looking forward to it ardell! 

rudy.sellsius°

If I can break away from the kids... I'll be there. 

Good luck Ardell I hope it goes well and there is good response!

Good luck on the radio!

I'm a top 40 Casy Kasem guy myself!

Ardell, you are a braver person than me. You'll do fine and besides think of what this will do for your business.

can you get it podcasted for your website?

very exciting Ardell - good luck!

Good luck Ardell. Do us all proud.

Good Luck! I don't think my radio can pick it up though! You know...Texas..Washington thing.

Good Luck Ardell!  I can't imagine you being scared of anything!  Is your podcast link in your raincity post?     

Thanks Everyone.  The "Listen live on the Internet" link is in the Rain City post.  The podcast link is there too, but the podcast gets produced and entered at some point after the show.

Fears:  1) The Bubble Blog people will call in  2) He'll ask me a bunch of techie questions about RSS feeds!

I'm going to have to catch the podcast.  Congrats on the exposure.

Hi Ardell,

Well, I now have the opportunity to give you some advice after all of the advice you have given me. 

1. Forget that you are on the radio.  You are just having a conversation one-on-one.  The callers are more like the folks you meet at a chamber mixer, they drift in and out but the conversation is still basically one-on-one.  I know that sounds somewhat simplistic, but really, the only difference between this conversation and the ones you have had every day of your speaking life, is that this time you are pretty likely being overheard. 

2. Remember, they have invited you because they value your information and your opinion.  This is just another seller presentation when you get right down to it.  You have the knowledge, experience and know-how and they don't.  That's why you are there.  To share what you have (like you always so willingly do and have done for me in particular and for others in the online communities you are part of).

3. Don't touch the microphone.  Those puppies are super sensitive and the slightest brush can sound like an explosion to some poor sound engineer who is keeping everything "nice and pretty" for the listeners.  I know this is another bit of somewhat simple advice, but I am sure you have seen and more likely heard, the horrendous results when someone, say a seminar speaker, continually grabs the mike to state their case.  The best thing to do is to find out where it is and then forget it is there.

4. Its radio, not TV so dress comfortably.  I am not suggesting that you show up in your flannel jammies, but wearing clothes that you feel good in and that look nice enough will help you to remain calm and comfortable during the conversation.

5. Unless you get queasy when you are a bit nervous, eat a little something before you go on.  Nothing will throw your game off faster than a rumbly tummy. 

6. Grab a small sugar or honey shot about 10 minutes or so before you go on.  Energy when you are performing is a good thing, a very good thing.  When I have an audition or a show, I grab a honey stick (those plastic straws filled with the stuff that you find at farmers markets and some health food shops).  Because honey is (gross alert for those that did not know this already) predigested, it sails through your digestive tract and hits your blood stream pretty darn quick.  You can also use it to sober someone up rapidly, but that's another story for another blog...  Anyway, that extra shot of sugar won't be enough to make you giddy, but it will put just a bit more spring in your step and "pop" (also a good thing) in your voice.  If you don't have honey sticks or time to get them, grab a packet at Starbucks.  Straight sugar will work too, in a pinch but honey is better. 

7. It's not like court, it is perfectly ok to elaborate.  If you talk like you write, I am sure you have nothing to worry about.  Remember, you are the expert, the teacher, the Realtor... They are the novice, the student, the client.

8. Have fun! I am sure that you will do wonderfully! All the skill, talent and personality that makes you a shining star in the Blog world and the Real Estate community at large, will make this a wonderful, entertaining and educational experience for everyone involved. 

In closing, I shall offer you all of the good wishes for a successful performance that I know: In Boca Lupo (which means in the Mouth of the Wolf in Italian, weird, huh?) Toi Toi (don't know what that one means, but if it is good enough for Placido Domingo before a show, it's good enough for me), Merde (French and means, well, if you are a dancer, it is what you say... just trust me on this one...) Break a leg (which actually means take a bow not harm a bone, but I digress) and finally GOOD LUCK!

I will be listening to the pod cast as well.

Tisza

Great Job and good luck! 

Ardell, just have FUN!!!

How exciting!  How did it go?

Wonderful!

Ardell, this has to be an April Fool's Joke, because I can't picture you afraid of anything.  But if it isn't GOOD LUCK!!!  I can't listen to it because I will be in Church, so make sure you tell everyone how it went.  Of course if it was a joke you can just have a good laugh on everyone......LOL

Yikes....I'd be really nervous. I wouldn't know what to say. I'd probably just blankly stare in the dead silence. Good Luck. You'll do great!!!

Very exciting!  Please put up a follow up post detailing how it went and your thoughts??

By now it's over, Ardell, and you've probably found there was no need to be nervous, and after you got into it, it was fun. I'll try to catch the podcast.

