

How to get great live action photos
As a speaker, having photos (and video!) of you speaking to live audiences is crucial for any future speaking business. Meeting planners...


At some point, weather WILL impact your speaking travel. Here's what to do so it doesn't imp
At some point, weather WILL impact your motivational speaking travel. Here's what to do so it doesn't impact your motivational speak


How to become a TEDx speaker (WEBINAR!)
My recent blog, "How to Become a TEDx Speaker" was my most popular blog of the year and I had dozens of questions hitting my email inbox....


How a welcome video will impact your speaking business
One reason my speaking business took off a few years ago was because I started front-loading extra value onto my speaking contracts. Offerin


How a speech to students should lead to corporate referrals
"Always think ahead about who will comprise your audience. Your next speaking referral might depend on it." I recently keynoted for a...


How to become a TEDx speaker
Ever had the desire to speak at a TEDx event? Have an "idea worth spreading" and curious how to spread it on the TEDx stage? In this...


10 Ways to Monetize Any Speech
mon·e·tize ˈmänəˌtīz/ verb 1. convert into or express in the form of value 2. earn benefit from (an asset, business, etc.)....


Know what meeting planners need to book speakers? Use my new checklist!
How do you know what meeting planners need? Is your speaking set up like a business to earn $1,500, $2,500, and $3,500 per speech? Take...


Interested in speaking to college students? Here are some tips...
June marks my 10th year anniversary with CAMPUSPEAK, an amazing collegiate speakers agency. I'm honored and humbled to have presented...


Three BIG questions that will improve any presentation!
When I first started speaking, I just spoke. I didn't realize there was so much more to it. I didn't have a signature presentation. I...