinks so. From Brooklyn improv nights to Fortune 500 boardrooms, Kevin’s business delivers Laughter as a Service through comedy shows and professional development workshops. In this episode, we explore how comedy skills like listening, adapting, and being okay with failure can give small business owners a serious edge. Kevin shares his journey from throwing office comedy gigs to landing clients like Google and Meta, and he breaks down what business owners can learn from a well-timed punchline (and a few bombs along the way). If you’ve e...
2026-01-2839 min![The Chris Bussing Podcast [ Sell More | Live More ]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/39904081/39904081-1701663207692-dc3dcae79c61a.jpg)
The Chris Bussing Podcast [ Sell More | Live More ]#131 The B2B Tech Sales Skills Nobody Teaches (But Comedians Master)Download my free cold calling system📲👉https://techsalesaccelerator.framer.website/Are you an SDR or AE who wants to master outbound? 🤔 Apply to Tech Sales Accelerator! 👉https://calendly.com/chrisbussingchannel/free-strategy-call-cloneBook Me For Corporate Speaking & Training 🗣️👉https://calendly.com/chrisbussingchannel/bussing-sales-speaking-training-consult?back=1&month=2026-01In this video, Kevin Hubschmann breaks down how to develop and apply comedy skills to build rapport, differentiate yourself, and achieve greater success in tech sales.Connect With Kevin 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-hubschmannnWork With Kevin 👉 https://www.laugh.eventsLaugh.Rx Newsletter 👉 https://laughrx.laugh.events/subscribeTimestamps00:11 - Comedy Skills vs. Jokes01:47 - The Benefits of Positive Emotiona...
2026-01-2742 min
Manager on a MissionS3 #11: Stop Trying to Be Funny: Improv Skills are the Secret to Psychological Safety - with Kevin HubschmannWhen Kevin Hubschmann joined event management platform Splash as one of its first 10 employees, he simultaneously launched a comedy career that would eventually replace his tech job entirely. But he didn't quit corporate life to become a standup comedian—he discovered something more powerful: comedy skills are the ultimate professional development tool, and most organizations desperately need them.In this conversation, Kevin introduces the concept of "Laughter as a Service" (LaaS) and makes a crucial distinction that changes everything: there's a stark difference between trying to be funny and using comedy skills to create moments of laughter. Wh...
2026-01-0637 min
Tech Sales FunnelsUnlock Your Sales Superpower: How Improv Comedy Boosts Your Tech Sales Career With Kevin HubschmannIn this captivating segment of the Tech Sales Podcast, Dayvisson DaSilva sits down with Kevin Hubschmann, the visionary behind Laughter as a Service. Kevin shares his incredible journey from tech sales to revolutionizing professional development through the power of improv and comedy. This clip is just a taste of the full conversation, revealing how "Laughing and Development" can transform your sales approach and accelerate your career.What You'll Discover in This Segment: The surprising origin story of how improv skills directly led to a significant increase in Kevin's sales performance. Why "finding your voice" through consistent...
2025-12-3102 min
Sales and CigarsWhat Comedians Can Teach Us About Sales with Kevin HubschmannWhat do improv comedy, standup, and high-performing salespeople have in common? More than you think. In this episode of Sales & Cigars, Walter Crosby sits down with Kevin Hubschmann to explore how comedy skills like active listening, adaptability, brevity, and comfort with failure directly translate to better sales conversations. Kevin shares how doing improv in a cramped New York apartment sharpened his instincts on sales calls, why scripts often fail in real-world selling, and how learning to bomb—on stage and in sales—became a competitive advantage. This is a practical, mindset-shifting conversation for sellers who want...
2025-12-3036 min
Biz-SoulsEpisode 198: Mistletoe, Micro-Joy & Mutts: A Biz-Souls Holiday Special!Strap on your jingle bells and loosen those ugly sweaters — Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler have crash-landed into your holiday spirit like two mistletoe misfits on a mission! In this delightfully absurd episode, these Festive Facilitators of Fun brave the wilds of workplace joy. (Side note: Jeffrey’s face looks like someone asked him to smile for a selfie he didn’t approve — yet somehow it adds to the holiday charm.)They unwrap the power of micro-joy moments like mischievous elves on candy cane crack — sprinkling insights about coworkers, leadership expectations, and yes… dogs (because of course th...
2025-12-2416 minBiz-SoulsEpisode 197: Business Wisdom with a Side of Chuckles with Kevin HubschmannWho says you can’t have fun at work anymore? Not your hosts Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler, and certainly not Kevin Hubschmann—the guy who literally sells laughter as a service. That’s right: he turned comedy into corporate wellness before it was cool. Kevin set out to be a police officer. But then Georgetown University happened and somewhere between marketing classes and open-mic nights, he realized the only thing he wanted to arrest was boredom at work. And if paying off college loans with comedy seems absurd… well, that’s basically Kevin’s business model. ‘Feedba...
