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The Secret to Staying Sane as a Speaker: Building Systems That Support You
If you’ve ever felt like your speaking business is running you instead of the other way around, you’re not alone. Behind every poised speaker on stage is someone behind the scenes juggling travel details, contracts, follow-ups, and a dozen “don’t forget” notes. Here’s...
Why So Many Speakers Stay Stuck at Free Gigs (And How to Break Out)
If you’re a speaker who’s tired of delivering amazing talks and walking away with nothing but a thank-you card and “great exposure,” this is for you. I’ve worked behind the scenes with speakers long enough to notice a pattern: it’s not usually talent that holds them...
How to Turn One Speaking Gig Into Five More (and Keep Event Planners Coming Back)
Every paid speaking opportunity has hidden potential if you know how to tap into it. Too many speakers see a gig as a one-time win: you show up, deliver, take your applause, and move on to chasing the next booking. But the truth is, your best future stages are often...
How to Craft a Pitch That Gets a YES
You’ve poured your heart into crafting the perfect email pitch. You hit “send,” take a deep breath… and then nothing. No reply. No “let’s talk.” Just silence. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. According to a recent industry survey, 83% of speakers say their biggest...
Should You Speak For Free: Should You Be Paid to Speak?
There are so many people out there who want to get started speaking. You have a message that you want to get out to the world because you know that you can help so many people if you just can get a chance to speak about it. You have done your due diligence on the...
6 Powerful Ways to Find Speaking Gigs
Cassie was a new to the speaking industry and she wanted to start speaking. She was very excited to get started. As a new speaker, she was elated to get out there and start spreading her message that she knew people need to hear and help a lot of people. Cassie found...
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