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East Trade WindsEmbark on a Transformative Video JourneyThe Problem Solved: Discover how to make your brand unforgettable through powerful video storytelling.In this insightful episode of East Trade Winds, hosts Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt are joined by seasoned talk show host and media expert Rich "Trigger" Bontrager. Rich reveals his blueprint for mastering video as a branding powerhouse, turning simple video interactions into unforgettable brand experiences.You'll learn:Zoom's Waiting Room Video Magic: Transform your waiting room into an engaging experience that introduces your brand before you even say "hello."Personalized Video Intros: Stand out with custom-crafted video intros that...2025-05-0812 min
Bringing Education HomeS2EP16-Rich "Trigger" Bontrager-Raising Fearless Kids: Lessons from a Stuttering SuperstarRich "Trigger" Bontrager is an internationally acclaimed media personality widely recognized as a “Master of Microphone." Trigger is an Executive Performance Consultant, international public speaker, talk show host, producer, and media brand expert. With a career spanning over 35 years, Trigger leverages his vast experience to consult and coach aspiring individuals to shine on camera, mic, and stage while building their own media empires. Rich's Website @rich_trigger_bontrager on Instagram Rich on YouTube A gift from our guest: Free Strategic Consultation to discuss their media brand needs or executive performance needs fo...2025-03-1447 min
Stutter Chats PodcastStuttering to Spotlight : A Talk Show Host and Sports Broadcaster Journey
In this inspiring episode of Stutter Chats, co-host Matthew Perez interviews Rich "Trigger" Bontrager, a veteran sports broadcaster and executive presence coach with over 35 years of experience. Despite living with a lifelong stutter, Rich has built an impressive career in broadcasting and public speaking, helping others shine on camera and stage.
Rich shares his personal journey of overcoming challenges, embracing creativity, and finding self-acceptance. He discusses defining moments in his career, the roots of his stutter, and offers practical advice for aspiring speakers and broadcasters. Whether you're navigating your own challenges or looking to improve your media skills, this...2025-01-2818 min
The Best of How To Live a Fantastic Life344: Relax and Embrace Who You Are with Rich BontragerOriginally Published December 10, 2020. In this encore presentation, Rich Bontrager shares his inspiring insights on how to defy the odds during challenging times like the Covid-19 pandemic. He encourages us to shift our mindset, relax, and embrace the present as a pathway to progress. Tune in for a lively discussion on attitudes, resilience, and practical tips for maintaining healthy living—a message that remains just as relevant today as it was heading into 2021. Guest Bio: Rich Bontrager should be dead at least three times, and yet he has defied the odds medically since birth, then through a s...2025-01-1430 min
The Best of How To Live A Fantastic Life Archives - WebTalkRadio.net344: Relax and Embrace Who You Are with Rich Bontrager
Originally Published December 10, 2020. In this encore presentation, Rich Bontrager shares his inspiring insights on how to defy the odds during challenging times like the Covid-19 pandemic. He encourages us to shift our mindset, relax, and embrace the present as a pathway to progress. Tune in for a lively discussion on attitudes, resilience, and practical tips for maintaining healthy living—a message that remains just as relevant today as it was heading into 2021.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerApple PodcastsAndroidRSS
Guest BioRich Bontrager should be dead at least three times, and yet he has...2025-01-1430 min
The Kindness Factor PodcastEpisode 14 - Rich "Trigger" Bontrager - See, Build, Breakdown BarriersSend us a textHow is it possible for a young man who grew up with a stutter, who often ran out of the classroom crying because of bullies mocking and laughing at him, to grow up an become a keynote speaker running a global media company that impacts thousands?Listen to today's episode and find out. It was.a true joy to have the opportunity to interview Rich "Trigger" Bontrager from Rock The Stage Media as a guest on our show to share with us how is grandmother became his kindness hero. 2024-06-1224 min
Evolvepreneur® (After Hours)EPS07:049 [Rich Bontrager ] How to Build a Media Empire As a Go-To Expert Welcome to the Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show
I am your Special Host Richard Wray
Join me today where we dig deep with our guests and get you the best concepts and strategies to fast-track your business.
My very special guest today is Rich Bontrager ...
Rich Bontrager discusses his experience in sports broadcasting and how he now helps entrepreneurs and speakers succeed in media. He coaches clients on presenting confidently for video to build their personal brand and media empire. Bontrager stresses the importance of consistency across platforms like podcasts and video...2023-11-1126 min
The Best of How To Live a Fantastic LifeRelax and Embrace Who You Are with Rich Bontrager - Episode 2Recorded Dec 10, 2020: Rich Bontrager teaches us how to defy the odds around Covid-19, and to relax and embrace what is going on around us to move forward. Join us for a lively discussion around our attitudes regarding Covid-19 and best practices that we can take with us into 2021 for healthy living. Guest Bio Rich Bontrager should be dead at least three times, and yet he has defied the odds medically since birth, then through a severe fire accident, liver failure, and, most recently, a liver transplant in 2017. Rich has learned a great deal o...2023-09-1930 minThe Best of How To Live A Fantastic Life Archives - WebTalkRadio.netRelax and Embrace Who You Are with Rich Bontrager – Episode 2
Recorded Dec 10, 2020: Rich Bontrager teaches us how to defy the odds around Covid-19, and to relax and embrace what is going on around us to move forward. Join us for a lively discussion around our attitudes regarding Covid-19 and best practices that we can take with us into 2021 for healthy living.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerApple PodcastsAndroidRSS
Guest Bio
Rich Bontrager should be dead at least three times, and yet he has defied the odds medically since birth, then through a severe fire accident, liver failure, and, most recently, a liver transpl...2023-09-1922 min
Millionaire MindcastHow The Rich Utilize Bookkeepers and CPA's To Build Wealth, Minimize Taxes, and Avoid Audits | Matt BontragerToday, we have an amazing guest, Matt Bontrager, who makes a lot of impact talking about bookkeeping and accounting, the power of working with a team, and the game of saving more money and building wealth by minimizing taxes and avoiding audits! Matt Bontrager is a CPA, and Managing Partner at TrueBooks, a platform that provides Tax, Accounting, Bookkeeping, and CFO Services for real estate investors. He is also the Founder of Bookkeeping Blueprint, a groundbreaking bookkeeping course that leverages AI technology to help you build a 6-figure business from scratch. Through Matt’s entrepreneurial spirit, and ex...2023-08-2145 min
Modern PipelinerEpisode 7: Modern Pipeliner Rock The Stage Media With Rich Bontrager🎙️ #NewPodcastAlert: Podcast Interview With Branding Expert Rich Bontrager 🎙️Hey, Modern Pipeliners!We're thrilled to announce the latest episode of the Modern Pipeliner Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of branding and marketing with the incredible branding expert, Rich Bontrager! 🚀👉 In this captivating interview, we bring you expert insights, invaluable tips, and industry secrets straight from the mind of a seasoned branding guru. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a marketing enthusiast, or a business leader looking to level up your brand game, this episode is a must-listen! 👈🎯 Meet Rich Bontrager:Rich Bontrage...2023-07-0931 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" Bontrager8 Steps to Your Freedom Day with Jeff Kikel on How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerHow to Rock the Stage Show with Jeff Kikel
Topic: 8 Steps to Your Freedom Day with Jeff Kikel
Today we celebrate Flag Day (June 14th) and our freedom.
Join host Rich "Trigger" Bontrager as he talks with the President of Freedom Day Wealth Management and the Creator of the Freedom Day Method, Jeff Kikel.
After almost 30 years in the financial services industry, Jeff realized that the old way of thinking about retirement could have worked better. After experimenting with his own financial situation, Jeff created t...2023-06-1534 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" Bontrager8 Steps to Your Freedom Day with Jeff Kikel on How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerHow to Rock the Stage Show with Jeff Kikel
Topic: 8 Steps to Your Freedom Day with Jeff Kikel
Today we celebrate Flag Day (June 14th) and our freedom.
Join host Rich "Trigger" Bontrager as he talks with the President of Freedom Day Wealth Management and the Creator of the Freedom Day Method, Jeff Kikel.
After almost 30 years in the financial services industry, Jeff realized that the old way of thinking about retirement could have worked better. After experimenting with his own financial situation, Jeff created t...2023-06-1534 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerPower of LIve-streaming for your business and brand with Dame Lillian Walker on How to Rock the Stage ShowHow to Rock the Stage Show with Dame Lillian Walker
Topic: Power of LIve-streaming for your business and brand
How confident and comfortable are you with Facebook Live, Instagram Live, TikTok, or live streaming in general?
Live streaming has exploded as one of the most powerful ways to grow your brand and gain clients, supporters, and new customers.
Join host Rich "Trigger" Bontrager as he talks with author, speaker, and live stream expert Dame Lilian Walker.
Lillian Walker is the Prod...2023-06-0857 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerPower of LIve-streaming for your business and brand with Dame Lillian Walker on How to Rock the Stage ShowHow to Rock the Stage Show with Dame Lillian Walker
Topic: Power of LIve-streaming for your business and brand
How confident and comfortable are you with Facebook Live, Instagram Live, TikTok, or live streaming in general?
Live streaming has exploded as one of the most powerful ways to grow your brand and gain clients, supporters, and new customers.
Join host Rich "Trigger" Bontrager as he talks with author, speaker, and live stream expert Dame Lilian Walker.
Lillian Walker is the Prod...2023-06-0857 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerUnleash Your Creativity with film director Sergio Navarretta on How to Rock the Stage Show hosted by Rich "Trigger" BontragerHow to Rock the Stage Show with film director Sergio Navarretta
Topic: Unleash Your Creativity
Tonight my guest is Sergio Navarretta, an internationally award-winning director who is fiercely passionate about bringing meaningful content to the screen.
Navarretta's latest feature, The Cuban, stars Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr. (Watchmen), Oscar nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo (The Expanse), Lauren Holly (Tiny Pretty Things), and Giacomo Gianniotti (Grey's Anatomy). The Cuban (Luis, a man suffering from Alzheimer’s and disconnected from the world) was shot in Canada and Havana, Cuba, and won Best Narr...2023-06-0154 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerUnleash Your Creativity with film director Sergio Navarretta on How to Rock the Stage Show hosted by Rich "Trigger" BontragerHow to Rock the Stage Show with film director Sergio Navarretta
Topic: Unleash Your Creativity
Tonight my guest is Sergio Navarretta, an internationally award-winning director who is fiercely passionate about bringing meaningful content to the screen.
Navarretta's latest feature, The Cuban, stars Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr. (Watchmen), Oscar nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo (The Expanse), Lauren Holly (Tiny Pretty Things), and Giacomo Gianniotti (Grey's Anatomy). The Cuban (Luis, a man suffering from Alzheimer’s and disconnected from the world) was shot in Canada and Havana, Cuba, and won Best Narr...2023-06-0154 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerTake back your pen and write your own story with Paul Forchione on How to Rock the Stage ShowTake back your pen and write your own story with Paul Forchione on How to Rock the Stage Show.
If you believe you will achieve
Tonight my guest is Helping his clients rewrite their stories and take control of their lifeHelping people rewrite their stories and take control of their lives, and improving their mindset so that they can seek out positive things in their lives instead of negative ones. Working with people to improve their self-esteem and eliminate limited belief. If you believe in yourself, the sky is the limit...2023-05-2532 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerTake back your pen and write your own story with Paul Forchione on How to Rock the Stage ShowTake back your pen and write your own story with Paul Forchione on How to Rock the Stage Show.
If you believe you will achieve
Tonight my guest is Helping his clients rewrite their stories and take control of their lifeHelping people rewrite their stories and take control of their lives, and improving their mindset so that they can seek out positive things in their lives instead of negative ones. Working with people to improve their self-esteem and eliminate limited belief. If you believe in yourself, the sky is the limit...2023-05-2532 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerJill Schiefelbein - Synthetic Media (AI) and the Future of Business Communication on How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerHow to Rock the Stage Show with Jill Schiefelbein
Topic: “Synthetic Media (AI) and the Future of Business Communication”
How comfortable are you with the rapid rise o AI
Do you know about Synthetic media and how you can have a virtual you working for you now?In the past six months, AI has gained new meanings through consumer-facing tools like ChatGPT. However, most people haven't done much beyond playing once or twice with AI to generate substantive use cases. Combining the ever-growing list of AI tools with synthetic media outp...2023-05-1836 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerJill Schiefelbein - Synthetic Media (AI) and the Future of Business Communication on How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerHow to Rock the Stage Show with Jill Schiefelbein
Topic: “Synthetic Media (AI) and the Future of Business Communication”
How comfortable are you with the rapid rise o AI
Do you know about Synthetic media and how you can have a virtual you working for you now?In the past six months, AI has gained new meanings through consumer-facing tools like ChatGPT. However, most people haven't done much beyond playing once or twice with AI to generate substantive use cases. Combining the ever-growing list of AI tools with synthetic media outp...2023-05-1836 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" Bontrager3 Keys to Collect the Cash as a Podcaster with Dee Bowden on How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerHow to Rock the Stage Show with Dee Bowden
Topic: "3 Keys to Collect the Cash as a Podcaster”
How much money are you leaving on the table from invoices never collected?
Dee Bowden is the creator/author of Collect the Cash. She works with small businesses that want to solve their cash flow problems. She is on a mission to keep businesses in the business.
After collecting $6 Million dollars in 60 days while working for a small IT company, Dee recognized that small bus...2023-05-1136 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" Bontrager3 Keys to Collect the Cash as a Podcaster with Dee Bowden on How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerHow to Rock the Stage Show with Dee Bowden
Topic: "3 Keys to Collect the Cash as a Podcaster”
How much money are you leaving on the table from invoices never collected?
Dee Bowden is the creator/author of Collect the Cash. She works with small businesses that want to solve their cash flow problems. She is on a mission to keep businesses in the business.
After collecting $6 Million dollars in 60 days while working for a small IT company, Dee recognized that small bus...2023-05-1136 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerTim Gillette - Transform Your Virtual Stage into a Money-Making Machine on How to Rock the Stage ShowHow to Rock the Stage Show with Tim Gillette
Topic: "Transform Your Virtual Stage into a Money-Making Machine”
Are you struggling to monetize your virtual media efforts and get the revenue you work hard to get?
This week learn how to Transform Your Virtual Stage into a Money-Making Machine or may be left behind with the founder of Simple Easy Marketing, Tim Gillette.
