How about a job that pays well, enrich your life and the lives of others, offers opportunities for travel, and can possibly make you a celebrity, does that sound appealing to you?
Public speaking is an art and a profitable business that lets you address the masses and touch them with the power of words, confidence, and persuasion. It is also a skill which you can use to motivate and inspire audiences with moving speeches.
The best way to start with this career is to assess your skills as a speaker at first. Whether it is for weddings, free seminars, or just group talks, grab every opportunity to speak at any function or event. Ask for feedback from the listeners after speeches. Tell your family and friends to be brutally honest. It will help you.
Confidence is a major attribute in public speaking. People will usually only want motivational advice from someone who is a self-assured and poised individual. With blunt criticisms, further experience, and constant efforts to improve, you will begin to gain confidence as you make progress in your public speaker career.
Positioning yourself in the market as a public speaker is the tricky part of the business. There are a lot of good speakers out there and the competition is high. Do not let that discourage you. You can learn from your competitors by simply knowing what works for them and finding out what their strengths are and where you could improve on their weaknesses or shortcomings. Amazingly, the market is so versatile that you can surely find a niche where you can fit in quite well.
To make your career in public speaking profitable, you should have the mindset of a marketer. This is a business after all and the products are your topics and speeches. Marketing them is vital to your career. Any respectable businessperson should know what the market desires and can use that information to capitalize on that desire.
It is very important to have a topic that appeals to your niche. With great topics, you can get booked frequently. Great topics can even last you a lifetime. Great speakers have traveled the world just with one topic. Of course, delivery of the speeches is also imperative. Once you get your audiences attention really touch them and inspire them into action. With each successful speech you will generate a lot of referrals and testimonials from satisfied customers. People will recommend you to other companies or groups.
No matter what your niche might be, you should be aware who the buyers are. Planners and organization heads are usually the people to talk to in order to get booked for events. Know their soft spots and package your services based on their needs and wants.
You should always come out as a professional who specializes on their needs. Getting paid is for generalists. Getting paid lucratively is for specialists.
Becoming a public speaker does not stop at being able to give a speech. In order to be a successful speaker you must expand your business off the stage and outside the seminar rooms. Financially successful speakers create materials such as books, CDs, and manuals to sustain their services as well as profitability. In this way you can earn income with or without the speaking engagements.
A career in public speaking is a rewarding job. You must have passion to be a truly successful motivational speaker.
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How To Become A Good Speaker
Ever wondered what type of things you can do with your public speaking abilities?
There many venues for pubic speaking to be performed. Public speakers nowadays come in different forms. Almost anyone from any background can be professional speakers. There many specialties to be considered too.
The specialties are mainly about niches. Each speaker has his own niche and it is very important to choose a target audience because the longevity and profitability of the speaking career heavily relies on having a dedicated audience.
Public speaking has a variety of audiences to choose from. The first thing that usually that pops into mind is the corporate arena. Many think of it as the most profitable and the pinnacle venue for public speaking in terms of profitability and prestige. However, it is not. It is just one of the audiences you have to choose from.
Another audience that is available to public speakers is in colleges as a keynote or motivational speaker. A speaker can earn tons of money if she knows how to break into that market and deliver accordingly. The youth arena today is a booming public speaking outlet. These days, many aspiring speakers, especially younger ones, try to break into this audience and do so with great success.
There are a lot of other audiences in the market, speakers just needs to open their eyes and be mindful. There are a lot of groups out there that will welcome a competent speaker to help them achieve their goals and provide solution to their problems.
Here’s an example, if you have amazing stuff for housewives and you have vast knowledge in this field, you can settle in this niche and become an in demand expert. Organize small groups of housewives to speak to and eventually your audience base will grow. Being a time management specialist for multi-tasking businesspersons is also another type of department you can venture as a speaker. The point here is that speaking audiences are abundant and they come in limitless categories.
Public speaking is also a great tool for promoting a product. Speeches can be great pitches. Speakers can become platform sellers that will generate income from immediate sales of products. Persuasive speaking is the key here. A lot of inventors or entrepreneurs have evolved into excellent public speakers because they have recognized that they can sell better if they do some platform speaking to represent their products or services.
Public speaking can be done from anywhere. There are a lot of conferences, seminars, meeting and assemblies to choose from. The most important thing is to get out there and promote yourself as a speaker. Jobs won’t come looking for you, but if you market yourself effectively you’ll be able to find more than enough work.
Additionally, speakers can be good in different things; some are great keynote speakers, others are amazing motivators, and some are wonderful in persuasive speeches. Other speakers have also made quite a living in their how-to expertise.
