Make Your Business Fun and Memorable: Using Humor to Connect Through Comedy | Jan McInnis (MU Classic)
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Jan McInnis discusses how humor can enhance business communication and marketing strategies.
#946 Ever wondered how to make your business more memorable — and more fun? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Jan McInnis, comedian, keynote speaker, and comedy writer known as The Work Lady, to explore how humor can be a secret weapon in business and marketing. Jan shares her journey from a marketing career to the comedy stage, and how she now helps companies use humor to connect with clients, engage employees, and make their messages stick. From the psychology behind why humor works to practical tips for finding your “funny” without crossing the line, this conversation will have you rethinking how you communicate — and laughing while you learn! (Original Air Date - 10/13/25) What we discuss with Jan: + Using humor to connect in business + Overcoming fear of “bombing” + How to find everyday humor + Writing comedy for brands and keynotes + Examples from Progressive and Geico ads + Tips for adding humor to emails and presentations + Common sense rules for appropriate humor + The link between humor and storytelling + Humor as a business differentiator + Building confidence to “be funny” at work Thank you, Jan! Check out The Work Lady at TheWorkLady.com. Follow Jan…
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