Tim Gillette, the founder of Simple Easy Marketing, is a marketing expert with 25+ years of experience helping entrepreneurs and businesses excel in th...2023-05-0442 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerTim Gillette - Transform Your Virtual Stage into a Money-Making Machine on How to Rock the Stage ShowHow to Rock the Stage Show with Tim Gillette
Topic: "Transform Your Virtual Stage into a Money-Making Machine”
Are you struggling to monetize your virtual media efforts and get the revenue you work hard to get?
This week learn how to Transform Your Virtual Stage into a Money-Making Machine or may be left behind with the founder of Simple Easy Marketing, Tim Gillette.
Tim Gillette, the founder of Simple Easy Marketing, is a marketing expert with 25+ years of experience helping entrepreneurs and businesses excel in th...2023-05-0442 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerRobin Creasman - 4 Ways to Stand Out on Stage & Present Like A Rock Star! Part 2 on How to Rock the Stage ShowHow to Rock the Stage Show with Robin Creasman - Part 2
Topic: 4 Ways to Stand Out on Stage & Present Like A Rock Star!
Learn how planning, thinking, and presenting with media skills like a rock star can change your speaking career.
Join host Rich "Trigger" Bontrager and special guest Robin Creasman, aka The Rockstar Speaker & Performance Coach.
Robin Creasman is a masterful musician, performance coach, keynote speaker, and 2 Time Emmy & 17 Time Telly Award Winning television producer known as The Rockstar Speaker & Performance Coach with 25 years...2023-05-0431 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerRobin Creasman - 4 Ways to Stand Out on Stage & Present Like A Rock Star! Part 2 on How to Rock the Stage ShowHow to Rock the Stage Show with Robin Creasman - Part 2
Topic: 4 Ways to Stand Out on Stage & Present Like A Rock Star!
Learn how planning, thinking, and presenting with media skills like a rock star can change your speaking career.
Join host Rich "Trigger" Bontrager and special guest Robin Creasman, aka The Rockstar Speaker & Performance Coach.
Robin Creasman is a masterful musician, performance coach, keynote speaker, and 2 Time Emmy & 17 Time Telly Award Winning television producer known as The Rockstar Speaker & Performance Coach with 25 years...2023-05-0431 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" Bontrager4 Ways to Stand Out on Stage & Present Like A Rock Star! with Robin Creasman on How to Rock the Stage Show - Part 1How to Rock the Stage Show with Robin Creasman - Part 1
Topic: 4 Ways to Stand Out on Stage & Present Like A Rock Star!
Learn how planning, thinking, and presenting with media skills like a rock star can change your speaking career.
Join host Rich "Trigger" Bontrager and special guest Robin Creasman, aka The Rockstar Speaker & Performance Coach.
Robin Creasman is a masterful musician, performance coach, keynote speaker, and 2 Time Emmy & 17 Time Telly Award Winning television producer known as The Rockstar Speaker & Performance Coach with 25 years...2023-04-2734 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" Bontrager4 Ways to Stand Out on Stage & Present Like A Rock Star! with Robin Creasman on How to Rock the Stage Show - Part 1How to Rock the Stage Show with Robin Creasman - Part 1
Topic: 4 Ways to Stand Out on Stage & Present Like A Rock Star!
Learn how planning, thinking, and presenting with media skills like a rock star can change your speaking career.
Join host Rich "Trigger" Bontrager and special guest Robin Creasman, aka The Rockstar Speaker & Performance Coach.
Robin Creasman is a masterful musician, performance coach, keynote speaker, and 2 Time Emmy & 17 Time Telly Award Winning television producer known as The Rockstar Speaker & Performance Coach with 25 years...2023-04-2734 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" Bontrager3 Keys to Rank in the Top 5% of Apple Podcast with Julie DeLucca-Collins on How to Rock the Stage Show3 Keys to Rank in the Top 5% of Apple Podcast
How to Rock the Stage Show with Julie DeLucca-Collins
Julie DeLucca-Collins is the Founder and CEO of Go Confidently Services, the host of the popular Casa DeConfidence Podcast®, and her weekly Radio Show Confident You featured on a global talk radio network. As a Business and Life Strategist Coach, Julie helps women business owners launch or grow their businesses, get clients, be productive, and achieve their dreams. Julie helps her clients create simple habits to achieve goals and change t...2023-04-2037 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" Bontrager3 Keys to Rank in the Top 5% of Apple Podcast with Julie DeLucca-Collins on How to Rock the Stage Show3 Keys to Rank in the Top 5% of Apple Podcast
How to Rock the Stage Show with Julie DeLucca-Collins
Julie DeLucca-Collins is the Founder and CEO of Go Confidently Services, the host of the popular Casa DeConfidence Podcast®, and her weekly Radio Show Confident You featured on a global talk radio network. As a Business and Life Strategist Coach, Julie helps women business owners launch or grow their businesses, get clients, be productive, and achieve their dreams. Julie helps her clients create simple habits to achieve goals and change t...2023-04-2037 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" Bontrager9 Secrets to Growing a Business Successfully with Athin Cassiotis on How to Rock the Stage ShowHow to Rock the Stage Show - Athin Cassiotis
9 Secrets to Growing a Business Successfully
Athin Cassiotis is a Business Growth Expert, Investor, International Speaker, Coach, Mentor, Consultant, and Podcast Host. He helps business owners grow and scale their businesses to create wealth and freedom in their life. Athin Cassiotis hosts The Business Growth Show, where he interviews successful entrepreneurs and celebrities, including Jay Abraham, Bruce Buffer, Jillian Michaels, Nick Bell, and George Koukis. He has spoken on stage in front of 1,000 people and 2,500 people in Los Angeles along with many stages in Australia...2023-04-1334 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" Bontrager9 Secrets to Growing a Business Successfully with Athin Cassiotis on How to Rock the Stage ShowHow to Rock the Stage Show - Athin Cassiotis
9 Secrets to Growing a Business Successfully
Athin Cassiotis is a Business Growth Expert, Investor, International Speaker, Coach, Mentor, Consultant, and Podcast Host. He helps business owners grow and scale their businesses to create wealth and freedom in their life. Athin Cassiotis hosts The Business Growth Show, where he interviews successful entrepreneurs and celebrities, including Jay Abraham, Bruce Buffer, Jillian Michaels, Nick Bell, and George Koukis. He has spoken on stage in front of 1,000 people and 2,500 people in Los Angeles along with many stages in Australia...2023-04-1334 min
Super Entrepreneurs PodcastBecome Better at Zoom Meetings with Rich BontragerWhen you own the show, especially as an entrepreneur, your project becomes more appealing. That’s how you get people interested in funding your projects. Learning how to speak elegantly and in a relaxed manner is as important as being skillful in your niche. Join us in this episode of the Super Entrepreneur’s Podcast as we explore the art of owning the stage with Rich Trigger Bontrager. Who Is Rich Bontrager? Aside from being one of the most effective public speaking coaches we’ve ever interviewed in the Su...2023-04-1036 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" Bontrager5 Ways to Leverage the Power of Your Voice to Build Your Business and Your Brand with David WolfHow to Rock the Stage Show - David Wolf
5 Ways to Leverage the Power of Your Voice to Build Your Business and Your BrandYour Brand matters
However, the big shift today is that you are the brand.
Join host Rich "Trigger" Bontrager and CEO/Founder of Audivita Studios, David Wolf, for a powerful brand-centered show.
