Most speakers chase shiny objects. They wander aimlessly between gigs, post occasionally helpful content, and maybe self-publish a book that sells a few hundred copies. Building a real, sustainable speaking business — especially in the K12 and Higher Ed market... Keep Reading
At TYS, our team has booked 5,307 gigs for the speakers we represent. When a client decides not to book one of our speakers, we ask three key questions—not to change their minds, but to gather actionable intel and better... Keep Reading
What’s your strategy for consistently booking speaking gigs? In this episode, I’m interviewed by my friend and self-publishing genius Chandler Bolt. I reveal the insights and patterns I've recognized from booking 5,170 speaking gigs. From creating an effective demo video,... Keep Reading
Are you dealing with uncertainty or difficulty? This episode is for you. In this deeply personal discussion with Blake Fly, I talk candidly about the inner psychology of handling uncertainty and the difficulties in the speaking business. Sure, we talk... Keep Reading
Public speaking is a skill that can be learned, developed, and even mastered. But the path toward mastery demands your all. Keen self-awareness, the humility to be a life-long student of the craft, and an unrelenting commitment to put in... Keep Reading
To grow your income and impact you must identify your "core message." A core message is like a life theme that is uniquely yours. It's formed by your experiences, temperament, talents, and gifts. If categories like topics, styles, and target... Keep Reading
Launching your book is an exceedingly challenging endeavor. It involves both art and science. And maybe a little secret sauce. Not many people know that better than Aryn Van Dyke, owner of Book Rockstar, a book launch consultancy that helps... Keep Reading
Preparing a great presentation takes more than just practice. It takes learning about your audience, seeking feedback from trustworthy voices, revising, and reiterating until your eyes are blurry. It also requires some personal reflection to discover WHY you’re doing things... Keep Reading
What's the key to speaking on the BIG stages? Juan Bendana went from dreaming about becoming a speaker to speaking on the big stage of education’s largest event. In between those moments, he had to face the ability he lacked... Keep Reading
As communicators, we pour our hearts and minds into what we do. We put ourselves out there - on stages, pages, and screens - in the service of others. We try not to hold anything back. But what about our... Keep Reading
