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1. Does your company used paid, professional speakers? I say paid because many use speakers, not all pay. 2. How is the decision made regarding speakers? I’m asking the person I’m speaking to to confirm he/she is the sole decision maker. 3. Who have you used in the past? This may give you an [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Post by Steve Markman Marketing mix: Your marketing and PR efforts should be in the forefront of your organization, given today’s competitive climate and the uncertain economy. Standing out from the crowd, regardless of your organization’s industry, is a huge challenge. How can you meet this challenge? Many organizations have recognized the value of holding [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )This post is from Daphne Bousquet http://eventstrategysolutions.com/tag/daphne-bousquet In the previous post, we talked about what you need in order to be ready for a 6-figure seminar. But what if you are not there yet? What if you have no list or a just a small list? Much of your seminar marketing depends not only on [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )This is a post from my colleague Lois Creamer Lois@BookMoreBusiness.com My next two blog posts are going to address some questions I’ve been asked constantly ever since I started my consulting practice for speakers. They are: How can I get a bureau to book me? I’d like to hire someone to get me bookings and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )STORYTELLING- EVERY GREAT SPEAKER IS A GREAT STORYTELLER Jack Barnard, Team member of Speaker Services jackp.barnard@earthlink.net Susan note: Storytelling is essential to your presentations. Stories paint a visual picture and if told properly you will attract business your way. It is called seeding. One of the ways to support your points in a presentation is [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )VIDEO ZINGERS Facilitated by Jack Barnard 2012 Video Zingers: Two videos with Tony Perez 1. Overcoming Fear (2:09) sport shirt, in office http://youtu.be/Y14OuJOxq8M 2. Family Wealth Transfer http://youtu.be/F8ZKmYKvVNM Rajah Sharma 3. American Dream/Nightmare http://youtu.be/iiSJacuV5rQ Fact Sheet All programs are customized & offered one-on-one or in workshop format Definition: One-camera presentation video, 30 seconds to 90 [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Marketing & Training Services since’92 http://www.speakerservices.com November 3, 2011 CONTENT: – Update from Susan Levin – Tips and Advice from experts – Teleclasses for November – Tweets & Blog Posts I have been busy working with clients on speaker marketing and coaching folks on how to Position, Prospect & Land Gigs Now in collaboration [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Everyone knows that times have changed. This includes prospecting. They used to say, “It’s a numbers game.” Not any more… Prospecting: It’s All in the Process… By Wendy Weiss, The Queen of Cold Calling™ Most companies have processes in place for everything… except for prospecting. Managers tell representatives to “go make calls.” And if the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )October 20, 2011 – Speaker Services Update Marketing & Training Services since 1992 Speaker Services http://www.speakerservices.com In this issue – Note from Susan Levin – News from our colleagues & friends I am preparing to attend Maurice DiMino’s Presentations that Sell Bootcamp in Los Angeles the next few days. In this Bootcamp the attendees learn [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Vickie Sullivan, http://www.sullivanspeaker.com Many experts who speak are looking for sponsors to pay their hefty speaking fee. And sponsors are still doing that buy asking host organizations “how can you provide more value?” first. Here are a couple of ideas inspired by veteran sports professionals in their sponsorship deals: Community outreach. Every sponsor wants more [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )October 2011 E-Zine Marketing & Training Services since 1992 Speaker Services http://www.speakerservices.com In this issue – Note from Susan Levin – Meet our featured speakers & authors – Tips and Resources – Teleclasses – Tweets My phone rings and a speaker says, I do not understand why I am not getting a call back from [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Speaker Services- October 17, 2011 Update Marketing & Training Services since 1992 Speaker Services http://www.speakerservices.com In this issue – Note from Susan Levin – Tips and Advice – Teleclasses & Workshops – Tweets & Blog Posts of interest Hello, I spent the last two days shopping for a car with my friend and it was [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )SPEAKER SERVICES UPDATE Connecting speakers and authors with audiences since 1992 http://www.speakerservices.com NEED A SPEAKER, AUTHOR OR EXPERT FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT? SEE a very short video on how to book our speakers. Click here to view. CONTACT OUR SPEAKERS DIRECTLY No agent, no agencies, no middle-men Visit Speaker Services and browse our ONE-SENTENCE TAGLINES [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )B2B Cold Calling Best Practices By Maria Pergolino Marketo blog This is a great post as it provides six steps to getting the sale and getting past the gatekeeper. How a business can realize tangible results from this marketing method? Is cold calling dead? Patrick Donnelly said cold calling was in a blog post recently, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )This post comes from my colleague Donna Gunter from her Blog Get More Clients Online The blogging platform, WordPress, has proven itself to be a robust host for an online content management system (CMS), especially with the development of new WordPress themes and plugins. I was skeptical