David Wolf is the Founder and CEO of Audivita Studios - a podcast and audiobook production company. David will share his experience and insights from years of helping...2023-04-0633 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" Bontrager5 Ways to Leverage the Power of Your Voice to Build Your Business and Your Brand with David WolfHow to Rock the Stage Show - David Wolf
5 Ways to Leverage the Power of Your Voice to Build Your Business and Your BrandYour Brand matters
However, the big shift today is that you are the brand.
Join host Rich "Trigger" Bontrager and CEO/Founder of Audivita Studios, David Wolf, for a powerful brand-centered show.
David Wolf is the Founder and CEO of Audivita Studios - a podcast and audiobook production company. David will share his experience and insights from years of helping...2023-04-0633 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerHow to leverage Media as an Author with Christina KayeHow to Rock the Stage Show - Christina Kaye
How to leverage Media as an AuthorMedia is the new currency for expanding your reach and brand and leveraging yourself and your book as an author.
Join host Rich "Trigger" Bontrager as he welcomes award-winning author, author coach, book editor, podcast host, public speaker, and the Founder and CEO of Book Boss Academy to the show.
Learn how established and aspiring Authors are amplifying and sharing their published works in new ways by learning how to use media...2023-03-3033 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerHow to leverage Media as an Author with Christina KayeHow to Rock the Stage Show - Christina Kaye
How to leverage Media as an AuthorMedia is the new currency for expanding your reach and brand and leveraging yourself and your book as an author.
Join host Rich "Trigger" Bontrager as he welcomes award-winning author, author coach, book editor, podcast host, public speaker, and the Founder and CEO of Book Boss Academy to the show.
Learn how established and aspiring Authors are amplifying and sharing their published works in new ways by learning how to use media...2023-03-3033 min
Dream Plan Start GrowMedia Matters: An Interview with Rich BontragerRich Bontrager has been in media his entire career! From growing up with a stutter, Rich was told that he would never be able to be a broadcaster much less the TV Host, Emcee, Presentation Coach and Media Coach of today. Rich's message for each of us is clear - Media Matters! If you aren't2023-03-2750 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" Bontrager5 Action Steps to Leverage Your LinkedIn - How to Rock the Stage Show - Mary WuHow to Rock the Stage Show - Mary Wu
5 Action Steps to Leverage Your LinkedIn
Learn how to leverage the power and potential of LinkedIn Mary Wu, the LinkedIn Whisperer.
Linkedin is one of the most used social media platforms in the world. Daily business leaders, influencers, and entrepreneurs seek new partners, clients, and hot leads on LinkedIn. One of the biggest challenges with Linkedin is ensuring that you, your profile, and your content stand out from the noise and the crowd of others and their content.
Take advantage of this...2023-03-1632 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" Bontrager5 Action Steps to Leverage Your LinkedIn - How to Rock the Stage Show - Mary WuHow to Rock the Stage Show - Mary Wu
5 Action Steps to Leverage Your LinkedIn
Learn how to leverage the power and potential of LinkedIn Mary Wu, the LinkedIn Whisperer.
Linkedin is one of the most used social media platforms in the world. Daily business leaders, influencers, and entrepreneurs seek new partners, clients, and hot leads on LinkedIn. One of the biggest challenges with Linkedin is ensuring that you, your profile, and your content stand out from the noise and the crowd of others and their content.
Take advantage of this...2023-03-1632 min
Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine LiGet Rid of Your Fear of Speaking So You Can Shine on Stage and Camera with Rich BontragerSend Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.If you are curious about what it will take to help calm your mind or your tongue before you speak in public, you will learn a lot in this episode from our special guest, TV host and media expert, Rich Bontrager. Listen in as Rich shares how he learned how to overcome his own anxieties around speaking so he could fulfill his childhood dream of being a public speaker who made a great impact in the world....2023-03-1626 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerUtilize All Four Pillars Of Website Traffic To 4x Your ResultsHow to Rock the Stage Show - Carolyn Choate
Utilize All Four Pillars Of Website Traffic To 4x Your Results
What are funnels, and why does my website need them?
Carolyn Choate noticed that most of us use only one method of bringing traffic to our funnels and webpages because we have a favorite, and it's in our comfort zone. And so she founded Website Traffic School to teach about all four types of online traffic and how to build out your own unique combination for the most robust traffic to your offers!2023-03-0933 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerUtilize All Four Pillars Of Website Traffic To 4x Your ResultsHow to Rock the Stage Show - Carolyn Choate
Utilize All Four Pillars Of Website Traffic To 4x Your Results
What are funnels, and why does my website need them?
Carolyn Choate noticed that most of us use only one method of bringing traffic to our funnels and webpages because we have a favorite, and it's in our comfort zone. And so she founded Website Traffic School to teach about all four types of online traffic and how to build out your own unique combination for the most robust traffic to your offers!2023-03-0933 min
Heartbeat For Hire with Lyndsay Dowd6: Poise On Stage with Rich BontragerRich “Trigger” Bontrager is all about making people shine on camera. He works with speakers, entrepreneurs, coaches and business owners and teaches media skills, dynamic speaking, how to build engaging virtual events, building confidence, your brand and image. Rich has been in broadcasting for 30 years and is the CEO of Rock the Stage Media. He is the creator and host of How To Rock the Stage Show, airing live each Wednesday night. Rich hosts the National Speakers Association (NSA) podcaster, author forums, and the new NSA LIVE show Behind the Stage. Entrepreneurs, executives, and speakers hire Rich to unleash their br...2023-03-0837 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerNail the Interview with Marci HopkinsNail the Interview with Marci Hopkins How should someone prepare for a television interview?
Join host Rich "Trigger:" Bontrager and special guest Marci Hopkins as she shares professional insights and best practices on NAIL THE INTERVIEW.
MARCI HOPKINS is an award-winning TV Personality, host and creator of the Telly Award Winning Television Talk Show, Wake Up with Marci, a Recovery Expert on Fox, CBS, NBC, and ABC, and the author of ‘Chaos to Clarity: Seeing The Signs and Breaking The Cycles’ and motivational speaker.
Learn about
What are some musts when you have an on...2023-03-0239 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerNail the Interview with Marci HopkinsNail the Interview with Marci Hopkins How should someone prepare for a television interview?
Join host Rich "Trigger:" Bontrager and special guest Marci Hopkins as she shares professional insights and best practices on NAIL THE INTERVIEW.
MARCI HOPKINS is an award-winning TV Personality, host and creator of the Telly Award Winning Television Talk Show, Wake Up with Marci, a Recovery Expert on Fox, CBS, NBC, and ABC, and the author of ‘Chaos to Clarity: Seeing The Signs and Breaking The Cycles’ and motivational speaker.
Learn about
What are some musts when you have an on...2023-03-0239 min
The Business Growth Show with Athin CassiotisEP141 - Rock the Stage with Rich "Trigger" BontragerRock the Stage with Rich "Trigger" Bontrager, who is a Public Figure, Media Brand Authority Expert, TV host, Emcee, Presentation Coach, Media Coach, Host of NSA Behind the Stage and the CEO of Rock the Stage Media. He helps you hone your media skills to stand out from the crowd and be the go-to-expert in your field! We talk about enhancing our personal brand, how to maximise media opportunities, how to shake the fear of public speaking, differences with virtual and in person speaking, plus much more!
Site: https://www.richbontrager.net/
Email: rich@richbontrager.net
2023-03-0135 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerCreate High Employee Retention with Good Leadership and a vibrant Company Culture
with Lyndsay DowdHow to Rock the Stage Show - Lyndsay Dowd
Create High Employee Retention with Good Leadership and a vibrant Company Culture - Lyndsay Dowd
How do you maintain a high retention rate with employees?
