How to Set International Speaking Fees

If you’re speaking internationally, you want to be sure you charge enough to cover the additional travel time and personal “wear and tear” on your mind and body. I’ve delivered speeches all over the world and enjoyed it, but it’s physically and emotionally taxing and you need to be compensated for it. Be sure your...

Are You a Camera-Ready Speaker?

Whether you’re going on stage, TV or signing autographs after a speech, you MUST be camera-ready. The speaking business (at the highest level) is conducted in front of thousands, if not tens of thousands or millions of people through various mediums. The public, your fans and your audience expect and deserve to see you at...

How to TV Interview via Satellite

As your fame and credibility grow as a speaker, you’re going to be asked to do national and international television interviews. Unless you’re based in NYC, you’ll be doing most of your interviews via satellite from a remote studio up linked to NYC or other major cities. Being interviewed via satellite is more difficult for...

Speakers on Television Interviews

After being interviewed on hundreds of television shows over the past 4 years, I’ve learned a few key techniques that keep TV audiences awake and TV producers coming back for more. There is nothing more powerful in promoting your speaking career than publicity, and television is the most credible publicity you can get. Watch this...

Professional Speaker Apprentice Opportunity

I’m searching for my next professional speaker apprentice. The market for professional speakers on mental toughness training is EXPLODING, and I’m looking for a handful of ambitious speakers ready to help us meet the demand. Watch this short video for details, and then register for the 35-minute Professional Speaker Apprentice Webinar. Deadline to apply for...

Are You a Credible Speaker?

Professional speeches at the highest fee level are sold through speaking skill and subject credibility. Jack Welch speaks on leadership; his credibility comes from leading General Electric. Tony Robbins speaks on changing peoples lives, and he has a massive list of clients he’s helped change. Bill Gove spoke on succeeding in sales and his credibility...

Paid Public Speakers Needed Immediately for Weight Loss Coaching Team

We need paid speakers immediately to talk about solving the obesity epidemic through mental toughness training. The problem is huge, the potential for speaking opportunities is endless, and the profit could be substantial for our top speakers. As many of you know, I’ve traveled the world preaching the mental toughness message, especially when it comes...

Will Anyone Pay For Your Speech?

If you want to make a living as a professional speaker, you must speak to groups that gather and will pay to hear your message. Many aspiring speakers waste years trying to sell a speech no one will pay for. Determine the market for your speech and create your strategy accordingly. Watch this short video...

What Are The Richest Speakers Studying?

The speaking business has evolved over the years and now requires advanced study for the highest fees. Unless you’re a celebrity, you’d better be studying books beyond Think and Grow Rich and How to Win Friends and Influence People. Today’s million-dollar speaker must be well versed on a number of subjects in order to please...

Are You REALLY a Thought Leader?

The speaking business is made up of thought leaders and thought followers. Bill Gove was a thought leader. Larry Wilson was a thought leader. Bob Proctor is a thought leader. Most speakers are simply regurgitating the thoughts of others. The question is, are you REALLY a thought leader? What differentiates you from other speakers? What...