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Want to Become a Paid Speaker? Start Here.

You have a message. You want to share it. And you'd love to get paid to do it.

But where do you begin?

Maybe you're wondering what topic to choose.

Maybe you're worried that you don't have enough experience.

Or maybe you've already spoken at events but can't figure out how to find paying clients.

YOUR PATH

Develop your message

Establish your credibility

Learn how to find opportunities

Here's the first thing I want you to understand.

You don't need to do everything at once. You need to identify your next step.

The big picture

Professional speaking involves three important areas.

Identify who needs your message, what problem you can address, and how to turn your ideas into a compelling presentation.

Improve your delivery, gain experience, create video footage, and collect authentic feedback.

Create useful marketing materials, research potential clients, approach event planners, and build relationships.

You may already be strong in one area and need help with another. That's normal.

Free Speaker Readiness Quiz

I've created a free Speaker Readiness Quiz to help you assess your starting point.

About how long it takes

Questions to answer

You'll answer eight questions about your experience, topic, preparation, and speaking goals. Then you'll receive guidance on what to focus on next.

After the quiz

Once you know your starting point, begin working on the appropriate skill or business activity.

Don't rush to create a fancy website if you don't have a clear speaking topic.

Don't spend thousands on video production before you can deliver an effective presentation.

And don't assume more practice alone will bring paying clients if you haven't learned how to market yourself.

8 questions. About 90 seconds.