The following post is from Six Minutes- A Public Speaking and Presentations Skills Blog- Andrew Dlugan
- Research a topic - Good speakers stick to what they know. Great speakers research what they need to convey their message.
- Focus - Help your audience grasp your message by focusing on your message. Stories, humour, or other “sidebars” […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 )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. […]
I am researching resources for the Authors’ SpeakEasy Workshop in November on how and where self-published authors can distribute their books.
Our friend John Kremer www.bookmarket.com contributes several booksellers/retailers resources for you and shares how to approach the Airport Shops.
Airport Shops: Hudson Booksellers
Hudson Booksellers, Sara Hinckley, Vice President of Book Purchasing, 1521 Johnson Ferry Road #250, […]
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 […]
This past weekend we produced the BizSpeak and Video Demo Workshop. It is designed for Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Authors, Coaches, Professionals who want to personalize their website with streaming video.
We know that video inspires trust rather then static text or pictures as well as captivates visitors’ attention and motivates them to take action. Additionally it […]
Today I had one of the hardest days with technology. Does that ever happen to you? I am laughing about now but when it was happening I was not a happpy camper.
Here’s what happened when I attempted to conduct the second complimentary teleclass for 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 […]
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 […]
The summer 5 day Speakers’ Bootcamp started today and I captured some fun photos of the ‘Booties”
We have 18 attendees from all around the country learning how to be better speakers.
Betty and Barbara
Jack and Carlos
Darryl
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Booties get to work
My colleague James Malinchak weighs in today telling us how to get booked to speak at college commencement ceremonies.
Colleges do pay for speaking. Remember all those student activitiy fees your parents paid or perhaps you are paying right now? Some of those fees do go for paying speakers.
Speaker James Malinchak, ‘America’s Hottest Young Speaker, is […]
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 […]
Last week when Jack and I were driving home from the National Speakers Association Convention we dreamed up a new workshop- Authors’ SpeakEasy. We know that writing a book can be a lonely process and when it is finally done it needs to be marketed and spoken about. We discovered that many writers aren’t speakers […]
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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 […]
There are thousands of speaking opportunites every day and the question always is how do I find them?
There are many opportunites to submit articles to magazines or newspapers or be interviewed as the expert and the question is how do i find them?
Today I am sharing a handful of resources with you.
Before you reach out […]
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 […]
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Thanks to my colleague James Malinchak for sharing this short article with us on the benefits of attending marketing seminars.
A Hidden Secret to Growing Your Speaking Business – Attending Live Marketing Seminars! By James Malinchak
Recently, I was asked what was one thing that changed my speaking income. Without hesitation I responded, ‘When I decided […]
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