The Speaker's Success Toolkit
Whether you're just starting out or looking to elevate your speaking career, this catalog of guides offers the strategies and insights you need for continued success in the speaking industry.
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Some resources are available to everyone. Others require an active paid SpeakerMatch subscription.
The Ultimate Guide to Professional Speaking by Tom Antion
This really is the "Ultimate Guide" to professional speaking! It covers things like what specific shots should go in your demo video, how to create handouts that never get thrown away, and topic selection that is perfect for you.
Wake 'em up: How to Use Humor and Other Professional Techniques to Create Alarmingly Good Business Presentations by Tom Antion
Tom is a firm believer that you can be great at marketing your speaker services, but if you aren't great on stage, you will always be killing yourself to get gigs. Tom does not want you to be I-got-praised-for-the-speech-I-did-at-church great. He wants you to be so great you could be the last speaker between the group and the golf course at a sales rally in Las Vegas and the people would still listen to you. This book teaches you the professional techniques to be that great.
Demystifying the Speaker Selection Process
Meeting Planner Marie Herman shares her inside-the-industry tips for getting that gig.
Heal Your Boring Business Bio
Nancy Juetten’s guide offers a practical path from “Bio Shame” to “Bio Pride” and helps you shape a story that supports lead generation, sales, and a stronger first impression.
Sample Contracts
Two sample contracts available in Microsoft Word format. They are general references, not legal advice.
Audio Interview with Meeting Planner Jason Fluck
Bryan Caplovitz, CEO of SpeakerMatch, discusses with meeting planner Jason Fluck how Jason utilized the service, what he found useful, and how he made his speaker selections.
The 6 Must-Hear Interviews Exploring Key Areas of Starting and Growing A Speaking Business
Topics covered include Why Did My Proposal Get Rejected with meeting planner Marie Herman; Help Me Hire You: Surefire Strategies to Get Booked with David Newman; Copywriting for Professional Speakers with Bob Bly; Transform Your Boring Bio from Wallpaper to Wow with Nancy Juetten; Attracting Corporate Sponsorships with Linda "The Wealthy Bag Lady" Hollander; and Patricia Fripp Up Close and Personal with Past NSA President Patricia Fripp.
Writing An Effective SpeakerMatch Application
This guide will help you to recognize meeting planner bias, what information is essential to overcome those biases, and a sample application to bring all the pieces together.
Writing A Compelling Program Description
This guide provides a flexible formula for writing compelling programs within SpeakerMatch. Provided is an example program description and specific recommendations for optimizing available settings.