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By Frank Kitchen, CSP | Many think you must have a killer Speaker’s Reel. Others will tell you to hire a Virtual Assistant. Another group will tell you it’s about creating a social media presence. You’ll hear constant comments about building a funnel. Everyone has advice. Let me be honest with you…there are numerous ways … Read more
Read MoreBy Scott Carley – The Change Energizer | For whatever reason, my whole life has been one of intimidation. Maybe it was because my brother was eight years my senior, always a step ahead and setting the bar high. Or maybe it was because I’ve always wanted more for myself and my career, which put … Read more
Read MoreBy Terry Brock, MBA, CSP, CPAE, Cavett Award Recipient | You’ve heard the buzz about AI and how it’s changing our world, potentially replacing a boatload of jobs. But hold your horses! As with so much technology I’ve seen through the years, some of this is flat-out malarkey (a technical term, mind you) and yet … Read more
Read MoreBy Maura Nevel Thomas, MBA, CSP | Not having enough time is not the challenge we think it is. While our goals and ambitions may be big, we do have the time we need to be successful. In an era dominated by digital distractions, the traditional go-to concept of “time management” is losing its relevance. … Read more
Read MoreBy Shanita Baraka Akintonde, MBA, M.Ed, DTM | Growing up as a little Black girl on the vibrant south side of Chicago, I never imagined that my voice would one day carry across continents, resonating with audiences around the world. But from those humble beginnings emerged a dream – a dream to become a speaker, … Read more
Read MoreBy Candy Campbell, DNP, RN, CNL, CVP, CEP, LNC, FNAP | You’ve done the sound check. Gone to the bathroom. Drank some water. In a few seconds, you’ll step on the stage and deliver the message you’ve worked so hard to create. You’re excited, pumped…. but you also realize, you’re terrified! (Even seasoned speakers know … Read more
Read MoreBy 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
Read MoreBy 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
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