A huge part of writing a book is getting your ideas down on paper. As a speaker, communications strategist and author of 6 books, Sam Horn knows a thing or two about the authoring process. In this episode, Sam talks about the “5 C’s” of writing a book, offers some resources for aspiring writers, and
Have you ever gone around and around trying to get something knocked off your goals list and you just cannot get it done? You try and try, but something holds you back. These are the moments you have to look very deep and determine what it is that is stopping you from moving forward. Is
Hall of Fame Speaker, and author Joe Calloway is back! Joe’s speaking career has survived good times and bad over the years, mainly because he’s put so much effort into making his business recession proof. Joe offers some tips on making your speech great, connecting with your audience, and how he gave the best speech
What we say with our bodies can be almost as important as what comes out of our mouths. Few people know this more than Mark Bowden. Mark is a keynote speaker, presentation trainer, and author of three books about body language. In this cerebral episode, Mark talks about the nonverbal skills that speakers can use
My guess is that everyone reading this blog post right now owns a cell phone. I am also guessing that many of you spend a significant amount of time on that device – checking email, participating on social media platforms, watching videos, etc. After all, mobile phones are ideal for keeping us connected to our
Scott Ginsberg is a blogging machine who wears a nametag 24-7. Of all the marketing tools in Scott’s arsenal, he credits blogging as the biggest move he has ever made in his business. If you’ve ever thought about using your blog to promote your business, this is where you want to start. Make sure you
I am sure that many of you have heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” I have been thinking about this recently, as it relates to my family and grandchildren, and even how it relates to my business and yours. What I have come to realize is that we need the
It is possible to add humor to your speech, even if you don’t consider yourself to be all that funny. Ron Culberson is an author, humorist, and speaker, as well as former NSA president. Ron offers some tips for adding humor to speeches. From delivery to finding humor in everyday situations, this episode is all
When someone gets into the speaking business, it is usually because they enjoy delivering a message and connecting with an audience. However, ‘speaking’ is just a small part of a speaking business. The reality is there is so much more to running a small business and finding success and it all starts with running the numbers.
Dr. Willie Jolley is a Hall of Fame speaker, an author, and host of his own radio show. As you might guess, he’s also a wealth of information when it comes to speaking. Willie drops by to deliver some empowering advice on how to craft and deliver a truly amazing keynote and how to tell
When we reach out to prospects who do not know us, our goal should never be to “book a date” from our early communication. The goal should be to gain forward movement, start building a relationship and rapport. Once you begin to develop that relationship, the goal shifts to then hoping that the recipient will
Are you wondering how to get your book into print? There’s a lot more that goes into publishing a book than the actual writing part. Of course, editing, book design, printing, getting your book into stores, it can be a massive undertaking. Robert Mackwood has spent over 30 years in the publishing business and now
A huge part of writing a book is getting your ideas down on paper. As a speaker, communications strategist and author of 6 books, Sam Horn knows a thing or two about the authoring process. In this episode, Sam talks about the “5 C’s” of writing a book, offers some resources for aspiring writers, and
Have you ever gone around and around trying to get something knocked off your goals list and you just cannot get it done? You try and try, but something holds you back. These are the moments you have to look very deep and determine what it is that is stopping you from moving forward. Is
Hall of Fame Speaker, and author Joe Calloway is back! Joe’s speaking career has survived good times and bad over the years, mainly because he’s put so much effort into making his business recession proof. Joe offers some tips on making your speech great, connecting with your audience, and how he gave the best speech
What we say with our bodies can be almost as important as what comes out of our mouths. Few people know this more than Mark Bowden. Mark is a keynote speaker, presentation trainer, and author of three books about body language. In this cerebral episode, Mark talks about the nonverbal skills that speakers can use
My guess is that everyone reading this blog post right now owns a cell phone. I am also guessing that many of you spend a significant amount of time on that device – checking email, participating on social media platforms, watching videos, etc. After all, mobile phones are ideal for keeping us connected to our
Scott Ginsberg is a blogging machine who wears a nametag 24-7. Of all the marketing tools in Scott’s arsenal, he credits blogging as the biggest move he has ever made in his business. If you’ve ever thought about using your blog to promote your business, this is where you want to start. Make sure you
I am sure that many of you have heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” I have been thinking about this recently, as it relates to my family and grandchildren, and even how it relates to my business and yours. What I have come to realize is that we need the
It is possible to add humor to your speech, even if you don’t consider yourself to be all that funny. Ron Culberson is an author, humorist, and speaker, as well as former NSA president. Ron offers some tips for adding humor to speeches. From delivery to finding humor in everyday situations, this episode is all
When someone gets into the speaking business, it is usually because they enjoy delivering a message and connecting with an audience. However, ‘speaking’ is just a small part of a speaking business. The reality is there is so much more to running a small business and finding success and it all starts with running the numbers.
Dr. Willie Jolley is a Hall of Fame speaker, an author, and host of his own radio show. As you might guess, he’s also a wealth of information when it comes to speaking. Willie drops by to deliver some empowering advice on how to craft and deliver a truly amazing keynote and how to tell
When we reach out to prospects who do not know us, our goal should never be to “book a date” from our early communication. The goal should be to gain forward movement, start building a relationship and rapport. Once you begin to develop that relationship, the goal shifts to then hoping that the recipient will
Are you wondering how to get your book into print? There’s a lot more that goes into publishing a book than the actual writing part. Of course, editing, book design, printing, getting your book into stores, it can be a massive undertaking. Robert Mackwood has spent over 30 years in the publishing business and now
Relationships still run the speaking business (yes, even now). Jane has laid out three of the reasons to help you get more bookings!