by Deborah Northcutt | Branding, Mindset, Speaking Skills
For many speakers, the real challenge isn’t getting booked — it’s staying booked. If you’ve ever wondered why some speakers stay consistently in demand while others fade into the background, the answer may surprise you. It’s not your marketing.It’s not how often you...
by Deborah Northcutt | Branding, Speaking Skills
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...
by Deborah Northcutt | Branding, Mindset, Speaking Skills
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...
by Deborah Northcutt | Branding, Speaking Skills
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...
by Deborah Northcutt | Branding, Speaking Skills, Virtual Assistants for Speakers
A friend of mine was asked to speak at a local event. She happily said, “Yes!” But when she saw the promotional flyer for the event, she cringed. The event coordinator had used an old photo of her that was low-resolution. It distorted and looked terrible. The bio that...
by Deborah Northcutt | Branding, Speaking Skills
Let’s say that you are a new speaker trying to break into the speaking field and you want to get paid? Well one of the most important tools that you will need is a speaker reel, also known as a demo reel, and also known as a sizzle reel. You need to know about...
