From positioning and pricing to promotion and productizing, this blog covers what actually works if you want to monetize your message and make more money speaking.
A big shout-out to my client and friend, Harriet Stein, for bringing the “Gallup Workplace Trends” report to my attention and now to yours. Here are ten highlights from the...
I just read the Northstar Meetings Group and Cvent Survey on the latest in meeting intelligence. Here is a summary, aided by using ChatGPT. 📊 Meetings Feeling the Impact—Economy Leads...
The speaking industry is changing, and if you’re a speaker, consultant, or expert, you need to know what’s happening behind the scenes. We’re seeing a wave of disruption driven by...
I hear it all the time: “I’m not comfortable selling myself, talking about myself.” My initial response? Find another line of work! I don’t say this to be rude. I...
First, I want to address DEI. Consider shifting the focus from the label “DEI” to a narrative centered on something like “Building a Culture of Opportunity.” This approach can...
Professional speaking is changing fast, and staying ahead of the curve is the key to booking more business. The good news? Every challenge presents an opportunity—if you know how to...
As a consultant in the speaking industry for over 20 years, I’ve refrained from commenting on offers from others promising to help create a million-dollar speaking practice. Yet, again this...
Remember when the internet first arrived in our lives? (I was a blonde back then.) I remember vividly how some were adamant it would never be allowed in schools. Imagine...
MEETINGSNET just put out their latest Global Forecast report and it should make us all very happy! A whopping 70% of meeting professionals see budget growth for 2025. 70%...
🚀 Exciting News! The Official Launch of “Book More Business: Make MORE Money Speaking” is HERE! 🚀 Ready to take your speaking career to the next level? The wait is...
No one likes having to negotiate a lower price. When showcasing the value of your services or products, you are often put in a situation where it’s up to you...
As usual, I scan the globe (!) for reliable market intelligence. Northstar Meetings Group and Cvent just issued their latest industry survey for meetings. Here’s a summary. • Encouragingly, meeting...