2025-12-1822 min
The Leadership and Learning PodcastEpisode #153 – How Comedy Skills Develop Leaders with Kevin Hubschmann, Founder Laugh. EventsJoin host Randy Goruk in this engaging episode of the Leadership and Learning Podcast, featuring industry innovator Kevin Hubschmann. Kevin shares lessons from his comedy and business career. Discover how humor, storytelling, and improv can transform the way leaders connect, inspire creativity, and handle tough conversations. Whether you're a seasoned executive or new to leadership, this episode delivers actionable insights, memorable stories, and practical strategies for thriving in today's dynamic workplace. Listeners will learn: How humor, storytelling, and comedy skills boost leadership effectiveness. The impact of active listening and empathetic communication on...
2025-12-1626 min
Ask Don't TellUnlocking the Power of Laughter in Business with Kevin Hubschmann | #21Summary In this conversation, Kevin Hubschmann discusses the concept of 'Laughter as a Service' and how comedy can be integrated into corporate environments to enhance professional skills and team dynamics. He shares insights on the benefits of improv training, the psychology of laughter, and the importance of authenticity in sales. Kevin emphasizes the need for deep discovery in sales conversations and how rebranding can help overcome objections. The discussion highlights the value of building relationships and making clients feel like rock stars through effective communication and humor. Takeaways Laughter can significantly improve workplace dynamics...
2025-12-1243 min
The Boss Coach128: Boss ClownCan Leaders gain empathy, EQ, and more crucial skills from...Comedy and Improv? Patrick is joined by Kevin Hubschmann (www.laugh.events) to discuss integrating humor and the spirit of play into your skillsets. Level up your Leadership game with The Boss Coach.
2025-12-0825 min
Business, Brains & the Bottom LineEp. 138: Laugh, Learn, Lead: Kevin Hubschmann on Using Comedy as a Workplace SuperpowerIn this episode, Paul talks with Kevin Hubschmann about using comedy as a workplace superpower. They discuss improv, failure, brain science, creativity games, and the small communication shifts that create big impact. A fun, practical look at how humor and authenticity make teams stronger and more adaptable.
2025-12-0432 min
Selling in the Age of AISelling in the Age of AI - Episode 26: Kevin HubschmannQuote: "Don't be so salesman. Be more Hubschmann." - Kevin HubschmannEpisode Summary:In this laughter-filled episode of "Selling in the Age of AI," Frank Somma sits down with Kevin Hubschmann—comedian, entrepreneur, and founder of Laugh.Events and the Laugh.RX newsletter. Kevin reveals how he turned stand-up and improv into powerful corporate tools that foster connection, creativity, and trust. From virtual comedy shows to interactive improv workshops, Kevin shares how humor and authenticity can transform professional development and ignite team performance—even in the most serious boardrooms.Key Topics & Insights:The Birt...
2025-11-2838 min
Because of SalesThe biggest companies in the world pay him to laugh - Kevin HubschmanSubscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter: https://www.becauseofsales.com/subscribeSponsor: The Serial Sales Community: https://serialsalescommunity.co/BOS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@becauseofsalesBOS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becauseofsales/BOS LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/because-of-salesBOS X: https://x.com/becauseofsales–Kevin Hubschmann’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSG2eJEwRIySxS2-iQrfuNQ Kevin’s Inst...
2025-11-261h 05
Anewgo of New Home SalesFrom SaaS to Laughs: Improv Skills Every Salesperson Needs-165Send us a textWhat happens when an enterprise SaaS seller discovers that improv and stand-up can make you a better salesperson, teammate, and leader?Kevin Hubschmann, founder of Laugh.Events, joins Anya to break down how humor, active listening, and “yes-and” thinking can transform high-stakes sales conversations, especially in emotional industries like homebuilding.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why comedy skills = better communication, curiosity & connectionThe difference between being funny and using humor effectivelyHow to shrink the fear of failure (yes… bombing on stage helps)Improv rules every salesperson should steal (active listenin...
2025-11-2534 min
Bulletproof Business PodcastE145 - Laugh Your Way to Better Leadership: How Comedy Skills Transform Team PerformanceIn this episode, Simone sits down with comedian and business owner Kevin Hubschmann to explore how the principles of comedy and improv can radically improve communication, leadership, and team collaboration in small businesses. From his early days at Splash to building a thriving comedy and corporate coaching business, Kevin shares how laughter became his most powerful leadership tool — and how business owners can use humor to create trust, engagement, and high-performing teams. Together, Simone and Kevin unpack the surprising overlap between stand-up, improv, and small business success — showing that the best leaders aren't necessarily the funniest in the room...
