Excitement is the difference between feeling like you are drudging through your day like a robot, and harnessing your passion and knowledge to deliver outstanding results every day! 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 […]

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 […]

There has been a lot of talk regarding untapped resources of energy trapped beneath the surface of the earth. I’d argue that the greatest untapped resource on the planet is not below the ground, but it is walking around every day. This amazing untapped resource may even be staring back at you in the mirror […]

A few days ago, I was invited to speak to the Young Presidents Organization at the Four Seasons Resort in Scottsdale, AZ.  The Phoenix/Scottsdale area was experiencing record low temperatures, and most businesses are not set up to handle chilly weather like they are in other parts of the country. The staff at the Four […]

What makes a hotel stay memorable? Is it the amenities, the lobby, or a great workout center? While comfortable beds, little bottles of shampoo, and a large screen television are nice; truly memorable properties invest in the heart and culture of their organization. When I’m speaking at meetings and conventions, I stay in some hotels […]

Navigating your dreams and goals is a lot like surfing. There will be ups and downs, there will be wipe-outs, and frustration. Motivating yourself and your team members will not only help you grow your business, but will fuel your desire to continue when the going gets tough! httpv://youtu.be/ZACdpEG1kQE

No one lives forever, yet most people possess a constantly growing list of things they will do “someday”. Your “Someday List” may include things like spending more time with family, starting a new business, taking a trip with your spouse, volunteering for a charity, or an array of other dreams that have been put on […]