

How to get the speaking gig using pitch video!
Recently a speakers bureau reached out to me about availability & pricing to speak for a major trade association's annual conference. The...


How Speakers Find PAID Events
Knowing how to find PAID speaking engagements is crucial for a successful speaking business. There is a process to finding PAID events....


How a welcome video can boost business
Most speakers don't think about offering a welcome video to a client. This PAID to SPEAK Speaking Tip will showcase how offering a...


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.)....


Call for Speakers announcement
The best way to START your speaking business is to develop an outstanding presentation. The best way to GROW your speaking business is...


How to set speaking fee
"How much should I charge for speaking?" "How do you earn $3,500+ per speech?" These are two of the most common questions I receive from...


My interview with heyRED Speakers Agency
One of the most common questions I receive from speakers wanting to get into the speaking business is how to get represented by speakers...


Should speakers share their slide deck?
Abso-freakin'-lutely! It makes no sense to me why any speaker would want to keep their presentation slide deck confidential and private....


Leveraging a book for website opt-in's
Not every speaking gig goes as well as others. Some are what I call "teachable moments" to only learn what NOT to do ever again. I don't...


Becoming a TEDx speaker
Curious how to speak on the TEDx stage? I've been a TEDx speaker, served as a speaker coach for several TEDx events, and also been a lead...



















