Reality Check With Craig Price

Jerome Wade (@JeromeWade on twitter) discusses performance with host Craig Price. Peak performance and Craig are rarely in the same neighborhood, yet that doesn't stop him from wondering in awe how others lift themselves to higher levels. Together with Jerome Wade from Epic Advantage, the two discuss how to not red-line yourself by performing too high for too long, some key practices you can do to lift your performance and how we can live in the most productive society in history and still feel unproductive! Craig gives a pretty high performance interview this week so you should really listen! Jerome can be found at http://www.epicadvantage.com/ 

Laurie Guest (@LaurieGuest on Twitter) joins host Craig Price to discuss secret shopping. Anyone who's looked in the want ads of a  newspaper (they still have those?) or job board will see ads looking for secret shoppers. Laurie takes this to the next level, diving deep to get to know her clients and expectations. Craig and Laurie discuss how she started her secret shopping consultancy, how you only have one shot in life to make a good impression on a customer, different ways secret shopping can be applied and more. You can learn all about Laurie at her aptly named website http://LaurieGuest.com  Also Craig announces his other podcast with Alan Cerny Matinee Heroes will be recording LIVE at Comicpalooza on May 14th at 4:30.  Get tickets now!

Ming Chen (@mingchen37 on twitter) returns to share his experiences at convention life with host Craig Price. Once again Reality Check with Craig Price is a proud member of the Comicpalooza Podcast Partnership Program. To celebrate, Craig has been sitting on this episode since New Year's, when he and Ming Chen, from AMC's Comic Book Men, recorded a panel at Marvelous Nerd Year's Eve. With Ming returning to Comicpalooza again this year, May 12th through the 14th, Craig wanted to give a glimpse into what it is like going from con to con. Ming is everywhere and know everyone. So much so that Craig pitches a travel show, discusses why some of Ming's co-stars are no-shows and and how he was "discovered" by Kevin Smith when he made a fansite for Clerks.

REPOST: This episode was originally released back on October 18th 2016.  I’m rereleasing it now as Cirque Du Soleil: Kurios opened here in Houston on the 6th of April and will be running until May 21st.  Head to cirquedisoleli.com/kurios for tickets. Amelie Robitaille (@Cirque on twitter) joins host Craig Price to discuss Cirque Du Soleil and their new touring show Kurios. The reputation of Cirque Du Soleil is undeniable, so why did they agree to talk to Craig? Because the circus of the sun is coming to town and who better to talk to about life under the strange big top of than someone as strange as Craig? Thankfully, Amelie is used to talking to clowns. She and Craig discuss behind the scenes of The Cirque, how they plan shows, what they look for when auditioning performers, how they deal with injuries and more. It's a unique look into the life of a circus performer! What is Kurios? In an alternate yet familiar past, in a place where wonders abound for those who trust their imagination, a Seeker discovers

Actress Ming-Na Wen (@MingNa on twitter) joined host Craig Price on stage during New Year's Eve! One of the benefits of being a world-class moderator (in his mind) is getting the chance to sit with some very talented people. During the Marvelous Nerd Year's Eve event, Craig asked about her character on Marvel's Agents of SHIELD, being a disney princess, working with Jean-Claude Van Damme and fields questions from the crowd. If you've never been to a comic-con panel, take a peek with one of the most popular actresses in the business! Special thanks to past guest Devin Pike for having Craig host and for Hung Truong for the photos.  