2025-11-2432 min
Revenue Problem SolversComedy Meets Sales: How Standup Skills Turn Reps Into All-Stars with Kevin HubschmannComedy and sales are more connected than anyone wants to admit.In this episode of the Revenue Problem Solvers Podcast, comedian and sales pro Kevin Hubschmann breaks down why cold calling and standup comedy run on the same principles. Testing. Timing. Openers. Awareness. Bombing. And the uncomfortable truth that your first line determines everything.Kevin shares how comics build rapport with a room full of strangers, why self-awareness is a sales superpower, and how performing on stage shaped the way he communicates with prospects. If you’ve ever struggled to sound natural on a call, th...
2025-11-2147 min
The Beyond Business PodcastKevin Hupchman on Corporate Comedy, Leadership, and the Power of Laughter in BusinessJoin Katherine Martín-Fisher as she chats with Kevin Hubschmann, founder of Laugh Dot Events, about his journey into corporate comedy. Kevin explores the role of humor in leadership and team cohesion, the impact of laughter in business, and his personal growth as an entrepreneur. Discover strategies for incorporating humor into the workplace, the dynamics between virtual and in-person comedy, and the benefits of live comedy and improv classes. The episode wraps up with ways to connect with Kevin and reflections on laughter's significance in professional development.
(0:14) Introduction of Kevin Hupchman and Laugh Dot Events
(1:06) Kevin's journey and transition to c...
2025-11-2139 min
Podcast – Greg MartinelliUsing comedy skills to help you sell – Podcast
Interview with Kevin Hubschmannon how to improve your selling skills through improv and open mic nights
Even if you don’t want to become a comedian or an improv actor, if you are in sales, you can learn valuable skills by studying and practicing their methods.
If you have followed my weekly articles and podcasts, you know that I have focused on this topic at times over the last ten years. The main reason is that selling is not a scripted activity. Sure, you ha...
2025-11-1844 minAg Sales Professional's Podcast by Greg MartinelliUsing comedy skills to help you sell – Podcast
Interview with Kevin Hubschmannon how to improve your selling skills through improv and open mic nights
Even if you don’t want to become a comedian or an improv actor, if you are in sales, you can learn valuable skills by studying and practicing their methods.
If you have followed my weekly articles and podcasts, you know that I have focused on this topic at times over the last ten years. The main reason is that selling is not a scripted activity. Sure, you ha...
2025-11-1844 min
Inside Marketing with MarketSurgeWhy Laughter Is the Ultimate Business Strategy — with Kevin Hubschmann of Laugh EventsIn this episode, host Reed Hansen sits down with Kevin Hubschmann, founder of Laugh Events — the company redefining how teams connect through laughter, creativity, and community. Kevin shares how he turned his passion for comedy into a thriving business that’s helping organizations transform workplace culture, boost engagement, and make meetings fun again.From improv insights to leadership lessons, this episode dives into the surprising science of laughter and why humor might be one of the most underrated growth strategies in business.💡 What You’ll Learn• How laughter builds stronger teams and improves workplace c...
2025-11-1223 min
The Water Trough- We can't make you drink, but we will make you think!From SaaS to LaaS: The Power of Laughter in Business with Kevin HubschmannJust had an enlightening chat with Kevin Hubschmann, founder of Laugh.Events, on The Water Trough! From SaaS to LaaS, we're diving into how humor can transform business strategy and connection. Don't miss this one! #SmallBusiness #LaughterAsAService #Podcast
2025-11-1228 min
High Stakes With Steve Rozenberg🎙️ NEW EPISODE: High Stakes -Steve Rozenberg with Kevin HubschmannWe walk past thousands of people every day — but do you ever wonder about their story?
In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Hubschmann, founder of Laughed Out Events, to talk about how laughter, authenticity, and self-awareness can transform company culture — and your life.
From stand-up stages to boardrooms, Kevin shares how humor builds trust, boosts performance, and helps leaders connect on a human level.
💡 “Stop being so salesy — and start being more YOU.”
👉 Watch the full episode on YouTu...
2025-11-1239 minHigh Stakes With Steve Rozenberg🎙️ NEW EPISODE: High Stakes -Steve Rozenberg with Kevin HubschmannWe walk past thousands of people every day — but do you ever wonder about their story?
In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Hubschmann, founder of Laughed Out Events, to talk about how laughter, authenticity, and self-awareness can transform company culture — and your life.
From stand-up stages to boardrooms, Kevin shares how humor builds trust, boosts performance, and helps leaders connect on a human level.
💡 “Stop being so salesy — and start being more YOU.”
👉 Watch the full episode on YouTu...
