Download or read book Book More Business written by Lois Creamer and published by . This book was released on 2017-07 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about the business of speaking. Specifically, it's for those who are paid (or want to be!) to deliver their message. You'll find what you need to jump start a business as well as how to take an already successful speaking business to the next level. You may have the most interesting and important message in the world but it will go unheard if you don't have a platform. This book illustrates not only how to get the platform, but how to be well paid for your work. Some key takeaways include how to:-Develop a powerful positioning statement that describes you by concept and outcome-Identify target markets and discover who makes the decision to hire you-Leverage social media to find prospects and attract followers-Utilize additional revenue streams to compliment your speaking income

Download or read book Making Money by Speaking written by Gary Gagliardi and published by Science of Strategy. This book was released on 2006 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you want to become a highly paid speaker or simply promote your business, this book explains how to make money doing business through speaking. It walks you through the whole process of becoming established as a speaker, moving from giving free speeches to getting paid to speak. Most importantly, it focuses on how you make money at every step along the way, even when you are speaking for free.

Download or read book Speaking on the Side written by Jeff Greene and published by . This book was released on 2013-06-24 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Speaking on the Side, marketing guru and part-time speaker Jeff Greene takes you on his personal journey to paid speakerdom-sharing inspiring stories, thought-provoking exercises, proven techniques, and helpful resources along the way. You will learn:- How to get paid to speak without quitting your day job- What tools you must have in order to earn money as a speaker- Which marketing tactics (both online and offline) are best for landing paid speaking gigs- Where to find the people and organizations who pay speakersIf you've ever wanted to make a million dollars as a public speaker, this is not the right book for you! But if you'd like to discover the practical ins and outs of creating a steady extra revenue stream through paid speaking, look no further.

Download or read book Money Talks written by Alan Weiss and published by McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 1997-12-22 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it comes to speaking for big money, bestselling author Alan Weiss knows what he's talking about. Popular on the pro circuit, he details all the steps on how to go from free speaking to big-fee speaking. Using tips and checklists, he shows how to target markets, develop speeches, set fees, improve platform skills, use high-tech tools, expand business, and fashion a "star" image. 15 illustrations.

Download or read book Step into Your Moxie written by Alexia Vernon and published by New World Library. This book was released on 2018-09-14 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PREPARE TO TRANSFORM YOUR VOICE AND BE HEARD Step into Your Moxie is a soul-stirring call to action to speak up for yourself and the ideas and issues that matter most to you. Dubbed a “Moxie Maven” by President Obama’s White House Office of Public Engagement for her potent approach to women’s empowerment, Alexia Vernon has helped thousands of women (and men) slay diminishing self-talk and speak with moxie. She has created a timely, refreshingly playful guide for women to communicate with candor, clarity, compassion, and ease every time they open their mouths to speak — in their careers, communities, and homes. Step into Your Moxie is the book women want by their side as they have that daring conversation, give an important presentation, run for office, or simply tell the people closest to them to step back from the boundaries they’ve trespassed.

Download or read book Stop Speaking for Free written by Lee B. Salz and published by Business Expert Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The right to free speech was never meant to prohibit experts from generating income through speaking. Yet, many speakers seem to interpret "free speech" as a mandate to give away their specialized expertise for free, with exposure as their only compensation. And, exposure doesn't pay the bills. Stop Speaking For Free! The Ultimate Guide to Making Money with Webinars positions you to get paid for your expertise by delivering attendee-funded webinars. Your presentation may be virtual, but the dollars are real! You will discover: Three criteria to guide you in the selection of your most saleable content ... what people will readily pay to learn from youThree types of prospective registrants ... how to engage each of them effectively and at the right timeA specialized copywriting methodology designed to drive registrations for attendee-funded webinars Free and low-cost marketing strategies to creatively reach your prospects ... beyond your databaseDue diligence guidelines that help you choose the right webinar back-office company for your needs "I saw an opportunity to reach new audiences using webinars, but I refused to give my expertise away for free. Stop Speaking for Free! helped me create a brand-new (and quite lucrative) revenue stream. You can do it too ... this book is a must-have for every speaker, consultant, and trainer!" -Sam Richter, Author of the award-winning book Take the Cold Out of Cold Calling "Stop Speaking for Free! teaches you everything you need to know to succeed with attendee-funded webinars. I've used these principles myself ... and they work!" -Patricia Fripp, Past National Speakers Association President, Author of Get What You Want! and Make It, So You Don't Have to Fake It! Lee B. Salz is the recognized authority on attendee-funded webinars. He has helped hundreds of speakers, trainers, and consultants stop giving their content away for free and make money delivering attendee-funded webinars. Lee launched Business Expert Webinars as a means to connect speakers virtual audiences ... and with real dollars. Jenny L. Hamby is a Certified Guerrilla Marketer and creator of How to Successfully Market Seminars and Workshops specializing in promoting in-person and virtual training seminars. She helps speakers, trainers, consultants, and coaches grow their businesses through direct-response and Internet advertising campaigns. * Included with the purchase of the book is unlimited access to the Webinar Resource Center, a comprehensive online library of tools, white papers, and worksheets to successfully guide your webinar journey.

