This exclusive interview with one of our most booked SpeakerMatch Members, James Bird Guess is packed with information you can use to build your speaking and/or consulting business. James has been a member since 2009, and has booked all kinds of speaking engagements over the years. James has learned so much along the way and much of his business has shifted to consulting. During this interview, James will share how he transformed his business and became known as the Cash Cow Consultant.To view past and upcoming interviews check out https://www.speakermatch.com/radio. 

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Cash Cow Consultant: Becoming a Seven-Figure Subject Matter Expert

Dan JanalMany would-be authors don’t take the first step because they are afraid of the unknown. They don’t know how to write a book. They also probably have a lot of misinformation and bad ideas that make them afraid to take the first step. Unlike seminars that tell you why you should write a book, this seminar actually shows you how to write a book step-by-step! This episode of the SpeakerMatch teleseminar series will teach you how to write a book that your audience wants to read – and you’ll learn how to write it fast using your own work style and personal strengths, preferences, and personality, so you can write the book you were meant to share with the world.View show notes at https://www.speakermatch.com/radio/161/write-your-book-in-a-flash/ 

Write Your Book In A Flash: The Paint-by-Numbers System for Writing the Book of Your Dreams Fast

We're joined in this edition of the SpeakerMatch interview series by celebrity hair stylist and national media personality Billy Lowe here to give us THE LOWE DOWN on driving brand exposure and awareness through press and media. Billy has decades of experience working in and with the media and much to share about how you can get the media to roll out the proverbial red carpet for YOU!View past and upcoming interviews at https://www.speakermatch.com/radio 

How to Leverage Press and Media Exposure to Grow Brand Awareness

Most speakers are missing the key elements of what it takes to pre-qualify clients, engage them along the process and to get the deal to tip over the top and close it quickly. They are missing the power of engaging video and how it helps every single time in getting the client to say, 'Yes'! Stand alone, 15 minute fixed video shots are no longer cutting it. Speakers are trying to command five figure engagements with five hundred dollar websites and they don't understand why they are not getting hired. In this teleseminar you will learn how Kenyon Salo consistently closes deals, for some of the best speaking engagements, with video, testimonials and a properly branded website. Join this teleseminar to get the inside quick tips to success and how you can implement for success now!View upcoming and past interviews at https://www.speakermatch.com/radio 

10x Your Bookings With Powerfully Engaging Video and Deal Closing Website Branding

MICHAEL HAUGE works with people who want to change more lives, and make more money, by telling compelling stories. He has been one of Hollywood’s top consultants and story experts since 1985, and has worked with countless writers and filmmakers on projects starring (among many others) Will Smith, Morgan Freeman, Julia Roberts, Tom Cruise and Reese Witherspoon. Applying those same powerful principles, Michael also helps independent consultants, speakers, marketers and business leaders master the power of storytelling to transform the lives of their audiences, clients and customers. Michael is the best selling author of Storytelling Made Easy: Persuade and Transform Your Audiences, Buyers and Clients – Simply, Quickly and Profitably, and has presented seminars, lectures and keynotes in person and online to more than 80,000 participants worldwide. According to Will Smith, “No one is better than Michael Hauge at finding what is most authentic in every moment of a story.”View past and upcoming interviews at https://www.speakermatch.com/radio 

Master Hollywood's Secrets For Captivating Your Audience (On Air Story Critiques and Discussion)

Burke AllenHow would it impact your speaking career if you received thousands of dollars of free media exposure by being interviewed as a guest expert on CNN, Fox News, The Today Show, Good Morning America, top radio shows, newspapers, podcasts and web outlets around the world? Leading media and marketing expert, Burke Allen will share his top tips on how any speaker with any subject matter can achieve maximum media exposure. He will also give details on the GuestMatch 2.0 platform developed in conjunction with SpeakerMatch, the world’s largest online speakers bureau. Burke has worked with dozens of emerging and seasoned speakers, media commentators and subject matter experts and has placed them on thousands of media outlets worldwide. He is eager to share his strategies and tactics on this teleseminar.View past and upcoming interviews at https://www.speakermatch.com/radio 

Maximizing Media for Speakers with Special Guest Burke Allen of Allen Media Strategies

In “Introduction to INSIDER’S SECRETS: Keys to 6-Figure Speaking”, President of the Las Vegas Convention Speakers Bureau Robin Jay will be pulling back the curtain on the speaking industry, revealing secrets every speaker will want to know about getting paid to speak. She’ll share why most speakers are struggling … and how easy it is for them to turn things around so they can start earning thousands every time they speak. She created “INSIDER’S SECRETS” because she hears from speakers every week who are frustrated because they aren’t earning what they are worth … or what they’d hoped to earn when they decided to become speakers. While being listed on a speakers bureau site is incredibly valuable, it’s just one component of a successful speaking strategy. Robin shares the truth about the industry that can make speakers rich.Special guest host Burke Allen with Allen Media Strategies.View past and future interviews at https://www.speakermatch.com/radio.Show notes available at https://www.speakermatch.com/radio/155/ 

