66 episodes

Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the business of comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and other things related to the business of the comedy business. The show features interviews as well as excerpts from keynotes I’ve given around the world.

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Welcome to “Beyond the Norm” the podcast by comedy entrepreneur, international speaker, and girls softball coach Norm Laviolette. On my podcast we talk about the business of comedy, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and other things related to the business of the comedy business. The show features interviews as well as excerpts from keynotes I’ve given around the world.

    Coming Full Circle Part One with Mike Lemieux, Jen MacDonald, and Kevin Harrington

    Coming Full Circle Part One with Mike Lemieux, Jen MacDonald, and Kevin Harrington

    In this episode Norm sits down with Mike Lemieux and Jen MacDonald of HGTV's Houses with History along with their good friend Kevin Harrington. The four of them chat about the time it takes to succeed, how comedy leads to successful entrepreneurs, and the value of leaving one's comfort zone.

    • 20 min
    Let's Dance with Urbanity Dance

    Let's Dance with Urbanity Dance

    In this continuation of the business meeting between Norm and Urbanity Dance, Norm gives some excellent advice to a fellow CEO.

    • 7 min
    The Artistic Collider with Urbanity Dance

    The Artistic Collider with Urbanity Dance

    In this episode, Norm sits down with the people behind Boston's Urbanity Dance to chat about collaboration, big ideas, and the intersection between dance and comedy.

    • 19 min
    An Interview Over Lunch

    An Interview Over Lunch

    This episode takes us back in time a few years to an interview Norm did for a local reporter at the Duxbury Mass restaurant Tsang's Cafe. Norm answers questions about his book, his career, and his future!

    • 22 min
    Thinking Bad, Listening Good

    Thinking Bad, Listening Good

    This episode brings you back to the Sam Adams brewery where Norm leads a handful of exercises for their corporate team. Topics covered include how to create as a group, having a can do culture, and how to deal with a devil's advocate.

    • 34 min
    There Is No Pressure To Be Funny

    There Is No Pressure To Be Funny

    This episode takes you to the Sam Adams brewery where Norm leads their employees through one of his corporate trainings. The segment you are bout to hear focuses on the power of yes, the power of no, an how to manage expectation vs reality.

    • 10 min

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