Speaking for Profit

This is the first detailed guide that shows how to build a substantial second income or enhance a consulting practice as a public speaker. Written by a nationally known consultant and seminar leader, it provides the contacts, savvy, and skills needed to market your expertise as a public speaker. Contains tips on getting started and making contacts; a complete directory of lecture bureaus and convention managers - the people who broker and book speakers on commission - with advice on how to deal with them; a step-by-step guide to marketing yourself, including promotion and publicity services; total coverage of fee structures and expenses; how to break into other income-expanding activities such as writing, holding seminars, and selling tapes; even proven tips on beating fear on the platform.