Archive for 2008
Get More Paid Speaking Engagements…And Have a Blast Doing It!
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Your Ideal Mailing List
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Marketing Online: If you are going to market online, you need to make list building one of your top priorities. A high-quality, responsive list creates business relationships and converts your subscribers to paying customers. Some people think that they have to have a huge mailing list in order to market their products and services…not true!
Responsive List: It is better to have a list of 500 targeted readers who are proven buyers then to have a list of 5,000 people, with very little response. So from the beginning, you should put the “large list” out of your mind and focus on building a responsive and well targeted opt-in list. This list is what will help your business grow, generate sales, and build your credibility. Your list will become one of your most precious assets.
7 ways to build client relationships
Posted by: | CommentsSometimes we forget the importance of building client relationships. They are invaluable to your success. The top 7 ways to build those relationships and keep them strong are the following:
- Be nice – Yes it can be as simple as be nice and sincere. No one wants to do business with someone that has is grumpy and irritable.
- Follow up – Following up shows you are interested and you’re professional. It will make you stand out from your competitors because it shows that even in today’s busy world you take following up seriously.
- Give of yourself – Approach relationships in a giving manner.
- Trust – That is self explanatory. You want to be able to trust everyone you work with and so does everyone else.
- Eye contact – Smiling and eye contact shows you are listening and once again it helps you stand out.
- Gift giving – You are not trying to buy your client. But if your client is ill a simple get well bouquet or fruit basket can show that you care.
- Be yourself – Is there any other way to be? Never!
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Competition = Motivation
Posted by: | CommentsCompetition should be one of your biggest motivators. Why? Because competition means you have someone that measures up equally or better up against your skills and or profession. Competition keeps you on your toes and makes you more aware and creative…this is a good thing!
Competition should motivate you to be better at what you do and find a niche that keeps you one cut above the rest. The Public Speaking industry can be very competitive. This does not mean that you alienate yourself from your fellow public speakers. Remember never to burn your bridges.
BIG MOVIE NEWS! The Opus Movie
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DEBBIE ALLEN Featured in The Opus
From Vision … To Plan … To Performance
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Debbie Allen featured in the exciting new motivational movie, THE OPUS, along with stars from the hit movie THE SECRET. Other guest stars include: Jack Canfield, Marci Shimoff, Bob Doyle and Dr. John DeMartini.
Discover where THE SECRET left off and learn the lessons of putting the Law of Attraction into Action to manifest your dreams.
The movie that shares the REAL Secrets … after the Secret! Discover how to turn the Law of Attraction into Your Law of Action!
This dynamic, moving and motivational new film shares proven insights, success formulas and the steps you need to create more abundance and happiness in your life!
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The Public Speaker That Loves What He/She Does
Posted by: | CommentsSo many people wish they had the luxury to do what they love and take on the entrepreneurial industry with their dreams in hand hoping they can turn it into a lucrative business. The reason for this blog posting today is to remind you to be thankful for the infinite possibilities that you have been able to tap into as speakers. Your words and your job are inspirations for your audience. When the road seems filled with to many free speaking engagements, numerous amounts of promo events, and a mile long list of things to do remember you are doing what you love.
You took on the world knowing that you could inspire and that you have a message that no-one else has for that specific target audience. Each time you speak the love of your art shines through and inspires your admirers to continue to promote you, develops further networking opportunities, and endless opportunities. But most of all it allows you to stand out from your competitor and the honesty of your character is a superior quality.
Everyday encounters are networking opportunities
Posted by: | CommentsEvery situation you encounter as a Professional Speaker should be a networking opportunity. Even when you are completing day to day errands you never know who could be the key to your next speaking engagement. Thus the top 5 tips for networking at all times are to:
- Carry business cards with you at all times with updated information such as your phone number, email, and website.
- Always get their business card as you always want to follow up even with a quick hello remember me.
- Ask for referrals. Remember everyone knows somebody that could lead to a future speaking engagement.
- Always leave a lasting impression. If you run into someone on the checkout line and you begin to talk small talk take that opportunity to tell them what you do. Everyone finds your industry more than intriguing.
- Never say no to possibilities. If you go out there with an open mind you are sure to receive endless opportunities. No matter how well known or how great you are as a speaker never pass up these opportunities.
