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Rich Trigger Bontrager @masterofthemic.bsky.social · Jul 18

Virtual Leadership: How To Boost Emotional Brand Loyalty

Virtual Leadership Consultant and talk show host Rich Trigger Bontrager explores the essence of emotional brand loyalty.

#BrandLoyalty #EmotionalConnection
#CustomerEngagement #VirtualLeadership
#HumanConnection

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Rich Trigger Bontrager @masterofthemic.bsky.social · Jun 4

Become a Speaker Today: Which comes first, Book or Speech? 
We explore whether speaking precedes a book or vice versa.   The Wealthy Speaker Coach- Jane Atkinson, as seen on Rock The Stage Show.  #SpeakingTips #PublicSpeaking #SpeechOrBook #ExpertSpeaker #AccidentalSpeaker #SpeakerJourney

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Rich Trigger Bontrager @masterofthemic.bsky.social · May 23

Meet Alan Stevens, who is going to answer the question, How do you get media attention, exposure, and much more. Sunday, May 25th at 7 pm EST

Join the Watch Party & live chat this Sunday

#Mediaexpert #Mediaskills #publicsopeaking #Brandingexpert #Talkshow #Rockthestageshow #StreamingTVshow

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Rich Trigger Bontrager @masterofthemic.bsky.social · May 9

Growing up as a Bontrager in Elkhart, Indiana, wasn’t always easy — not because of the name itself, but because of the weight it carried. Our family was known, and respected.
For a kid with a stutter, those expectations felt crushing. #stuttering #familyexpectations #pressureoflife

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Rich Trigger Bontrager @masterofthemic.bsky.social · May 5

Hypnotize Your Audience: Mastering the Art of Engagement

This week, Tomos Roberts, Aka Tom Foolery, and I explore how to captivate your audience, turning them into mesmerized participants.

#AudienceEngagement #PublicSpeaking #CaptivateYourAudience #AudienceAttention #PresentationSkills

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Rich Trigger Bontrager @masterofthemic.bsky.social · May 1

Colin Farrell & Viral Poetry: The Spaceman film project 
We discuss how a viral poetry hit and Colin Farrell's interest kick-started the production of our film.

#ColinFarrell #ViralPoetry #FilmMaking #IndieFilm #PoetryInMotion #MovieMagic #CelebrityEndorsement #BehindTheScenes

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Rich Trigger Bontrager @masterofthemic.bsky.social · Apr 17

Survival Mindset after Rape: Unlock Your Inner Strength & Thrive  Don't be ashamed of your journey. Survival is an achievement! Hear more from Rena Romano —The Sur-THRIVER Coach on her episode of Rock The Stage Show.

#SurvivalMindset #PersonalGrowth  #Sexual_Assault_Awareness_Month #Rapesurvivor

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Rich Trigger Bontrager @masterofthemic.bsky.social · Apr 13

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#braveheartstv #hawaii #luxurytravel #giveawayalert

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Rich Trigger Bontrager @masterofthemic.bsky.social · Apr 10

This week on Rock The Stage Show, meet Kate McKay, the high-performance coach known as the “80-pound Tony Robbins”, and learn about Psychological Fortitude and peaceful ambition.

youtu.be/2Du5kUuJnJI?...

#High_Performance #Author_Interview #Talkshow #resilience #personal_development #Mythbuster

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Rich Trigger Bontrager @masterofthemic.bsky.social · Apr 9

Building Trust and Connection: The Key to Marketing Success!  Discover the secrets to creating genuine connections in business. Bruce Turkel and I delve into the importance of trust and community building!

#MarketingSuccess #BuildingTrust #BusinessGrowth #TrustInBusiness #ContentMarketing

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Rich Trigger Bontrager @masterofthemic.bsky.social · Apr 7

Discover the art of recognizing emotional cues in negotiations. Dr. Greg Williams and I delve into how body language can reveal true feelings and enhance communication. Rock The Stage Show

#bodylanguage #NegotiationSkills #ReadingSignals #NegotiationTactics #SocialPsychology #BusinessNegotiations

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Rich Trigger Bontrager @masterofthemic.bsky.social · Apr 3

Stuttering: Overcoming Date Jitters: My Hilarious Proposal Story

In this clip, I share a funny and relatable experience of asking someone out on a bigger date.

#DatingAdventures #RelationshipGoals
#Stuttering_Advocate #stutter_and_dating #stutterawareness #stutterjourney

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Rich Trigger Bontrager @masterofthemic.bsky.social · Mar 28

So what does it take to succeed as a public speaker?

Sunday, March 30th, at 7:00 pm. EST as I talk with Jane shares gigantic insights into how to grow, sustain, and scale a wealthy speaker's career and business.
 youtu.be/yttunVEVWu8?...

