Have you ever wondered how professional speakers make it look so easy? Or why some conference speakers engage, educate and entertain audiences for a fee and others present for free?
In my latest conversation with professional speakers to celebrate 10 years in business, I'm speaking with Anthony Stears, best known as ‘The Telephone Assassin’. As a popular speaker and trainer, Anthony is on a mission to get businesses talking again and stop people from hiding behind their emails and social media. In this interview, he shares some great tips on how to get paid to speak.
Watch this episode to learn about:
Why you should hone and perfect one keynote speech
Presentation tips from the world’s top keynote speakers
The importance of speaking to as many audiences as possible
Where to practice public speaking and experiment with new techniques
The perils of speaking for free if you want to be a professional speaker
How to navigate speaking fees and utilise ‘value swaps’
What NOT to do if you want to get paid to speak
If you’ve ever wanted to present in a more professional and engaging manner, or you’ve wondered how you could get paid to speak, this episode will provide lots of hints and a tips to help you raise your speaking skills to the next level (and raise your fees as well!)
So click here to watch; I’d love to know what resonated with you and what you're taking away from the conversation.
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Mel Sherwood is a Keynote Speaker, Conference Host, Communication Specialist and Founder of The RED Effect™. She is passionate about helping business leaders, teams and individuals to pitch and present with confidence, credibility and charisma. An Australian now based in Scotland, Mel combines over 25 years’ experience in business with a background as an actor, presenter and singer to engage and inspire audiences across the UK and beyond. Find more about how to work with Mel here.