We sat down with some professional speakers and asked them about the challenges and keys to success in their profession. Neen James discusses creating systems, delegating tasks, and focusing on what’s important. Describe a day-in-the-life of a professional speaker. There isn’t a typical day in the life of any professional speaker, and that’s one …
Continue ReadingProfessional Speaker Interview Series: Neen James Talks About Creating Systems, Delegating Tasks, and Focusing on What’s Important
How Top Speakers Use Content to Engage Beyond the Stage
Today’s best professional speakers know that engaging and motivating their audience requires reaching far beyond the stage. That’s why they use multiple content channels to spread their message and connect with different audiences. Think about how fertilizer works for your garden. You may get decent growth without it, but add fertilizer once a week and …
Continue ReadingProfessional Speaker Interview Series: Mary Kelly Talks About Creating Checklists, Making a Difference, and Meeting Face-to-Face in a Digital World
We sat down with some professional speakers and asked them about the challenges and keys to success in their profession. For Mary Kelly, it’s all about creating checklists, making a difference, and meeting people face-to-face. Describe a day-in-the-life of a professional speaker. The great days are the days you get in front of audiences. As …
Continue ReadingHow Top Professional Speakers Grow Their Business
Running — and growing — your professional speaking business is much more than just rocking the stage for a few hours. While keeping a full calendar is your ultimate goal, you can’t scale a mountain without the right gear, a positive attitude, and a lot of elbow grease. Your professional speaking business is the same. …
Continue ReadingProfessional Speaker Interview Series: Shep Hyken Talks About Smiling and Dialing, Cultivating Discipline, and Staying in the Game
We sat down with some professional speakers and asked them about the challenges and keys to success in their profession. Shep Hyken discusses smiling and dialing, cultivating discipline, and staying in the game. What are the top day-to-day challenges you face as a professional speaker? I’ve been saying for years that the job isn’t doing …
Continue ReadingProfessional Speaker Interview Series: Michael Hoffman Talks About Creating Content, Being Prepared, and Building Strong Relationships
We sat down with some professional speakers and asked them about the challenges and keys to success in their profession. For Michael Hoffman, the key to longevity is constantly creating content, being extremely prepared, and fostering strong relationships. Describe a day-in-the-life of a professional speaker. I spend the first half of most days doing sales …
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