Authenticity Is King! Our audiences have little tentacles all around their heads picking up our imitations and insincerities. They may not say it to us, but they can feel it. Be yourself. That’s one of the secrets to a lasting career as a motivational keynote speaker. Who you are is the most powerful element you…
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Resist Being A Lousy Somebody Else. This one is very straightforward. DO NOT try to transform your identity into a person you are not. Simply put, stop imitating others. Who you are is good enough. I don’t want you to be another “me-too” type of person. Yes, you need universal appeal but you also need…
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As A Motivational Speaker, you must always lead with your expertise. Then show your other stuff after you are in. That’s how you get paid big dollars to be in front of large groups on stage. Choose one topic. Become the definitive expert on it. Stay with it even if it appears you might make…
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If you want to make big money speaking, there are a lot of things you must have in place. And I will be sharing a bunch of them with you here for free. But I want to share one strategy with that make or break your speaking career fast if you ignore it… Never Confuse…
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5) Bring Them Hope There’s not a powerful speech since the beginning of ages that does not have an element of hope in it. The reality is people will pay anything for hope. Think of it this way; if you can paint a fabulous picture in my mind of how I will look and feel…
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1) Point Out The Obvious Show them the obvious. Have you heard the saying that God is in the details? Well, your audience will most likely find their aha-moments in the details. Pay attention to things that your audience overlooks and bring it to their attention while you’re making a point. That’s a powerful strategy….
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How To Craft a Killer Speech: 1) Focus On The Stories You must become a GREAT STORYTELLER. Life is nothing but storytelling in the making. Every great wise man told stories to sell their ideas. Stories are the way to persuade. For thousands of years people have been using them to cause others to march…
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You Gotta Be Damn Good! Now, I want to tell you exactly what you need in order to have a very successful career as a motivational keynote speaker. Although it’s not the be-all-end-all, it’s one of the fundamental keys to success in the speaking business.
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Okay, why do so many people come and go in the speaking field? The answer is simple. They make some terrible mistakes and they never figure out what works. Fortunately, I’m about to share with you a few key concepts to help you succeed and make a lot of money in the process. When I…
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Now, I don’t mean to scare you with that 90% turnover rate. As a matter of fact, you should jump for joy. Knowing that so many are quitting early in the race should confirm to you there’s plenty room at the top. All you need is a little more staying power, determination and the right…
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