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What Are You Waiting For To Launch Your Speaking Career?

by | Dec 28, 2010 | Become A Speaker, How To Become A Motivational Speaker

This is the big question I always ask the people that call me for advice on how to become a motivational speaker. I want to ask you the same question here as well. What are you waiting for?

If you say you want to become a motivational speaker, I want to know what is stopping you. Is it money, time, or knowledge? Let me tell you this: Nothing is stopping except for your own self.

Now, why am saying this to you? Because you already have everything you need to launch your speaking career. The reality is, you have far more at your disposal to start than I had when I started.

I was a Haitian immigrant learning English while working as a doorman at a hotel in Atlanta. I had zero connection and resources. If I was waiting for a certain situation to be right, I would still be a doorman wishing to be a speaker.

Hear me out. You will never have everything you need to start. But you will always do something to start. You might say, “Rene, you just don’t know my situation!” Of course, I don’t know. And I don’t need to know.

It’s not because I don’t care. It’s because I don’t want to hear your excuses. To become a motivational speaker, you don’t need any money to take the first step. You need to commit to it.

You see, something in me tells me you don’t want it bad enough. When you really want something, you find a way to make it happen. You become a no-matter-what person.

Here’s the big difference between successful people and unsuccessful people. The successful person does what the unsuccessful person is not willing to do. Right now, you’re not willing to do whatever it takes.

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Let me turn on some lights in your head and inspire you to kick your excuses goodbye.

If you say you want to be a motivational speaker, you don’t need a stage to start transforming lives. Have you written at least one article to share your message of hope with the world? Okay, that’s my point!

Do you have a youtube channel with some short videos of you sharing tips and ideas on your topic? That’s my point!

Have you joined Toastmasters International, or do continue to go to practice your materials there? That’s my point!

Do you have a web site? Have you put together your speech yet? Do you at least have an outline on paper? Have you printed a business card? Have you recorded a 30-minute audio yet? That’s my point!

What are you waiting for to take those steps? Money? Well, it doesn’t cost any money to write some articles. You can record your audio with a free software. (Audacity is best one out there.) You can go www.blogger.com and create a free site.

You can have your very own channel on YouTube right for nothing. Zippo. Free. You can pimp your channel and make it look like a million-dollar. In fact, you can start with your channel. Use it as your hub to distribute your knowledge to the world. Yes, you read it right… The world!

Don’t wait until you have money to build your site. Use your youtube channel. Start making friends there to help you spread your message. It’s a social site just like Facebook. Take a look at my channel for some ideas: Rene Godefroy YouTube Channel

Now, I’m not going into too many details in this short blog post. My point is, you can always do something. You mind is probably stuck on what you don’t have instead of what you have. Your limitations are killing your creativity. How many speaker websites have you visited and took some notes?

All right, you get my point. Start now. Every minute you postpone your dream, you are robbing the world from being blessed with your gift of the spoken and written words. Do you follow?

Go make it happen. Do something. Create something.

Press on!

Your Message Is Important To The World

by | Jun 30, 2010 | How To Become A Motivational Speaker

If you have a message inside of you, it’s time to start spreading it. If it is important to you, that means it’s important to put it out there. Of course, you are not going to resonate and connect with everyone.

But, imagine the powerful impact you can have on the ones that are ready to hear your message. As a full time motivational speaker, I know how bad people need motivation and inspiration.

There are so many bad things happening these days. People are struggling financially, emotionally and physically.  If they can put their hand on your message, they would find a bit of consolation.

You don’t need to be on stage and speaking to thousands of people like I am to spread your message. If there is no stage, create your own stage. Maybe you can have an internet radio show, you can use Youtube, put your stuff on a CD, etc.

Today more than ever, it’s very easy to create a platform or a community of like minded people. As long as you delivering solutions, people with problems will flock unto you.

How To Start Speaking And Sharing Your Gifts

by | Nov 9, 2009 | How To Become A Motivational Speaker

Alright, here’s a question someone asked me. I want everyone to benefit from my answer.

So how can I get started! I’ve always wanted to speak to people about the love of Christ, but I’m not a preacher, minister or pastor. I’m just a everyday person with something big on the inside. I’m ready to step out!

Hi Tonya,

I’m so busy with projects. That’s why it takes so long to respond. The way to start is to start. Don’t wait until things are in the right order. You don’t need any qualifications. You just need to connect with people on an emotional level.

And that happens when you know their pains. Of course, your pains are theirs as well. People don’t care or check where a doctor went to school or even if they went to school. If you can help them with their pains, you are in.

Take the first step. Write an article. Create a ten minutes audio. Call a small church in your area to offer a complimentary training or speech.

Finally, join Toasmasters International in your area.

Meeting Planners Are Looking For Expert Motivational Speakers

by | Jun 12, 2009 | Motivational Speaking Career

One thing you have to keep in mind is, meeting planners are looking for credibility when it comes to hiring a motivational speaker.  In fact, being an expert with strong credibility is a shortcut for most meeting planners. Well, it’s the reality for any business. But since this blog is about becoming a motivational speaker, take it as a direct advice to you.

Now, how do you become a credible expert?

Well, there are many ways. And I don’t think I can cover all of them here. But, here’s the best one: WRITE A BOOK! Sorry if the capital letters insinuate that I am shouting. I just happen to strongly believe being a published author can help you get to the top faster. (more…)

Start Speaking Now. It’s Your Time!

by | Feb 15, 2009 | Career in Public Speaking, How To Become A Motivational Speaker, Public Speaking, public speaking jobs

It’s Your Time… It’s Your Moment

I’ll tell you what; there are people out there that I’ll never be able to reach. And it’s the same for some of the big names in this field. There are some people they’ll never be able to reach. They can’t identify with them. Only you can.

I can tell you from experience that I’m reaching a large group of people who would never pay attention to the gurus. For whatever reason, I’m the only one that (more…)