Forbes Riley

Forbes Riley

“You are the sum of the obstacles you overcome,” Forbes frequently says, as she turns her dreams into reality time and again.

www.ForbesFactor.com

Forbes is an author, award winning television personality, entrepreneur, creator of the SpinGym fitness sensation and one of the most sought after female keynote speakers. As a motivator and role model, Forbes has a unique connection with her audience that stems from her own personal journey.

Before becoming a media success, host of more than 100 infomercials and 20 years marketing products on home shopping channels worldwide, Forbes struggled with her own weight and her father’s unrealized dream of becoming an inventor. Crowned by the press as the $2 Billion Dollar Host, she was determined to reach her goals — and through dedication, never ending passion and hard work, she has.

Dream It. Believe It. Achieve It. Forbes Riley has created a trusted brand name for herself and is recognized internationally as an award-winning TV host, spokesperson, celebrity fitness and lifestyle expert, professional coach, keynote speaker, actress and author.

By sharing a unique and inspiring philosophy that stresses the integration of fitness, nutrition, and behavioral changes, Forbes empowers people everywhere to define and reach their personal goals, both physical and psychological and she is the true embodiment of dreaming it, believing it and achieving it.

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  • What Is The Best Way To Get Into Hosting?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
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    How do I become a host?
    How can I learn about hosting?
    Who do I look to become a better host?
    Are there classes for hosts?
    What kind of host should I be?
    How can I get started into hosting?
    What's some hot ...

  • I Want To Host A Travel Show, Should I Just Go On Holidays And Film What I Do?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
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    I want to host a travel show, should I just go on holidays and film what I am doing everyday?
    How can I be a travel host?
    How do I start out as a travel host?
    Where could I post my travel host videos?
    Can I...

  • What Are Some Tips On Using A Teleprompter?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
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    How do I use a teleprompter?
    Do I need to rehearse with a teleprompter?
    What is a teleprompter?
    How do I become better using a teleprompter?
    How can I be a master of the teleprompter?

  • What Do I Need To Include When I Am Introducing A Segment?

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    How do I introduce a segment?
    What should I say when I introduce a segment?
    When I introduce a segment, what do I say?
    Is there a formula to introducing a segment?
    Is there a set way to introduce a segment?

  • What Are The Common Qualities That Great Hosts All Have?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
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    How can I be a great host?
    What makes a great host?
    Can I be a great host?
    Are clothes important to being a great host?
    Am I a great host?

  • What Tips Do You Have For Ending A Segment?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
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    How should I sign off?
    How should I finish a show?
    What a good tag?
    What is a sign off?
    What is a tag?

  • What Do I Need To Include When I Am Introducing A Person?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
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    How do I introduce someone?
    What is the best way to introduce someone?
    How do I know if I have introduced someone well?
    What makes a good introduction?
    What should I say when introducing guests?

  • What Should I Say When The Producers Want Me To "Buy Some Time"?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
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    What does "Buy some time" mean?
    How do I "Buy some time"?
    What do I do if I have to "buy some time"?
    If I have to "Buy some time", what do I say?
    What is "Buy some time"?
    Can you explain "buy some time"?
    Wh...

  • How Should I Greet A Guest When They Walk Out?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
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    How should I greet a guest when they walk out? Handshake, hug, kiss?
    Should I hug my guests?
    Should I kiss my guests?
    Should I handshake my guests?
    Should I do the double kiss for my guests?

  • Is Your Voice Important If You Want To Be A Host?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
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    Can I keep my accent as a host?
    Is my voice too weird to be a host?
    How do I neutralize my accent for hosting?
    Is the quality of my voice good for hosting?
    What makes a good voice for hosting?

  • In A Live Recording What Do I Do If The Teleprompter Stops Working?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
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    What do I do if the teleprompter stops?
    How do I manage a failing teleprompter?
    If the teleprompter stops, should I acknowledge it?
    Do I go to break if the teleprompter goes down?

  • Do I Need To Hold A Microphone To Do Interviews?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
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    Do I need a mic for on screen interviews?
    How do I get industry standard sound for my interviews?
    Can I wear a lapel?
    How do I make sure everyone can be heard?
    What kind of sound equipment do I need for int...

  • Can I Shoot A Hosting Showreel On My Iphone?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
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    What kind of footage do I need for hosting reel?
    What kind of styes should I have on my hosting reel?
    How much money should I spend on my hosting reel?
    Can I put Facebook live on my hosting reel?
    Can I put ...

  • Do I Need A Separate Demo Reel / Showreel For Hosting?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
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    How do I make a hosting demo reel?
    Can I mix my acting material in with my demo reel?
    Is hosting the same as acting?
    Do producers care about my acting credits when it comes to hosting?
    Is acting and hosting...

  • Do I Need An Agent Or Manager To Become A Host?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
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    Do hosts have agents?
    Do host have managers?
    Can I be a host without an agent?
    Can I be a host without a manager?
    How do I get an agent as a host?

  • Meet Forbes Riley: Actor, Host, Producer & Coach

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
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    Who is Forbes Riley?
    What does Forbes Riley do?
    Who is Forbes Factor?

  • Are Facebook Live And Instagram Stories Good To Practice Hosting?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
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    Does practice make perfect?
    Should I start hosting on FB live?
    Should I start hosting on Instagram?
    Should I start hosting on Twitch?
    Should I start hosting via social media?

  • What Questions Should I Ask People I Am Interviewing?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
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    Tips on choosing questions to ask?
    What should I ask when interviewing?
    What do I ask when interviewing something?
    What types of questions should I ask?
    What questions are good questions?
    Any tips on questi...

  • Do I Need A Consent Form To Ask People Questions On The Street?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
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    What is a consent form?
    Do I ask for people's consent before interviewing them?
    What kind of things are on a consent form?
    What is on a consent form?
    What do I put on a consent form?

  • Are There Any Places That I Don't Need A Permit To Film?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
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    Do I need permits to film?
    Can I film anywhere I want?
    Where can I not film?
    How do I find out about permits?
    What do I do about permits?

  • Do I Need A Permit To Interview Random People On The Street?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
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    What is a permit?
    Do I need a permit?
    How do I find out about permits?
    What are the rule for permits?
    When do I need a permit?
    What are the rules about permits and street interview?
    What are the rules for s...

  • Is It Better To Ask An Actor About Their Movie Or Something More Random?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
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    Should I ask an actor what they are wearing?
    How do I interview famous actors?
    Should I ask about the actor's movie or personal life?
    Can I ask about the personal life of actors?
    Can I ask an actors somethi...

  • Should I Incorporate Singing Into My Hosting?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
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    Should I sing when hosting?
    Do host using singing sometimes?
    Is singing useful as a host?
    Do hosts sing?
    Do I need to sing when hosting?
    I'd love to sing in my hosting - is that OK?
    Can I sing when I host?
    ...

  • Is It Possible To Do Informercials Without Making It Sound 'Salesy'?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
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    How do I engage customers when hosting an informercial?
    How do I sell when doing an informercial?
    Any tips on informercial hosting?
    How can I be better at infomercials?
    How can I sell as an infomercials hos...