#WealthySpeaker #publicspeaking #BusinessCoach #

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Rich Trigger Bontrager @masterofthemic.bsky.social · Mar 27

Stuttering: Overcoming Anxiety: How I Learned to Connect and Communicate

In this clip, I share my journey of stuttering and tackling social anxiety. Learning how synchronizing thoughts and words transformed my life.

#AnxietyRelief
#stutteringAdvocate#SocialConfidence #CommunicationSkills

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Rich Trigger Bontrager @masterofthemic.bsky.social · Mar 18

Join Best-selling author and celebrity Diana Wentworth for the line book launch party of EXPECT MAGIC with special guest co-author Lady JB Owens.  Register here us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... 
"Expect Magic" is a transformative guide
#booklaunchparty #newbook. #bestsellingauthor #prizes

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Rich Trigger Bontrager @masterofthemic.bsky.social · Mar 17

Boost Your Brand: It's All About the Customer!

Elevate your brand by shifting the focus from yourself to your customers. Discover the key to successful branding.

#BrandingTips #CustomerFocus #MarketingStrategy #ElevateYourBrand#BuildYourBrand #BusinessGrowth

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Rich Trigger Bontrager @masterofthemic.bsky.social · Mar 8

Do you know that SCREAM, the original Wes Craven fill, is 30 years old?

This Sunday, March 9th, at 7 pm EST, join me as I talk with the original Ghostface and the behind the mask, Lee Waddell.  youtu.be/TWD5rnu-DLE?...

#actors #Filmmaking #stuntman #screamfilms #Behindthescenes #Talkshhow

Rich Trigger Bontrager @masterofthemic.bsky.social · Mar 7

Join me this week as we explore the movie franchise SCREAM with the original Ghostface Stuntman Lee Waddell.

Join us as we explore his career and work

Join the watch party and live chat this Sunday, March 9th, at 7:00 pm EST.

#Stuntman #actorslife #Filmmaking #ScreamFilms #Celebrityinterview

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Rich Trigger Bontrager @masterofthemic.bsky.social · Feb 26

The Power Behind the Show

As my Celebrity Showrunner, Robert has been the driving force in securing top-tier celebrities, industry leaders.

But Robert's impact goes beyond bookings—he has sharpened my brand image, refined my media presence.

#RockTheStageShow #BrandElevator #CelebrityPower

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Rich Trigger Bontrager @masterofthemic.bsky.social · Feb 25

Mastering Sales: The Key to Speaking Success

Pegine shares insights on why 99% of your role involves being an effective salesperson. Learn the vital skills you need to succeed!

#SalesMastery #PublicSpeaking #ConsultingSuccess #SalesSkills #ExpertAdvice #BusinessStrategies #SalesWisdom

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Rich Trigger Bontrager @masterofthemic.bsky.social · Feb 23

Sunday, Feb 23rd at 7:00pm est

youtu.be/IHqtU0tAHfU?...

#publicspeakingtips #halloffamespeaker
#keynotespeaker
#celebrity_interview
#watchparty
#rockthestageshow
#richtriggerbontrager

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Rich Trigger Bontrager @masterofthemic.bsky.social · Feb 19

Executive Presence: Embrace Your Expertise and Build Your Media Empire

Discover how to attract trust and loyalty while leveraging your personality and brand.

#MediaEmpire #PersonalBranding #ExpertiseMatters #YouAreTheBrand #DigitalMedia #BecomeABrand #EntrepreneurTips

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Rich Trigger Bontrager @masterofthemic.bsky.social · Feb 18

2 most significant things needed in medical care: Competency and Compassion

"Patient Lee" Tomlinson, Stage 3/4 throat cancer survivor, explores the critical role of competency and compassion in healthcare.

#HealthcareCompassion #PatientJourney
#PatientCare #Competency
#HealthAwarenenes

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Rich Trigger Bontrager @masterofthemic.bsky.social · Feb 14

Executive Presence: Facial Expressions Matter —Especially On Camera!

3 tips
1 – Bring 10-20% more energy than you think you need.

2 - Use Microexpressions

3 - Engage With Your Eyes – Look at the lens, not yourself.
#ExecutivePresence
#OnCameraTips
#PublicSpeaking
#Leadership

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Rich Trigger Bontrager @masterofthemic.bsky.social · Feb 12

Executive Presence: How you make people feel.

According to a study by Dr. Albert Mehrabian, communication is:
🔹 7% words
🔹 38% tone of voice
🔹 55% body language

#1 - Master Your Nonverbal Communication

#2 - Own the Room with Confidence

#3- Be an Active Listener

#4 - Control Your Voice

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