Business of Speaking
20. 3 Speaker Business Truths That Will Help You Get Booked
3 Speaker Business Truths That Will Help You Get Booked In previous episodes, I’ve shared honestly about how much speaking business I’ve lost because of the Coronavirus. In Episode 20, I share just as honestly about how much new business I’ve picked up because of three speaker business truths I practice in my business. You…
Read More19. Paid to Speak Conference
3 Reasons This is the BEST Year to Attend the Paid to Speak Conference NO RISK TO YOU! The Killer Keynote Conference (September 22-23) and the Paid to Speak Conference (September 24-26) ARE HAPPENING. Locations have been reserved, and we’re all set to go! With that said, if something changes and we are unable to…
Read More18. How to Map Out Your Speaking Business
How to Map Out Your Speaking Business Mapping out your speaking business requires a mindset shift. The reason it requires a shift is because of the images that pop into our minds when we hear the word map. We either think of a roadmap, or we envision pulling out our phones and asking Siri to…
Read More15. NOW is the BEST TIME to Start a Business as a Speaker
Now is the BEST TIME to Start a Business as a Speaker During the past several days, I’ve had three different conversations with people asking: “Why would anyone want to start a speaking business right now?” The idea behind this question is: If travel is shut down and no one is hiring speakers because of…
Read More12. Now is NOT the TIme to Quit
Don’t Quit Now Near the beginning of every Paid to Speak Conference, I explain how stick-to-it-tiveness is your greatest competitive advantage as a speaker. The reason is simple: most speakers quit too soon. The truth is getting booked and paid as a speaker isn’t overly difficult. Sure, it takes time and effort. But when you…
Read More11. 3 Great Speaking Books You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
If you type “speaking books” in a Google or Amazon search, you’ll find a lot of great titles. But in Episode 11, I share 3 great speaking books you’ve probably never heard of… even if you’re a veteran speaker. The reason? These are NOT actually speaking books. Yet each one of them have been key…
Read More10. How to Build a Speaking Business RIGHT NOW
The #1 question I am being asked during the COVID-19 crisis is: what are you doing RIGHT NOW to build your speaking business? The truth is, even in times like this when we are facing the coronavirus pandemic, there are steps you can take to build your speaking business. In fact, as the world slows…
Read More9. Speaker Agreement – The Importance of Your Cancelation Clause
Speaking engagements get canceled. When it happens, the difference between getting paid to speak or not often comes down to what is written in your speaker agreement. In Episode 9, I continue to share how the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic is impacting my speaking business and the speaking industry. Whether you’re a brand new…
Read More8. Meeting Canceled – Now What Do I Do?
When you hear the words meeting canceled as a speaker (and you will from time to time), you have the opportunity to set yourself apart in a positive way. In Episode 8, I continue to share how the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic is impacting my speaking business. As of this recording, I have heard…
Read More7. You ARE Still in Charge
If you’re a speaker, you will face challenges. Challenges in marketing your speaking services. AV challenges in the middle of your presentation. Even unexpected challenges in the world like coronavirus. And we all know, the more difficult the challenge, the more stress, anxiety, and fear it can create. How can you build the courage and…
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