After almost 30 years as a professional speaker ranked among the top 1% of income earners industry wide, I can tell you exactly why most professional speakers fail. And you probably wouldn’t guess it in 100 years. In semi-retirement, I no longer have to hold back on telling the truth about this business. If you’re...
When you’re building a speaking career aimed at reaching the highest level, it’s important to decide what type of speaker you want to be. The first question to ask is “why do you want to be a speaker in the first place?” Many people attempt to enter this business for social affirmation. Others for applause....
Professional speakers, authors and coaches in the personal development space like to refer to themselves as thought leaders. After 30 years in this business, I can state with some authority that most are not. Most are motivational speakers that like to hear themselves talk and get applause. This is the reason I quit the National...