TRP 41: How to Effectively Rock the Virtual Stage with Rich Bontrager

In this episode of The Rainmaking Podcast, host Scott Love speaks with Rich Bontrager—also known as “Trigger”—a veteran broadcaster and virtual presentation coach, about how professionals can improve their presence and communication in virtual settings. With over 30 years of experience in broadcasting and public speaking, Rich helps executives and professionals “rock the virtual stage” by using intentional setup, presentation techniques, and confidence-building strategies that translate well on camera. Rich shares practical tips for lighting, audio, camera angles, and green screen use, emphasizing that even simple upgrades—like raising your webcam to eye level, using natural light, or standing during calls—can dramatically improve engagement. He explains how to create a professional, distraction-free background and how to use voice, body language, and pacing to communicate with clarity and impact. This episode is filled with actionable advice for anyone looking to level up their virtual presentations, webinars, and video meetings. https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ --------------------------------------- Rich Bontrager should be dead at least three times, and yet he has defied the odds medically since birth, through a severe fire accident, liver failure, and transplant in 2017. "Trigger," as he is known, has enjoyed a 30-year career as a sports broadcaster, talk-show host, and now keynote speaker, despite being born with a horrible stutter. With his expertise, Rich now coaches and equips executives, leaders, speakers, and organizations "How To Rock the Stage." With his coaching and programs, Rich coaches and quips leaders how to more effectively share their message via the Virtual Stage more powerfully and entertainingly. As Rich Bontrager believes, "The Virtual Stage is an ever-expanding platform with limitless potential to impact the world…if, you know how to Rock it." Besides running his speaking and coaching company, Rich is currently an Executive Leader with C-Suite Network created by CEO Jeffrey Hayzlett. Where his “How to Rock The Virtual Show” now airs on C-Suite TV Network. * Weekly live Webinar: How to Rock the Virtual Stage Which includes interviews, insights, and practical tips to enhance a person's efforts on the Virtual Stage * I am also available for a FREE 30 min to consult to how I may help you more effectively Rock the Virtual Stage https://www.richbontrager.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices