Business of Speaking Archives - Youth Speaker University: Become a Motivational Speaker in the Youth & Education Niche

Insights From Booking 5,170 Speaking Gigs

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

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Why Good Speakers Don’t Get Booked: Cracking the Code

Looking to become a successful and impactful speaker? Learn why being a good speaker isn't enough to get booked and gain valuable insights on overcoming common roadblocks in your client's mind. In this video, I explain (in nerdy detail)... Keep Reading

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Grow An Education Speaking Business

In this no-fluff Q&A video interview, I share specific tactics and best practices for building a successful K-12 speaking business in 2023. WHAT WE COVER: • 00:00: Intro of Josh Shipp • 01:21: How Josh Got Started • 02:52:... Keep Reading

Art of Speaking, Business of Speaking

Why You’re Not Getting Booked to Speak

Booking your first ten gigs is harder than your next one-hundred. In this video, we will discuss how to book those initial gigs, gain experience, and, more importantly, the evidence to help you book the next hundred. WHAT WE... Keep Reading

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What To Do When a Speaking Lead Says NO

As speakers, we can often learn more from a lead that says no than from a lead that says yes. In this video, I will give you an actionable strategy for when a lead says NO. This single strategy... Keep Reading

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Speaking Fees: What Should I Charge?

It can be tricky to determine what your speaking fee should be. What if I’m too high and they say no?!? What if I’m too low and leave money on the table?!? After watching this video, you’ll walk away knowing... Keep Reading

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State of Speaking For The Youth & Education Market

Mentioned In The Video 👍 CONTRACT LANGUAGE: If the engagement is canceled by the CLIENT more than 90 days out, the holding deposit will be due and is non-refundable. If the engagement is canceled by the CLIENT less than... Keep Reading

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COVID19: The State of The Youth Speaking Industry

https://player.vimeo.com/video/454862660 2020 has been an excruciating year on so many levels. Students and educators (more than ever) will need a message of hope. Their worlds have been turned upside down. Though the medium has temporarily shifted, the need for your... Keep Reading

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Sample Pitch Email for Speaking Engagement

Pitch emails can be an effective way to book speaking engagements...if they are executed thoughtfully and strategically. Using Pitch Emails to Win Speaking Engagements Let me be blunt: launching yourself as a speaker is tricky. You’ll need courage, conviction,... Keep Reading

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You will NOT make money as a speaker…at least not at first.

You will NOT make money as a speaker...regardless of what those Facebook ads you've seen say. Stop me if you’ve read this Facebook ad before: “Make millions speaking! Check out my Ferrari. Become an overnight success with no talent or... Keep Reading

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