Travel Smarter with the City Maximizer Method
Travel makes it hard to find time to focus on important gig-building relationships… until now!
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Follow Up with the Right Frequency and Urgency… So You Build Better Relationships
How do you build the best follow-up strategy for individual clients while still maintaining some semblance of organization?
Pesky, Pushy, or Professional: What’s the Best Follow-Up Strategy?
There’s no definite answer for exactly when you should and shouldn’t send that next email.
Speech Trailer vs. Sizzle Reel: A Showdown for the Ages
Your speech is the real reason why clients are dangling dollars and pulling out the red carpet.
Time to Rethink Your Speaker Sizzle Reel?
Your sizzle reel showcases your style, expertise, and stage presence… but is it worth it?
How to Better Predict How Busy You’ll Be Months in Advance
Form a more realistic picture of your future schedule… so you don’t take your foot off the gas at exactly the WRONG time.
Unpacking the Pipeline Paradox
Never assume a calendar packed with ‘dates on hold’ will result in actual confirmed gigs.
The Mindset for Forging Your Own Successful Speaking Business
The best speakers know they need to take control of their biz if they want a sustainable career.
Speakers Bureaus: The Idea vs. The Reality
The “idea” of working with a bureau sounds great – but it doesn’t always match with reality.