Hugh Hefner has pushed the envelope in his field for over 50 years, and he’s still going strong at 87 years old. Are you pushing the envelope on your topic or are you simply repeating positive thinking platitudes like 95% of the speakers in the business? Watch this video I shot LIVE at Hef’s Halloween...
Most speakers struggle because they lack sufficient streams of income. I’ve just completed a 15-city cross country speaking tour touting the merits of building a multidimensional speaking business with a minimum of 10 monthly income streams. Watch this short video I taped in Salt Lake City after being interviewed on FOX’s Good Day Utah. I’ll...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
What is the hottest speaking topic in 2013? Watch this short video to find out and I’ll look forward to your comments. YouTube [media id=122]
I was honored to have speaking legend George Morrisey, CSP, CPAE and Cavett Award Winner in my audience last week at the Central Florida Speakers Association in Tampa. George Morrisey is 86 years old and the author of 19 books. He’s one of the great legends of the speaking, training, consulting business. Watch this short...