Speaker Spotlight for Sale: Are Paid Magazine Features Legit?
When a magazine offers you a spot in their "Most Influential Speakers" issue—for a fee—should you take it? Let’s investigate.
Andrew Davis
Bestselling author & keynote speaker. Sold a digital marketing agency. Teaching leaders how to grow their businesses & leave their legacy. Co-Author of The Referable Speaker.
228 posts
The 12-Month Blueprint for Developing a Profitable New Speech
How to Systematically Develop, Test, and Launch a New Speech Each Year Without Disrupting Your Speaking Business
Beyond the One-Hit Wonder: Why a Diverse Speech Portfolio is the Key to Long-Term Speaking Success
When you only have one main speech, you’re putting a hard ceiling on your revenue and long-term growth as a speaker.
Mastering the Speaker Rollercoaster: How to Extend the Highs and Minimize the Lows
The Speaker Life is a Rollercoaster—Let’s Smooth the Ride
The Speaker Lifestyle Paradox: The Raw Truth About Life on the Road
Living the Dream or Surviving the Hustle? The Truth About the Speaker Lifestyle
Quick Bookings, Premium Fees: Your 2025 Speaking Strategy Guide
Short lead times, tighter budgets, and higher expectations—here’s how to adapt, stand out, and make booking you a no-brainer.
The 2025 Speaker's Strategy Guide: 5 Industry Trends Driving Growth
What Every Speaker Needs to Know to Stay Ahead in the Industry
From Meh to Memorable: How to Start Your Speech Without an Agenda Slide
How to grab their attention and keep their curiosity: the art of the perfect speech opening
Why Agenda Slides Are Killing Your Momentum (And How to Fix It)
Stop showing your audience what’s coming next and let them stay curious instead!