After 7 Years and 344 Episodes it is time to say: Thank you and goodnight

Today - February 25th 2025 - marks the seventh anniversary since the first episode of this podcast went live to the world on February 25th 2018

When I first launched the podcast I was advised that the vast majority of new podcast launches don't make it beyond episode seven.

So to have reached 344 episodes in seven years of podcasting seems like a reasonable achievement.

It also feels like the perfect time to draw halt to the Better Presentations More Sales podcast

I started listening to podcasts around 2014 and I remember one of the shows I listened to was a social media marketing podcast hosted by Chris Marr up in Scotland.

On one of his episodes the guest was a chap called Pete Matthew who revealed that he was from Penzance in Cornwall.

Not too far from me in Truro and the first time I've heard anyone from Cornwall on a business podcast.

Pete revealed on the episode that he'd been podcasting himself for quite a number of years.

Knowing I needed some help to get started with podcasting I contacted Pete. He generously gave me his time back in the summer of 2016 and eventually after much procrastination I finally launched the podcast in February 2018.

Ironically Chris Marr would end up being a guest on my show in 2024.

The first 78 episodes were without guests before I worked out how to use Zoom and I interviewed Claire Boscq Scott from Jersey who I met sitting next to at a seminar at the London Business Show in 2019.

Juanita Wheeler from Australia was my final and 130th guest.

I do intend to return with a new podcast linked to presenting skills sometime maybe in the autumn but until then I'm very much focused on developing my on demand presentation and sales pitch training courses.

I would like to say a few thank you's to all the people who made this podcast run for as long as it did.

Firstly Pete Matthew who provided me with the knowledge and encouragement.

My daughter Beth who edited most of the first year or two episodes

Her friend Lauren who provided the voice introduction for the first batch of episodes

My son Jim who provided technical support when I first set up all the recording kit and his friend Robert who created the podcast logos

The 130 guests who have appeared on the show

It often felt like I was getting a one-to-one coaching masterclass so I'm very grateful for them sharing their insights, advice and expertise.

And finally you the listeners of the show

I can't believe it's been seven years - I’ve had a fantastic time and I will be back.

So until then enjoy presenting and speaking and remember don't put too many words on your slides!

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My latest book: 7 Steps to Successful Presentations

Public Speaking is a key skill for entrepreneurs.

In this episode speaking and presenting specialist Juanita Wheeler shares 5 top public speaking tips

Juanita is the founder of Full & Frank and helps executives, entrepreneurs, thought leaders and changemakers to develop and deliver high impact presentations, worthy of their great ideas.

Juanita’s five top tips include:

Don't speak unless you have decided what your strategic objective/outcome for your speaking or presenting opportunity is.

Prepare, prepare and prepare. If you don't prepare you are likely to be nervous and risk not being as good as you would hope to be. Take preparation seriously. Ted X speakers devote hours and hours of time to preparation and start five months before the day.

Memorising and rehearsing or not the same thing.

Nothing beats authenticity – when you deliver your presentation or pitch be your passionate and informed self.

Start! - so many would be presenters and speakers simply wait too long to get started thinking that they need to be almost perfect before they get going

You can find Juanita at https://fullandfrank.com which is where you can find Juanita’s free guides and sign up to her newsletter

And on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/juanitawheeler/

If you are interested in trialling for free my on-demand course ‘Transform your Business Presentations’ then drop me an email to trevor@trevorjlee.com and I’ll send you the details.

I can help you transform your business presentations, create and convert sales opportunities and win more sales pitches. Click on the links below to find out more and book a free 15-20 minute Zoom call with to discuss what you might need help with.

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My latest book: 7 Steps to Successful Presentations

Tim Newman specialises in working with young professionals helping them when they first start presenting.

Tim shares some great advice and tips for anyone keen to start presenting but concerned about it and as such often avoiding it.

It’s why Tim’s business is called Speaking with Confidence which you can find here https://timnewmanspeaks.com

Tim also has a Speaking with Confidence podcast

We talk about Tim’s formula for public speaking which includes adapting your approach for your audience, engaging them with compelling content, understanding what your audience are expecting and practising over and over again and have someone watch you practice so they can give you feedback

Tim’s top tips for speakers and presenters:

Remember your audience doesn’t care about you - what they care about is what you are sharing with them that they can benefit from so they aren’t judging you

Do your research on your audience so that your presentation is right for them - don’t roll out the same presentation each time - adapt it to the audience

You can find Tim at https://timnewmanspeaks.com

And on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/timnewman/

If you think you might need some help with your next key presentation book a free 15 minute Zoom call with me and we can discuss your presentation and if I can help you.

If I can then the next step would be a 40-50 minute Zoom call where we will go through your presentation and I will be your audience, your challenger and your coach.

I'll help ensure you don't waste the golden opportunity that your next key presentation is.

To find more about my full range of sales pitch and business presentation training and coaching offers please click on these links key presentation or sales pitch

If you are interested in trialling for free my online course ‘Transform your Business Presentations’ then drop me an email to trevor@trevorjlee.com and I’ll send you the details.

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I can help you transform your business presentations, create and convert sales opportunities and win more sales pitches. Click on the links below to find out more and book a free 15-20 minute Zoom call with to discuss what you might need help with.

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My latest book: 7 Steps to Successful Presentations