Whether you’re an up-and-coming speaker or seasoned pro, there’s one common thread: you want to book more gigs and make more money. The key to unlocking that vault? Proactively building your profile and promoting yourself to your target audience. Don’t get us wrong. This is hard work. But even with a few basic tools, you …
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6 Steps for Finding a Mentor in the Speaking Biz
No matter what business you’re in, mentors are renowned for providing incredible value and expertise for professionals. In fact, a study from Harvard Business Review which surveyed CEOs in formal mentoring programs found that: 84% said mentors had helped them avoid costly mistakes 84% became proficient in their roles faster 69% were making better decisions …
Continue Reading18 Pro Speakers Share What They Wish They’d Known When They Started Out
The path of a professional speaker is a long and winding one. Every career is different and there’s no playbook for how to make it in this industry. But a lot can be learned from those who have succeeded that can help guide you in the right direction. That’s why we spoke with 18 real-world …
Continue Reading3 Things To Do In Your Speaker Proposal If You Want to Lose Revenue
As a professional speaker, your proposal is one of the most crucial components of your entire sales cycle. It’s also one of your biggest opportunities to lose revenue. Why? Because, while you might be great at wooing meeting planners in person or on the phone, there’s a good chance you’ll never hear back if your …
Continue Reading4 Ways to Boost Your Efficiency by Pairing Zapier With Your CRM
Your customer relationship management platform is a powerful tool in helping you book more gigs and generate even more revenue for your speaking business. But are you using it to its maximum potential? If you’re not using Zapier integrations with your CRM, you’re probably only scratching the surface of what it can do for you. …
Continue ReadingCreating Speaker Contracts: 3 Ways to Cross Your T’s and Dot Your I’s
If you’re like a lot of speakers, COVID-19 came with some hard lessons. Nobody expected a pandemic, and here’s the rub: because we weren’t expecting it, we weren’t prepared for it. And neither were our speaking contracts. Many of us never considered what course of action we’d take in this situation since we’d never had …
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