Traci Brown (@TraciBrown37 on twitter) joins host Craig Price to discuss her 2017 Association of Legal Administrators Conference session on body language. With Craig presenting 2 sessions - Leading from All Sides and Getting a Grip on Negativity - in Denver on April 4th, he wanted to make sure some other great speakers were showcased.  Traci talks to Craig about keeping body language in context, clues someone is lying and more. You can learn more about Traci at http://bodylanguagetrainer.com CM30: How to Tell When Someone Is Lying Wednesday, April 5 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Are you winning the game of Two Truths and a Lie? You play every day and don't even know it. Detecting lies is crucial in business and life. Do you know if your clients really like your proposal? Do they like the job you did? Are they telling you the truth about their budget? Are they telling you all of their needs? Are the people you're interviewing inflating their resume? And, most importantly, did your kids eat those chocolate donuts that

Steve Hughes joins host Craig Price to discuss his 2017 Association of Legal Administrators Conference session on engaging presentations. With Craig presenting 2 sessions - Leading from All Sides and Getting a Grip on Negativity - in Denver on April 4th, he wanted to make sure some other great speakers were showcased.  Steve talks to Craig about introductions, cell phones, powerpoint and more. You can learn more about Steve at theconferencespeaker.com. CM33: Captivate: Presentations That Engage and Win Over Today's Distracted Audiences Wednesday, April 5  3:00 PM - 4:15 PM What if you were the most amazing presenter in the world? What if every time you stood up to suggest a new idea or propose a change, people would listen and act on your recommendations? The good news is that anyone can learn to captivate an audience and command a room. In this session, you'll discover how to instantly build rapport with others, use your nervousness to your advantage and handle questions with confidence. Using the latest

Jill Schiefelbein (@dynamicjill on twitter) joins host Craig Price to discuss her new book about and titled (how convenient!) "Dynamic Communication". Jill is the busiest person Craig knows. From her consulting and speaking business, to her articles and online videos for Entrepreneur, Jill is always in motion, kicking butt and taking names. Now she has a new book called "Dynamic Communication: 27 Strategies to Grow, Lead, and Manage Your Business" Telling the story of your business is about more than writing grammatically correct proposals and emails or speaking to investors without using “ums” and “uhs.” To get your message across, you have to fi nd a dynamic way to reach your vast audience of stakeholders, consumers, and competitors. Business communication expert Jill Schiefelbein shows you how, delivering an education on how to build a communication-savvy business that retains employees, secures investors, and increases your bottom line. You can learn all about Jill's book at http://www.dynamiccommunica

Manley Feinberg (@manleyf on twitter) joins host Craig Price to discuss his new leadership book Reaching Your Next Summit! Not everyone has the same leadership experiences or gains insights from the same activities. As Craig likes to say in his own leadership program "Leading from All Sides" there is no "one way". Rock climbing is something Craig wouldn't run out and do. Or even be in the shape to do! But that doesn't mean he can't learn from others who have. As an avid climber, Manley teaches leadership through his stories culminating from a lifetime of adventure through 25 countries, to over 400 outdoor destinations. Craig and Manley discuss why you must declare your current climb, master the restart and which vertical lesson is helping Manley the most. You can learn more about Manley at http://verticallessons.com and get his new book "Reaching Your Next Summit! 9 Vertical Lessons for Leading with Impact" at amazon.com

Maximiliano Hernandez (@maxitois4real on twitter) and Christina Wren (@ChristinaSWren on twitter) join host Craig Price to discuss their roles in superhero movies. It's a crossover episode! Craig's latest podcast project Matinee Heroes spotlighted the movie Captain America: The Winter Soldier and included half of the interview from Marvelous Nerd Year's Eve with Max (they're close enough pals to use shorter names) but Christina also was dishing out wisdom too. So why waste such good stuff? Craig wouldn't, of course. So here is their interview in its entirety.  The three have a great discussion on how Marvel's (Max appeared in Thor, Avengers and other Marvel projects) process compares to DC's (Christina appeared in Man of Steel and Batman v. Superman), how they found out they were going to be in these huge blockbuster movies and what it's like meeting Robert Redford.  They also take questions from the audience as well. Be sure to check out Matinee Heroes each week! What is Matinee Heroes? It is a podcast ded

