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. […]

Motivational speaker, Dave “The Shef” Sheffield discusses the importance of timing while enjoying a great day on the water! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXUjsYCqJvg

One of my mentors and fellow speakers/authors, Brendon Burchard is at it again. He’s GIVING AWAY hardcover copies of his new book RIGHT NOW! His new book is called “The Charge: Activating the 10 Human Drives that Make You Feel Alive“. Claim Yours NOW Before They’re All Gone!  Give yourself the gift of personal growth…for FREE! (Just pay postage). […]

Do you remember that piece of mail you received from the insurance guy who wanted your business? You remember, the one that was typed and sent in a white #10 envelope and was addressed to “Dear Neighbor…”?  Of course not. Why? Because lame marketing SUCKS! Why do many speakers feel that their message alone will […]

The success rate of people within the speaking business is quite small. Bryan Caplovitz, the founder of Speakermatch, (an amazing lead service for speakers), mentions that 31 out of 32 speakers will not make it past their first 12 months in the speaking business. The number one cause of speakers quitting the business is the […]