How to ‘Play Nice’ with Speakers Bureaus
Working with speaker bureaus is different from working with regular clients.
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Unlocking the Speaker Bureau Paradox
Surprise and delight’ speakers like us just don’t need bureaus to get gigs. Here’s why…
Here’s What to Do INSTEAD of Calls for Speakers
Commit to a new fractal to build your network, learn about your industry, and generate new gigs!
Should You Really Fill Out Call For Speakers Forms?
Filling out a call for speaker form feels quick and easy… but is it worth your time?
How to Determine the Future Value of a Free Gig
Learn how to evaluate which free speaking gigs are worth taking to build your referral tree and increase your speaking business' profitability.
Be Kind… Rewind Your Attitude Around Free Gigs
To speak for free or not? The controversy rages on among speakers. Find out why some consider it a savvy move, while others find it offensive.
Build a Sustainable Pipeline of Gigs with Your Referral Tree
The referral tree is one of the speaking business's most under-rated and under-appreciated concepts.
The Differences Between Stageside Leads and Referrals
You need to treat these two types of leads very differently to book the gig.
Are You The Exception to the Stageside Leads Rule?
Speakers who don’t earn stageside leads tell themselves one of these three tales.