Introduction to INSIDER’S SECRETS: Keys to 6-Figure Speaking

Jerry Seinfeld said a lot of comedians won’t play colleges because the students are “too PC [politically correct].” Nina G says, “more gigs for the rest of us!” Nina G is a stuttering comedian and dyslexic writer. Nina has performed all over the U.S. and is a favorite among colleges as a comedian, trainer and keynote speaker. As a speaker she knows what colleges look for and how to help them make the most out of their events. As a counselor at a California Community College, she has planned and executed events and knows what barriers schools encounter at an institutional level.View upcoming interviews at https://www.speakermatch.com/radio 

Speaking At Colleges — How to Get In: How one stuttering comedian did it and so can you!

In this interview, guest Rhonda Sher shares how speakers can set up and maximize their LinkedIn profile. Rhonda will also share resources to help reach decision makers and how to approach them using LinkedIn.To view previous and upcoming interviews visit https://www.speakermatch.com/radio 

Leveraging LinkedIn for Speakers: How to Take Your Profile to Profit and Relationships to Revenue

Learn how to maximize your yearly speaking income by choosing quality over quantity in your events. Get paid more and travel less. In this teleseminar Kenyon Salo will walk you through exactly how he made such a significant speaking fee jump in less than one year. He will go into detail, describing the fine points of what he did, how he did it, and the current result after a few years.View past and upcoming interviews at https://www.speakermatch.com/radio 

Your Roadmap to Five Figure Speaking Gigs

If you’ve ever wanted to pursue international speaking opportunities, but were afraid of all the unknowns, then this teleseminar is for you. Christy will break down the ins and outs of speaking internationally. From how to know if the inquiry is legitimate to receiving payment to connecting with the attendees, this seminar will cover practical information you can immediately apply to boost your international opportunities.Future episodes and archives can be found at https://www.speakermatch.com/radio 

The Highs, Lows and In-Betweens of International Speaking

This teleseminar is designed to give attendees the edge in their lives socially or corporately by becoming an ESTABLISHED author, speaker, or consultant among your local community, whether that be associations, faith based groups, educational institutions, and numerous other local organizations. Dr. Lemon shares specific organizations and tactics to build your speaking business.View previous and upcoming episodes at https://www.speakermatch.com/radioShow notes available at https://www.speakermatch.com/radio/148/ 

5 Keys to Speaking in Community, College, and Corporations Locally: Somebody Ought to Say Something!

Our guest Michael Hauge, Hollywood Script Consultant for the likes of Will Smith, Tom Cruise, Reese Witherspoon and other Hollywood pros, critiques six story submissions sent in by the SpeakerMatch community. Michael also discusses his 6 Step Success Story™ process to reveal the principles and methods employed by the most successful storytellers of all time: Hollywood filmmakers. And he will show you how to apply those same methods to your own stories to captivate and transform your audiences. You can download a free pdf of his 6 steps at http://www.storymastery.com/6steps.See past episodes at https://www.speakermatch.com/radio 

The 6 Simple Steps to a Great Story: Master Hollywood's Secrets For Captivating Your Audience

While the terms “voice acting” and “voice over artist” have referred mostly to radio and TV commercials in the past, the web, apps, audio books and more have created new and exciting opportunities for those seeking voice work. In this information-filled teleseminar, veteran voice actor and coach, Sonny Melendrez shares many of the ins-and-outs he’s learned during his 30 plus years in the voice over industry. From training to building your “studio”; and from recording demos to landing your first job, follow the process necessary in becoming a voice acting professional. You’ll also discover the 5 Secrets of Highly Successful Voice Actors. Moreover, you’ll learn how to use your talent as a speaker to your advantage in this lucrative business.To view future and past episodes visit www.SpeakerMatch.com/radio. 

How To Break Into the Lucrative Voice Over Industry

Everyday you’re probably driving back and forth and passing by companies that could be your next opportunity to be their Speaker or Coach. Some of your clients and speaking opportunities are right within your zip code, city, state and neighboring states and now you can learn how to not leave that money behind. In this interview Dr. Carolyn shares 3 game changing secrets that if applied correctly, you can become the next speaker or trainer of an organization right within driving distance from your home or place or employment.To view upcoming interviews visit https://www.speakermatch.com/radio/ 

Finding Speaking Opportunities In Your Backyard: How to find, evaluate, and approach potential clients living and working in your hometown

SpeakerMatch Radio is a live show where we interview top experts in the speaking industry and business to provide emerging speakers with marketing strategies and other business advice.

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