The WORST Public Speaking Advice You Keep Hearing đ€ Jayâs SCOOP | Ep. 457
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Podcast:Do This, NOT That: Marketing Tips with Jay Schwedelson Published On: Thu Feb 05 2026 Description: Most advice on public speaking is total garbage that makes you sound robotic. Jay Schwedelson reveals why common tips like memorizing your script or practicing in front of a mirror are actually sabotaging your success. Whether you are on a big stage or in a small conference room, learn why being perfect is boring and how to instantly connect with any audience without telling a single joke.ă €Best Moments:(01:47) Why memorizing your speech is the fastest way to bore your audience(02:26) The reason practicing in front of a mirror is a total waste of time(02:40) Why you should never practice in silence and how noise helps you prepare(03:45) Stop opening with a joke and try this relatable tactic instead(05:15) The myth of standing still and why you need to physically fill the space(06:45) Why ending with a summary is a mistake and what you should do to drive actionă €Partner with Jay: https://www.jayschwedelson.com/contactă €Check out Jay Schwedelson's new book: Stupider People Have Done It All net proceeds are donated to The V Foundation for Cancer Research, let's kick cancer's butt: https://www.amazon.com/Stupider-People-Have-Done-Marketing/dp/1637635206ă €Subscribe to Jay's newsletter for weekly marketing tips and tactics: https://www.jayschwedelson.com/newsletteră €Register for GuruConference (FREE + VIRTUAL!) https://www.guruconference.comă €Check out Eventastic (FREE + VIRTUAL!) https://www.eventastic.comă €Connect with Jay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schwedelson/Check out Jay's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@schwedelsonCheck out Jay's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayschwedelson/Ask Jay anything: https://www.jayschwedelson.com/askă €Leave a comment and follow the show, it really helps us out!