199. The Power of Being Prepared: Backdoor Method to Impromptu Presentations

Booked speakers cancel for a variety of reasons: weather, illness, flight delaysAt times, speakers can’t make the event they agreed to speak at, leaving meeting organizers in a tough spot. But you can be the hero! You’ll learn how having a presentation ready to go allows you to step in last-minute. The host will be so relieved. Plus, you'll wow the audience and impress the planner by saving their event. It's a great way to get on their radar for future speaking gigs.This episode topic is not based on theory but experience. I’ll share two events I was asked to step in after their booked speaker was unable to make it.Here's what you'll learn:How to prepare a flexible presentation you can deliver on short notice and save the job of a meeting plannerTips for creating a modular talk that can be 15-60 minutes long, because you never know when the speaker before you goes way overtimeThe "backdoor strategy" of offering yourself as a local backup speaker, so you get booked to speak and build relationships with conference organizersHaving assets of your speaking abilities allows planners to feel confident hiring you*****Craft your Compelling, Captivating, and Converting speech. Take $250 off with code BIDLISTENER at https://speakandstandout.com/offer-indss *****Links and resources mentioned in this episode:Grab the FREE resource Directory of Places to Speak https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/giftFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/laurieann.murabitoClick and read more into over on my website. https://SpeakAndStandOut.comIf you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, get fully booked and profitable, book a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my programs. schedule a call at. https://speakandstandout.com/speaker-successHit **SUBSCRIBE** so you NEVER miss any episodes.Thank you for listening,Laurie-Ann