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 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?

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

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
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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
    The Forbes Factor
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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...

  • What Questions Should I Ask People I Am Interviewing?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
    www.ForbesFactor.com

    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
    www.ForbesFactor.com

    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
    The Forbes Factor
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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
    The Forbes Factor
    www.ForbesFactor.com

    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
    www.ForbesFactor.com

    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...

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

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
    www.ForbesFactor.com

    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...

  • Is It Better To Do A Lot Of Research About A Guest, Or Just See What Happens?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
    www.ForbesFactor.com

    Should I wing it when interviewing?
    Do I need to know a lot about a guest before I interview them?
    Is it good to do lots of research before interviewing guests?
    Will I embarrass myself if I haven't done my ...

  • How Do I Get Access To Do Interviews On Red Carpets?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
    www.ForbesFactor.com

    How do I get on the red carpet?
    How do I get red carpet credentials?
    Who decides who interview on red carpets?
    How can I be on the red carpet?
    How can I get started as an interviewer?
    How do hosts access re...

  • What Is The Difference Between An Infomercial And Home Shopping?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
    www.ForbesFactor.com

    What is home shopping?
    What is an informercial?
    What is home shopping hosting like?
    What is informercial hosting like?
    How do I host home shopping?
    How do I host infomercials?

  • What Terminology Can I Use To Encourage People To Buy, Without Turning Them Off?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
    www.ForbesFactor.com

    How do I speak customer talk as an infomercial host?
    How do I sell a product on camera?
    What are some tips on good tv selling?
    How do I sell products on TV?
    What are some great tips on selling products on c...

  • Storytime: The One About Writing Your Own Story

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
    www.ForbesFactor.com

    Can I write?
    Should I write?
    Do I need to live life to be a better actor?
    How can I be a better storyteller?
    What makes a great storyteller?

  • Storytime: The One About Rosalind

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
    www.ForbesFactor.com

    How do I know when I am ready?
    How do I stay motivated when I am feeling down?
    Am I enough?
    Am I pretty enough?
    Am I beautiful enough?

  • What Is The Law Of Attraction?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
    www.ForbesFactor.com

    How do I use the law of attraction?
    Can you define the law of attraction?
    Is the law of attraction for real?
    How can I harness the law of attraction?
    Should l learn about the law of attraction?
    What's the...

  • What Can I Do To Encourage The Law Of Attraction?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
    www.ForbesFactor.com

    How do I use the law of attraction?
    What can I do to be more in tune with the law of attraction?
    How do I harness the law of attraction?
    What is law of attraction?
    Why use the law of attraction?
    Any tips on...

  • Are There Certain Places I Can Go To Attract Success?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
    www.ForbesFactor.com

    How can I attract biggest roles?
    How do I network with bigger level people?
    How can I endear myself to bigger directors?
    How can I broken my network?
    How can I attract more success?
    Where can I go to attrac...

  • Is It True That Giving Back Can Attract Success?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
    www.ForbesFactor.com

    What is giving back?
    Should I give back as an actor?
    How do I give back?
    How can I give back?
    Is giving back important?
    How important is giving back?
    Why would I want to give back?
    What's the point of givin...

  • Are There Any Books Or Websites You Suggest About The Law Of Attraction?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
    www.ForbesFactor.com

    When can I read about the law of attraction?
    How can I learn more about the law of attraction?
    Any books or audio book on the law of attraction?
    I'd like to learn more about the law of attraction, where ...

  • What Can I Do After An Audition To Attract Booking The Job?

    with Forbes Riley, Actor | Host | Producer | Coach
    The Forbes Factor
    www.ForbesFactor.com

    How can I deal with post-audition blues?
    What law of attraction can I do post-audition?
    How do I deal with rejection?
    How can I stay positive after an audition?
    How do I let go of the audition?
    How can I at...