Alan Cerny (@NordlingCS on twitter) joins host Craig Price to discuss their 2017 Oscar Predictions.  It’s Season 7! It wouldn’t be Reality Check if the season didn’t start with the Oscars.  Craig and Alan predict their choices for the 2017 Academy Awards, why the Oscars seemed to come down to about 7 movies, why someone should have or shouldn't have been nominated as well as who they think WILL win and who they think SHOULD win. Craig rails against La-La-Land, especially Ryan Gosling, Alan talk about the importance of a movie like Moonlight, they argue if Elle was a mansplaining movie and they both plug their new spin-off podcast, Matinee Heroes. Each February, past guest and friend of the show, Thom Singer has his annual fundraiser for the Kate Singer Endowment for Cranio-Facial Research. It’s a good cause and the money goes to the Dell Children’s Medical Center out of Austin and Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego. Please consider donating by clicking here to donate. Look on the pull down menu for Kate S

Alan Cerny (@nordlingCS on twitter) and host Craig Price got an early screening of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. So what was there next move? They raced back to the studio to podcast about it of course! The two discuss the plot, the characters, the direction, everything! And when we say everything, that means SPOILERS.  Be sure to go see Rogue One this weekend and then listen to the guys gush over the latest chapter to their favorite universe. This also is a bit of a preview of their new spin-off podcast Matinee Heroes debuting in January. The new podcast will focus on past movies but occasionally new movies will be screened and shared in "INSTANT REACTION" episodes, like the one you'll hear on this podcast.  Head over to join the facebook group or follow the new podcast @MatineeHeroes on twitter. Enjoy this episode, the new podcast in January and Reality Check will return in February 2017! Happy Holidays!

Devin Pike (@MarvelousNYE on twitter) joins host Craig Price to discuss a Marvelous Nerd Year's Eve with Stan Lee. What is a Marvelous Nerd Year's Eve? Only the biggest 4 day party in Dallas this December 29th through January 1st. Craig and Devin discuss all the great guests, starting with Stan the Man Lee and continuing with great celebrities like Michael Rooker and Sean Gunn from Guardians of the Galaxy, Nichelle Nichols (the original Uhura) from Star Trek, Sylvester McCoy from Doctor Who and many, many more. Devin also discusses his plan to make this event with 24-hour fan panels, movie events, a celebrity roast of Stan as well as some great voice over actor script reads, photo-ops and more! There will also be parties every night with 4 big parties planned for New Years Eve! If you want to enjoy New Years in the nerdiest way, this is the event to be at. You can learn more at MarvelousNYE.com and if you use the promo code CRAIGPRICE you get $50 off a 4-day general admission pass. Also, don't forget! Craig

Carl David talks to host Craig Price about his book about suicide and suicide prevention. Suicide is an awful thing. Not only is a tragedy for the person who commits the act but the aftermath can destroy families and a leave a wake of pain affecting everyone left behind. What started as a love letter to his father quickly turned into a cathartic exploration of a family surviving suicide. The book, Bader Field: How My Family Survived Suicide, reveals the story of how a family endured struggle and torment after a suicide, and their fight to survive. David uses the book as an outlet to ‘pay it forward’ and help others cope with depression and suicidal tendencies. The author wants for those who are suffering to know that though they may feel lonely, they are not alone. You get a copy of Bader Field at amazon.com today.

Chris Price (@ChrisPriceCDP on twitter) joins host Craig Price (no relation) to discuss assessments. We've probably seen or taken a few assessments in our work lives (turns out I am such a Samantha) but are we using assessments properly? Chris talks about how a properly used assessment can help make more informed hiring decisions, create a better culture and find "red flags" in departments and organizations. They also talk about how they are abused and why a professional developed assessments with solid data behind it are far more accurate than making one yourself. You can learn more about Chris and his company at http://priceleadershipgroup.com APP BONUS: Read Chris's handout "Five Ways You May Be Losing Money with People Assessments"   Craig will be in Dallas (Chris's hometown) this December 29th through January 1st at the Sheraton Dallas for A Marvelous Nerd Years Eve with Stan Lee. There will be loads of great guests and fun events all weekend long. Go to MarvelousNYE.com and use the promo code CRAI

