ABSc of speaking : your building blocks to speaking success by Ashley, Adryenn, author, Ridgway, Bret, author; Rando, Caterina, author instant download

ABSc of speaking : your building blocks to speaking success by Ashley, Adryenn, author, Ridgway, Bret, author; Rando, Caterina, author instant download

1 online resource, An A'Z primer for all levels of public speaking, from securing engagements to delivering unforgettable speeches to making money as a speaker. Can you make it as a professional speaker' Knowing how to deliver a great presentation is obviously important, but truly understanding how the speaking industry really works is probably even more important. What do you need to know to deal with event promoters' What can you do to take control of the room and not let the unexpected derail your presentation' Should you pursue the fee or free speaking model' What about technology' What do they mean by 'buying units.' Industry insiders Adryenn Ashley, Bret Ridgway, and Caterina Rando share their combined decades of experience from both the platform and the promoter perspectives. They pull back the curtains and give you a sneak peek into how the speaking world really works. You'll learn how to build a profitable speaking business that allows you to more effectively build your platform and share your powerful message with the world. Even if you already consider yourself a professional speaker, you're guaranteed to pick up a few nuggets that can help you take things to the next level with your speaking. Get more gigs, make more money and impact more lives today!, Introduction -- Chapter A. Analysis and action -- Chapter B. Bookings, bookings, and more bookings! -- Chapter C. Content: what are you going to teach them? -- Chapter D. Demographics: knowing your audience -- Chapter E. Environment: controlling the room -- Chapter F. Fee or free: speaking models -- Chapter G. Getting the word out: your speaker sheet -- Chapter H. Hosting: things to consider if you want to put on your own events -- Chapter I. Impressions -- Chapter J. Joint ventures -- Chapter K. Keeping it real -- Chapter L. Leverage -- Chapter M. Metrics -- Chapter N. Networking: use speaking to build yours -- Chapter O. Offers: selling from the stage -- Chapter P. Promoters -- Chapter Q. Quality vs.…