at first, as I was a devout user [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Update 9/28/11 Hello, I was going to save the following information to share with you at the beginning of the month. However, it was so right on that I just could not wait to share it with you. You see I posted the following two items around on social media and received many comments and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )September 21, 2011 Update Marketing & Training Services since 1992 Speaker Services http://www.speakerservices.com In this issue – Note from Susan Levin – Tweets & Blog Posts of interest Greetings, I want to personally invite all of our Los Angeles business folks, speakers, authors, coaches and entrepreneurs to join us on Monday October 17 for [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )The following post is from Speaker Services team member Jack Barnard. jackp.barnard@verizon.net Jack says “it’s important to get your information and structure together but you can have perfect form and still not hook the audience. What makes your information come alive is what will be covered in Mesmerize Your Audience the workshop. Openings, closings, storytelling, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Speakers, Authors, Consultants, Coaches, Experts, Entrepreneurs, CEO’s Gain Credibility, Boost Your Visibility And Get More Clients By Talking Up Your Business These days, if you’re a would-be speaker, a business hotshot, an entrepreneur or a network marketer; if you have a product, service or about-to-be-realized dream; you absolutely need to be speaking about it, do [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )September 2011 E-Zine Marketing & Training Services since 1992 Speaker Services http://www.speakerservices.com In this issue – Note from Susan Levin – Meet our featured speakers & authors – Tips and Advice – Teleclasses & Workshops – Tweets & Blog Posts of interest Today I am sharing with you new reports about the meeting attendees [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Marketing & Training Services since 1992 Speaker Services: http://www.speakerservices.com BUSINESSES FOLKS, EXPERTS, ENTREPRENEURS, AUTHORS & SPEAKERS Are you talking up your business? Putting butts in the seats for your events? Getting media coverage? Turning your expertise into profits? Join us for a complimentary interactive preview teleclass call with the speakers for the Atlanta [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )August 2011 E-Zine Marketing & Training Services since 1992 Speaker Services: http://www.speakerservices.com In this issue: – A note from Susan Levin – News from our speakers and colleagues – Teleclasses & Workshops – Tweets and Blog Post of Interest This past week I had the pleasure of teaching Speak Your Way to More Clients with [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )post by Daphne Bousquet Drumroll, please…….. After looking at the top 5 things to sell in the back of the room at your workshops and seminars, we have finally come to number 1. Many entrepreneurs have used this particular piece to turn their seminar into an event that made high 5-figures, 6-figures, multiple 6-figures and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )By Kristie Rimmele of Branding on the Net Meeting planners want to hire a speaker that makes them look good – an online media kit gives them everything thing need to know to decide now if you are the right speaker. It allows meeting planners to see first hand what programs you offer and the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Marketing & Training Services since 1992 Speaker Services: http://www.speakerservices.com In this issue: – A note from Susan Levin – Tips and Advice – Teleclasses & Workshops – 5 Tips to Avoid Losing Your Shirt with Your Seminar – How Sponsors Define Value – How to Ensure a Powerful Introduction Before You Speak – Tweets & [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Do You Have Professional Marketing Materials? Not getting the media attention you deserve? Not attracting new clients? Not getting speaking gigs? Speaker Services Team Can help Services Include: √ Speaker Listing for the web, social media, calls for proposals and in Speaker Services Online Directory. http://www.speakerservices.com/adv_pkt.html √ One-sheets Made Easy A one-sheet combines text with [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Carol Roth’s Blog Read full post http://www.carolroth.com/unsolicited-business-advice/?p=5560 Video, when used properly, can really enhance many aspects of your business and when used improperly, can even cause brand damage. 1. Cultivate Yourself Do it yourself! Most companies try to hire outside people to put together a video. That doesn’t fit too well in an increasingly transparent [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Marketing & Training Services since 1992 Speaker Services: http://www.speakerservices.com Greetings, Today we are trying out a new e mail format. Let me know if you like it. There are a few items I want to share with you today that you may not be aware of that we offer. I have been noticing that some [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )You do know Speaking is a business and you know you need to know the nuts and bolts of marketing yourself as a speaker? Here’s an opportunity for you to get the marketing blueprint and the overview of the industry in a step by step process over a six month period in a virtual [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )My colleague David Newman at www.doitmarketing.com shares this exceptional list of ideas with you. As John Jantsch likes to say, “social media is a tactic, not a religion” and I have to agree. Here are 10 social media tips for professional speakers that will help you balance your mix… 1. Youtube One Of Your Speeches [...]
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