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….
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…
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…
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…
Learn From Those Who Are Living Your Dream. Alright, we talked about not taking advice from people who are out of touch with reality. But you should also avoid taking advice from people who are not in the trenches. Simply put, seek out advice from people who are living your dreams versus those who still…
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…
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…
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…