One thing you have to keep in mind is, meeting planners are looking for credibility when it comes to hiring a motivational speaker. In fact, being an expert with strong credibility is a shortcut for most meeting planners. Well, it’s the reality for any business. But since this blog is about becoming a motivational speaker,…
Do I need to have special education to be a motivational speaker? I cannot tell you how many times people ask me this one question. Some would ask me, “Where did you go to school to learn how to be a motivational speaker?” There are those that ask me about my corporate background. They want…
Rich Gurus Aren’t Always Right. Do not just drop your load and start following their advice. I remember contacting one of the gurus in the speaking field for advice to print my one sheet. He referred me to one of his high priced suppliers. Well, I called to get a quote. I almost fell out…
Avoid the voodoo advice out there. Just like in any field, there are many ways to succeed in the speaking business. As a result, you are bound to hear many conflicting pieces of advice from different people out there. Be very careful. Listen, if you keep going around taking advice from everyone, you’ll be confused….