A new way to promote my speaking.

I've created a facebook page just for my speaking.

You Must Be Joking! Facebook page.


I'll be talking about all my speaking on this page.
There will be FREQUENT jokes,
And updates on my weight training,
And new insights I learn about TEACH A MAN TO FISH.

Since this page is all about joking, here's an old one, but a good one:

A man isn't feeling well, so he goes to see his doctor. The doctor examines him, and then asks to speak with his wife. The doctor tells his wife that her husband has a serious, stress related illness that is quickly killing him. The wife asks "can he be cured?"
The doctor replies "there's a chance we can cure him with chemotherapy, but you will need to take care of him every day for the next year -- cooking all his favorite meals, pampering him, making sure he has no stress or responsibilities around the house. You need to give him back rubs, and let him just sit and watch his favorite shows on tv. Never argue or disagree with him. By doing all this, you’ll save his life." When the wife comes out to the waiting room, the husband asks her what the doctor said.
The wife answers,  "he said that you're going to die".

New blog, New project. TUBBY YOU!

That's right, I think you're tubby!

Over the past year I've had an amazing experience.
Due mainly to stress, I started to seek more physical activity.
You know, walking, less couch-sitting, etc.
But it wasn't enough.
My stress made me crave more.
One day I was cleaning the garage, and I came across my son's old weight bench. I pulled it out, dusted it off, and set it up. I started playing with the weights, experimenting with different kinds of exercises and pretended to work out.
I had SO MUCH FUN!
And best of all, it felt GREAT!
Free weights quickly became my new hobby and obsession.
I'm not doing it for weight loss, and I'm not doing it for health or fitness.
I'm just lifting because it feels good, and it's fun.
Quite and experience, and I'm documenting it all.
Maybe I've got something fun for you tubby middle aged people to learn.
I'm going to be speaking about this experience as well.
Follow me here:
http://tubbyyou.blogspot.com/

Help me put together a big STORYTELLING NIGHT

This is still in the idea stage.
But it will take place in Utah, initially.
I can easily get a venue.
I need help with advertising, promotion, and sponsors.
And!
I need storytellers.
Share any ideas you have here.

My son-in-law's blog: THE DEEP END

Speaking of laughs:

You should really see this:

http://thedeepend-comic.blogspot.com/

my son-in-law is becoming a successful comic artist!

His work is great!

I'm already a HUGE FAN!!!

Welcome! Especially if you've come here through Speaker Match!

I've returned to Speaker Match.
http://www.speakermatch.com/
I really like their services.
Please explore my blog here, I think you'll find the information you're looking for.
There good videos here that give you a sample of my work.
Humor, stories, and communication. That's the core of my presentations.
Make yourself at home!

part three of YOU MUST BE JOKING

scroll down for more information about this talk, my presentations in general, and information about me and what I do.
Off to the right there's a link to my other page, TEACH A MAN TO FISH.

Notes from my promo kit:

ABOUT DARRELL BEN MANGUM
Darrell’s been speaking and teaching most of his life. And joking too! The plain truth is that Darrell’s a very funny guy!
As a stand up comedian in the 1990’s Darrell learned the fear that comes with telling jokes to a skeptical audience. Joke telling is a true skill that can be learned and perfected.
Teaching guitar starting at age 14 Darrell learned to help others develop skill with hand’s on communication.
Later in college Darrell developed an amazingly effective English language book called English Without An Accent. Focusing on personal challenges ESL students faced he was able to achieve immediate results for his students.
“The kind of humor I like is the thing that makes me laugh for five seconds and think for ten minutes.”.
Here’s the quick run down of qualities Darrell prizes:
1. Father of four, husband of a brown eyed girl. Blues guitarist for 35 years. Proud member of his own family band.
2. Teacher, author, speaker, joke teller. Darrell is a fluent Spanish speaker.
3. Darrell’s work frequently puts him in front of audiences, resulting in a wonderful talent for humor and speaking.

Following is more detailed information on Darrell’s presentations
YOU MUST BE JOKING
How’s your sense of humor? Darrell can help. In this presentation audience participation is encouraged. You’ll learn advanced joke-telling, timing, delivery, and a collection of the best jokes you’ll ever hear.
Laughter is like a diaper change. It’s not a permanent solution, just something that makes life tolerable.
Apart from learning more effective communication through joke telling, you’ll come away with a whole collection of wonderful new jokes.
Audition participation is sought and encouraged as a part of this presentation.