Setting Revenue Goals: Don’t Let Your 2026 Goals Be a Horror Story
The step-by-step process to banish scary guesswork and build a business that lasts.
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Boo! Don’t Miss This October Deadline
Why skipping this deadline will haunt your speaking business all year long.
Backstage: What Event Organizers Really Think About Cold Outreach
Three anonymous event organizers reveal what makes them hit reply… or delete.
Backstage: They’re Just Not That Into You (and Your Cold Email)
Inside scoop from event organizers on why cold outreach rarely lands gigs.
How to Rapidly Write and Test Your Session Description (Even When the Speech Isn't Finished)
Stop perfecting your session description and start testing it. Here are the exact frameworks that helped Michelle get a "YOU GOT ME! I'm hooked" response from a Meta executive... even while her speech was still unfinished.
How to Become Besties With Publishers
How to Win Friends With Industry Gatekeepers and Unlock Your Next Speaking Market
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