What are the key factors and secrets that help create a vibrant Company Culture that increases the chance of retention and productivity?
Join me at 7 pm ET tonight LIVE as Lyndsay Dowd steps on to the virtual stage and shares her professional insights on this and more.
Catch us streaming on these platforms and more....2023-02-2342 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerCreate High Employee Retention with Good Leadership and a vibrant Company Culture
with Lyndsay DowdHow to Rock the Stage Show - Lyndsay Dowd
Create High Employee Retention with Good Leadership and a vibrant Company Culture - Lyndsay Dowd
How do you maintain a high retention rate with employees?
What are the key factors and secrets that help create a vibrant Company Culture that increases the chance of retention and productivity?
Join me at 7 pm ET tonight LIVE as Lyndsay Dowd steps on to the virtual stage and shares her professional insights on this and more.
Catch us streaming on these platforms and more....2023-02-2342 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" Bontragerow to Create a Moment and impact with Helice Bridges (“Grandma Sparky”)Is it possible to create and launch a movement and not even know it until after it happened?
Helice Bridges is affectionately called “Grandma Sparky.”
She advocates for children’s rights, known as The First Lady of Acknowledgment, and the creator of communities that Unite Humanity Through the Power of Love. She mentors youth and adult leaders, teaching each how to create communities that transform anger, apathy, and violence into dignity and respect among all people in 60 seconds or less.
Jack Canfield says Helice, “Grandma Sparky’ Bridges’ is a cross between Martin Luther King, Lucille Ball...2023-02-2031 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" Bontragerow to Create a Moment and impact with Helice Bridges (“Grandma Sparky”)Is it possible to create and launch a movement and not even know it until after it happened?
Helice Bridges is affectionately called “Grandma Sparky.”
She advocates for children’s rights, known as The First Lady of Acknowledgment, and the creator of communities that Unite Humanity Through the Power of Love. She mentors youth and adult leaders, teaching each how to create communities that transform anger, apathy, and violence into dignity and respect among all people in 60 seconds or less.
Jack Canfield says Helice, “Grandma Sparky’ Bridges’ is a cross between Martin Luther King, Lucille Ball...2023-02-2031 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerBurnout....it's not what you think! with Baz and LozHow to Rock the Stage Show with Laura Ash
Burnout....it's not what you think! with Baz & Loz.
Join me along with a special interview with husband and wife experts on burnout, Baz & Loz Ash (Laura Ash)
Burnout impacts people in almost every aspect of life, but there are ways to protect yourself from burnout and enjoy a healthier, more balanced life.
Social Media
My Linkedin (Laura Ash) the burnout self-assessment
https://laura-e18hvjun.scoreapp.com
Instagram @rocksoliduk
Key learning includes;
1. How to stay motivated...2023-02-1636 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerBurnout....it's not what you think! with Baz and LozHow to Rock the Stage Show with Laura Ash
Burnout....it's not what you think! with Baz & Loz.
Join me along with a special interview with husband and wife experts on burnout, Baz & Loz Ash (Laura Ash)
Burnout impacts people in almost every aspect of life, but there are ways to protect yourself from burnout and enjoy a healthier, more balanced life.
Social Media
My Linkedin (Laura Ash) the burnout self-assessment
https://laura-e18hvjun.scoreapp.com
Instagram @rocksoliduk
Key learning includes;
1. How to stay motivated...2023-02-1636 min
SpeakernomicsBuild a Media-Savvy Brand with Rich BontragerAre you working hard to be a featured guest on major media outlets, or are you trying to build your own media empire? After you listen to today’s guest, showing up on the big shows will just be the icing on the cake your already expansive media empire. This week on Speakernomics we invited Rich Bontrager to give a crash course on how you can easily use your tools and free or inexpensive tools already accessible to you to build your own media franchise to help you get your message out to the world and to get booked....2023-02-1426 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerExperiential Presentations with Brian BiroHow to Rock the Stage Show -Brian Biro
Experiential Presentations with Brian Biro
It’s been said “Presentation matters,” but today as more and more leaders, businesses, public speakers, and experts are stepping onto the virtual stage, presentation matters even more. You may have great content and information to share, but have you considered how effectively you present your material?
Brian Biro is America’s Breakthrough Coach! He has delivered over 1,800 presentations worldwide over the last 30 years. The author of 15 books, including his bestseller, BEYOND SUCCESS, and his brand new THE ROI OF KINDNESS...2023-02-1333 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerFinding Your True Voice with Dr. Fred MossHow to Rock the Stage Show - Dr. Fred Moss
Finding Your True Voice with Dr. Fred Moss
Dr. Fred Moss is a licensed psychiatrist with nearly four decades of experience in the mental health industry, coach, author, podcaster, and Keynote Speaker.
Founder, President of True Voice Podcasting/True Voice Course
Dr. Fred dedicates his efforts to establishing his brand, Welcome To Humanity, as a "home base" for his work as a speaker, coach, and advisor as a "non-diagnosing psychiatrist."
Dr. Fred is the host of the inspiring Welcome To H...2023-02-1334 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerPodcasting One Element of your Media Empire with Jim Cathcart - Special EditionHow to Rock the Stage Show - Jim Cathcart
Podcasting One Element of your Media Empire with Jim Cathcart - Special Edition
Building your media empire is not easy and only happens after a period of time. One of the most powerful ways to grow your brand is by hosting a podcast show and getting booked as a guest on other influencers' shows. Today's episode of How to Rock the Stage Show is a special edition from the Unofficial Podcaster Forum that Rich "Trigger" Bontrager hosts on Facebook monthly in conjunction with the National Speakers As...2023-02-1331 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" Bontrager3 Secrets to leverage your Collaboration Currency with Melanie BensonHow to Rock the Stage Show - Melanie Benson
3 Secrets to leveraging your Collaboration Currency
Melanie Benson, Authority Amplifier & Possibility Ignitor for Expert-preneurs, shows you how to stand out in a crowded market and attract high-paying clients and opportunities. Melanie has a proven track record of accelerating results for her clients (it's not uncommon to see 3-5x revenue increases in the first six months.)
She hosts the Top 1.5% Podcast, Amplify Your Success, co-host of Next Level Influence, author of Rewired for Wealth, and Entrepreneur.com’s Start-Up Guide to Starting an Information Marketing Bu...2023-02-1334 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerHow to Leverage Podcasting to Boost Brand Authority with Lyndsay PhillipsHow to Rock the Stage Show - Lyndsay Phillips
How to Leverage Podcasting to Boost Brand Authority with Lyndsay Phillips
Lyndsay Phillips is the CEO of Smooth Sailing Business Growth and Smooth Business Podcasting. She is a Content Marketing & Podcast expert, host of the Leverage Your Podcast show, and creator of the Podcast Leverage System.
Lyndsay has been featured on MSN, NBC, Fox, published in Huffington Post and Go Solo, guested on podcasts like John Lee Dumas’s Entrepreneurs On Fire and Joe Fairless’ Best Podcast Ever, and has shared her expertise at events such as...2023-02-1331 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerWhy Storytellers Sell More and Have Fun Doing It with Tom RuwitchHow to Rock the Stage Show - Tom Ruwitch
Why Storytellers Sell More and Have Fun Doing It with Tom Ruwitch
Tom Ruwitch is a consultant, content-marketing expert, and founder of Story Power Marketing. Tom is a digital marketing pioneer who founded the email marketing software and services company MarketVolt in 2001
Tom Ruwitch used to believe that marketing and sales were a numbers game. Knock on enough doors and make enough cold calls, and prospects and sales would come.
