If you’re new to speaking, one of the first things you need to take care of is sourcing new opportunities to speak. You can be the best public speaker in the world, but that won’t be much good for you if you never take to a stage! While everyone immediately thinks of conferences (and right […]
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5 Proven Direct Mail Strategies That Will Land You More Speaking Opportunities
In my opinion, direct mail is one of the most under-appreciated marketing tools at a speaker’s disposal. Just look at the numbers. The average response rate for email is a measly 0.12%. In comparison, the average response rate for direct mail comes in at a staggering 4.4%! While emails are certainly cheaper to send […]
Become a Headliner with Crazy Titles
Grab people’s attention with crazy titles that demand a double-take. Brainstorm Come up with 5-10 new titles for your topic. Use hot topics in the news and wrap your title around it. Make it more Captivating Add in numbers, the word “you” or “your”, think about how you can make it crazy. It’s just brainstorming! […]
Increase your Reach with a Service Organization
The path to becoming a paid professional speaker is paved with speaking gigs. You need “stage time” to polish your act, to find and share your authentic voice, to become a seasoned storyteller. And while you’re working your way up, practice with free engagements. Contact 5 local service clubs or business associations You can find […]