2025-11-1239 min
40% Better - Engineering LeadershipMastering Communication Through Low-Stakes Practice | with Kevin Hubschmann - Episode 75In this episode, Kevin Hubschmann explores the real essence of improv - it’s not about being funny, but about active listening, teamwork, and positive communication. He shares how focusing too much on jokes can hurt collaboration, and why the best comedy comes naturally when performers create a supportive environment.#Improv #Comedy #ActiveListening #Teamwork #Communication #PodcastI hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly. – Bill and the 40 % Better Podcast Team Connect with Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wblennan/Visit...
2025-11-0740 min
The Manager's Mic With Paul LeonComedy & Selling With Kevin Hubschmann | EP 101Meet 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. Follow Kevin HubschmannWebsite | Newsletter | LinkedInChapters00:00 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...
2025-11-0647 min
The Digital Diaries Hosted by Peter Woods#23 | Timing is everything in sales and comedy - LASS with Kevin HubschmannKeywordsSaaS, sales, humor, active listening, storytelling, empathy, leadership, comedy, personal development, corporate trainingTakeawaysKevin transitioned from SaaS sales to comedy to enhance his professional skills.Improv and stand-up comedy improved Kevin's storytelling and communication abilities.Active listening is crucial for building relationships in sales.Humor can be a powerful tool in sales to connect with clients.Sales and comedy share similarities in understanding and addressing problems.Kevin's company focuses...
2025-10-2945 min
JD's JournalKevin Hubschmann: How “Laughter as a Service” Builds Stronger TeamsWhat if the shortest path to better leadership is a good laugh? We sit down with Kevin Hubschmann, founder of Laugh Dot, to explore how “laughter as a service” and applied improv transform tense rooms into brave ones. Kevin walks us through how improv games—used not for performance, but for practice—retrain teams to listen, validate, and build on ideas with “yes, and” instead of shutting momentum down with “no, but.” The result is real: lower stress, stronger bonds, and sharper problem-solving where it counts.Kevin shares the surprising data behind laughter’s impact—endorphins up, cortisol down, serot...
2025-10-241h 34
The Thoughts on Selling™ PodcastImprov for Sales: "F* Your Good Idea" & The Power of Callbacks w/ Kevin HubschmannEpisode SummaryIs your sales pitch a rehearsed monologue or a collaborative improv scene? In this episode of Thoughts on Selling, Lee Levitt sits down with Kevin Hubschmann, former enterprise rep turned comedian and founder of Laugh.Events.We dig into the fascinating parallels between stand-up comedy and enterprise sales. Kevin shares his story of balancing daytime sales calls with nighttime open mics, realizing that skills like Presence, Timing, and Curiosity are missing from modern playbooks.From the improv rule of "Yes, And..." to using "Callbacks" to close deals, Kevin breaks down why humor isn't just...
2025-10-2237 min
Salesforce Trails and Trials#53 - Laughter Works: Kevin Hupschmann's Journey from Software Sales to Comedy to WorkshopIn this inspiring episode of Salesforce Trails and Trials, host Jon Cline chats with Kevin Hubschmann, entrepreneur and founder of Laugh.Events. Kevin shares his remarkable journey from an aspiring lacrosse player who got cut from his team to becoming an unexpected student body president, which ignited his passion for entrepreneurship and community leadership. He dives into his early career at an event marketing software company (Splash) where he wore multiple hats including sales, QA, and even product support, all while secretly pursuing improv comedy. Exploring how comedy developed his 'people-first' superpowers like active listening, vulnerability, and risk-taking, Kevin explains...
2025-10-1455 min
Learning Without ScarsFinding Joy in the 9-to-5: How Comedy Transforms Corporate CultureSend us a textWhat if the key to workplace productivity isn't another productivity app or time management system, but something far more elemental – laughter? Kevin Hubschmann, founder of laugh.events, reveals how strategic comedy breaks are revolutionizing corporate culture and employee well-being.The concept is beautifully simple yet scientifically sound: 15-minute comedy sessions that function as cognitive reset buttons during the workday. When scheduled during the notorious 2-4 PM energy slump, these "laugh breaks" reduce cortisol levels, boost endorphins, and help employees return to work refreshed and re-engaged. It's what Kevin calls "the new ci...
2025-10-0656 min
The Culture Coach#118 Laughter and Development with Kevin HubschmannSend us a textWhat can leaders learn from comedians? As it turns out—quite a lot.In this episode of The Culture Coach Podcast, Wendy Brand sits down with Kevin Hubschmann, founder of Laugh.Events and author of the Laugh Rx newsletter, to explore how laughter and improv translate into powerful leadership and culture skills.Kevin shares his journey from being one of the first employees at a SaaS company to building a career in comedy—and eventually creating team-building experiences that blend fun and professional development. Along the way, he d...
2025-10-0133 min