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Want to know how to become a paid speaker? You're in the right place.
Here you'll find practical lessons about creating presentations, getting speaking experience, building your reputation, and marketing yourself to organizations.
These are subjects I've learned about while building and running my own speaking business.
Whether you're preparing your first speech or looking for more paid opportunities, begin with the area that matters most to you.
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Estimated reading time: 12–14 minutes Key Takeaways: Public speaking anxiety is common. You are in the majority, not the minority. Fear shows up in your thoughts, your actions, and your body. All 3 are real. The root cause is almost always self-focus. You are thinking...
Most motivational speaker proposals fail. Not because the speaker lacks talent, but because the proposal lacks clarity. Event planners are busy. They scan documents quickly and make decisions fast. If your proposal feels vague, self focused, or confusing, it gets...
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key Takeaways: Creating a strong personal brand is essential for visibility and credibility. Use SEO techniques to make it easier for clients to find you online. Email marketing can nurture relationships and lead to more bookings....
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Key Takeaways: Define your unique expertise to build a strong personal brand. Know your audience - understand their needs and challenges. Develop essential public speaking skills to connect and inspire. Start small; local venues can...
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key Takeaways: Define your unique expertise to connect with your audience. Build essential public speaking skills to overcome fear. Create a modular speech format for flexibility. Network effectively to find your first public speaking...
The Speaking Industry Isn't Dying. It's Being Reborn Let me be straight with you. If you've been wondering whether professional speaking still has a future, you're asking the wrong question. The speaking industry has fundamentally transformed since 2020. Live events...
On demand book publishing is one of the biggest shifts the publishing world has ever seen. It allows authors to publish real print books without risking thousands of dollars upfront. Instead of guessing how many copies might sell, your book is printed only when...
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways: Understanding the right structure is key to impactful speeches. Use Monroe's Motivated Sequence for powerful persuasion. Capture your audience’s attention right from the start. Presentation delivery is as important as...
If you want to be a big fee speaker, please pause and take the time to read this from beginning to the last word. It's that important. Two days ago, I delivered a keynote presentation for a group of women entrepreneurs. When I finished, the room erupted into a...
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