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Building a Speaking Business That Fills Your Soul! | Part Two
By Mike Domitrz, CSP, CPAE | Once I was focused on serving THROUGH my Zone of Genius, nothing could stop me . . . until I had a moment to pause when there was a small break in my busy speaking schedule. And without realizing it, suddenly I was falling back into the mindset of,…
Building a Speaking Business That Fills Your Soul! | Part One
By Mike Domitrz, CSP, CPAE | “How many events do you speak at a year?” “How much do you make?” “How much have you diversified your speaking income?” “What are the hot topics I should focus my speaking business on right now?” Have you ever heard any of these questions? Have you felt the pressure…
Balancing a Speaking Career and a Full-Time Job: My Journey
By Thom Singer, CSP | Many people will tell you to “burn the boats” and go full-time into your speaking career, as if that is the only way to achieve success. However, many successful speakers incorporate speaking as part of their business or as a side business. You should never believe that this is solely…
Mastering the Art of Saying Yes or No to Below Full Fee Offers
By Laurie Guest, CSP, CPAE | As a professional speaker, one of the trickiest decisions you’ll face is whether to accept a “below full fee” booking. While it might be tempting to say yes to every opportunity, doing so can lead to fatigue, undervaluation of your skills, and missed chances for more lucrative engagements. That’s…
