

Welcoming Ron Ottavio as my "Chief of Staff"
I'm thrilled to announce that my speaking business will be growing with the addition of Ron Ottavio to the team. Ron will be serving as...


What I wish I did much earlier in my speaking...
Right now I'm in an Uber on my way to JFK airport. Heading back home to North Carolina after a speaking engagement at St. John’s...


3 deliverables meeting planners expect
Every speaker tip I write is inspired by a recent occurrence in my own speaking business. Some tips originate from great experiences and...


Becoming a more confident speaker
I've never met a successful speaker who didn't admit battling self-doubt at some point in their speaking career. Some have been brave...


I'm Hiring!
Job Title: Motivational Logistics Director (MLD) Location: Remote; work from home, Starbucks or your sailboat...


FIVE ways to increase speaking fee
I've never met a speaker who didn't get frustrated about speaking fee. Look, seeking creative ways to enhance speaking fee isn't about...


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.)....


















