Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to Booked & Paid to Speak 4.0

    • Start Here: Welcome to BPS
  • 2

    Module 1: Selecting A Problem To Solve

    • Selecting A Problem To Solve

    • Choosing Your One Ideal Audience (Industry)

    • Choosing Your Speaking Topic (Interest)

    • Getting Your Mind Right & Eliminating Imposter Syndrome (Integrity)

    • Committing and Taking Action
  • 3

    Module 2: Prepare Your Talk

    • Intro

    • Different Types of Talks

    • Having a Clear Objective

    • Organizing Your Content

    • Practicing & Rehearsing

    • Presentation Skills
  • 4

    Module 3: Establish Your Expertise

    • Intro: Establish Your Expertise

    • Developing Your Brand As A Speaker

    • Creating & Optimizing Your Speaking Website

    • Speaker Website Checklist

    • What is Website Hosting?

    • What is a Domain Name?

    • How To Install Your WordPress Website

    • A WordPress Tour and Themes

    • How To Setup A Custom Email Address

    • Demo Reel Best Practices

    • Behind The Scenes: Demo Reel On An iPhone
  • 5

    Module 4: Acquire Paid Speaking Gigs

    • Summary/Intro: Acquire Paid Speaking Gigs

    • Where Speaking Gigs Come From

    • Using Google to Find Gigs

    • Identifying Decision Makers

    • Email Scripts (PDF + video)

    • Speaking Contact Follow-up Flow Chart

    • Navigating the First Event Organizer Phone Call

    • Sample Speaker Sales Call Recording

    • Setting & Negotiating Fees

    • Speaking Fee Structures

    • When They’re Ready To Book

    • Speaking Agreement

    • Creating A Great Client Experience

    • Add Your Name To The Speaker Lab, Speakers Database
  • 6

    Module 5: Know When To Scale

    • Intro

    • Business Models For Speaking

    • Speaking Business Fine Print: Cashflow, Taxes, Legal Things

    • Transitioning To Full Time Speaking

    • Everything Travel: Road Warrior Status

    • All About Speaker Bureaus

    • Conclusion