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    Use an icon and text to communicate the value proposition and share the specific benefits of your offering. What makes it unique in your market?

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to Booked & Paid to Speak

    • The Speaker Success Roadmap (4:25)

    • Download: The Speaker Success Roadmap

    • Download: The Speaker Success Roadmap (Audio)

    • Download: The Speaker Success Roadmap (Transcript)

  • 2

    Module 1: Select A Problem To Solve

    • 1.1 Choosing Your Industry (10:07)

    • 1.2 Choosing Your Topic Of Interest (20:55)

    • Download: Speaking Industry Matrix

    • 1.3 Overcoming The "Expert" Myth (5:09)

    • Download: The Topic Trifecta

    • 1.4 Why This Foundation Matters (4:10)

    • Module 1 Slides

    • Download: Module 1 Audio Only

    • Download: Module 1 Transcripts

  • 3

    Module 2: Prepare Your Talk

    • 2.1 The Different Types of Talks (22:22)

    • 2.2 How To Structure Your Talk (SCORRE Method)

    • 2.3 How To Deliver A Great Talk (17:27)

    • Module 2 Slides

    • Download: Module 2 Audio Only

    • Download: Module 2 Transcripts

  • 4

    Module 3: Establish Yourself as the Expert

    • 3.1 Developing Your Brand As A Speaker (6:40)

    • 3.2 Your Website (16:57)

    • 3.3 Setting Up Your Website (5:54)

    • Squarespace vs WordPress

    • 3.4 Your Demo Video (8:30)

    • How To Shoot Your Demo Video Using Only Your Smart Phone

    • Demo Video Examples

    • 3.5 Tech Resources (5:29)

    • Module 3 Slides

    • Download: Module 3 Audio Only

    • Download: Module 3 Transcripts

  • 5

    Module 4: Acquire Paid Speaking Gigs

    • 4.1 Overview (2:31)

    • 4.2 How To Find Potential Clients Using Google (6:13)

    • BONUS: Finding Events Using Google (10:01)

    • 4.3 How To Find More Speaking Opportunities (28:17)

    • 4.4 Identifying Decision Makers (4:54)

    • 4.5 Contacting Decision Makers (13:48)

    • 4.6 How To Sell Without Selling (11:19)

    • BONUS: Sales Call Recording with Potential Client (17:48)

    • 4.7 Speaking Fees (16:45)

    • Speaking Fee Structure Example

    • 4.8 How And When To Negotiate (8:53)

    • 4.9 Should You Speak For Free? (8:48)

    • 4.10 When They're Ready To Book (6:59)

    • 4.11 Creating A Great Client Experience (9:48)

    • Module 4 Slides

    • Download: Module 4 Audio Only

    • Download: Module 4 Transcripts

  • 6

    Bonus Lessons

    • Selling From The Stage (9:27)

    • Taxes, Business Structures, and Other Exciting Legal Stuff... (33:23)

    • Using LinkedIn To Find Speaking Gigs (32:54)

    • Understanding TED/TEDx For Speakers (41:23)

    • Should You Join Toastmasters? (13:45)

    • Travel Tips For Speakers (13:10)

    • Managing Finances And Cash Flow (6:10)

    • How To Hire Staff (16:24)

    • Different Business Models For Speaking (7:33)

    • Making The Transition To Full Time Speaker (10:47)

    • Speaker Bureaus (9:17)

Pricing options

Explain how different pricing options might be valuable to different segments of your audience.

Call to action

This is where you seal the deal. Sprinkle this section throughout you page to push prospects to purchase!