Lois Creamer Blog
Speaking Industry Preview Report 2020
Speaking Industry Preview Report 2020 I like to provide a peek into what we can expect trend-wise in our businesses. Earlier this month Henry Devries used a few of my thoughts in an article for Forbes:...
Now is the Time to Get Over Your Fear of Selling Yourself
I hear this constantly .. “I’m uncomfortable and find it hard to sell myself!” My initial response? Get into another line of work! And I’m only half kidding .. I’m not being rude, I am being a realist. In order to get speaking gigs, you are the one who has to reach...
When Clients Want to Record Your Presentation On the Spot
Have you noticed that many times when you go to give a presentation you find a client ready to record it without previously requesting permission? It’s happening more and more. What to do? We all know that we need a good quality video for promotional purposes, but …...
The Secrets to Selling to National Associations
One of the best opportunities in the speaking business can be presenting at national associations. They can be challenging to obtain as well as frustrating, but worth the work. Everyone in the audience may be a prospect for your presentation, products, and ancillary...
What the Speaking Industry Will Look Like in 2019
The speaking industry, like others, is facing constant change. How you as a speaker can adapt to that change will dictate your success. Here are some things to think about. The Events Industry Council, Washington, D.C., has released the preliminary results from its...
What the Speaking Industry Will Look Like in 2018
The speaking industry, like others, is facing constant change. How you as a speaker can adapt to that change will dictate your success. Here are some things to be aware of. The Events Industry Council, Washington, D.C., has released the preliminary results from its...
Book More Business: Make Money Speaking – Get it Now!
“If you asked me to name the one person who could help you build a speaking business, only one person would come to mind, and that is Lois Creamer.” - Shep Hyken. CSP, CPAE This book is about the business of speaking. Specifically, it’s for those who are PAID (or want...
This is Not a Question That I Get Asked A Lot
The phone rang at 8:01 AM in my office a few months ago. A very familiar voice said, "It's time". I knew what she was talking about since we had been discussing the pros and cons of adding a staff person to assist her in her small business. I'm talking small …very...
Successful Client Follow Up Will Generate More Money
When I had surgery several years ago, part of my recovery included aftercare. It involved a visiting nurse coming every couple of days to check in and perform any procedures that needed to be done. It got me thinking .. Why don’t speakers offer the same thing?...