Be A Show Host Tips

Audio & Video Workshop in Las Vegas July 29th-31st

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:32:52 +0000

Join us in Las Vegas, Nevada for 3 fun, intensive, interactive days where you will learn what you absolutely must know to open locked doors of profits for you and your business by developing your own TV / Radio Show to build relationships with your audience, get your message out to the world and create a lucrative business doing what you love to do! (No experience or technical savvy required).

At this Event You Will Experience:

being on a set,
how to work with a camera,
how to do an interview,
set up the lighting,
and produce a polished professional show.
have your customized show page created for you
Bonus: 10 weeks online training course to hold your hand after the event

This is an experience that you will never forget. Imagine your own show, one that you can create yourself from the comfort of your home, with the quality and structure of a professional television production.

You will discover how to insert virtual sets into your video, making your show presence comparable to network television.
Make-up tips from a professional make-up artist to enhance your appearence and boost your confidence.
Develop the skills to have a broadcasters voice with the recording gear that is high quality and affordable.

Please do not wait too long to decide whether to accompany us to this Las Vegas workshop, as space is limited and it fills up quickly. Visit: http://www.fmgsummit.com Call 1 (800) 470-4982 for a VERY SPECIAL discount!!!

A MUST SEE: IRON JAWED ANGELS

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:04:36 +0000

This month my video pick is a moving that touched me so deeply and inspired me beyond words. After watching this film and seeing what women before us had endured to have the right to vote and be treated as an equal citizen, I cannot imagine any woman not using this hard fought right to cast their vote this upcoming election. This amazing film was released on HBO in 2004 and had some of the greatest women actors in Hollywood portraying the true story of the Women Suffrage that began in the 1800's but focused more on the efforts of the (CUWS) that was formed in 1913. The line up of female stars include: Hilary Swank, Frances O'Connor, Julia Ormond, Anjelica Huston, Vera Farmiga, Laura Fraser, Molly Parker, and Brooke Smith. The lead male actor Patrick Dempsey played a very endearing man, Ben Weissman of the Washington Post, that had the greatest respect for women. These incredible women: Alice Paul, Lucy Burns, Doris Stevens, Mabel Vernon, Olympia Brown, Mary Ritter Beard, Belle LaFollette, Helen Keller, Maria Montessori, Dorothy Day and Crystal Eastman, just to name a few, helped pave the path that made us the women we are today. Many were imprisoned, beaten, rediculed and still they persevered to ensure that women had rights. There has only been one monument ever created for the women of this courageous fight that gave women the rights they have today. The monument was created by a woman Adelaide Johnson and portrays three women suffragists, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony and Lucretia Mott, located in the Capitol crypt, Washington, DC. We, as women, have come a long way, thanks to these amazing women that stood up, and never gave up, to ensure our position in society. In their time, married women could not sign a contract of any kind, only their husbands. The children of a marriage belonged to the husband, not the wife...and this was only 88 years ago.

Remembering George Carlin 1937-2008

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:28:58 +0000

I grew up watching George Carlin in the 60's and 70's, he was one of the cultural renegades of our time. In 1975, he was chosen to host the first episode of the late-night comedy how "Saturday Night Live." George once told an interviewer "Stand-up is the centerpiece of my life, my business, my art, my survival and my way of being". George's career began after dropping out of high school and joining the Air Force. While stationed in Shreveport, La. he worked as a radio disc jockey and after being discharged in 1957, he moved to Boston for a radio announcer's job, then to Fort Worth, where he was a D.J. George passed away this past Sunday, in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 71 years young. George is our honorary show host this month. Thank you George for all you shared with us and being true to who you are. A Message by George Carlin: The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but Learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less. These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete... Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side. Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent. Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind. AND ALWAYS REMEMBER: Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. If you don't send this to at least 8 people....Who cares? George Carlin George, we will miss your humor, your courage and your loving soul.