Overall, public speaking is a general profession. Finding your niche, developing a product, and getting to know your own personality will ultimately guide a speaker towards a specialty.
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This is one of the most prevalent concerns of professional speakers. Being able to land bookings is the only way you will be able to define yourself as a great speaker. You learn from the experience, generate income, market your stuff, and hopefully gain fame from it. Without getting bookings you can not qualify as a professional in the speaking business.
Getting booked is a marketing art. It comes from an understanding of the market and effectively using that understanding to your advantage. If you know what your buyer wants you will know how to package and customized your products and materials. Marketing appeal is everything. Thus, to get book, you must appeal to your niche!
How to have that appeal you ask?
Establish yourself as an expert in the niche
People will always prefer to hire experts. Why should they settle to some above-average speaking professional if they can have you, the expert in the field?
Being seen as an expert makes it easier to get booked and you can set high fees! You can do this by having lots of relative experience and also by constantly surrounding your self with people within the niche. In principle, being an expert comes from the initial decision of choosing a niche and sticking to it like glue.
Having a book will also make you more credible and will help you be seen as even more of an expert. An individual who has authored a book about a particular subject is always seen as an authority in that field. That is the public schema; it always has been and you must recognize this.
Additionally, a book or any type of resource you created can also provide another stream of income. They can be sold after your speech to augment your profits in the speaking business.
Have Striking Marketing Materials
Your marketing materials or media kit as some may call, should be striking. Make it professional looking and directly address your market. If your market demands someone who can speak about leadership, adapt your marketing materials to suit that demand.
The whole point here is to get the buyers to think that you are the best person to deliver their needs. With catchy professional-looking materials and the direct-to-the-dilemma approach you can make the coordinator choose you for their event.
Networking is king
Spread the word. Networking is connecting with people that can connect you with other people that may also be able to connect with other people. It is one way and considerably the cheapest way to promote your self.
When you are doing this, it is always better to interact with people within the niche. You can openly express your availability in a conversational way; get contact information and referrals. Build up your database. Your database of potential clients can never be too large.
Have a Web Presence
Just like having a book, having an online presence also helps in building up your credibility. Make your website informative and catchy. Emphasize your expertise and how you can help with your market. Inform the visitors with your products and online resources.
Basically, having a website is like having all the previous tips all rolled into one. With the Internet you are establishing a reputation, marketing your stuff, and also expanding your network via online subscriptions.
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About James Malinchak
James Malinchak has delivered over 2,200 presentations at conferences and meetings worldwide and is considered the top Big Money Speaker trainer in America.
James began his sales career right out of college as a stockbroker with a major Wall Street Investment Firm and was awarded Most Outstanding Performance (twice) and #1 in New Account Openings (twice). While in his twenties, James became a partner in a company that handled the investments for many famous entertainers, authors and professional athletes.
Currently, James owns three businesses and has read and researched over 1,500 books on personal and professional development. His author highlights include:
Co-Author of the Best Selling book “Chicken Soup For The College Soul”
Contributing Author to, and Associate Editor for, “Chicken Soup for the Soul”
‘You Never Know Who’s Listening’- Published in “Chicken Soup for the Prisoner’s Soul”
‘A Brother’s Voice’- Published in “Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul”
‘Thank You Family’- Published in “Chicken Soup for the Kid’s Soul”
“How I Became a Big Money Speaker”
“Success Starts With Attitude: 50 Ways to Refuel, Recharge and Reenergize Yourself in Business and Life” (also translated into Korean)
“Teenagers Tips for Success: How to Create a Future, Achieve Your Dreams and Become Very Successful” (also translated into Korean)
“From College to the Real World: Street-Smart Strategies for Landing Your Dream Job and Creating a Successful Future”
“How to Be a Great Student Leader: 30 Quick Tips to Jump-Start Your Leadership Skills”
“How to be a Master Networker” (also translated into Korean)
“Turbo Charge Your Career”
“Great Leadership Starts With Attitude”
James was also named Consummate Speaker of the Year by Sharing Ideas professional speakers’ magazine. He has appeared in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal and several hundred other publications.
James’ media, personal and professional highlights include:
Featured in a 14-page article in the prestigious business magazine, “Millionaire Blueprints” (also featured on the cover)
Only professional speaker or speaker trainer in the world chosen by Mark Burnett Productions (Creator of the blockbuster TV shows, “Survivor”, “The Apprentice”, “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?”) to appear with Joan Rivers on the new hit reality TV show, “How’d You Get so Rich?”
