The Art, Science, and Business of Speaking
When it comes to your business, there are two kinds of people (and organizations) in this world: Those you can help, and those you can’t. It really is that simple. Focus on those you can help. They are the ones who will bring positive energy into your life and business, […]
Join Shawn Ellis, president of The Speakers Group and creator of Succeed Speaking, for a free 60-minute teleseminar on Monday, June 7, at 11am Eastern time, and hear his take on “The Future of Speaking: Solid Strategies for a Shaky Market.” Attend this fast-paced session and you’ll get answers to […]
I shared six ways to write presentation titles that capture attention in this week’s newsletter, including: Communicate a distinct benefit/solution. Spark curiosity. Establish credibility. Demonstrate your (or your presentation’s) uniqueness. Appeal to the client’s needs/challenges. Create a sense of urgency or action. (If you’d like to see some sample applications […]
photo credit: Steve Snodgrass John, a reader of the Succeed Speaking newsletter, asked the following question this week: Is it appropriate to offer a speakers bureau a larger commission than is customary or an additional monetary incentive to secure a booking in this economy where there are so many qualified […]
photo credit: downing.amanda Thanks to Google TV Ads, you can… without breaking the bank! That’s right, even the little guys like you and me can get on TV and reach thousands of people for just 100 bucks or so (according to case studies I’ve seen). If you’ve got $1,000 or […]
If you know me, you know I love comedy! One of my favorite stand-up comedians is the late, great Mitch Hedberg. Unfortunately (for me) I discovered his brilliance a little too late and never had the opportunity to see him perform live. One of his bits came to mind just the other […]