The Art, Science, and Business of Speaking
In this week’s Succeed Speaking newsletter, I identified five key qualities that will help you double your speaking business: 1. Be bold: Show no fear in the face of potential dangers or obstacles. 2. Be innovative: Don’t get comfortable with the way things have always been done. 3. Be valuable: […]
When answering questions on a recent call with speakers, I shared some tips on how speakers could better position themselves as a partner to speakers bureaus and one of my tips was to offer bureau-friendly — or better yet, bureau-specific — promotional materials. In response, one speaker said, “‘Bureau-friendly’ is […]
Are you struggling to define your brand? It may be easier than you think. First, let’s make sure we’re clear on what a brand is: “Simply put, your brand is your promise to your customer. It tells them what they can expect from your products and services, and it differentiates […]
Happy New Year! This is our first Succeed Speaking post of 2010, and our first-ever Tech Tools feature, where I’ll introduce different technology solutions that may be valuable to professional speakers. In the spotlight in this edition is TalkShoe. Ever heard of it? If you’re looking for a super-easy way […]
When you’re a speaker, prospective clients ask to see your photo, your bio, your video, your client list, your testimonials, etc. to make a decision about whether or not you’re right for their event. That could lead you to believe “I’m a star – this is all about me.” Don’t […]