Been thinking of using speaking as one of your top ways to position yourself in a crowded marketplace, and to create a wave of new leads, clients, & cash? First you need to learn how to get more gigs! And while its not hard to do, there are few “easy to fall for” traps you’ll want to avoid.
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MYTH #1: Send an email that says “Do you take outside speakers?”
This top mistakes I see was being promoted by other (mistaken) coaches. The person you’re emailing is busy, and likely underpaid, and overworked. You’re email will end up in the trash bin.
ROCK IT RIGHT:
1. Pick up the phone! Call Chambers, Associations, Networking Groups, Companies, and Events.
2. Offer to help! Instead of asking for something, OFFER something. Pitch a “program” or “talk” that will solve a problem that their group is likely top have.
3. Make it stand out! Have a promotional handout about your TALK. Over here at SpeakServeGrow we call it your ROCKIN TALK ONE SHEET. This sheet pitches your talk and how it will help their audience. Send it along with your bio, pics and testimonials to seal the deal.
MYTH #2: You want to outsource the job!
ROCK IT OUT RIGHT:
1. People want your content through YOU. That’s what makes it interesting and different. Its your unique perspective on your topic. And the best person to represent that is….. YOU!
2. The person who books you wants to like you & trust you. So if they hear your voice, enjoy talking to you on the phone, and believe you care about helping their event and their audience, they are MUCH more likely to book you.
3. No one will fight for your business, and get you the BEST, most highly-profitable gigs….like YOU WILL. You will always be your best advocate, and speaking is so highly lucrative, its worth making a little extra effort by making the calls yourself.
Have questions about getting more gigs? Want to share what types of speaking gigs have been working for you? Give us a shout in your comments below.