Think Business Instead of Speaking Gigs. I’ve heard this one over and over. Yet, for whatever reason, my mind got stuck on standing ovations, accolades, the check, and more gigs. I completely overlooked the fact that speaking is not a business in and of itself. It’s a…
I often resist talking about money when it comes to speaking. I just don’t want to send the wrong signal. You see, if money is the only motivation that brings us to speaking, we are doomed to fail. There’s no doubt that there is a lot of money to be made….
How to become a motivational speaker. Please do NOT set your speaking fees too low. I know it’s tempting… But don’t. “How much should I charge when starting out?” That’s the question I get a lot. I will not attempt to answer it in details here. It’s…
Learn From Those Who Are Living Your Dream. Alright, we talked about not taking advice from people who are out of touch with reality. But you should also avoid taking advice from people who are not in the trenches. Simply put, seek out advice from people who are…
Rich Gurus Aren’t Always Right. Do not just drop your load and start following their advice. I remember contacting one of the gurus in the speaking field for advice to print my one sheet. He referred me to one of his high priced suppliers. Well, I called to get a…
Avoid the voodoo advice out there. Just like in any field, there are many ways to succeed in the speaking business. As a result, you are bound to hear many conflicting pieces of advice from different people out there. Be very careful. Listen, if you keep going around…
Resist the temptation to dump your entire brain in one book. You’ll lose your reader for good. The key is to spoon-feed them your information in a structured way. If you heed this advice, writing will become very easy for you. What I’m trying to convey to you here is…
Can You Really Write A Book? Yes! Again, let me be your proof. I did it… You can, too. Not only you can write the book in no time, you can also publish it yourself in no time. Do you know why most people never write their books? It’s because they are confused and…
Your Book Is Only A Tool. It’s your business card. It’s the key that will open many doors for you. It will help you get on radio and television shows. And it will unlock the doors to many lucrative speaking engagements. I know what I am talking about….
Write That Book Fast! Right now! Yes, you need to write a book right away. For some of you, you may be saying to yourself that you are not a writer. Well, neither was I before I wrote my first book. Basically, I’m not willing to buy any excuses from you when it comes…
