{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 327 ASK!","description":" There is a popular adage that says, \u201cIf you don\u2019t ask, the answer is always \u2018No\u2019.\u201d  In this episode, Mark and Darren talk about the benefits of asking for guidance, and how to respond, regardless of the answer. Asking can be your game-changer.  &amp;nbsp;  SNIPPETS: &amp;nbsp; \u2022 The answer is in the asking &amp;nbsp; \u2022 When you ask, you can become a mentor magnet &amp;nbsp; \u2022 Ask humbly, sincerely, honestly, and respectfully &amp;nbsp; \u2022 Learn all you can during your client pre-event call &amp;nbsp; \u2022 Ask more than one person\/expert &amp;nbsp; \u2022 Be coachable and take their advice &amp;nbsp; \u2022 Respect their time and expertise &amp;nbsp; \u2022 Clarify your intent behind your ask &amp;nbsp; \u2022 Don\u2019t ask another question until you\u2019ve followed the previous instructions &amp;nbsp; \u2022 Be understanding when the answer is \u2018No.\u2019 &amp;nbsp; \u2022 Don\u2019t take \u2018No\u2019 personally &amp;nbsp; \u2022 If the answer is \u2018No\u2019, ask for a referral or another resource &amp;nbsp; Work with Mark and Darren:  https:\/\/www.stagetimeuniversity.com\/get-a-speaking-coach\/ &amp;nbsp; Check Out Stage Time University:  https:\/\/www.stagetimeuniversity.com ","author_name":"Unforgettable Presentations","author_url":"http:\/\/unforgettablepresentations.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39067545\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/195552840"}