Expert advice, success stories, and industry insights to help you succeed in the speaking world
Speaker fees represent significant event expenses requiring strategic allocation decisions. Learn how experienced planners determine appropriate speaker budgets, maximize value, and justify investments to stakeholders.
Economic downturns and organizational crises don't eliminate speaking demand—they shift it. Understanding which topics and approaches organizations need during turbulent times reveals unexpected opportunities.
Virtual presentations require different skills than in-person speaking. Learn how to create engagement, manage technology, and deliver powerful presentations when your audience joins remotely.
Virtual presentations require fundamentally different techniques than in-person speaking. Learn how successful speakers adapt their delivery, content, and interaction to create compelling experiences despite physical distance.
True event accessibility goes beyond legal compliance to creating genuinely inclusive experiences. Learn comprehensive strategies for ensuring your events welcome and serve all participants.
Your website is often the decisive factor in booking decisions, yet most speaker sites fail to convert visitors effectively. Learn how to design and optimize websites that turn browsers into clients.
Email remains one of the most effective marketing channels for speakers. Learn how to build, segment, and nurture your list to generate consistent speaking opportunities.
Professional associations host thousands of conferences annually creating substantial speaking opportunities. Learn how the association market differs from corporate speaking and how to break into this segment.
Your opening minute determines whether audiences engage or tune out. Master these techniques for openings that capture attention and set up success.
LinkedIn has become essential for professional speakers. Learn how to optimize your profile, create compelling content, and engage strategically to generate speaking opportunities.
Stories make abstract concepts concrete and memorable. Learn how to craft and deliver compelling stories that illustrate your key points, create emotional connection, and ensure audiences remember your message.
Traditional sponsorship models don't translate directly to virtual events. Learn how to create sponsor value propositions that work in digital and hybrid environments while generating meaningful revenue.
Your voice is your primary professional tool as a speaker. Learn how to maintain vocal health, prevent strain and injury, and ensure your voice stays strong throughout demanding speaking schedules.
Silence makes many speakers uncomfortable, but strategic pauses are among your most powerful tools for emphasis, processing, and dramatic impact. Master the pause and elevate your delivery.
Your reputation as a speaker determines the opportunities that come your way and the fees you can command. Discover how to build credibility, establish authority, and create a reputation that opens doors.
Venue selection shapes every aspect of your event experience. Learn how to evaluate locations, negotiate contracts, and select venues that align with your event goals and budget.
Workshops require fundamentally different design than presentations. Learn how to create interactive experiences where participants discover insights, practice new skills, and leave with tangible takeaways they can immediately apply.
Speaker bureaus can amplify your reach and bookings, but bureau relationships require understanding their business model, expectations, and how to be the speaker they want to represent. Learn how to build mutually beneficial partnerships.
Monotone delivery kills even great content. Learn how professional speakers use pace, pitch, volume, and pauses to transform presentations from lectures into compelling performances.
While major cities dominate speaking industry attention, regional markets offer compelling opportunities with less competition, loyal clients, and often better economics. Learn how to identify and capitalize on these overlooked markets.
A comprehensive look at how speaking fees are evolving, what factors drive pricing decisions, and how both speakers and organizations can navigate the complex landscape of professional speaking compensation.
Stakeholders increasingly demand proof that events deliver business value, not just positive experiences. Learn how event planners measure and communicate ROI that justifies continued investment.
Social proof—testimonials, client logos, media mentions, and peer recognition—powerfully influences booking decisions. Learn how to systematically build and deploy credibility markers that overcome buyer skepticism.
Technology failures happen to every speaker eventually. How you handle these moments reveals professionalism and can even strengthen audience connection when managed well.