In Memory of Film Great Stan Winston

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:09:10 +0000

Stan Winston, the Oscar-winning visual effects artist, died at age 62 in his home in Malibu, California after a seven-year struggle with multiple myeloma. Stan won four visual effects Oscars and earned multiple nominations. His first Oscar was for James Cameron's "Aliens" (1986). Winston later won two Oscars for "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" (1992) (visual effects and makeup) and 1993's "Jurassic Park." (See Stan Winston's Creature Features, by LAT's Patrick Kevin Day.) Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us Stan, you will be missed. Here is a poem in memory of Stan's incredible imagination and talent. I had the pleasure of meeting Stan many years ago, how fortunate for us all to have had this precious time with him. This poem was written by my mother Joyce Colvard, another amazing soul, before she herself passed away in 2001. I miss you dearly Mom! In my dreams, I am a shadow dancing to and fro. Going through dimensions where mortals cannot go. I visit many mansions god has built for me. I live my time in another place and fulfill my destiny. I'll weave myself a golden web reflecting in the night. I'll walk up stairways to the moon and exalt in it's glorious light. There are no boundaries in my dreams, I go where none have seen.
I wake up in my daytime life, then sleep and go home again. There I am a youthful soul, time has ceased to be. The structure of the nether world molds itself to me. I will build myself a marble hall with fountains flowing free. I will move through different realms in time, there are no boundaries. ~Joyce Colvard 1938-2001 The wise words of my mother before she left this world: "Don't cry for me, I am waking up...you are still sleeping. Stan say hello to my mother for me.

MY NEW USB MIC PREAMP FOR ROADTRIPS

Thu, 29 May 2008 18:36:03 +0000

I recently purchased a cool little device that allows me to record professional audio with my condenser microphone directly into my computer without a mixer. It's only about 2-3 inches long, plugs in via the USB, you can carry it in your pocket, and create professional audio in your home or on the road. What is this fancy little gadget? It's called Centrance MICPORTPRO and you can find it at BSWUSA.com

(WATCH FOR MY NEW SHOW: GADGET GIDGET TV - COMING SOON!!!

USHER'S NEW LOOK COMING TO FMG TV

Thu, 29 May 2008 03:26:03 +0000

We have a new addition to the FMG Network, we are extremely honored to be featuring Usher to FMG TV! We are getting a new addition to the FMG Network, we are extremely honored to be including Usher and his amazing new program 'New Look' to FMG TV! Usher explains in his own words what New Look is:
"Service, volunteerism and civic action are integrated into all our programs and we're committed to being a voice and a force to aid in the resettling of evacuees and the mobilization to help rebuild communities fractured by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. That endeavor alone marked remarkable change. The logo for New Look is a star, representing constant evolution and growth. It inspires us all to rise above obstacles and to become a force moving toward great possibility. I know we have many challenges ahead, but our bottom line is about our hearts and our conscience -- about doing and not just watching. It's about making something happen that's good, right and needed."
Watch for Usher's videos and check out his youth programs and all the good he does at his site: http://www.ushersnewlook.org

