Advice I'd give my younger self
"If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your younger self about the speaking business?" This was the question I received during a Q&A in...
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Notes on the speaking business.
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Last year one of my most popular blog posts was "Quick and easy ways to get speaking leads in 2018" ... In my opinion, one extremely helpful speaking lead...
Part II. Offering a welcome video to boost your speaking business
This PAID to SPEAK Speaking Tip will focus on how providing a welcome video for a specific upcoming event will impact your speaking business. It should also...
The best way to GROW your speaking business = Call for Programs
The best way to START your speaking business is to first develop an outstanding presentation. The best way to GROW your speaking business is to present it.
How I prepare for an upcoming speech
A speaker never just shows up for a speech. It might appear that way to the audience, but only if the speaker makes it look easy because they’ve prepared...
How to get great live action photos
As a professional speaker, having photos (and video) of you speaking to live audiences is crucial for any future speaking business.
At some point, weather WILL impact your speaking travel. Here's what to do so it doesn't...
I write this in between two major keynotes as Hurricane Florence has been downgraded to Tropical Storm Florence yet still pouring torrential rain throughout...
How to become a TEDx speaker (WEBINAR)
My recent blog, "How to Become a TEDx Speaker" was my most popular blog of the year and I had dozens of questions hitting my email inbox. Because of that...
How a welcome video will impact your speaking business
As a professional speaker, if you don't at least offer providing a welcome video, you're leaving money on the table and perhaps the speaking gig too."
How a speech to students should lead to corporate referrals
"Always think ahead about who will comprise your audience. Your next speaking referral might depend on it." I recently keynoted for a football training camp...
How to become a TEDx speaker
Ever had the desire to speak at a TEDx event? In this short video, I'll teach you how to find TEDx opportunities and outline common selection processes.
10 Ways to Monetize Any Speech
There are numerous ways to get value and benefit from any speech - whether you are getting PAID or not. Check out these top 10 tips ...
