getting speaking gigs
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Slides from workshop at Type-A Parent Conference 2012 about getting speaking gigs and getting paid to speak. Speakers: Danielle Smith and Aliza Sherman, co-authors of "Mom, Incorporated."TRANSCRIPT
Getting Speaking Gigs!
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Our backgrounds!
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-‐ Co-‐authors of “Mom, Incorporated” -‐ Entrepreneurs -‐ Professional speakers (i.e. we are paid) -‐ Moms
Todayʼs Workshop!
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-‐ Hone your core messages -‐ Pitch yourself effecJvely as a speaker. -‐ IdenJfy ideal speaking opportuniJes. -‐ Get the inside scoop on the speaking circuit. -‐ Get paid to speak.
Public Speakers…!
Identify their passions.!Articulate their topics.!Share their stories.!
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The knowledge & experience you have to share is a gift to others.!
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Write down 3 things you are passionate about.!
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Now choose 1.!
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Know your audience!
Where should you speak?!How do you pitch yourself?!
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Describe yourideal audience.
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Write 1-2 sentencesthat explain your key topic.!
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Think headlines.!
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Write 1-2 sentencesexplaining why!YOU are the one to speak about it.!
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Own It!!@daniellesmithtv! @alizasherman! #TypeAspeak
Your Turn to Pitch!
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The Speaking Circuit!
Agents tend to hustle for you.!Bureaus tend to field calls.!Speakers with books make more $$$.!People will pay you to speak.!
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Just Ask!!
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Q&A!
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Danielle Smith & Aliza Sherman!Facebook.com/momincorporated!@momincbook!
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