Expert advice, success stories, and industry insights to help you succeed in the speaking world
Your website is often the first impression potential clients have of you as a speaker. Learn how to design and structure a speaker website that showcases your expertise and converts visitors into bookings.
Passive audiences absorb less and remember less than engaged participants. Learn interactive techniques that transform presentations from monologues into conversations creating deeper learning and lasting impact.
Your closing is your last chance to create impact. Make it memorable with techniques that inspire action and ensure your message sticks with audiences.
Event success requires more than happy attendees. Learn how to measure genuine return on investment through metrics that capture learning, behavior change, and organizational impact that justify event budgets.
Stories are the most powerful tool speakers have for creating connection, illustrating concepts, and making messages memorable. Learn how to find, craft, and deliver stories that transform presentations into experiences.
Thought leadership elevates speakers from vendors selling services to authorities shaping conversations. Learn how to systematically build recognition, influence industry dialogue, and create demand rather than constantly seeking opportunities.
Generic speakers compete on price while distinctive brands command premium fees and selective opportunities. Learn how to build personal brands that create demand, differentiation, and sustainable speaking careers.
Speaker bureaus connect speakers with high-paying opportunities but require understanding how these relationships work. Learn when bureau representation makes sense, how to get signed, and how to work effectively with agencies.
Conference speaking builds credibility, expands networks, and generates business opportunities. Learn how to get accepted at industry conferences, deliver presentations that impress, and leverage conference appearances for long-term success.
Determining your speaking fee can be challenging. This comprehensive guide breaks down pricing strategies, market rates, and negotiation tactics to help you confidently price your speaking services.
Demo videos are essential speaker marketing tools, but most sizzle reels fail to convince buyers. Learn how to create compelling video that showcases your speaking while addressing decision-maker concerns.
Despite careful planning, events face unexpected challenges from weather emergencies to speaker cancellations. Learn how to prepare for potential crises and respond effectively when problems occur.
Speaker bureaus can accelerate your booking pipeline, but the relationship must be mutually beneficial. Understand when bureau representation makes sense and how to make these partnerships successful.
Disruptive audience members can derail presentations and undermine speaker credibility. Learn techniques for managing hecklers, side conversations, and challenges that maintain composure and audience respect.
Marketing makes or breaks events by determining whether target audiences register. Learn comprehensive strategies that build awareness, create urgency, and convert prospects into confirmed attendees.
International speaking opens new markets and revenue streams while presenting unique logistical, cultural, and business challenges. Learn how speakers successfully expand globally while managing complexity.
Murphy's Law applies fully to event planning. Learn how experienced planners build comprehensive contingency plans that let them handle crises calmly while maintaining excellent attendee experiences.
Stage fright happens to even experienced speakers. These quick, proven techniques can calm your nerves and center your focus in the minutes before you step on stage.
Sponsorships can significantly offset event costs while providing value to sponsor partners. Learn how to develop sponsorship packages, attract sponsors, and create mutually beneficial relationships.
The mega-conference isn't disappearing, but a new trend toward smaller, more intimate events is creating opportunities for speakers and deeper value for attendees. Understand this shift and what it means for the future of professional speaking.
Speaking careers evolve through distinct phases requiring different strategies, skills, and business models. Learn how successful speakers plan for long-term viability, navigate transitions, and build careers spanning decades rather than just years.
A well-designed one-sheet can make the difference between getting booked and being passed over. Learn what event planners actually look for and how to create a one-sheet that converts interest into bookings.
LinkedIn has become the most important social platform for business speakers. Learn how to optimize your profile, create compelling content, and use LinkedIn strategically to generate speaking opportunities.
Event technology platforms promise to streamline registration, enhance engagement, and improve outcomes—but choosing the wrong tools creates expensive headaches. Learn how to evaluate and implement event technology successfully.