Speaking For Money Happens Before You Get On Stage

Speaking can be a great way to make a living.  You get to travel across the country or even across the world, add value to an audience, and collect a big check at the end!  On some speaking events you may even feel like a rock star with people coming up asking for a picture with you and trying to bend your ear for a bit of advice.  It can be a great feeling and a healthy 7-figure income when you get it all into action.

Sadly for many speakers they look at this as just a dream.  It all sounds nice on paper, but it never comes to fruition.  They grind it out at local events speaking to audiences of 10, 20 getting friendly pats on the back but nothing more comes of it.  How can that possibly lead to speaking in front of audiences of 200,500 and more?

Whether you are looking to get paid to speak or looking to do platform speaking (selling from stage) the part where you make money happens far before you do your first microphone check.  Unfortunately you don't get to wake up one morning and just say "pay me $20,000" per event.  I invite you to consider the following steps to getting more speaking events and making more money.

What is Your Niche? -  What industry can you dominate in?  It would be nice to say you can speak anywhere (and you can get there) but starting out in a specific niche is a sure-fire way to get speaking events quickly.  Do you have experience in a specific industry (like Insurance, Sales, etc)?  Translate that experience into a powerful niche and speaking topic.

What Do You Offer That Is Unique? - There are thousands of speakers trying to scratch out a living, how are you going to stand out.  Do you offer a unique solution?  Do you have a powerful process that can help people?  Will your approach help people in multiple industries?  Write down how you are different and share that as your marketing message for your speaking business.

How Can People Find You? - Think beyond speaker bureaus.  Unless you have a New York Times best seller it's going to be tough to get enough engagements to make a living.   Can people find you online?  Have you sent sales letters to trade associations?  Have you written any articles to demonstrate your expertise?  Take the time to ensure people can find you in many locations and get the word out to your network that you are willing and happy to speak.

Getting paid to speak happens far before the lights turn on and the audience arrives.  Take time to answer the questions above and watch your speaking business grow fast.

Article Source:  Todd T Bates

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Emmanuel Ayeni is a Lifecoach, Inspirational Speaker and Entrepreneur, He has compered several weddings,birthdays and other events in Lagos  and beyond and currently mentors and speak to young people weekly on his platform The Inspired Nations Network (TINN)

Get Emmanuel Ayeni to speaker at your both corporate or personal events or get him to empower your workforce or especially your leaders on his main topic of Personal Mastery/Leadership and Money Mastery and all round empowerment. call now 2347033875827 or 2348053257042
Emmanuel is the MD and CEO of Emmandus Networks and is available to speak and develop curriculum relevant and peculiar to your needs.
Emmanuel Ayeni currently works and live in Lagos Nigeria with his beautiful wife Jumoke and their wonderful son Daniel.
Skype: emmandus
www.emmanuelayeni.com 

You Can Get Paid to Speak

Did you know that you can run a professional speaking business from your home with very low overhead costs? And a great thing about a speaking business is that you can do it either part time or full time.

Companies use professional speakers at conferences all the time. And cruise lines often hire "enrichment speakers" to provide presentations to their passengers. What a life!

So just how much do professional speakers make anyway? Surveys of working professional speakers indicate that they earn an average of $3,000 to $9,000 for breakout sessions and keynote speeches. The upper end is usually for presentations at national events.

But that's not the only income you will get paid as a professional speaker. Back of the room sales can be very lucrative, if you set up a counter selling your books, tapes, video tapes, workbooks and other materials.

So professional speaking is an excellent career choice for those who would like a very lucrative business and also flexibility of a freelance career.

If you are not convinced by the money and the lifestyle, how about the dating? That's right. Professional speakers are often extremely popular when it comes to dating.

A good way to get started as a professional speaker is to look around your community for groups and organizations for whom you can give short speeches for free. Many communities have organizations that are in constant need of speakers. This is an excellent opportunity to improve your skills, to build your reputation as a speaker, and to obtain important contacts through networking at each event.

You should also consider joining organizations such as the National Speakers Association or National Speakers Bureau, as this will lead to you learning of upcoming speaking opportunities.

Once you have your first speaking engagements, go out and do a good job. Don't forget to request a testimonial letter. Ask the leader of the organization to write up a letter testifying to your skills as a speaker and how well you spoke to them. Now you can use key sentences from that testimonial in your marketing materials.

If you really want to get started as a professional speaker, there is no reason why you cannot take the first steps today.


Article Source: Steve H. Wilson



SPEAKING PROMOTIONS...
Emmanuel Ayeni is a Lifecoach, Inspirational Speaker and Entrepreneur, He has compered several weddings,birthdays and other events in Lagos  and beyond and currently mentors and speak to young people weekly on his platform The Inspired Nations Network (TINN)

Get Emmanuel Ayeni to speaker at your both corporate or personal events or get him to empower your workforce or especially your leaders on his main topic of Personal Mastery/Leadership and Money Mastery and all round empowerment. call now 2347033875827 or 2348053257042
Emmanuel is the MD and CEO of Emmandus Networks and is available to speak and develop curriculum relevant and peculiar to your needs.
Emmanuel Ayeni currently works and live in Lagos Nigeria with his beautiful wife Jumoke and their wonderful son Daniel.
Skype: emmandus
www.emmanuelayeni.com 

How to Become a Professional Speaker

Professional speaking is an excellent career choice for those who want both the attractive returns from a very lucrative business as well as the flexibility of a freelance career.

