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Author Ashley, Adryenn, author.

Title ABSc of speaking : your building blocks to speaking success / Adryenn Ashley, Bret Ridgway, Caterina Rando
Published New York : Morgan James Publishing, 2017

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Contents Introduction -- Chapter A. Analysis and action -- Chapter B. Bookings, bookings, and more bookings! -- Chapter C. Content: what are you going to teach them? -- Chapter D. Demographics: knowing your audience -- Chapter E. Environment: controlling the room -- Chapter F. Fee or free: speaking models -- Chapter G. Getting the word out: your speaker sheet -- Chapter H. Hosting: things to consider if you want to put on your own events -- Chapter I. Impressions -- Chapter J. Joint ventures -- Chapter K. Keeping it real -- Chapter L. Leverage -- Chapter M. Metrics -- Chapter N. Networking: use speaking to build yours -- Chapter O. Offers: selling from the stage -- Chapter P. Promoters -- Chapter Q. Quality vs. quantity: creating your criteria -- Chapter R. Responsibility -- Chapter S. Storytelling: how to develop stories to be a more compelling speaker -- Chapter T. Technology: friend and foe -- Chapter U. Upsells and under-valuing: how much money are you leaving on the table as a speaker? -- Chapter V. Visibility: social media strategies -- Chapter W. Writing a book -- Chapter X. eXpanding your platform: coaching, membership sites and products -- Chapter Y. You: it's all about the speaker ... or is it? -- Chapter Z. ZZZZsss avoid them nodding off: engage your audience and be a captivating speaker every time -- About the authors -- Additional resources available from your authors
Summary An A'Z primer for all levels of public speaking, from securing engagements to delivering unforgettable speeches to making money as a speaker. Can you make it as a professional speaker' Knowing how to deliver a great presentation is obviously important, but truly understanding how the speaking industry really works is probably even more important. What do you need to know to deal with event promoters' What can you do to take control of the room and not let the unexpected derail your presentation' Should you pursue the fee or free speaking model' What about technology' What do they mean by 'buying units.' Industry insiders Adryenn Ashley, Bret Ridgway, and Caterina Rando share their combined decades of experience from both the platform and the promoter perspectives. They pull back the curtains and give you a sneak peek into how the speaking world really works. You'll learn how to build a profitable speaking business that allows you to more effectively build your platform and share your powerful message with the world. Even if you already consider yourself a professional speaker, you're guaranteed to pick up a few nuggets that can help you take things to the next level with your speaking. Get more gigs, make more money and impact more lives today!
Subject Public speaking -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Business presentations.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Business Communication -- Meetings & Presentations.
Business presentations
Public speaking
Genre/Form handbooks.
Handbooks and manuals
Handbooks and manuals.
Guides et manuels.
Form Electronic book
Author Ridgway, Bret, author
Rando, Caterina, author
ISBN 168350013X
9781683500131