I don’t know anyone in business, myself included, who has not made business mistakes. As we all know, some mistakes are more costly than others but all can leave us feeling somewhat defeated and set back on our journey to success. I recently reached out to four professional speakers and business owners and asked them
As we approach the National Speakers Association’s annual convention this July in Orlando, Florida you may be wondering if joining the association is right for you. While I can only speak to my personal experience and the opinions that have been shared with me by others, ultimately it comes down to each individual and what
When we first get into business, we say yes to everything. Am I going to work on the weekend? Yes. Will I do a speech for a reduced fee? Yes. Might I try every idea that comes my way? Probably yes. However, once you have circled the block a time or two, you start to
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
Sometimes life gets in the way of us living our dreams. Then at other times the pieces of the puzzle just fall into place. Fifteen years ago my coach, Rich Fettke and I mapped out what I wanted my life to look like. Back then I lived in a small apartment in Dallas with just my
What if you are a motivational speaker and you do not feel very motivated? Or, what if you are out delivering leadership training while back at your office things are falling apart? Congruence is not just an idea; it is a way of life. This is why speakers must align with their message from the
My conversation with Ryan Estis last week about the roller coaster of our industry got me thinking about how grateful I am to have been in this industry for the past 25 years. Here’s why. We live in some turbulent and difficult times. Media is littered with a non-stop barrage of bad news and tragedy.
Our Most Promising Speakers to Watch out for in 2016 It’s summer and these speakers are hot, hot, hot! Today we are highlighting three new speakers who we think you are going to see more and more of in the future and here’s why: They are talented and they are getting great results with their clients! Our
Many of our blog posts are for people who speak for a living. However, what if you are just getting started? Here are a few key ideas for those of you who have a desire to become a professional speaker and need to know the first steps to get started. For you seasoned speakers, these ideas can
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 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
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
I don’t know anyone in business, myself included, who has not made business mistakes. As we all know, some mistakes are more costly than others but all can leave us feeling somewhat defeated and set back on our journey to success. I recently reached out to four professional speakers and business owners and asked them
As we approach the National Speakers Association’s annual convention this July in Orlando, Florida you may be wondering if joining the association is right for you. While I can only speak to my personal experience and the opinions that have been shared with me by others, ultimately it comes down to each individual and what
When we first get into business, we say yes to everything. Am I going to work on the weekend? Yes. Will I do a speech for a reduced fee? Yes. Might I try every idea that comes my way? Probably yes. However, once you have circled the block a time or two, you start to
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
Sometimes life gets in the way of us living our dreams. Then at other times the pieces of the puzzle just fall into place. Fifteen years ago my coach, Rich Fettke and I mapped out what I wanted my life to look like. Back then I lived in a small apartment in Dallas with just my
What if you are a motivational speaker and you do not feel very motivated? Or, what if you are out delivering leadership training while back at your office things are falling apart? Congruence is not just an idea; it is a way of life. This is why speakers must align with their message from the
My conversation with Ryan Estis last week about the roller coaster of our industry got me thinking about how grateful I am to have been in this industry for the past 25 years. Here’s why. We live in some turbulent and difficult times. Media is littered with a non-stop barrage of bad news and tragedy.
Our Most Promising Speakers to Watch out for in 2016 It’s summer and these speakers are hot, hot, hot! Today we are highlighting three new speakers who we think you are going to see more and more of in the future and here’s why: They are talented and they are getting great results with their clients! Our
Many of our blog posts are for people who speak for a living. However, what if you are just getting started? Here are a few key ideas for those of you who have a desire to become a professional speaker and need to know the first steps to get started. For you seasoned speakers, these ideas can
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 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
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
Relationships still run the speaking business (yes, even now). Jane has laid out three of the reasons to help you get more bookings!