Download or read book 21 Ways to Make Money Speaking written by Felicia Slattery and published by Discover! Books. This book was released on 2012-01-16 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ARE YOU READY TO MAKE MONEY - WITH YOUR MOUTH? Inside these pages, discover: 21 specific descriptions that show you exactly how to make money, Exactly what you can expect to be paid as a professional speaker in various settings, The fastest, easiest way to be prepared to speak at a moment's notice, and more!

Download or read book Key Person of Influence Canadian Edition written by Daniel Priestley and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every industry revolves around Key People of Influence. People think it takes decades of hard work, academic qualifications and good luck to become a Key Person of Influence. This book shows that there is a strategy for fast-tracking your way to the inner circle of the industry you love. Your ability to succeed depends on your ability to influence.

Download or read book The Message of You written by Judy Carter and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-02-19 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Motivational humorist Judy Carter believes ordinary people have the ability to find the extraordinary stories tucked away deep inside of them, stories that not only can make a difference in the lives of others but also can result in a money-making career for the storyteller. In her previous bestseller, The Comedy Bible, Judy taught everyday people how to turn their problems into punch lines. Now, she is helping professional speakers, techies, entrepreneurs, survivors, and even complete novices to transform their tragedies and triumphs into hilarious and motivational speeches that not only educate, inspire, and entertain but also pay the rent.--From publisher description.

Download or read book The Soul of Money Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life written by Lynne Twist and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A life-changing read. With warmth, honesty, and storytelling, Lynne turns everything we think we know about money upside down…It's the book we all need right now." —Brené Brown, Ph.D., author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Rising Strong This liberating book shows us that examining our attitudes toward money—earning it, spending it, and giving it away—offers surprising insight into our lives. Through personal stories and practical advice, Lynne Twist asks us to discover our relationship with money, understand how we use it, and by assessing our core human values, align our relationship with it to our desired goals. In doing so, we can transform our lives. The Soul of Money now includes a foreword from Jack Canfield and a new introduction by Lynne Twist, in which she explores the effects of the Great Recession and environmental concerns about our monetary needs and aims.

Download or read book How to Make Money Speaking written by Winston K. Pendleton and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Voice Over Success Secrets written by Susan Berkley and published by Bookbaby. This book was released on 2022-02-17 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Voice-Over Success Secrets by Susan Berkley is a comprehensive handbook for starting and succeeding in a home-based voice-over business. In this revised, updated edition, you'll discover voice-over opportunities beyond the commercials you hear on TV, radio or on-line and why virtual technology has unleashed a flood or opportunity for all types of voices . You'll learn how the secret to voice-over success is so much more than having a great voice; it's knowing how to leverage the life skills and interests you bring to the table to succeed in one or more of 14 niche voice-over markets--from commercials to audio books, e-learning to documentaries and more. Do you know or suspect you've been given the gift of a great voice, and would you like the recognition and satisfaction of sharing that gift? Can you see yourself in your comfortable home studio, no dress code required, doing interesting and creative voice-over projects that feel more like play than work, voice-over projects you can be proud of? Would you enjoy an opportunity where no one is breathing down your neck -- where you get to work when and where you choose? As long as you have internet service, you can pack your laptop and microphone and do voice-overs from anywhere in the world. In Voice-over Success Secrets you'll discover how to set up an inexpensive home recording studio in a closet or corner of your room; how to sound like a pro with Susan Berkley's 4-step Perfect Performance method; easy vocal warm-ups; where to find the best customers for your voice-over business and a proven 7-step plan for getting started and succeeding in voice-over. Voice-Over Success Secrets is the perfect guidebook for anyone looking to add an additional stream of home-based income using your voice. It's the perfect money hobby for an active retirement and a satisfying and creative side-hustle for anyone who would enjoy reading audio books, narrating documentaries or voicing fascinating e-learning projects. Gone are the days of the old-fashioned announcer, and you no longer have to live in New York or LA to get started in the business. Today's voice buyers are looking to diversify their talent pool, casting trained beginners who sound natural, believable and conversational and are able to record broadcast quality audio from home.