Alan Cerny (@NordlingCS on twitter) of ComingSoon.net joins host Craig Price for their 2016 Holiday Movie Preview.  If it's November, it's time for Alan and Craig to talk movies coming out for the holiday season. This year the two talk Doctor Strange and how Alan's friend C. Robert Cargill co-wrote the screenplay, when does an artist's personal life crossover into their professional life and when can you forgive past transgressions (if ever), their mutual love of Kate McKinnon, geeking out over the first non-Skywalker Star Wars movie Rogue One and the crowded Oscar bait movies this Christmas. Movies discussed include (links to Alan's reviews as they come out): November 4th Doctor Strange Hacksaw Ridge Trolls Loving November 11th Arrival Elle November 18th Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Manchester by the Sea November 23rd Moana Bad Santa 2 Allied December 2nd La La Land Jackie December 9th Nocturnal Animals Office Christmas Party December 16th Rogue One: A Star Wars Story December 21st

Crystal Washington (@CrysWashington on twitter) returns to discuss her latest book "One Tech Action" with host Craig Price. Past guest Crystal Washington is back and she's written a guide book to help sort through the world of app for busy professionals. Craig is neither all that busy or all that professional. Nonetheless, the two discuss how to find safe apps, how good are app assistants, why Crystal LOVES Evernote and even some tips from Craig on how to avoid talking to relatives without causing problems. “One Tech Action” empowers non-techie, busy professionals to easily take advantage of technology to multiply their efforts at home and work, increase efficiency, and spend more time with the people who matter the most to them. You can learn more at http://onetechaction.com or buy it on Amazon APP BONUS: Read a 30-page sample of "One Tech Action" only through the Reality Check podcast app!

Amelie Robitaille (@Cirque on twitter) joins host Craig Price to discuss Cirque Du Soleil and their new touring show Kurios. The reputation of Cirque Du Soleil is undeniable, so why did they agree to talk to Craig? Because the circus of the sun is coming to town and who better to talk to about life under the strange big top of than someone as strange as Craig? Thankfully, Amelie is used to talking to clowns. She and Craig discuss behind the scenes of The Cirque, how they plan shows, what they look for when auditioning performers, how they deal with injuries and more. It's a unique look into the life of a circus performer! What is Kurios? In an alternate yet familiar past, in a place where wonders abound for those who trust their imagination, a Seeker discovers that in order to glimpse the marvels that lie just below the surface, we must first learn to close our eyes. In his larger-than-life curio cabinet, the Seeker is convinced that there exists a hidden, invisible world – a place where the craziest ideas

Patrick Allmond (@PatrickAllmond on twitter) returns to talk to host Craig Price about list building. We've all been told over and over again that to make it business you have to grow your audience and build your list of emails. Be it newsletters, white papers, bribes or whatever, just like in GlenGarry Glen Ross you need the leads. For many, it can be daunting growing a list because it assumes you already have a list to grow. Thankfully, Patrick knows how to grow lists, how to segment them, cull them properly and even A/B test them! Not sure what I just said right then? Good, because Patrick will help decipher it all. You can learn more about Patrick at http://PatrickAllmond.com. You can also find his podcast at https://stopdoingnothing.com/ 

Cary Gordon with Prime Camera (@PrimeCameraUSA on twitter) returns to discuss rebranding with host Craig Price. It's not common that a guest not named Alan Cerny comes on the show twice in a year. Last time, Cary came on to discuss his position as Social Media Marketer for Comicpalooza. This time, he's here to discuss his day job with Microsearch, a name you may have heard in our speakers roundtable episode over the summer. When Cary mentioned to Craig that Microsearch was rebranding to become Prime Camera, even Craig could see that this would be a perfect opportunity to bring a case study to the podcast.  The two discuss the process of rebranding, why a company of 33 years felt now was the time to change, how to plan for a major change, dealing with resistance, how the new branding brought a larger scope to the company. and oh yeah....the briefly talk about how Batman v Superman sucked.  You can't put two comicpalooza people in a room without it getting a bit nerdy. Prime Camera grand opening will be Octobe