How to Turn One Speaking Gig Into a Domino Chain of Paid Work (My favourite strategy for turning one mic into many mics.)
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Thereās a moment every professional speaker dreams of.
You step off the stage, take a breath, and someone approaches you saying:
āCan you speak at our event too?ā
That moment isnāt luck. It isnāt a coincidence. Itās a strategy.
Because when you understand how to turn one speaking gig into a domin...
Why I say no to free gigs (even when they look āgood for exposureā)
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A few years ago, if you asked me to speak at your event for free, I probably wouldāve said yes.
Iād have done it with a smile, put on a fresh outfit, maybe even hired a babysitter, and rocked up like the pro I am. And most of the time? Iād leave with nothing but a thank-you and a lukewarm sandwich....