Getting Speaking Gigs!

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Our backgrounds!

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-­‐   Co-­‐authors  of  “Mom,  Incorporated”  -­‐   Entrepreneurs  -­‐   Professional  speakers  (i.e.  we  are  paid)  -­‐   Moms  

Todayʼs Workshop!

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-­‐   Hone  your  core  messages  -­‐   Pitch  yourself  effecJvely  as  a  speaker.  -­‐  IdenJfy  ideal  speaking  opportuniJes.  -­‐   Get  the  inside  scoop  on  the  speaking  circuit.  -­‐   Get  paid  to  speak.  

Public Speakers…!

Identify their passions.!Articulate their topics.!Share their stories.!

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The knowledge & experience you have to share is a gift to others.!

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Write down 3 things you are passionate about.!

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Now choose 1.!

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Know your audience!

Where should you speak?!How do you pitch yourself?!

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Describe yourideal audience.

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Write 1-2 sentencesthat explain your key topic.!

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Think headlines.!

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Write 1-2 sentencesexplaining why!YOU are the one to speak about it.!

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Own It!!@daniellesmithtv! @alizasherman! #TypeAspeak  

Your Turn to Pitch!

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The Speaking Circuit!

Agents tend to hustle for you.!Bureaus tend to field calls.!Speakers with books make more $$$.!People will pay you to speak.!

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Just Ask!!

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Q&A!

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