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business, from interpersonal relationships, to
directing talent while on a shoot, to leading
workshops—communication is paramount.
Toastmasters has provided me the opportunity

to connect with individuals who are able to use
my services to grow their business. In the near
future I plan to lead trainings for corporate
marketing departments teaching them the

fundamentals about multimedia production and
content marketing strategies.
Retention:
What advice do you have for clubs to 1. Auto-Enrollment
attract and retain millennial members • Subscription based structure for signing
like yourself? up for Toastmasters

There is no one size that fits all as my • This will help people understand that there
demographic of millennials has various needs are terms to the Toastmasters season and

like any generation before and after me will. will alleviate the extra step of calling for
But I do have some thoughts about how the dues every 6 months
Toastmasters organization could increase the 2. Mentorship
accessibility of club materials, day-to-day • Mentor can reach out to mentee and keep

meeting management and streamlining the a status report on what they are doing and
recruiting process. if the club is still a good fit for them
• Have someone to come to when they are
Attraction: having challenges and know that someone

1. Create a Toastmasters App is depending on them
• Able to run a meeting using software Most Important tip: Run quality meetings
• We need to make it possible to make where members are feeling supported, growing
payments to the club within an app- Easily and engaged.

view your Toastmasters progress Thank you for the opportunity to share some
2. More Online Clubs with Convenient Meeting of my background and positive experience with
Times Toastmasters. Invite your friends to come to
• People like to be able to connect with others your next club meeting; you never know who

from the convenience of their own home might join!
• Less overhead If you’d like to view my work and learn about
• Ability to practice connecting with people me, my website is: www.bryancargill.com
around the globe and speaking on camera

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