How to get paid speaking gigs

by Jaimie Abbott

Public speaking can be a lucrative career. Many speakers are in high demand and can command a substantial fee for their services. But how do you go about getting paid speaking gigs? Here are some tips to help you get started.

  1. Define your niche and message
    First, you need to...
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Why you should join the PR Club

by Jaimie Abbott

Do you want to take your business to the next level? Do you want to get in front of more of your right customers? Then look no further than the PR Club, a powerful online membership that offers everything you need to bring you BIG results in public speaking, media, public...

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How to pitch to the media

by Jaimie Abbott

Pitching to the media can be a challenging task, but it's an essential part of any successful public relations campaign. Whether you are looking to promote a new product or service, announce a company milestone, or simply raise awareness of your brand, getting media coverage can...

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Top 5 mistakes when writing a media release

by Jaimie Abbott

Media releases are an essential tool for companies and organisations to communicate important news and information to journalists, editors, and other media professionals. A well-crafted media release can help you generate publicity, increase brand awareness, and establish your...

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How to Become a Paid Speaker

by Jaimie Abbott

The public speaking industry has grown exponentially over the recent years. There have been various corporate training, exercises, and skill acquisition over the years to help developing speakers find their way in the industry, establish themselves, and get acquainted with how to...

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How to polish your message when public speaking confidence public speaking speaking

by Jaimie Abbott

One key to delivering a successful message is polishing the message you already have. You will find that your audience can better understand what you have to say when you message targets specific key points rather than vague generalities. Since your audience is looking for...

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Why you should think like a Farmer

by Jaimie Abbott

Think all a farmer has to do is wait until the right time to harvest truckloads of delicious tomatoes or corn or squash?

Think again! That farmer has worked hard all year long to prepare for those few weeks of rewards. 

You see, the farmer has prepared the...

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Handling Questions and Answers in Your Professional Speaking Career

by Jaimie Abbott

Handling questions and answers in your presentation can be a scary time for some speakers. The fear that someone will ask a question that they can't answer makes this part one of the most dreaded sections of the presentation.

This fear is so real that presenters will often...

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Where to Find Professional Speaking Jobs

by Jaimie Abbott

You've got your engine running and you're ready to get out there and find some professional speaking engagements. The only problem is that you haven't got a clue as to where you can find jobs!

One of the first steps as you launch your professional speaking career is to get good...

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Get Rid of Distracting Body Movements

by Jaimie Abbott

Your body movements during your presentation have the ability to strengthen the impact of your message or it can seriously be a distraction. One of your goals as a speaker is to look so natural with your movements and with what you say that no one even notices that you are using...

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How to organise your professional speaking presentation

by Jaimie Abbott

You may have just been asked to be a guest speaker or you're starting on a new professional speaking career. Whatever the case may be, starting your presentation means you'll have a lot of details to organise into a relatable format for your audience. Here are some tips on how to...

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Why should you become a paid speaker?

by Jaimie Abbott

I get asked this question a lot. Some people may be questioning why they should charge to be a speaker and to share their knowledge on stage. And of course there are many reasons why you should become what we say is a 'professional speaker'. If you are serious about becoming...

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