Public speaking can be very rewarding financially which is why so many of the best public speakers earn all or most of their money from public speaking.

So just how much do professional speakers make anyway? It varies, and fees can range from the low hundreds up to six figures for those with strong credentials and experience.

The types of public presentations given by professional speakers range from short speeches to keynote speeches to seminars and workshops.

A typical speech is usually only half an hour to an hour in length. A seminar on the other hand, might run for a day or even longer. And in workshops the audience becomes participants, gaining hands-on experience in the area of your presentation.

A good way to get started is to look around your community for groups and organizations for whom you can give short speeches for free. Many communities have organizations that are in constant need of speakers. This is an excellent opportunity to improve your skills, to build your reputation as a speaker, and to obtain important contacts through networking at each event.

One of the most important keys to success is to continually improve your speaking skills. Practice. Practice, practice. Consider joining a group such as Toastmasters which will greatly assist you in developing your presentation skills.

The best professional speakers really love what they do. After all, there's nothing quite like the adrenaline rush that comes from having a room full of people applauding you or even giving you a standing ovation.

Once you have your first speaking engagements, be sure to go out and do a great job, and don't forget to request a testimonial letter. Ask the principal of the organization to write up a letter testifying to your skills as a speaker and how well you spoke to their group. Now you can use key sentences from that testimonial in your marketing materials.

If you really want to get started as a professional speaker, there is no reason why you cannot take the first steps today.



Article Source: Steve H. Wilson



SPEAKING PROMOTIONS...
Emmanuel Ayeni is a Lifecoach, Inspirational Speaker and Entrepreneur, He has compered several weddings,birthdays and other events in Lagos  and beyond and currently mentors and speak to young people weekly on his platform The Inspired Nations Network (TINN)

Get Emmanuel Ayeni to speaker at your both corporate or personal events or get him to empower your workforce or especially your leaders on his main topic of Personal Mastery/Leadership and Money Mastery and all round empowerment. call now 2347033875827 or 2348053257042
Emmanuel is the MD and CEO of Emmandus Networks and is available to speak and develop curriculum relevant and peculiar to your needs.
Emmanuel Ayeni currently works and live in Lagos Nigeria with his beautiful wife Jumoke and their wonderful son Daniel.
Skype: emmandus
www.emmanuelayeni.com 

How to Become a Paid Speaker

Do you want to become a paid speaker and teach lessons from the things you've learned throughout your life? Who doesn't?

Speaking gives you the opportunity to help and at the same time, earn yourself additional income. Each of us has had our own challenges and tribulations to contend with. Chances are, you have learned something valuable in life and it is worth sharing with other people.

Believe it or not, people will pay you to teach them the life lessons you've learned. The price tag will depend largely on your reputation, material, and promotional skills.

First of all, public speaking is a business. It involves lots of marketing and the product you're selling is your knowledge and skills. In other words, you are the merchandise! And you will promote yourself to the fullest.

A product is judged by its quality and a high-quality product will always be a commercial success. As a professional public speaker, you must strive to constantly improve your merchandise. Always look for ways to enhance your speaking skills and material. Eventually, the market will take notice of your excellence and your value will rise. Demand for your services will grow and your bank account will get fatter!

The most difficult part of being a professional public speaker is the start up. You will basically need to start from scratch. Nobody knows who you are or what you can do. It can be very demoralizing not knowing what steps to take. The key is to build up a portfolio and then, go out and network.

Models, actors, photographers and public speakers are all the same. To launch your career, you need to build a portfolio of your accomplishments and credentials.

Now, you wonder, 'I still don't have any relevant accomplishments to display and my credentials are not that great either. So, what will I put in my portfolio?'

Learn, join classes and seminars, get certificates, work for free, and get referrals. These are great start-up marketing strategies to enhance credentials and expand your connections. Apparently, you will have to sacrifice a relative amount of time and money but that will be just fineand it will all be worth it in the end..

If you already have done a few engagements and granted you will be surprised with the consequential referrals. Your career will launch, your worth will steadily grow, and by then, you can charge for your services without guilt. Your work's value will only rise as your reputation strengthens.

As you grow professionally, it is natural to specialize your skills and find your niche. Specialization is a spontaneous evolution of your public speaking skills. Typically, you won't really have to think about it - it just happens. You may become an accomplished keynote speaker, a celebrated motivational expert, or an all-knowing guru.

As a result, your market may narrow but your price tag will increase. The demands for your services will not falter but your workload will pleasantly diminish. You can afford to turn down negotiations and assert your own demands because in a sense, you are now comparable to a celebrity.

Professional public speaking is an honorable occupation and if you have the aptitude, it can be a very worthwhile and gratifying pursuit.



Article Source: James R Malinchak

SPEAKING PROMOTIONS...
Emmanuel Ayeni is a Lifecoach, Inspirational Speaker and Entrepreneur, He has compered several weddings,birthdays and other events in Lagos  and beyond and currently mentors and speak to young people weekly on his platform The Inspired Nations Network (TINN)
Get Emmanuel Ayeni to speaker at your both corporate or personal events or get him to empower your workforce or especially your leaders on his main topic of Personal Mastery/Leadership and Money Mastery and all round empowerment. call now 2347033875827 or 2348053257042
Emmanuel is the MD and CEO of Emmandus Networks and is available to speak and develop curriculum relevant and peculiar to your needs.
Emmanuel Ayeni currently works and live in Lagos Nigeria with his beautiful wife Jumoke and their wonderful son Daniel.

www.emmanuelayeni.com