Download or read book Speaking for Profit and Pleasure written by William D. Thompson and published by Addison-Wesley Longman. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With endorsements from two of the largest and most influential public speaking groups -- the National Speakers Association and Toastmasters International-- this book is written by an expert speaker and consultant who has received prestigious awards from these two organizations. Public speaking is vital to anyone interested in advancing in their careers or improving the ways in which they present themselves. This book offers a realistic look at the world of public speaking, from corporate trainers and motivational stars to beginning luncheon speakers. Through it all, the author guides readers step-by-step, helping them turn their dreams into reality. Readers will find the personal stories of successful speakers, along with answers to some intriguing questions: How do you break into public speaking? What skills do you need and where can you learn them? Can you keep your regular job and still make money from speaking engagements? What does it take to make a living at public speaking? This power-packed guide is brim-full of practical information. Readers will learn which skills and personal characteristics are essential, easy ways to get started, how to practice, the requirements for becoming a certified speaker, how to make contacts, what today's audiences expect, and much more. Anyone interested in speaking for "profit or pleasure." Part of the Essence of Public Speaking Series.

Download or read book The Successful Speaker Five Steps for Booking Gigs Getting Paid and Building Your Platform written by Grant Baldwin and published by The Speaker Lab. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you have a message you want to get out into the world? Have you ever dreamed of speaking for a living? Is there something you have to say but just aren't sure what to do next? The Successful Speaker is a proven, easy-to-follow guide to helping you do just that. Whether you want to speak at your next board meeting or community gathering, start making some extra money on the side, or become a full-time professional speaker, Grant Baldwin knows how to get you from here to there. Why? Because he's done it himself and has coached over 2,000 speakers. In The Successful Speaker, you will learn the five-step road map to start and scale a speaking business from the ground up, including: - How to hone your message and know exactly who it's for - The preparation process to help your next speech move an audience to action - What it takes to establish yourself as an in-demand expert - Practical steps to finding and booking paid speaking gigs - How to know when it's time to grow your impact and income In each chapter, you will get specific action steps and case studies from professional speakers (including some of the most successful communicators in the world) to put you on the fast track to booking gigs, getting paid, and building your speaking platform.

Download or read book Fearless Presentations written by Doug Staneart and published by Bookman Publishing. This book was released on 2005-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fearless Presentations is the fastest, easiest way to go from nervous, timid, shaky, and unsure to poised, confident, and steady.The 10 simple rules outlined in this book are a summary of essential skills that will give you dramatic improvement in the way that you stand and speak. Sweaty palms, Shakiness, and Butterflies can go away immediately, Learn the One Major Secret of All World-Class Speakers, Tips on Introductions and Conclusions, How Stories and Examples Captivate Audiences, How to Persuade an Audience with Your Words, Use Gestures to add Impact, How to Write a Speech in Minutes, Add Impact to any Speech, Look and Sound poised in Impromptu Situations, How to Control Question and Answer Periods.

Download or read book Million Dollar Speaking The Professional s Guide to Building Your Platform written by Alan Weiss and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2010-10-08 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make your move into, or improve your position in, the powerful world of professional speaking If you think you have what it takes to speak professionally, or you've already been doing so with insufficient reward, now is the time to make your move. Bestselling business author and Professional Speaking Hall of Fame member Alan Weiss offers the inside advice you need to turn your talent into a high-paying career—from honing your delivery skills to building a business. In Million Dollar Speaking, you’ll learn the critical skills of Dealing with difficult crowds Creating powerful speeches Targeting high-potential markets Creating a "star" reputation Setting fees that reflect your outstanding value Perfecting platform skills—making ¬them the best in the business Expanding your business through diversification Weiss has packed the guide with tips, resources, helpful examples, and checklists that make it easy for you to keep a record of your progress. Whether you're a trainer, workshop leader, or consultant, Million Dollar Speaking has what you need to get on the paid public-speaking circuit in no time.

Download or read book Making Money with Music written by Randy Chertkow and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[Chertkow and Feehan] are the ideal mentors for aspiring indie musicians who want to navigate an ever-changing music industry.” —Billboard Magazine You can make a living with music today. The secret is to tap multiple income streams. Making Money With Music gives you over 100 revenue streams and the knowledge on how to tap them. Whether you're a solo artist, band, DJ, EDM producer, or other musician, this book gives you strategies to generate revenue, grow your fan base, and thrive in today's technology-driven music environment. Plus, it lists hundreds of services, tools, and critical resources you need to run your business and maximize income. Making Money With Music will show you: How to tap over 100 income streams 7 business strategies you can implement immediately How to start your music business for $0. How to register your music to collect all of the royalties you are owed worldwide. 13 ways to compete with free and build experiences to drive fan loyalty and engagement into everything you do to increase your revenue. 45 categories of places to get your music heard and videos seen so you can get discovered, grow your fanbase, generate royalties, and boost licensing opportunities. 10 methods for raising money so you can fund your music production and projects. ...and more. Written by the authors of the critically-acclaimed modern classic The Indie Band Survival Guide (1st & 2nd Editions), Making Money With Music is the third installment in The Indie Band Survival Guide series, and will help you build a sustainable music business no matter what kind of music you make, where you live, and whether you're a novice or professional musician. Improve your income by implementing these ideas for your music business today.