Professional speakers rely heavily on their reputation and credibility to secure new speaking engagements and maintain their existing clientele. One way to establish credibility and build trust with potential clients is by having great testimonials from previous clients, meeting professionals, and audience members. Why are audience / client testimonials important for professional speakers? Demonstrates credibility: Testimonials from satisfied clients and audience members can demonstrate your credibility and expertise in your field. These testimonials can help potential clients feel more confi ..read more

In a previous blog post, I listed five platform options for your online course. There are more! Again, these are not listed in any specific order of preference, price, or usability. Click on the title of each section to visit the websites. LearnWorlds LearnWorlds is a comprehensive online course platform designed to make creating and launching online courses easier and more efficient. With its drag-and-drop course builder, you can quickly create stunning and engaging course content without any coding or technical know-how. LearnWorlds comes with a wide range of features that enable you to cust ..read more

In Part 1 of this topic, we discussed four ways to make your webinar audience happy. Here are a few more things to pay attention to as you plan your next webinar: Give Attendees a Special Gift Believe it or not, approximately 75% of the people who sign up for your webinar will not attend. But, you can boost attendance if you give those who do attend a bonus that no one else will receive. Make it something with a high perceived value… a huge discount on whatever you’ll be selling… a checklist of important steps they need to take to achieve some goal… a free 30-minute phone consultation. This i ..read more

For many professional speakers, the mere thought of hosting a local live event fills them with a feeling of cold dread. You may think you’re too shy or don’t have the skills to plan and present a local event. However, the truth is that anyone can do it, provided they follow a few essential steps. If you’ve ever been to a local event that left you buzzing with ideas and enthusiasm, you know how exciting these occasions can be for those able to attend. And, if you’ve ever bought something at a live event — even just a t-shirt — you probably have an idea about how lucrative for-profit local even ..read more