95. A Peek Behind the Curtain (Push and Pull)

Push and Pull

Speaker Mastermind Community: Click here to find out more about the Paid to Speak Accelerator Community (aka Mastermind Community) and to put your name on our Waiting List. Show Notes: Push and Pull Serve first, second, third, fourth… Don’t propose on the first date (aka — don’t be desperate) Don’t bug people (aka — don’t be…

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94. A Peek Behind the Curtain (The Grit and The Grind)

The Grit and The Grind

Speaker Mastermind Community: Click here to find out more about the Paid to Speak Accelerator Community (aka Mastermind Community) and to put your name on our Waiting List. Show Notes: The Grit and The Grind Learn to love the “90 percent hard work” so that you can enjoy the amazing “10 percent fun work” Loving…

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93. A Peek Behind the Curtain (Your Speaker Fee)

Your Speaker Fee

Speaker Mastermind Community: Click here to find out more about the Paid to Speak Accelerator Community (aka Mastermind Community) and to put your name on our Waiting List. Show Notes: Your Speaker Fee “With that speaking engagement, I really earned my check!” Develop thick skin Learn from every experience Be gracious without being a pushover…

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91. A Peek Behind the Curtain (Your Speaker Calendar)

Your Speaker Calendar

Speaker Mastermind Community: Click here to find out more about the Paid to Speak Accelerator Community (aka Mastermind Community) and to put your name on our Waiting List. Show Notes: Your Speaker Calendar Your speaker calendar fills up in spurts When starting out, take speaking engagements as they come in (don’t be overly picky) Learn…

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90. A Peek Behind the Speaker Curtain (Introduction)

Peek Behind the Speaker Curtain

Speaker Mastermind Community: Click here to find out more about the Paid to Speak Accelerator Community (aka Mastermind Community) and to put your name on our Waiting List. Show Notes: Introduction Episode 91 — Your Speaker Calendar Episode 92 — Your Speech Craft Episode 93 — Your Speaker Fee Episode 94 — The Grit and The Grind…

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79. It’s a Roller Coaster Ride

It's a Roller Coaster Ride

Book Recommendation: The Thought Leader Practice Episode Resources: 9 Ways to Get Paid as a Speaker (FREE Resource) 5 Keys to Create a Speech That Pays (FREE Resource) Got questions? Submit them here Speaker Mastermind Community: Click here to find out more about the Paid to Speak Accelerator Community (aka Mastermind Community) and to put your…

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78. Think Like an Entrepreneur (Part 3: Management)

P2S 78 - Think Like an Entrepreneur - Management

Think Like an Entrepreneur – Management Show Notes Be your boss first and a business owner second Set goals Prioritize work around your goals and make sure your marketing goals get a major chunk of your attention Pay attention to finances from Day 1 and if you start speaking as a side hustle, consider using…

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77. Think Like an Entrepreneur (Part 2: Marketing)

P2S 77 - Think Like an Entrepreneur - Marketing

Think Like an Entrepreneur – Marketing Show Notes Marketing is the lifeblood of your business Marketing is about perception and positioning (even more than the quality of your presentation) Marketing is a long game — this is why stick-to-it-tiveness is your greatest competitive advantage Episode Resources: 9 Ways to Get Paid as a Speaker (FREE…

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76. Think Like an Entrepreneur (Part 1: Mindset)

P2S 76 - Think Like an Entrepreneur - Mindset

Think Like an Entrepreneur – Mindset Show Notes Develop the ability to confront self-doubt Have the courage to experiment Be a lifelong learner — especially from your mistakes Continue to work on being proactive, intentional, and focused Episode Resources: 9 Ways to Get Paid as a Speaker (FREE Resource) 5 Keys to Create a Speech…

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