You may know that I bought a flip video camera and I have been learning how to use it. This past weekend we produced our annual Speakers’ Summit I was able to capture several snippets of the various programs. I will share one of the videos with you in my posts for the next week […]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The story was on the front page of the Business section in USA Today on April 4.
By David Lieberman
I was thrilled to see it as Speaker Services has been offering one-three camera shoots for the past ten years. I have been encouraging business folks to get video on their websites. Now with video blogging, […]
Many of our clients are just learning about blogging and the value of offering a blog while others are further along. Blogging is a wonderful way to reach your target market or “your people”. It is like a special interest club. Not only can you share information but it is a lead generation technique and […]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )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, […]
A one-sheet is one of the most important elements of your presentation packet. Along with a 3 camera video demo and a great one-sheet you are on your way to getting booked. Karen Saunders owner of MacGraphics, a design firm weighs in today about one- sheets.
They’re the workhorses of any marketing program. They hit the […]
Some of you may know I have been studying the webinar business for awhile and I am seeing the benefits of it for online training and beyond. I am actually offering my first webinar on April 2 and it is complimentary. I am talking about the Top Ways to Make Money as a Speaker. Join […]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Today’s blog is contributed by Misty Williams. She makes valid points which I can relate to as a marketing consultant myself.
Marketing your business can be both an exciting and scary endeavor, even for those of us that have been doing it for a while. A few wrong moves can hinder your best efforts. Consider the […]
Yesterday, I spoke to a group of authors who are going through a year long program called Quantum Leap. The Harrison brothers owners of RTIR and producers of the Publicity Summit invited Jack Barnard and me to talk to the authors on how to grow their businesses and services through speaking.
I spoke to them about […]
by Burt Dubin http://www.speakingbizsuccess.com
Here’s how to make every presentation lead to requests for you to speak again at other events. Make building your reputation and enhancing your perceived value the primary function of every presentation.
Here are seven tested, proven methods I’ve discovered from my study of the skills of the masters of the professional […]
The following article comes to us from RainToday.Com
Editor’s Note: In this two part article, Michelle Palmer looks at why invitations to events work well to generate quality leads. Part two, featured in the upcoming February 6 issue of Rainmaker Report, will list how to craft effective event invitations.
I used to consider “event population” or “filling […]
This post comes to you from the folks at WebMeetLive.Com
Listen to the replay of my interview with Tim Romero of Web Meet Live
Copy this link to listen to the replay http://www.thebigwebinar.com/recordings/levin_interview_02_08
I have been exploring the various ways that business folk use video as a marketing tool. Today I am going to share several creative ways that I discovered and also you can see my first attempt at creating a video montage using my mac laptop and photos to share info about my services. I know […]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )I have been a subscriber of to Larry Chase’s Web Digest for Marketers since I discovered him in the mid 90’s. The following information was in his e-zine today and it was too good not to pass it onto you.
I have had an e-zine for many years and continue to enjoy the benefits of staying […]
One of my intentions for ‘08 was to offer a complimentary teleclass/webinar with the folks from webmeetlive.com and their team. Tim Romero the owner of webmeetlive has graciously been spending time with me to educate me on the latest technology and value of webconferencing. Webinars are the next step up from teleseminars and they […]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )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 )You may be aware that I launched the Speakers’ Community a membership site in early November. I offered 60 days for free until the end of Dec ‘07 to give folks an opportunity to experience the value of the Community and if satisfied then $49 a month would be debited automatically from their account.
I worked […]
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 )At the Speakers’ Summit this past May I took a survey asking the attendees if they would be open to a membership site and I received an astounding YES. The question was- how could we stay connected with each other and keep on learning virtually? None of us wanted the Summit to end-as it was […]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Plan a Powerful Blog Tour by Steve Weber excerpted from Publishers’ Marketing Association
Many Internet marketing programs focus on luring readers to your Website. But you can reach even more people with a campaign that meets your potential readers where they already congregate.
This means arranging a series of appearances known as a blog tour, a […]
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. […]
I couldn’t resist showing you the new retractable banner that Dotti Albertine created for me. Her specialty is book cover design however, I twisted her arm to design the banner. Check out her website
What do you think? Do you think potential clients at the International Coaches Federation Conference will stop in at our booth and […]
We are generating interest quite a bit of interest in a new workshop: Authors’ SpeakEasy Workshop.
Here’s the short version and you can see the entire program at
AUTHORS’ SPEAKEASY, A Speaker Services production, Friday-Sunday- November 9-11 in Los Angeles
Authors need to promote themselves and their books. To get their books out to the public […]
Recommended Resource Joan Stewart, The Publicity Hound shares 6 Ways to Attract More Clients. See http://tinyurl.com/yv7s9e
Lots of people are complaining that business is flat during these slow days of summer. If you’re among them, consider these six ideas for attracting more clients:
–Create a short presentation on how people can solve the most pressing problem that […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thank you Jack, and fellow booties for helping me dump outdated thoughts, feelings and behaviors and claiming the resourced communicator within!
- Doreen Van Leeuwen, LMFT
The Bootcamp is truly a transformational experience. Jack’s generosity with his skills, knowledge and talents helps everyone make gigantic strides in their speaking abilities.
- Raul Martinez, Mortgage Planner
Jack and Barbara
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The phone rang the other night at 10pm and it was one of our new speakers calling in a panic. The message was, I need to talk to you right away, I got a call to speak out of state and I don’t know how much to ask for a speaking fee-help!
When I responded, I […]
I am all about PR and Media these days for professionals, authors and speakers.
As you may know we are offering the third annual MediaSpeak Symposium in October and I expect that we will have sell out crowd.
Today I am sharing a recommended resource with you for PR as well as photos from the ‘06 Symposium […]
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