SPEAKING AT THE SHE FACTOR IN OCTOBER

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:32:27 +0000

Whether online or offline, women are without a doubt THE largest marketing group you could possibly focus your attention on. Consider these facts . . . => 85% of all household purchases are made by women (not just food either but ALL purchases); => Most family incomes are dual, but the female spends 85% of the COMBINED money; => Women buy 66% of all small consumer electronics; => 65% of all new car purchases are made by . . . (you guessed it) women; => In 2006, 3.9 million more women lived alone than men...among this group, women were 9% more likely than men to own their homes; => Women own more than half of all stocks; => Women-owned businesses spend more than $546 billion annually on salaries and benefits; => 89% of women say they will shop at one store over another if the service is better; => Women don't buy brands, they join them; => As boomer generation began to retire this year (2008), women and minorities make up 75% of those now entering the workforce; => Women make up 40% of the labor force in America; => By 2010, the number of women in the US labor force will have increased by almost 10 million, a growth rate almost, one-third higher than for men; => Nearly 3/4 of all mothers are in the labor force. Even among mothers with young children, 70% work outside the home; => Women hold 49.5% of all managerial positions at Fortune 500 companies; => Women hold 12.5% of corporate officer positions; => 54 of the Fortune 500 companies report a woman as their top earner; => Women represent 50% of total Internet users; => 80% of women car shoppers get ALL their automotive info online; => 89% of women are someone involved or completely in control of their car's maintenance and service; => 90% of American women have veto power over all vehicle and consumer purchasers for their own households, and buy 65% of all cars; And that's just a smattering. (Read more statistics at She Factor)

GET RECESSION PROOF MARKETING TIPS

Mon, 05 May 2008 07:54:06 +0000

Gain insight on what you MUST be practicing now in order to recession proof your business and generate more customers and revenue than you ever have before. The fastest, easiest and most economical way to do this is simple...model the experts. Here's the deal: My friends at Expert Summaries have wrangled me and eight other marketing Super Stars that have agreed to help you. Internet Experts: Joe Polish, John Carlton, Eric Graham, Stu McLaren, Frank Deardurff, Tracy Childers, Brad Fallon, Rick Frishman and me, Jody Colvard, have joined forces to deliver our own personal strategies for generating customers, sales and revenue that they have used to build our own empires. Get the details now

QUINCY JONES OF FMG TV TALKS ABOUT CHINA

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:02:02 +0000

On KFWB News Radio in LA, Quincy Jones spoke about China and the importance of all of taking part to help bring about a change. Mr. Jone's TV show can be found on FMG TV at the Quincy Jones Channel. Here a quote from the KFWB interview:

"The whole world has got to start taking responsibility for each other. With communication, you can no longer afford the luxury of thinking of national kinds of issues. Everything that's done anywhere is a world issue, and together there's lots of things we can do that nobody can do alone."
Read the entire article at KFWB News Radio's site

GINA BIANCHINI ON THE COVER OF FAST COMPANY

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:19:28 +0000
You may remember my interview with the CEO of Ning, Gina Bianchini the beginning of this year, if you check out the new Fast Company Magazine for the month of March, you will see Gina right on the cover. A gorgeous woman with the intelligence to match her beauty. Congratulations Gina for all the amazing things coming your way, you deserve it! If you didn't get a chance to catch that particular interview with Gina, I am posting her bio and the audio here again for you...it's worth a listen, Enjoy! Gina Bianchini and Marc Andreessen founded Ning (which means Peace in Chinese) in October 2004 to give everyone the opportunity to create social networks. Two and a half years later, Ning powers over 90,000 social networks and counting.
From eBay sellers in Upstate New York to bead store owners in Maine, aspiring hip hop artists in New Jersey, pop culture junkies in New York City, college professors in Germany, young deviant artists in North Carolina, and even a few big media companies in LA, with Ning anyone can create the perfect social network for them.
What makes this all possible is the Ning Platform. As a platform, you don't have to appeal to Ning for the features you want. If you have the time and the inclination, you can build them yourself. It's the software equivalent of Home Depot. Platforms give everyone the freedom to create. Listen to the interview with Gina and myself Jody Colvard at the Ning Headquarters: Read the article about Gina and Ning at FastCompany

FMG RADIO HAS BEEN LAUNCHED

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:59:12 +0000

We launched FMGTV the end of last year and now after much anticipation and all the final touches, we have launched FMG Radio, FMG Radio and TV are a part of the FMG Network, a network that is a globally conscious social media network, providing platforms for individuals with a message, cause, and information to help make this a better world. There are a variety of different channels ranging from Education, to a Green Channel, to Business to the My Cause Channel. We are hoping to provide something for everyone. In FMG TV you will find shows by Quincy Jones, HIlary Duff, Allana Pratt, Leeza Gibbons and many more...

