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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…