The Art, Science, and Business of Speaking
Wondering what you missed at the National Speakers Association’s 2010 Annual Convention in Orlando? Or maybe you were there and you just want to re-live it?! Now you can “Relive #NSA10 — Twitter Style“!! That’s right… We’ve collected all 2,937 tweets with the #NSA10 hashtag between July 17-21, 2010 and […]
…and Other Winning Sales Strategies for Speakers! Prospective clients are busier than ever. There are more speakers than ever begging for their business. Committees are larger than ever. How do you navigate all of these challenges? Every month, the Succeed Speaking Gold Inner Circle gathers for a power-packed group strategy […]
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 […]