All that got him was sore knuckles and a raw throat.2023-02-1331 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerRaise Your Voice with Dr. Shellie HipskyAre you ready to get your unique personality, voice, and presence into the media spotlight?
Dr. Shellie Hipsky, Inspiring Lives International - CEO, Global Sisterhood - Exec. Director & Inspiring Lives Magazine - editor in chief, VIP 1:1 Coach, Author of 13 Books, C-Suite Network Executive, & Forbes Coaches Council.
Shellie Hipsky guides clients using her vast set of resources to get you in the spotlight--however, you desire. My unique methods are U.S. patented, making my programs the most individualized worldwide. To create your path to success, I customize your journey based on who YOU are, down to...2023-02-1329 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerVirtual Painting Master Piece with Matt MillerHow to Rock the Stage Show -Matt Miller
Virtual Painting Master Piece with Matt Miller
The Virtual Stage is expanding and opening up new opportunities for entrepreneurs, leaders, and creative people of all kinds to share their skills, abilities, and knowledge in new and fun ways. In this episode, we learn and experience how a painter and artist is now leveraging the virtual stage to elevate his work, skills, and business.
Matt Miller is an artist specializing in live event painting. He began his career in Denver, Colorado, where he would go out to...2023-02-1328 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" Bontrager3 Secrets to leverage your Collaboration Currency with Melanie BensonHow to Rock the Stage Show - Melanie Benson
3 Secrets to leveraging your Collaboration Currency
Melanie Benson, Authority Amplifier & Possibility Ignitor for Expert-preneurs, shows you how to stand out in a crowded market and attract high-paying clients and opportunities. Melanie has a proven track record of accelerating results for her clients (it's not uncommon to see 3-5x revenue increases in the first six months.)
She hosts the Top 1.5% Podcast, Amplify Your Success, co-host of Next Level Influence, author of Rewired for Wealth, and Entrepreneur.com’s Start-Up Guide to Starting an Information Marketing Bu...2023-02-1334 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerRaise Your Voice with Dr. Shellie HipskyAre you ready to get your unique personality, voice, and presence into the media spotlight?
Dr. Shellie Hipsky, Inspiring Lives International - CEO, Global Sisterhood - Exec. Director & Inspiring Lives Magazine - editor in chief, VIP 1:1 Coach, Author of 13 Books, C-Suite Network Executive, & Forbes Coaches Council.
Shellie Hipsky guides clients using her vast set of resources to get you in the spotlight--however, you desire. My unique methods are U.S. patented, making my programs the most individualized worldwide. To create your path to success, I customize your journey based on who YOU are, down to...2023-02-1329 minHow to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerExperiential Presentations with Brian BiroHow to Rock the Stage Show -Brian Biro
Experiential Presentations with Brian Biro
It’s been said “Presentation matters,” but today as more and more leaders, businesses, public speakers, and experts are stepping onto the virtual stage, presentation matters even more. You may have great content and information to share, but have you considered how effectively you present your material?
Brian Biro is America’s Breakthrough Coach! He has delivered over 1,800 presentations worldwide over the last 30 years. The author of 15 books, including his bestseller, BEYOND SUCCESS, and his brand new THE ROI OF KINDNESS...2023-02-1333 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerVirtual Painting Master Piece with Matt MillerHow to Rock the Stage Show -Matt Miller
Virtual Painting Master Piece with Matt Miller
The Virtual Stage is expanding and opening up new opportunities for entrepreneurs, leaders, and creative people of all kinds to share their skills, abilities, and knowledge in new and fun ways. In this episode, we learn and experience how a painter and artist is now leveraging the virtual stage to elevate his work, skills, and business.
Matt Miller is an artist specializing in live event painting. He began his career in Denver, Colorado, where he would go out to...2023-02-1328 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerPodcasting One Element of your Media Empire with Jim Cathcart - Special EditionHow to Rock the Stage Show - Jim Cathcart
Podcasting One Element of your Media Empire with Jim Cathcart - Special Edition
Building your media empire is not easy and only happens after a period of time. One of the most powerful ways to grow your brand is by hosting a podcast show and getting booked as a guest on other influencers' shows. Today's episode of How to Rock the Stage Show is a special edition from the Unofficial Podcaster Forum that Rich "Trigger" Bontrager hosts on Facebook monthly in conjunction with the National Speakers As...2023-02-1331 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerWhy Storytellers Sell More and Have Fun Doing It with Tom RuwitchHow to Rock the Stage Show - Tom Ruwitch
Why Storytellers Sell More and Have Fun Doing It with Tom Ruwitch
Tom Ruwitch is a consultant, content-marketing expert, and founder of Story Power Marketing. Tom is a digital marketing pioneer who founded the email marketing software and services company MarketVolt in 2001
Tom Ruwitch used to believe that marketing and sales were a numbers game. Knock on enough doors and make enough cold calls, and prospects and sales would come.
All that got him was sore knuckles and a raw throat.2023-02-1331 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerHow to Leverage Podcasting to Boost Brand Authority with Lyndsay PhillipsHow to Rock the Stage Show - Lyndsay Phillips
How to Leverage Podcasting to Boost Brand Authority with Lyndsay Phillips
Lyndsay Phillips is the CEO of Smooth Sailing Business Growth and Smooth Business Podcasting. She is a Content Marketing & Podcast expert, host of the Leverage Your Podcast show, and creator of the Podcast Leverage System.
Lyndsay has been featured on MSN, NBC, Fox, published in Huffington Post and Go Solo, guested on podcasts like John Lee Dumas’s Entrepreneurs On Fire and Joe Fairless’ Best Podcast Ever, and has shared her expertise at events such as...2023-02-1331 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerFinding Your True Voice with Dr. Fred MossHow to Rock the Stage Show - Dr. Fred Moss
Finding Your True Voice with Dr. Fred Moss
Dr. Fred Moss is a licensed psychiatrist with nearly four decades of experience in the mental health industry, coach, author, podcaster, and Keynote Speaker.
Founder, President of True Voice Podcasting/True Voice Course
Dr. Fred dedicates his efforts to establishing his brand, Welcome To Humanity, as a "home base" for his work as a speaker, coach, and advisor as a "non-diagnosing psychiatrist."
Dr. Fred is the host of the inspiring Welcome To H...2023-02-1334 min
How to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerWelcome to How to Rock the Stage Show Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerWelcome to How to Rock the Stage Media with Rich "Trigger" Bontrager
My passion is to equip leaders and speakers to rock the stage as public speakers and communicators. In doing this, I help you hone your media skills to stand out from the crowd as a GO-TO-EXPERT in your field. Today you need to think of ways to create a media empire and become the GO-TO-EXPERT in your industry.
In each episode, I interview leaders, media experts, podcasters, film directors, branding experts, and much more.
My goal is to help you shine on ca...2023-01-1601 minHow to Rock the Stage Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerWelcome to How to Rock the Stage Show Show with Rich "Trigger" BontragerWelcome to How to Rock the Stage Media with Rich "Trigger" Bontrager
My passion is to equip leaders and speakers to rock the stage as public speakers and communicators. In doing this, I help you hone your media skills to stand out from the crowd as a GO-TO-EXPERT in your field. Today you need to think of ways to create a media empire and become the GO-TO-EXPERT in your industry.
