How to Become Besties With Publishers
How to Win Friends With Industry Gatekeepers and Unlock Your Next Speaking Market
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Why Publisher Relationships Pay Off Big Time
Why building relationships with industry publishers beats cold-pitching organizers every time.
How to Sell Your Book Without Sounding Salesy
How to inspire listeners to buy your book without feeling like a used-car salesperson.
Stop Selling Your Book. Start Inspiring
Why pushy pitches backfire on podcasts and webinars (and what to do instead).
Why I Lugged 150 Pounds of Books Through Customs
Taking bulk books to a venue might be a pain… but could also be pure profit.
Are You a Speaker Diva?
How Your Diva Drama Can Crush Your Speaking Business
The Overlooked Strategy That Can Win You More Gigs
Why Continuing Education Credits Might Be the Best Business Move You Haven’t Made Yet
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at How Speakers Actually Get Picked
A peek behind the curtain at how one of the busiest event organizers makes her picks.
Why Watching a Fellow Speaker Can Actually Boost YOUR Business
When you genuinely support your peers, it can become the foundation for your own sustainable business growth.
Worth It or Walk Away: “Get In the Inbox 10,000+ Event Organizers?” Too Good to Be True?
We tested an email introduction service called MarketAPeel. Here was our experience…
How to Make Your Speech Stand Out in a Crowded Market
Most speakers share a topic—but only a few get referrals. Here’s how to make sure you’re one of them.
Verdict: The Truth About Paid Speaker Features in Magazines
Are These "Prestigious" Magazine Offers Worth Your Money? The Truth About Paid Placement Ads for Speakers