SCOTT MARTINEAU: HAVE YOUR MESSAGE HEARD

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:36:18 +0000
Hi Everyone, I'm here at the Bridging Heart and Marketing Event in Los Angeles, hosted by two lovely souls, Judith and Jim. Here at the event I had the opportunity to get a great little video segment of Scott Martineau shaing his amazing Wisdom Flashes, check it out:

YOUR AUDIO & VIDEO DREAM: THE 7 HOUR MIRACLE!!!

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:17:15 +0000
After over 3 years of teaching podcasting and the development of TV and Radio shows, I have now simplified the process and have launched "The 7 Hour Miracle." The dictionary defines 'Simplified' as: sim·pli·fy (sĭm'plə-fī') tr.v., -fied, -fy·ing, -fies. To make simple or simpler, as:

To reduce in complexity or extent.

To reduce to fundamental parts.

To make easier to understand.
Not only have I done all of the above, I have also put together a system where you can create your own show (your message; be it interviews, tips, conversations with your customers), record, edit, upload and promote in as little as 7 hours a month. I teach you how to put your show on auto-pilot, have it all created and scheduled out weeks in advance. When things become simple, they then go mainstream. Making something simple is sometimes the hardest thing to do...but after over 3 years of teaching people how to do this, taking their questions, concerns and fears, I have created a simple system that is easy to understand, answers all of those questions and allows you to have a ready made business with audio and/or video to communicate with the world. Are you interested? Learn more about the 7 Hour Miracle here I would love to work with you to get your message, your voice, your cause out to the world. Who knows, you could end up on my new TV and Radio Network with your own show: FMG TV and Radio

BRIDGING HEART & BUSINESS WITH JODY COLVARD

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:29:51 +0000
On January 29th, hear me being interviewed by Jim and Judith on the pre-call for the Bridging Heart and Marketing Conference. The topic will be on Social Networking Through Your Blog. If you have a blog, a business or are looking to start either one, don't miss this call. As the Internet evolves, there are a few things that you must be doing to have your business survive and stay visible. I'll show what those things are, join me, Judith and Jim on January 29th at 6:00pm PST. Reserve Your Seat Now! My friends and colleagues Judith & Jim are providing these interviews to introduce you to "Bridging Heart and Marketing" happening in LA on February 22nd-24th, 2008 - the only Internet Marketing conference for the Soft Sell community. Never before has there been a home for the spiritually-minded Internet marketer - Never before has there been a place for personal growth and increased sales success - all devoted to the heart-based Internet marketer This conference is a must if you are serious about getting never-before available support and training in heart-based Soft Sell tactics and strategies! And the networking will be priceless! So sign up and join this week's FREE Webcast/Tele-calls.

WE WILL MISS YOU HEATH LEDGER

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:21:46 +0000
We are always so saddened when the young leave us before their time. Twenty-eight, so young, so talented, so much to live for. We are all grateful for the time we were graced with his amazing spirit in this life, and each of us will forever keep him alive with just even the smallest spark of remembrance throughout our lifetime. Thank you Heath for sharing so much of yourself while you were here with us and condolences to your family and friends. Here is a beautiful poem by Sam Oliver in tribute to Heath Ledger: Nature, a reflection of our soul, reveals the seasons of our lives. Like people, earth's seasons teach us patience, awareness, and encourage us to grow. From the sparkle of sunlight in the doe's eye to the sparrow elevated by the air below its wings, the spirit of God is the source of life that fuels our spirit and raises us above pain and sorrow. Only the soul can travel to this place above the clouds where we are lifted by the breath of God. Here, the lessons learned in nature disclose to us that dying is a transition into life and nothing completely disappears. Rather, we are transformed into another realm of existence to experience the essence of living where the soul never dies. Rest in peace Heath!