Overview

Did you know you could make bank with your speaking skills? Go behind the scenes of the highly-unregulated, very lucrative world of the paid speaking industry. Tell your story, change your life Think about people who are paid to speak at events. They're all celebrities, former politicians, or award-winning experts in their fields, right? Wrong. The truth is that every year, thousands of ordinary people generate five- and even six-figure incomes-just from speaking. And you can too. With the right know-how, anyone can harness the power of their own story to carve out a lucrative speaking career. Listen in as veteran speaking agent James Marshall Reilly shares insider knowledge and tells compelling stories about dozens of successful speakers. Packed with clearly defined strategies and techniques, this book offers the tips and information you'll need to be well positioned for success as a paid speaker, including how to- Identify, hone, and frame your personal story-or message-so other people will pay to hear it Create compelling marketing materials and get an agent Work with that agent to develop a personal brand and own your niche Increase your speaking fees over time, interact with audiences, and handle failure Use paid speeches to sell an idea, attract customers, build your profile, and generate revenue for your business or nonprofit One Great Speech is the only resource written by an insider that details the ins and outs of the paid speaking industry. It is the essential blueprint for finding that one great speech that will lead you to speaking success.

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Author:   James Marshall Reilly
Publisher:   Sourcebooks, Inc
Imprint:   Sourcebooks, Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.70cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 21.80cm
Weight:   0.448kg
ISBN:  

9781728214283

ISBN 10:   1728214289
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   06 October 2020
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Readers will be drawn in to the well-organized and conversational style of the book...Reilly delivers hope that these people can join others in the accessible speaker's market to grow their brand and personal wealth. - Booklist

Readers will be drawn in to the well-organized and conversational style of the book...Reilly delivers hope that these people can join others in the accessible speaker's market to grow their brand and personal wealth. - Booklist

Author Information

JAMES MARSHALL REILLY is an entrepreneur, journalist, and founder of The Guild Agency Speakers Bureau and Intellectual Talent Management. He lives in New York.

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