Appearance on the hit CBS TV Show, “The Doctors”
One of the few celebrity motivational speakers chosen to be interviewed by celebrity Hollywood interviewer Robin Leach on the VIP red carpet
One of only 50 self-improvement leaders in the world featured in the self-improvement movie, “Pass it On”
Featured in a 5-page article in the international business magazine, “Information Marketing Insider’s Journal”
Featured on the cover of one of the top professional speaking magazines, “Sharing Ideas”
Featured in a 3-Page Article in the international business magazine “Personal Branding”
Featured in the top collegiate publication, “Campus Activities” magazine
Named one of the “Top 40 Business People Under the Age of 40 in Las Vegas”
Featured in “Las Vegas Life” Magazine
Featured for 30-minutes on the televison show, “Leading Experts”
Featured in numerous newspapers and radio shows
Voted 2008-2009 “GKIC Marketer of the Year” (Winner over 80 other competitors)
Two-time “College Speaker of the Year”
Celebrity Motivational Speaker and Marketing Consultant that even A-List celebrities seek out for business marketing coaching
Philanthropist- An important part of James Malinchak’s life is to give back to those less fortunate. Personal 5-digit donations and raising over $100,000.00 through his seminars to donate to kids charities.
James has shared the platform with many top speakers such as Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Brian Tracy, Tom Antion, Joel Bauer, Frank Kern, Matt Bacak, John Childers, Lloyd Irvin, Lee Milteer, Robert Skrob, Bill Glazer, Dan Kennedy, Mike Koenigs, Mari Smith, Jeff Walker, Chris Cardell, Michael Cage, Rick Frishman, Tony Hsieh, Robert Allen, Joe Theismann, Eban Pagan, John Assaraf, Niurka, Bill Walsh, Glenn Morshower, Bill Dorfman, Evolution of Dance, Judson Laipply, Joe Martin, Les Brown, Stephen Pierce, Than Merrill, Armand Morin, Aussie Rob, Bill Bartmann, Tom Antion, National Speakers Association, Dave Lakhani, Joel Bauer, Kelly O’Neil, Kevin Nations, Larry Loik, George Foreman, Patricia Fripp, Brbara de Agelis, SANG, Larry Benet, Wealth Builders Event, Rock Star Marketing Boot Camp, GKIC, Glazer-Kennedy, Denis Waitley, Michael Beckwith, Fran Harris, Coaching Super Summit, Tom Antion Fusion, Speak at Colleges, College Speaking Success, Adam Ginsberg, Jim Kwik, Dottie Walters, Christine Comaford, Speak Your Way to Wealth, Steven E, Lee Pound, James Roche, Mike Stewart, Eric Lofholm, Lynn Rose, Joe Polish.
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How to Become a Public Speaker
Have you ever wondered what to do with your charm and knack of speaking in front of people?
Have you ever thought that you could make a profitable career out of it?
Professional public speaking is a vocation for people with a flair in mass communication. A career in public speaking does not just involve skills on stage but includes a lot of off stage skills as well.
Before I go into that, lets touch on how to become an effective public speaker; one that may have longevity and great money-making potential.
A public speaker should have a specialty. You should know what kind of speeches you are most natural and attuned with. There may be a specific topic that you find your self most knowledgeable in. Once you are able to determine your topic consider it your specialty.
In public speaking, your specialty will determine your niche. Your niche is your ticket to public speaking success. Being a generalist will limit your potential. It may seem counter-intuitive but in any business venture, a target audience must be resolved. It is your market. It is where you will draw your inspiration and riches from.
And now, that brings me to the other half of being an effective public speaker. Public speaking is not only about doing speeches; it is also implementing marketing strategies. Delivering speeches is the product and the marketing aspect will sell the product. Poor marketing practices will not get you booked. Your product is pointless if no one is using it.
Great public speakers know how to brand themselves. Are you a hilarious motivational speaker? Brand yourself as a “Motivational Comedian!” are you a near death survivor with something inspirational to share? Label your public speaking persona as “The Miraculous Preacher!”
Those are just simple examples and I know they’re a bit cheesy but you get my point.
Branding enhances marketing appeal and denotes niche expertise. Moreover, you are much easier to recall because of the branding.
Marketing yourself as a speaker must be extensive. You should use lots of marketing materials to help reach your audience. Flyers, brochures, and media ads are just some of marketing tools you can implement. Keep in mind to stay focus with your brand. Emphasize your personal brand in these marketing materials. So that, at first glance, it can be catchy and somehow capable of displaying what you are all about.
Public speaking is an ongoing journey. A lot of learning will take place as you grow with your career. Ultimately, you will become an authority and people will give high regards to your skills and knowledge.
It may take some time to get to that status but you won’t ever get there if you don’t spend the time promoting yourself in the public market. Make the people aware of your skills and offers and just be sure that you can deliver a great performance.
By: James Malinchak
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