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Using Video to Get Known as a Speaker with Katya Varbanova

By Michelle Mazur > March 20, 2018
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Katya Varbanova Using Video to Get Known as a Speaker

When speakers think about doing video for their business they think about the sizzle reel, that three-minute trailer that captures who they are, what their message is, and how they deliver it on the stage. However, if you think that the only video you need in your speaking business is your sizzle reel you’re missing…

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Speakers Protect Your ASSets with a Contract with Christina Scalera

By Michelle Mazur > February 27, 2018
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contracts and legal needs for speakers

There is one aspect of speaking that I absolutely cannot help speakers with. That’s the speaking contract. I am not a lawyer nor do I play one on TV, so I am not comfortable at all consulting with you on what your speaking contract looks like. However, I know that a speaking contract is an…

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Creating Time & Focus for Your Speaking with Jessica Abel

By Michelle Mazur > September 26, 2017
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time and focus interview with Jessica Abel

Is time not on your side when it comes to putting in the effort with your speaking? There just doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day to pitch for speaking gigs, to write your signature talk, and to really put yourself out there as a speaker. If this is you, and I’ll raise…

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5 Website Tweaks to Make it Easy for People to Hire You for Your Next Speaking Gig

By Michelle Mazur > August 21, 2017
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Make It Easy For People To Hire You

Whether someone is looking to hire you as a speaker or to hire you to do work for them, one of the first places they’ll go is your website. When they land on your website, you want to make it as easy as possible for them to hire you. I’ve seen far too many speaker…

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How to Be the CEO of Your Speaking Business with Dana Corey

By Michelle Mazur > July 25, 2017
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CEO of your speaking business

The key to being a successful speaker is running a successful business. That means you’re not just a speaker on the stage. You are the CEO of your business. But what the heck does that mean? What does it look like to really step into that CEO role of your speaking business? I am super…

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