In each episode, I interview leaders, media experts, podcasters, film directors, branding experts, and much more.
My goal is to help you shine on ca...2023-01-1601 min
The Story Power Marketing ShowRock the Stage to Skyrocket Your Authority and SuccessRich “Trigger” Bontrager is the creator and host of “How To Rock the Stage Show,” airing live each Wednesday night. Rich hosts the National Speakers Association (NSA) podcaster, author forums, and the new NSA LIVE show Behind the Stage. Entrepreneurs, executives, and speakers hire Rich to unleash their brand authority by learning media-savvy skills that help them shine on camera and stage.Rich has worked with top speakers, leaders, and authors like Denis Waitley, Sandra Dee Robinson, Chris Westfall, Jeffrey Hayzlett, Deanna Singh, and others!Rich’s passion comes from his 30 years as a professio...2023-01-1136 min
The Empowering Process Podcast With Gail KraftDefying the Odds with guest, Rich “Trigger” BontragerEpisode 109
Rich shares the story of living with death due to CMG – immune system deficiency since birth and growing up with many physical deficiencies, including a stutter, delt with childhood trauma not being good enough. Rich overcame his obstacles seeing these as things that just needed to be overcome.
Rich began working in media with a lifelong stutter that friends, family, and co-workers thought he would never succeed at.
Rich “Trigger” Bontrager is the creator and host of How To Rock the Stage Show, airing live each Wednesday night. Rich hosts the National Speake...2023-01-1036 min
The Book More Show: More Leads, More Calls, More BusinessEp124: Following Up on the Book Launch with Rich BontragerToday on the Book More Show, we're following up on the book launch episode I recorded a few weeks ago with Rich Bontrager.
We often talk about using your book as an optin 'cookie' in return for email addresses, but there's also an opportunity to engage with the people who already know, like, and trust you and build your authority by doing a book release party.
It was great fun and something I'm glad Rich facilitated, as I definitely needed help making sure it happened.
The Book Blueprint Framework is hugely valuable to...2022-12-2739 min
How to Rock The Stage with Rich "Trigger" BontragerDo you want to uncover the secrets to Flawlessly Rocking the Stage? Join us on Women Lead Radio as Shelly Harrison, your host of Amplify Your Influence, has a delightful conversation with her special guest, Rich "Trigger" Bontrager, CEO of Rock the Stage Media (rockthestagemedia.com) and Host of NSA Behind the Stage. Rich will be dropping media tips & transformational stage tips for speakers and presenters!
Sponsor Appreciation!
Thank you to our partner and show sponsor, Microsoft (www.microsoft.com)!
Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence?
Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Speci...2022-12-0531 min
How to Rock The Stage with Rich "Trigger" BontragerDo you want to uncover the secrets to Flawlessly Rocking the Stage? Join us on Women Lead Radio as Shelly Harrison, your host of Amplify Your Influence, has a delightful conversation with her special guest, Rich "Trigger" Bontrager, CEO of Rock the Stage Media (rockthestagemedia.com) and Host of NSA Behind the Stage. Rich will be dropping media tips & transformational stage tips for speakers and presenters!
Sponsor Appreciation!
Thank you to our partner and show sponsor, Microsoft (www.microsoft.com)!
Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence?
Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Speci...2022-11-2101 min
Nature of ConsciousnessEP 068: Rich “Trigger” Bontrager, Creator & Host of "How To Rock the Stage Show"From birth “Trigger” defied death. As he grew, he faced more challenges where through his bravery and optimism he was able to conquer each one. An inspiring account of his triumphs where he, against all odds, has built a beautiful legacy.Rich “Trigger” Bontrager is the creator and host of How To Rock the Stage Show, airing live each Wednesday night. Rich hosts the National Speakers Association (NSA) podcaster, author forums, and the new NSA LIVE show Behind the Stage. Entrepreneurs, executives, and speakers hire Rich to unleash their brand authority by learning media-savvy skills th...2022-11-1131 min
Media Boss PodcastMedia Boss Podcast Season 1 | Episode 8: Own The StageThere's no need in taking the stage if you're not going to "Rock The Stage". Rich "Trigger" Bontrager joins the Media Boss podcast to rock our stage as he talks about the power of media.Support and Subscribe to Rich Bontrager's Podcast!How to Rock the Stage ShowGuest: Rich "Trigger" Bontrager - How to Rock the Stage Show~~~Resources:www.5waystopayingclients.comwww.makemoneyfrommediachallenge.comFollow us...2022-09-2533 min
The Jill Lublin ShowRich Bontrager | Jill Lublin ShowRich Bontrager is a survivor – despite having a horrible stutter as a child, “Trigger” as he is most commonly known, overcame the stutter and has enjoyed a successful career as a sports broadcaster, radio and TV talk-show host, and keynote speaker. Rich now coaches executives from many different industries to “Rock the Stage” with his media presentation coaching. Rich is also the TV host of How to Rock the Stage Show along with emcee and co-host of many virtual and hybrid events.2022-06-1708 min
The Ignite-CB PodcastIgnite-CB Podcast: Ep.1 - Rich "Trigger" BontragerWelcome to the first episode of the Ignite-CB Podcast.
Join us as our host, Kraig Bougher, sits down with Rich “Trigger” Bontrager, for a discussion about the recent Ignite Conference, what God’s been highlighting to them as leaders, and the future of Ignite.
To learn more about Rich and Rock the Stage, head over to https://www.richbontrager.net/ or head over to Rich's Linkedin page (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-trigger-bontrager-presentationcoach). To get in touch directly, send an email to rich@richbontrager.net
This episode is brought to you by Ignite: Christ...2021-12-0718 min
B2B Podcasting | A show about the ultimate B2B sales & marketing strategyHow to Rock the Virtual Stage on Your B2B Podcast - With Rich “Trigger” Bontrager | B2B PodcastingIs your audience captivated when they see you on the virtual stage? 🤔
Too often businesses assign a leader to speak for the brand without giving them training on how to properly present the brand voice and engage an audience.
As a result, the brand reputation suffers tremendously. 📉
Rich “Trigger” Bontrager, host of “Rock the Virtual Stage” show and head of podcasts and TV content for the C-Suite Network, has found the solution that most businesses need—coaching.
Rich coaches business leaders across multiple industries on how to bring high energy, passion and vision to an...2021-12-0237 min
Life Gets MoCrazyDefying the Odds with Rich "Trigger" BontragerRich "Trigger" Bontrager has cheated death at least three times. He has defied the odds medically at birth, survived a severe fire accident at age 10, and more recently received a life-saving liver transplant. "Trigger" overcame a horrible stutter and has enjoyed a 30-year career as a sports broadcaster, talk-show host, and keynote speaker. Rich is an expert on virtual stage presentations and coaches top professionals on broadcast and stage skills.In this episode we talk about:Overcoming medical strugglesCareer shifts and changes because of health and pandemicRocking the Virtual Stage2021-09-2133 min
Teach.Travel.Talk#36 Rich Bontrager: Following your own path and letting go of limiting beliefsIn today's podcast, our guest Rich speaks about limiting beliefs we need to let go of to help us live our authentic life purpose.Guest Rich "Trigger" Bontrager is Head of Podcast & TV Content with C-Suite Network.Rich guides us on the journey of finding our purpose and not allowing anything to stand in our way.To go down the road less traveled and make our path unique.Rich "Trigger' BontragerRich "Trigger" Bontrager has cheated death at least three times. He has defied the odds...2021-08-3125 min
The Bees at Ease - We never know where the conversation is gonna go!The Queen Bees share peace with Rich "Trigger" BontragerOn this week's show, the Queen Bees are blessed to be able to share peace with the great Trigger the Cheesehead!