It wasn't too bad, but before we went on air I kept switching my contact lenses thinking they were in the wrong eyes.  Nope.  I couldn't see straight.  Must have been an anxiety attack.

I think it went OK.  I'll know better when the podcast comes out tonight or tomorrow.  I'll post it here and we'll listen to it together. 

When you are doing it, you just open your mouth and stuff comes out.  I don't remember what I said, but those who heard it live said it worked out just fine.

Tisza,

Great advices, but I didn't see it before I left for the studio.  Can I use regular honey?  Like the kind that comes in the little plastic bear?

Ardell,

The honey in the bear works just fine.  There is about a teaspoon in one of those straws so that is about what I use.

I am looking forward to hearing the podcast.  I tried to listen in today through the computer but it just wouldn't work for me.

I am glad to hear that you survived.  I had no doubt that you would be great.  Sorry that the information did not reach you before you went, but you can use what ever works for you on your next appearance.

By the way, I received another "featured post" designation.  How does that happen?  How does a post get to be featured?  If I find someones work that I am inspired by can I nominate them too?

I feel like I have been around forever but it has only been a couple of days.  Amazing...

Take care, help lots of people and have a terrific day and week!

Tisza

Ardell, Sorry I missed the show but looking forward to hearing the podcast Let us know when it's ready.

Congratulations!!

Looking forward to hearing the podcast! Was there any interaction with the audience/consumers (like a call-in Q & A)?

Beth. 

There was only one "on topic" caller and I think they squeezed in three callers.  I am getting emails from those who didn't get On Air. 

For everyon looking for the podcast, the station has the wrong podcast up for 4/1.  I  emailed them about it.  Hopefully it will be up soon correctly.

OK, I'm "all ears". Will you post a link here? Thx, ;^)Beth.

I'm looking forward to hearing the podcast too. What a great opportunity and I'm sure you did a phenomenal job.

I hesitate to put this here because I think it's pretty embarassing.  Oh well, did the best I could.  Can't say it was my favorite thing to do though.  I did manage to get a little Active Rain and Project blogger in there, even if I couldn't remember who the coaches were fast enough.

 Here it is

Ardell - I just heard the podcast and you did great! What do you mean embarassing??  I thought it was informative and you were eloquent - Woo Hoo to you!  (too bad the questions from the callers were not about blogging....and of course the one real estate agent that called could not wait)

Ines...we said "he couldn't wait" but he really refused to go "On Air".

Looks like I may be doing the show without Tom on May 20, with my partner Kim at the helm.  So much for "glad it's over".  But I picked the topic this time.  1st Time Buyers.  Not carved in stone yet.  Will let y'all know if it's going to happen.  Talk about "ask a busy person"...

that's pretty funny about the agent not wanting to go "on air" - well it looks like you may be good at it and will make this a habit - you sounded so cool and collected btw - Ardell cool and collected? 

I can be cool and collected, Ines.  I'm one of those I'm a B I'm a Lover I'm a Child I'm a Mother... types.  A Gemini Horse. Just a two-faced lady galloping through life at a very fast pace :)

Ardell, I also listen to the whole podcast, and I would have to agree with Ines, and I was looking for something to tease you about, and I could not find anything.  So your going to have to mess up on May 20th....LOL

When I couldn't answer "right off the bat" it felt like time was standing still.  Glad it didn't sound that way to you guys. 

Thanks George.  If I do mess up next time, I can say "I did that one for George".  Thanks for the save in advance :)

Ardell - you are ALL ABOUT COOL AND COLLECTED - I was being sarcastic - there was ONE single very long pause in the podcast and it's because the other dude just made a statement and did not ask a question, you saved the silence - good going.

Ardell, I thought you sounded like a PRO on the radio.

Enjoyed talking with you today!

Thanks for calling Margaret.  You really bolstered my confidence.  I'm not nearly as nervous...but I think if I do a 1st time buyer program in May, I'll bring a lender with me in case the questions get too loan oriented and in depth regarding loan processing stuff.

I loved doing the Podcast for Inman where four of us answered questions.  Being the only one to have the answer besides the host was a little too scary.  I'm bringing backup next time.

Thanks for the encouragement.  Your call meant the world to me...really.  Thanks for taking the time. 

Ardell,

Absolutely my pleasure! We had a lot to share since I have had some radio experience. Just try to remember a few things when you speak in front of a group or on the radio.

-You can't break anything.

-You are not going to get fired.

-You are not going to start a war.

-And besides NO one is listening.

Have fun and enjoy. You are the expert!

I just got word that I will be a guest on the radio program All About Real Estate on Easter Sunday 12noon. And probably NO one will be listening.