A common area I see many people working to build their speaking business explore is working with a speakers bureau to get more gigs. While for some, this can prove to be highly effective, it isn’t for every speaker. Today I’m going to share the ins and outs of working with a speakers bureau so you can determine if it’s right for you. Is Working with a Speakers Bureau Right for My Speaking Business? The […]
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I’ve been a part of some amazing masterminds, and I’ve been a part of some snoozers. Perhaps you can relate? Some of you are running your own masterminds, so I wanted to lay out what 10 years of putting together my Inner Circle Mastermind has taught me and the best practices that we use: 1. Common ground Each member of the group is at a similar level and has something special to share. One of the […]
George called me in a panic. “Jane, there’s a local engagement two weeks from now with a Fortune 100 company, and they have asked for my fee. What should I quote them?” In my mind, I’m thinking, “quote your fee” but in George’s mind is: It’s only two weeks out. They are expecting a discount. It’s local, so I should give a discount. Because it’s last minute, they probably don’t have a budget. What if […]
Ah… the elusive Speakers’ Bureau. Why aren’t they calling? Why aren’t they sitting up and taking notice of the fabulous work you are doing in your field? Well, let me explain why and give you a little insight into their world by sharing a few facts that you may not be aware of: Most bureaus get between 20-50 emails a day from speakers. One bureau estimated that over the course of a year his agency […]
