A smartly dressed executive steps onto the stage to address his audience. Within five minutes of his opening salvo of “Good morning!” his audience is tuned in…to anything but what this CEO, CFO, or other executive is talking about. Some executives are complete failures when it comes to speaking to group; others captivate their audience’s [...]

There are some CEOs who are pretty good, then there are those who weave their personality and vision into the fabric of an organization, creating a lasting legacy. A few years ago, I had the great pleasure of meeting the CEO of Ascentra Credit Union, Paul Lensmeyer (as a bonus, he is a huge Green Bay Packer fan). Ascentra [...]

“If I could just find someone to book my speaking dates, life would be great!” says 90% of the speakers on the planet. Get over it. Unless you are a celebrity, or a very established speaker; it is up to you to fill your calendar. Successful motivational, sales, and other expert speakers invest 90% of [...]

Would you paddle a kayak or canoe on a raging river without the protection of a life jacket? Would you go skydiving without a parachute? I would sincerely hope not. Millions of people every day engage in behaviors that are just as risky and reckless. They place their minds at risk of being poisoned by [...]

Referral Roulette Your Bank Can’t Afford to Play! Every bank gambles. The bank bets that the customer will repay their loans on time, they bet that their investments will create a respectable return, they bet that their customers will instinctively send solid referrals to them.  2 out of 3 ain’t bad. Referrals are extremely profitable for [...]

Everyone feels has days where they feel like they are going through their days like a robot. Day in…Day out…boring! Discover how you can create more zest and passion in your day (and your career) by following these 3 simple strategies: 1. Realize that you are your own promoter. You must create and fuel the [...]

The speaking business is awesome…except for when it’s not. I can’t count how many speakers who I’ve met who have possessed amazing talent, great passion, and a sincere desire to help people with their message…until they give up!  Most speakers give up when the “newness” of their business loses it’s luster and it becomes a business, [...]

The only thing that will never change is…CHANGE! Any speaker who markets, promotes, and sells at their events like it was 2006 is destined for massive failure! Some people feel that even though the business landscape is constantly changing; their business is immune from having to change. They call those people “Former Speakers”. While persevering [...]

Why do some speakers consistently get hired, yet others fail to impress event planners? It has little to do with talent, and has even less to do with your desire to succeed at building a successful speaking business. The most important activity someone who is growing their speaking business is  creating sustainable marketing that sticks. [...]

Siri is Apple’s favorite know it all babe. She can give you the answers to nearly any question, provide you with directions to a destination, and even nag you to pick up a gallon of milk on the way home from work. Everyone possesses their own Siri (even  those people without an Apple product). Siri [...]