Have you ever wondered how some people seem to be featured and quoted everywhere? That’s no mistake! Marketing yourself (or having your PR representative do it for you) is an integral part of being a successful entrepreneur and business leader. Personal Branding Blog just asked me, along with 16 others, what the go-to strategy was for finding speaking engagements.
I’ve found that it’s pretty straightforward—apply on an event’s website! A lot of the time, all you have to do is ask. This way, you’re doing all the work for the event planners. It’s even easier if you know the organizer. Events are always in need of speakers, and especially if you’re willing to do it with no honorarium (trust me, it’s almost always worth it). It ends up being a win-win for everyone.
Just remember that in many cases, if the event isn’t nearby, you won’t be comped for airfare and hotel stays. Still, that’s a simple tax write-off that your CPA will approve. For 16 more tips on how to snag those great speaking engagements, find out what my colleagues and peers had to say.
