By Vickie K. Sullivan, Contributing Editor for Rain Today
You’ve hit a homerun with a recent speech. The audience was perfect, filled with high-level prospects who have the authority (and the budget) to hire you. Your talk was met with rave reviews and you got an outstanding recommendation letter from the host organization. But now, […]
We just finished the 5 day Bootcamp and I am always blown away by the comments of the attendees. Eileen Joyce wrote a poem about her experience.
See a very short one camera video that was created at the Bootcamp. Doug McKee click here.
See more comments and next Bootcamp Dates. I will be adding some […]
By Thom Lisk founder of Professional Speakers Bureau International
Corporations and Associations all over the world hire professional speakers. A few people take speaking to the professional level so that their income is totally dependent on speeches or seminar revenues. Can you become a professional speaker?
You must have something of value and benefit to convey […]
My colleague speaker and author friend Chellie Campbell www.chelliecampbell.com always says there is gold in the phone. As a matter of fact she painted her phone gold and wears only gold shoes. In her workshops she teaches the attendees to send out ships. That is all great but how do you leave a message that […]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Listen to a 9 minute audio/mp3 with me Susan Levin talking about the purpose of speaking.
Why-Why do you speak?
Who- Who is your audience?
What- what is your message?
Where- Where you might speak
How-How will you give your presentation?
Included below is a presentation worksheet/checklist for you.
PRESENTATION WORKSHEET
• What are you passionate about?
• What topic creates a […]
Chris Witt
The fundamentals of a great speech stay the same. (Develop one strong idea. Focus on the audience. Be authentic, clear, and committed.) But styles change with time. These are the latest trends in speeches and presentations.
1. Keep it Short
People want information, but they’re already overwhelmed by too much information. If […]
Public Speaking Tips: 10 Easy Ways To Prepare A Powerful Introduction
By Thomas Murrell
An introduction is the very first message an audience will hear when you have to speak in public. It can set the scene and make or break a presentation. It is frustrating so very few presenters use this powerful tool. Always request an […]
TOP TEN WAYS TO MAKE MONEY PUBLIC SPEAKING
by Tom Antion http://www.antion.com
Listen to the audio/mp3 here
SELL YOUR KNOWLEDGE
This is my overriding principle that came from years of hard knocks trying to get people to hire me to speak. I get more speaking engagements than I ever had before when I quit trying […]
Should You Run Your Own Seminar? This is a question I get asked all the time. I respond by asking if my client has a following. If the answer is no - I suggest they begin by gathering an e mail list. All too often, professionals think if they put out ads and flyers in […]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )This last week has been a whirlwind for us as we spent 4 days at the International Coaches Federation Conference as exhibitors. There were 1,600 coaches attending from 30 or more countries. We talked to lots of coaches who were interested in learning how to grow their business and income though speaking.
Here I am in […]
I had to share the following e-note with you that I received from Steve Martinez, President of Selling Magic. This is the kind of note that keeps me going. Thanks, Steve.
Susan,
I was thinking about you the other day. No, it wasn’t a romantic dream. I was thinking about how you helped me with […]
Here are a few tips for you from my colleague TJ Walker http://www.tjwalker.com
TJ says:
To be a great speaker, you need to be a student of all types of speakers—the good, the bad, and the boring. Whenever I am listening to a presentation I like to sit as close as possible to the speaker I […]
Yesterday I spent part of the day with John Kremer and learned more about this amazing man.
He is all about book marketing and teaching you how to sell more books — a lot of books. He teaches a workshop called Book Marketing Blast-Off Seminar which is being offered in Los Angeles, December 7-9. […]
It is a week before the 3rd annual MediaSpeak Symposium and I am excited and busy getting ready for the event. October and November are busy months for me. I am tired thinking about all that I’ve taken on.
I will be an exhibitor at the International Coaches Conference in Long Beach, CA, October 31-November 3. […]
Today’s post is by Steve Markman courtesy of Rain Today.
Marketing and PR efforts should be in the forefront of your professional services firm, 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 […]
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The post today is from Tom Antion http://www.antion.com
SELL YOUR KNOWLEDGE
This is my overriding principle […]
Today’s post is all about how speaking can lead to more business by Jeff Wolf written for Rain Today. Before we get to the post I want to share some of our services with you. I think you will agree after reading the following article that it is helpful to have training.
Speaker Services, my […]
If this is your first time reading my blog I encourage you to check out the archives of the many posts I created in the last few months. There is much valualbe information and resources there for you.
Thanks so much to those of your for taking a look at Elvira Speaks in my last post. […]
My friend e-mailed the following video that he saw on You Tube - Elvira Speaks
When you have a chance take a look at it-it’s a riot.
You’ll probably agree after viewing it that you do need to be prepared to speak!
Many of my colleagues feel as I do that it is vitally important to have a […]
I am looking for business owners, entrepreneurs, authors, coaches or any professional who want to personalize their services on their website or blog with a short one camera streaming video. Do you know anyone who could benefit from that kind of exposure?
In addition to posting it on your website you can put it on […]
I just got back from the National Speakers’ Association in San Diego.
It was great fun.
We found that many of the speakers were interested in the Video Demo-3 camera shoot coming up in November. I think we will be full. We only take 18 people. I was showing demo samples on my computer in our exhibit […]
I am writing to you from the National Speakers’ Association Convention in San Diego. It’s fun meeting the attendees and sharing information on our services with them.
Before I get to the article today. Here are some photos I took with my new camera.
That’s me in my booth
James Malinchak, the King of College Boorcamps and […]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Susan Levin
excerpted from my workbook Market Yourself as a Speaker
As an International marketing consultant for speakers and authors and the owner of Speaker Services I work with professional folks (not necessarily professional speakers) to help them create a marketing strategies that will increase their business, service or products exponentially.
The first question I always ask is […]
Are you an expert in your field? A seasoned professional with years of experience and advice to pass along? Whether you’re an educator, salesperson, consultant, executive, manager, celebrity, actor, athlete or a fitness trainer you might be missing out on an important source of your income: the speaking circuit. Anyone can learn to speak, just […]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )I share the following Marketing Tip with you:
Market Yourself Through Public Speaking
Copyright © 2006, Marketing Maven, Wendy Maynard
I could not say it any better then the Marketing Maven.
Susan’s note: Speaking is the absolute best way I know how to grow your business and income. You do not have to be a professional speaker to […]
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