Million Dollar Speaking: The Professional's Guide to Building Your Platform
Alan Weiss | McGraw-Hill | 2011-09-12 | 352 pages | English | PDF

Make your move into, or improve your position in, the powerful world of professional speaking
If you think you have what it takes to speak professionally, or you've already been doing so with insufficient reward, now is the time to make your move.
Bestselling business author and Professional Speaking Hall of Fame member Alan Weiss offers the inside advice you need to turn your talent into a high-paying career—from honing your delivery skills to building a business. In Million Dollar Speaking, you’ll learn the critical skills of
Dealing with difficult crowds
Creating powerful speeches
Targeting high-potential markets
Creating a "star" reputation
Setting fees that reflect your outstanding value
Perfecting platform skills—making ¬them the best in the business
Expanding your business through diversification

Weiss has packed the guide with tips, resources, helpful examples, and checklists that make it easy for you to keep a record of your progress. Whether you're a trainer, workshop leader, or consultant, Million Dollar Speaking has what you need to get on the paid public-speaking circuit in no time.