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[video] 2012 Goals

We’re already in month two of 2012, how’d that happen? Here are 3 quick tips that will help ensure that you’re going to reach your goals this year! Feel free to comment below! Share Share and Enjoy!  Read More →

Speaking Business Strategy

Two Quick Tips to Minimize Distractions Two Quick Tips to Minimize Distractions

Even for people who don’t celebrate, the holidays are a busy time of the year. I thought this would... Read more...

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Speaker Marketing

My Biggest Blunders of 2011 My Biggest Blunders of 2011

I think it’s healthy to learn from your mistakes, don’t you? And in this situation, by sharing,... Read more...

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Technology Speaking Business

Has Technology Got Us All Scrooged Up? Has Technology Got Us All Scrooged Up?

There’s a new show on Oprah’s network called “Kidnapped by the Kids”. The show selects parents who are so engrossed in their work that their kids have to kidnap them to get their attention. Wow, how would you like to have that wake up call? Even though I don’t have kids at home (I’m a proud step Mom and G-ma), I... [Read more...]

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Booking Speeches

Communication Styles: When to Shut the Pie Hole Communication Styles: When to Shut the Pie Hole

Years ago when I worked in the speakers bureau, we complained that speakers would call and keep us on... Read more...

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Presentation Skills

The Difference Between Good and Great The Difference Between Good and Great

Every year American Idol shows us the differences between singers who are good, and singers who can really... Read more...

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Speakers Bureaus, Vendors, etc., Relationships

Are You the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread? Are You the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread?

Sometimes I hear people who book speakers talking about how speakers approach them. The speakers ask “do you have a couple of minutes?” and then proceed to keep them on the line for a half hour telling them how great and unique they are. So what’s the problem here? Bureaus, meeting planners and decision makers have likely heard it... [Read more...]

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Speaker Product Development

Brand Expansion: Growing Your Umbrella Brand Expansion: Growing Your Umbrella

Recently I told you that I was adding a new lane to my business model. Here’s the link to the... Read more...

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Contests

Winners:  Best Speaker Video Contest Winners: Best Speaker Video Contest

A powerful performance is your #1 form of marketing.  Capturing that on video will allow your clients... Read more...

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