(Note: the use of the word “trump” in the title is in no way pertaining to any political candidate!) Sometimes you will find a speaker who is loved by audiences simply because of his or her bio, accomplishments or celebrity status. These celebrity speakers obviously have something great going for them, but I think even they
To improve your speaking business, it’s important that you take the time to reflect and assess your progress, then make goals that will push you ahead. A common time to do this is January 1st when we reflect on the past year and make resolutions that will help us achieve more in the year ahead.
I have clients who are successful not because of their marketing, but in spite of it. The crazy thing is that even though they are positioning themselves as speakers rather than experts, and they lack a strong promise statement on their website (which is cluttered and unclear) they still get business. Guess what. They are
This episode is a conversation with performance expert, speaker, author and television host, Delatorro McNeal. We discuss the career flash-points that have catapulted him to fans, fame and fortune. We also discuss the importance of authentic expertise and over-delivering on the stage. [Tweet “”Your past is not your destination, it is only preparation.” Delatorro McNeal”]
I have clients that suffer from it. Heck, even I suffer from it from time to time. It is that ugly green-eyed monster that hops up on your shoulder and whispers in your ear, “Why aren’t I doing as well as that person?” And then it gets you wondering, “That person is not as talented
We talk a lot about the importance of having a killer presentation. It’s the basis of my book, the Epic Keynote, which talks about ensuring that you get your message across in a clear, concise, yet entertaining, manner. I’ve always said, “There’s no better form of marketing than a great speech.” I recently
We’ve all heard it and inherently know it: The first rule of sales is to… (drum roll please)… ask for the business! For many speakers, the “Ask” comes into play when we are on the phone with a prospective client in the form of “Would my topic “XYZ” be a good fit for your audience?”
Being funny on stage can be a tough task, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. “The Goddess of Comedy”, AKA, author and speaker Judy Carter shares some of her wit and wisdom when it comes to infusing speeches with a little humor. Learn why you can’t spell “message” without “mess”. Also, we’re willing to bet
What are your beliefs about money? “Money doesn’t grow on trees!” Did you ever hear that growing up? It was one of my Dad’s favorite sayings. My parents were born during the depression era and were raised to keep a very tight rein on their money and to believe that if you worked hard, you
In this episode, you will learn how to get noticed and shine in the media. Media appearances can mean a huge boost in exposure for speakers. However, you have to know how to do a media appearance the right way. Gerard Braud is a broadcasting veteran with countless media appearances under his belt. Gerard offers
The irony of the speaking world is that although speakers want gigs, most don’t feel comfortable selling themselves. They would rather hand that particular part of the business to someone else by hiring a speaker’s agent. My first exposure to this aspect of the speaking business came at the age of 25 when I got
Our list of Most Promising Speakers you should be watching out for in 2016 Welcome to the Decision Makers Guide to Emerging Speakers who are Hot, Hot, Hot!!! We’ve created a list of up and comers that we think you are going to see more and more of in the future and here’s why: They are
(Note: the use of the word “trump” in the title is in no way pertaining to any political candidate!) Sometimes you will find a speaker who is loved by audiences simply because of his or her bio, accomplishments or celebrity status. These celebrity speakers obviously have something great going for them, but I think even they
To improve your speaking business, it’s important that you take the time to reflect and assess your progress, then make goals that will push you ahead. A common time to do this is January 1st when we reflect on the past year and make resolutions that will help us achieve more in the year ahead.
I have clients who are successful not because of their marketing, but in spite of it. The crazy thing is that even though they are positioning themselves as speakers rather than experts, and they lack a strong promise statement on their website (which is cluttered and unclear) they still get business. Guess what. They are
This episode is a conversation with performance expert, speaker, author and television host, Delatorro McNeal. We discuss the career flash-points that have catapulted him to fans, fame and fortune. We also discuss the importance of authentic expertise and over-delivering on the stage. [Tweet “”Your past is not your destination, it is only preparation.” Delatorro McNeal”]
I have clients that suffer from it. Heck, even I suffer from it from time to time. It is that ugly green-eyed monster that hops up on your shoulder and whispers in your ear, “Why aren’t I doing as well as that person?” And then it gets you wondering, “That person is not as talented
We talk a lot about the importance of having a killer presentation. It’s the basis of my book, the Epic Keynote, which talks about ensuring that you get your message across in a clear, concise, yet entertaining, manner. I’ve always said, “There’s no better form of marketing than a great speech.” I recently
We’ve all heard it and inherently know it: The first rule of sales is to… (drum roll please)… ask for the business! For many speakers, the “Ask” comes into play when we are on the phone with a prospective client in the form of “Would my topic “XYZ” be a good fit for your audience?”
Being funny on stage can be a tough task, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. “The Goddess of Comedy”, AKA, author and speaker Judy Carter shares some of her wit and wisdom when it comes to infusing speeches with a little humor. Learn why you can’t spell “message” without “mess”. Also, we’re willing to bet
What are your beliefs about money? “Money doesn’t grow on trees!” Did you ever hear that growing up? It was one of my Dad’s favorite sayings. My parents were born during the depression era and were raised to keep a very tight rein on their money and to believe that if you worked hard, you
In this episode, you will learn how to get noticed and shine in the media. Media appearances can mean a huge boost in exposure for speakers. However, you have to know how to do a media appearance the right way. Gerard Braud is a broadcasting veteran with countless media appearances under his belt. Gerard offers
The irony of the speaking world is that although speakers want gigs, most don’t feel comfortable selling themselves. They would rather hand that particular part of the business to someone else by hiring a speaker’s agent. My first exposure to this aspect of the speaking business came at the age of 25 when I got
Our list of Most Promising Speakers you should be watching out for in 2016 Welcome to the Decision Makers Guide to Emerging Speakers who are Hot, Hot, Hot!!! We’ve created a list of up and comers that we think you are going to see more and more of in the future and here’s why: They are
Relationships still run the speaking business (yes, even now). Jane has laid out three of the reasons to help you get more bookings!