Public Speaking Articles

How to Avoid Scams that Target Speakers

Posted On April 12, 2017 By Joe Heaps In Articles, Speakers /  

Digital technology is an integral part of the speaking industry, creating new considerations when it comes to marketing and business development. Speakers want to build their business and connect with clients who are interested in paying for their services. But, unfortunately, there are scammers who take advantage of hungry speakers who are looking for new gigs.

Online scams are common in many industries, but the occurrence has recently increased for speakers. Here at eSpeakers, we want to help you be aware of potential scams so that you can keep yourself protected.

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How and When to Manage Audience Q&A

Posted On June 13, 2016 By Kristin Arnold In Articles, Speakers /  

Questions from the audience can enrich a panel discussion or derail it, so decide ahead of time when and how you will manage questions. You can:

  • Take Questions As You Go. Allow questions to percolate from the audience at any time.
  • Stop Periodically and Ask For Questions. For example, stop for questions after each panelist presentation, key topical discussion or stop every 20 minutes to take questions.
  • Dedicate a time for Q&A. Create a specific time to take questions from the audience, usually held at the end of the program and before the final summary.
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Attention Meeting Professionals: The Main Reason Your Panels are Boring

Posted On June 13, 2016 By Kristin Arnold In Articles, Event Organizers /  

This year at IMEX America in Las Vegas, I was speaking about how to make your panel discussions go from boring to bravo. Before the session began, a meeting professional said, “I’m not a big fan of panels. They are just too boring.”

My dear meeting professional. One of the main reasons your panels are boring is that YOU have not set your panel up for success. Sure, you identified a slot of time, selected a topic and wrestled up a moderator and some panelists. You consider your job to be done.

 

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Branding & Copywriting Webinar

Posted On June 10, 2016 By Joe Heaps In Articles, Speakers /  

There are tens of thousands of speakers worldwide.

Hundreds with the same core topic as you (leadership, motivation, sales, etc)

Why should a meeting planner or event organizer hire YOU?

Our new “Meet the Pros” Webinar Series is excited to give you answers.

Join us for an exclusive out-of-the box and in your face live call and Q&A

with Psychology-Driven Copywriter & Brand Strategist, Lisa Cafiero.

CLICK HERE to register for this webinar

You are in for a treat… 

Lisa’s brutally honest feedback is refreshing and we are excited to

have her share her expertise with you.

One more thing… We would love to hear from you.

Please tell us in one sentence what makes your brand different.

Check out “Meet the Pros” Webinar Contest on our Facebook page for details.

*** The best 10 responses will receive a free eSpeakers BureauBlast and a one-time use worldwide speakers bureau mailing list. Winners will be announced at the end of the webinar.

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Keynotes That Kill: How Your Program Titles Make or Break Your Brand

Posted On February 25, 2016 By Lisa Cafiero In Articles, Speakers /  2

Get Ready to Take Your Speaking Career to the NEXT LEVEL! Discover the Secret to GRAB Your Audience & Increase Bookings…

Copy & Branding Secrets from a Psychology-Driven Copywriter

1- EXCITE YOUR READER

Don’t let your brand be drowned out by your competition, underwhelming content, or information overload.

It’s simple: We read news stories, social media feeds, and magazines based on the headlines. The more captivating the headline, the stronger the urge to click on the link and flip the pages.

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Nail the Sale! 5 Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd

Posted On December 1, 2015 By Deb Calvert In Articles, Speakers /  

The problem with buyers today is that they’re empowered, and they know it.

That’s why they don’t buy at the back of the room as much as they used to. They know they can get it online, get it somewhere else or get along with it. You have to work so much harder to build a sense of urgency because buyers are less driven by FOMO (fear of missing out) than they used to be.     

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