Robbie Crabtree spent the first eight years of his career as a trial lawyer. He tried 102 jury trials (robberies, murders, and child abuse cases). This experience helped him take what he learned to coach the national mock trial team at SMU Law School. 

But he wanted to share what he was learning with others.

So he founded Performative Speaking as a way to share what he had learned as a trial lawyer for founders and entrepreneurs in the startup and technology world. Over the past 18 months, he’s worked with hundreds of founders, helped clients raise tens of millions of dollars, and run his course for more than 135 people.

He believes that you have a story inside of you. It’s one worth sharing and it’s one that can change the world.

Connecting with Robbie

• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Robbie's Website

A Quote I LOVE From This Episode 

• "There are so many essential quotes you could pull out like Ben Horowitz's 'The story is the strategy.' And Steve Jobs says 'The storyteller is the most important person in the world.' We're getting to this moment where people are realizing the importance of story. But now, they need people who can be that guide...who actually understands what to teach them."

About Your Host Scott J. Allen, Ph.D.

Scott is the Standard Products—Dr. James S. Reid Chair in Management at John Carroll University. He is an associate professor and teaches courses in leadership, management skills, and executive communication. He is also a communications coach, consultant, author, podcast host, and entrepreneur. For almost two decades, he’s worked with clients to improve their leadership and communication skills.

• Scott's Website
• LinkedIn 
• Twitter - @sjatweets

About Captovation

• Captovation Website
• Captovation Blog
• Captovation Book 
• Twitter 
• LinkedIn 

Intro/Outro music by Stephen Burks of GoodCity Concepts