Printing Money Legally | Licensing Your Intellectual Property to Corporations

By Bill Cates, CSP, CPAE | I have made millions of dollars licensing my intellectual property to corporations of all sizes, worldwide, and I’m telling you this in the hopes of inspiring you to do the same. Without question, licensing my intellectual property is one of the primary reasons I’ve been able to build and … Read more

Revenue and Reputation from Research

By Wally Adamchik, CSP | One of the biggest challenges we face is finding and talking with qualified prospects. Nobody likes to be sold to, but many people like to talk. Research is your opportunity to get people talking. You gain access, establish credibility by asking good questions, and gather content to use in your … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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