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- Writing a Speaker Proposal That Gets Noticed - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Wendi McNeillOh yes, the speaker proposal.... You ask yourself, "Where do I start?", "How do I create a proposal that will get noticed out of hundreds of proposals?" Lost in confusion and frustration, you toss together a simple, plain ol' proposal in hopes it will catch the eye of the hiring party. No, no, ...
Views: 9339 - Public Speaking: So, What Gets Me in the Door? Help! - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Wendi McNeillSo, what gets me in the door? Awww the question everyone wants to know! So many ask this question and although there is not one perfect answer but a combination I am going to cover only one I feel is at the top of the list…building relationships. A speaker once asked me, “How do I get my foot ...
Views: 1217 - Public Speakers: Save Media Professionals and Planners Time by Having an Online Media Room - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Wendi McNeillHurry. Hurry. Hurry, that’s the norm for most media professionals and meeting planners. Most are in a hurry, busy and need an expert quickly and one they can find and hire without any hesitation. So, it’s your job to make them feel confident in hiring you as the expert, it’s your job to showcase ...
Views: 1117 - The Top 5 Essential Elements That Make an Incredible and Profitable Speaker Website - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Wendi McNeillWe all want the perfect, amazing and profitable website right? Sure we do. The reason being of course, is because we want to increase our clients, relationships and income. A speakers website has to speak to their audience and it must have all the necessary elements to make it successful and ...
Views: 1451(1 vote) - Public Speaking: The top 8 success tips that will bring you speaking success! - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2009 from Wendi McNeill1. Find your niche and audience…once you do dig deeper and really narrow in on a very specific group of people, a group that you are meant to serve, one that desperately needs your solution to their very specific problem. Find the problem. Offer the solution. 2. Create a brand for your ...
Views: 1156(2 votes) - Public Speaking: Are You a Generalist or Specialist? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Wendi McNeillSome will say Generalist because they “think” they can reach a wider audience hence producing a full schedule and higher income…I disagree. We all have heard the saying you can’t please everyone and such is the case even when you’re a speaker. You have a very unique gift and a solid knowledge ...
Views: 1216(3 votes) - Top 10 Do Nots When Working With Meeting Planners - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Wendi McNeill1. Don't Be Demanding - Remember planners are only going to book speakers who they like, this is pretty basic but true, if you're too demanding and they don't like you or they don't feel there's a connection they won't hire you. So don't be so demanding that you've talked yourself right out of a ...
Views: 1239 - Speakers - How To Get Booked! - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Wendi McNeillA handful of tips to help position yourself within the speaking arena and get those speaking engagements! Find your Niche One of the biggest mistakes a speaker can make is having a "general" topic. You want to narrow your expert niche as much as possible. Research the industry so you know ...
Views: 2315 - Public Speaking-Hidden Opportunities-Are You Looking? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Wendi McNeillYou've decided to become a speaker, you have the knowledge, the talent and the desire to share with the world! You have spent hours putting together the perfect presentation and the money to create a speaker kit along with an online presence . . . now what? Where will I find the opportunities ...
Views: 1237 - 7 Ways To Build Client Relationships - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Wendi McNeill1. Be Nice - I know it sounds pretty elementary but if you think about this for a minute it will make sense. How many people do you run across in a day that are crabby and in a sour mood? You don't want to interact with them nor be around them and certainly you don't want to do business with ...
Views: 1218 - 7 Common Mistakes New Public Speakers Make When First Starting Their Business - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Wendi McNeillIn this article I share seven of the most common mistakes that beginning speakers make when just starting their speaking business and how you can avoid them. This article is NOT about presentation skills or speech tips or even about conquering your fear of speaking but for those who are brand ...
Views: 1570 - 10 Easy Ways For Speakers To Get Publicity - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Wendi McNeillAdvertising in the media can be a high-end expense, especially if you are still in the growth phase of your business. Radio and TV spots, magazine ads, commercial marketing can all be quite costly. The question becomes how to increase your exposure and demand for a fraction of the typical cost. ...
Views: 1017 - 7 Ways To Build Client Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Wendi McNeill1. Be Nice - I know it sounds pretty elementary but if you think about this for a minute it will make sense. How many people do you run across in a day that are crabby and in a sour mood? You don’t want to interact with them nor be around them and certainly you don’t want to do business with ...
Views: 912 - Top 10 Do Nots When Working With Meeting Planners - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Wendi McNeill1. Don’t Be Demanding - Remember planners are only going to book speakers who they like, this is pretty basic but true, if you’re too demanding and they don’t like you or they don’t feel there’s a connection they won’t hire you. So don’t be so demanding that you’ve talked yourself right out of a ...
Views: 881 - 5 Ways You Benefit When Speaking For Free - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Wendi McNeillWhat is one thing that upsets speakers the most? One would be not finding enough pay based speaking engagements. The frustration builds, you become discouraged and it gets to the point where you want to give up and go back to your old full time job. This can be quite frustrating and I totally ...
Views: 953 - Public Speakers Do You Have A Strong Platform? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Wendi McNeillMany will say yes - I have a strong platform. I have my website, I have my marketing materials, I have presented at a few events, even some freebies - does this mean you have a strong platform? No it does not, what it means is you have a low visibility platform and what you want to achieve is a ...
Views: 1045 - Speakers - How to Get Booked! - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Wendi McNeillA handful of tips to help position yourself within the speaking arena and get those speaking engagements! Find your Niche One of the biggest mistakes a speaker can make is having a “general” topic. You want to narrow your expert niche as much as possible. Research the industry so ...
Views: 869 - 10 Tips To Help Position Yourself In The Speaking Industry - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Wendi McNeillBecoming a professional full time speaker isn’t easy…everyone knows that, it takes a lot of dedication, determination and most important you have to have the passion, if the passion isn’t there then my suggestion would be, don’t even attempt it! I could spend days teaching you how to package ...
Views: 1218 - 10 Tips to Help Position Yourself in the Speaking Industry - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2007 from Wendi McNeillBecoming a professional full time speaker isn’t easy…everyone knows that, it takes a lot of dedication, determination and most important you have to have the passion, if the passion isn’t there then my suggestion would be, don’t even attempt it! I could spend days teaching you how to package ...
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