Rich “Trigger” Bontrager is one very amazing man. He has cheated death, not once, not twice….but 3 times! had a liver transplant in 2017, he is a pastor, King of How to Rock the Virtual Stage, keynote speaker, a coach, and head Podcast & TV Content at C-Suite Network.
And...Trigger is a Green Bay Packer Fan!!!
The best part? Trigger is our friend, and a true inspiration to us and everyo...2021-06-2420 min
Joseph Jaffe is Not FamousA Trigger’s a Wonderful Thing with Rich “Trigger” BontragerSure we can talk about virtual stages, political discourse and community, but here are the questions I want to ask Rich “Trigger” Bontrager:- How did he get the nickname, “Trigger”?- What are the 3 books in his head he wants to get published?- What is his favorite comic book?- How did he cheat death 3 times?- How did he overcome his stutter?- What was his life like as a sports broadcaster?Some lives are just too interesting to skip! Lea...2021-04-201h 07
Virtual School Assembly058 Rich Bontrager - How to rock the virtual stageRich “Trigger” Bontrager spent 30 years as a sports broadcaster, talk-show host, and now as a keynote speaker. In this episode he teaches how to rock the virtual stage, sharing tips on how to effectively utilize zoom to teach and communicate with students and parents.2021-04-0240 min
The Rainmaking PodcastTRP 41: How to Effectively Rock the Virtual Stage with Rich BontragerIn this episode of The Rainmaking Podcast, host Scott Love speaks with Rich Bontrager—also known as “Trigger”—a veteran broadcaster and virtual presentation coach, about how professionals can improve their presence and communication in virtual settings. With over 30 years of experience in broadcasting and public speaking, Rich helps executives and professionals “rock the virtual stage” by using intentional setup, presentation techniques, and confidence-building strategies that translate well on camera.Rich shares practical tips for lighting, audio, camera angles, and green screen use, emphasizing that even simple upgrades—like raising your webcam to eye level, using natural light, or stan...2021-02-1125 min
The Best of How To Live a Fantastic LifeRelax and Embrace Who You Are During Covid-19 with Rich BontragerRich Bontrager teaches us how to defy the odds around Covid-19, and to relax and embrace what is going on around us to move forward. Join us for a lively discussion around our attitudes regarding Covid-19 and best practices that we can take with us into 2021 for healthy living. Guest Bio Rich Bontrager should be dead at least three times, and yet he has defied the odds medically since birth, then through a severe fire accident, liver failure, and, most recently, a liver transplant in 2017. Rich has learned a great deal on how t...2020-12-1026 min
Communication On PointRock the Virtual Stage with Rich BontragerRegardless of your role or industry, you've probably found yourself on the "virtual stage." Improving our presence and comfort in front of the camera can grow our influence and increase the impact of our message. This week, Rich "Trigger" Bontrager shares his insights on how to raise our game as digital communicators. Rich Bontrager is a presentation coach and virtual stage expert with more than 30 years of broadcasting experience. Learn more at www.richbontrager.net and follow him on LinkedIn at Rich Trigger BontragerCommunication On Point delivers insights that help leaders grow their impact t...2020-12-1033 min
Hope Radio Podcast#54 He faced DEATH THREE TIMES in his life - The INCREDIBLE story of Rich Bontrager#54 When Rich Bontrager was born, his family was told that he wouldn't survive for more than a few days...maybe a week or two at the most. He had a rare virus that was over 90% fatal in infants. He beat the odds and survived. At the age of 10 years old, Rich (through a story that only he can tell) was turned into a "human torch" accidentally while playing in the garage with his siblings. Thanks to some very quick thinking he survived. Lastly, Rich was diagnosed with liver failure and the prognosis wasn't good. He only had 25% function of his...2020-08-121h 03
The Intuitive Mindset-with Jeannie LynchEsisode-014- SPIRITUAL STORIES WORTH SHARING -10 TIPS TO DEFY THE ODDS- With Jeannie Lynch10 TIPS to DEFY THE ODDS- THE POWER OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT -with Rich "trigger" Bontrager (Interview) with Jeannie Lynch
Spiritual Stories Worth Sharing is a brand new playlist on my channel for 2020. On the first Thursday of each month, I will be posting different inspirational stories as told by the person who had the experience.
In this podcast, Rich "Trigger" Bontrager shares his Spiritual Story and 10 Tips of how he was able to Defy the Odds. Rich has had 3 near misses on his life and shares his survival stories in this fun and interactive interview. Ric...2020-06-2928 min
Spark Your Inner Fire for CreativesEp.38: How to Rock the Virtual Stage w/ Rich BontragerRich gives valuable tips for taking the first step into the virtual stage, how he overcame adversity to then use as fuel to help others going through adversity, and how the power of hope can empower people to live their dreams.
Rich Bontrager, or “Trigger,” as he is commonly known, has enjoyed a 30-year career as a sports broadcaster, talk-show host, and now keynote speaker. With his expertise, Rich now coaches and equips leaders, speakers, and organizations “How To Rock the Virtual Stage.” With his coaching and programs, Rich coaches and quips leaders in how to more effective...2020-06-0324 min
Solopreneur SuccessRocking the Virtual Stage with Rich "Trigger" BontragerLive events closed down and everyone working from home means adoption of the virtual stage has accelerated. Much of what you need to know to rock the virtual stage comes straight from broadcasting - and Rich has 30 years of experience in it.2020-05-1531 min
The Faith Breathed Hope podcastAccelerated Edition: Defying The Odds with Rich BontragerIn this episode, I speak with Rich Bontrager on Defying The Odds. Rich has defied the odds medically since birth, through a severe fire accident, liver failure, and a liver transplant. Despite being born with a horrible stutter, he has enjoyed careers as a professional sports broadcaster, leadership coach, Pastor, and now keynote motivational speaker. Life is a great adventure to “Trigger” as he is commonly known. He also hosts a YOUTUBE channel (youtube.com/c/RichBontrager) helping leaders improve their communication skills and abilities while traveling and speaking on how to DEFY THE ODDS. You can find...2020-04-2448 min
Conversations with James ShannonRich "Trigger" Bontrager. Defying the OddsJames speaks with Trigger about the moments where he should have lost his life. After a suffering burns from a fire at a young age, Rich dealt with the complications from a failed liver. Today, he is living his best life and speaking to people everywhere about his experiences. The fire and liver are not his only experiences. Trigger shared how being born with a speech impediment has had an impact on his life, but he was still able to be a sports broadcaster and a speaker.2020-04-0837 min
Conversations with James Shannon
Rich "Trigger" Bontrager. Defying the Odds
James speaks with Trigger about the moments where he should have lost his life. After a suffering burns from a fire at a young age, Rich dealt with the complications from a failed liver. Today, he is living his best life and speaking to people everywhere about his experiences. The fire and liver are not his only experiences. Trigger shared how being born with a speech impediment has had an impact on his life, but he was still able to be a sports broadcaster and a speaker.
2020-04-0837 min