Why Most Professional Speakers Fail
After almost 30 years as a professional speaker ranked among the top 1% of income earners industry wide, I can tell you exactly why most professional speakers fail. And you probably wouldn’t guess it in 100 years. In semi-retirement, I no longer have to hold back on telling the truth about this business. If you’re...
Two Types of Professional Speakers
When you’re building a speaking career aimed at reaching the highest level, it’s important to decide what type of speaker you want to be. The first question to ask is “why do you want to be a speaker in the first place?” Many people attempt to enter this business for social affirmation. Others for applause....
Professional Speakers: Stand Up or Shut Up
Professional speakers, authors and coaches in the personal development space like to refer to themselves as thought leaders. After 30 years in this business, I can state with some authority that most are not. Most are motivational speakers that like to hear themselves talk and get applause. This is the reason I quit the National...
Steve Siebold at Paris Hotel in Las Vegas
Overcoming approval addiction is the secret to successful selling. Once there’s no longer an emotional consequence to rejection, the sales person has nothing to lose, which makes him/her dangerous. This clip was shot at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas in front of 2,000 sales professionals. #personaldevelopment
Professional Speakers Dream
In the early 1990’s, I developed a dream to become a professional speaker on the topic of mental toughness. At times this dream seemed more like a daydream, but eventually, with the right mentors and guidance, I went on to deliver over 2,000 paid speeches around the world. It was worth every bit of sacrifice...
Professional Speaker’s Master Strategy
Professional speakers have a treasure trove of strategies, tips and techniques they use to grab and hold their audiences attention. Some are obvious, many are not. In this clip, I share a strategy Bill Gove taught me after his 50 year speaking career. #personaldevelopment #professionalspeaking
Professional Speaker’s Social Media Strategy
Social Media has become an absolute phenomenon all over the world. Some people see it as a positive technological advancement, while others believe it’s doing irreparable damage to society. Either way, one thing is for certain: social media is here to stay. This is why it’s critical for Professional Speakers to use it effectively, without...
Did You Live Your Speakers Dream in 2024?
Another year is over. Did you live your speakers dream, or are you ending the year as frustrated as you were last year at this time? 99% of the people who attempt to break into this business fail. Only a fraction breakthrough and earn 6-7 figures per year. This has been true over the 75...
Building a 7-Figure Success Coaching Business
Building a million-dollar success coaching business requires a tremendous amount of patience, empathy and understanding. It’s less about information and more about building a psychological/emotional blueprint of the individual. There are 3 foundational questions you must find the answers to in order to get started, and on this clip, I discuss. #personaldevelopment
How Speaking and Writing Opens Doors
Being an author/speaker for the past 25 years has taken me around the world and opened doors I couldn’t have imagined. From the Playboy Mansion to the White House to the Oscars, and everywhere in between. The opportunities this business affords you are unparalleled. In this clip, I explain. #personaldevelopment #professionalspeaking
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