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Living Beyond Your Means
If I ruffle some feathers here, it’s not by accident. I intend to. But don’t worry. I’ll be gentle.
First, let me tell you this. So many people have a twisted notion of starting a business.
I have had this conversation many times with entrepreneurs while coaching or consulting with them. I’m sure you have heard the statistic that 9 out of 10 businesses fail within the first year. Haven’t you? (more…)
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You Gotta Tell Your Story
You probably, at one point or another, say to yourself you don’t have a story to tell. This is a very common concern for beginning speakers. And it’s even more so for those that are born in the US.
Listen, if you think you can connect with your audiences without a story, think again. Stories are what bond us to our audiences. They are what give us leverage to last in the business. And that goes for any business. (more…)
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Think Business Instead of Speaking Gigs.
I’ve heard this one over and over. Yet, for whatever reason, my mind got stuck on standing ovations, accolades, the check, and more gigs. I completely overlooked the fact that speaking is not a business in and of itself.
It’s a means to an end. It’s a pillar of your business.
If you go out to give a speech then come home and wait for the next one, you are in for a rude awakening. You gotta keep turning your marketing wheel to get your business going. (more…)
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How to become a motivational speaker. Please do NOT set your speaking fees too low. I know it’s tempting… But don’t.
“How much should I charge when starting out?” That’s the question I get a lot. I will not attempt to answer it in details here. It’s a bit too complex. And it depends on your level of credibility as well as your qualifications.
But I can assure you most emerging speakers always inadvertently set their fees too low. The main reason is because they lack of self-confidence.
Here’s a hint about fees: (more…)
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