What It Really Takes to Build a Speaking Business

In this episode of the Presentation Whisperer Show, you’ll learn:o Why money is still such a taboo topic in the speaking business—and why that hurts speakers.o The expectations new speakers often have that don’t match the realities of professional speaking.o The biggest misconception Chris had before leaving a stable, well-paid career to go all in on speaking.o How early-stage speakers can tell whether their message actually solves a real problem.o Where speakers should really be “hunting” for work beyond websites and social media.o Why relationship-building drives repeat business more than most speakers realize.o How speakers can evaluate their pricing and avoid unintentionally undercutting themselves.o The role structured planning plays in creating consistent speaking income.o What Chris learned from his first year’s income about patience, positioning, and progress.o The single business move speakers should focus on first if they want to grow—or survive—in the speaking business. To learn more about this guest:Speaking: https://ontargetliving.com/pages/chrisjohnsonPodcasts: https://ontargetliving.com/pages/rest-eat-move-podcast Hosted by Rob Jolles; professional speaker, bestselling author, and four-decade veteran of the stage and training room.Learn more about Rob’s books, coaching, training programs, and keynote work at ThePresentationWhisperer.com, or Jolles.com.Connect with Rob on LinkedIn  or follow Rob’s LinkedIn Newsletter, When Every Word Matters