Often times, aspiring and developing speakers are unclear how to grow their businesses. They have mastered their topic, but not the BUSINESS of speaking/consulting. In this 3-part series, learn a strategy for launching and growing a speaking and consulting business: …
The Cornerstones of a Successful Speaking & Consulting Business
Have you ever found yourself sitting in an audience at a dental meeting, taking in the speaker and the content and wondering… “Could I do that? HOW would I go about becoming a speaker or consultant?” Over the past two …
Inside the Meeting Planner’s Experience with Elijah Desmond
Listen in to the newest episode of Just Ask V for a candid discussion with dental speaker, event planner, author, hygienist, and entrepreneur extraordinaire Elijah Desmond. As event planners in the industry, we shine a light on the top strategies …
I want you each to write a book!
My hope is that every speaker and consultant writes a book. If you speak or train on a topic….. ain’t no good reason not to! And the lists of ways that a book can help you grow your business are …
Ready? Set? Market! It’s THAT time of year again!
It’s the time of year where meeting planners ramp up their efforts to find speakers for their meetings and build out their curriculums. What are you doing to market your speaking programs? Have you created that all-important speaker marketing packet? …
DSI Live: Create Your Speaker Packet
Do you have a Speaker Packet… or need one? Wondering what should be in your packet? And how you can create your own (or get help to create it)?
Developing Your Consulting Program
Dental professionals frequently ask: “How can I get started as a coach, mentor, or consultant?”
Want to Present Virtually? Why, When and How for Successful Video Conferencing
GP from Iowa writes: I’d like to work with more societies and study clubs, however, I’m finding that their budgets tend to be significantly lower than my honorarium. Other than leaning on sponsorship assistance, do you have suggestions for speakers …
Collecting Attendee Email Addresses
DA from Georgia writes: What is the most effective method for collecting email addresses from the attendees at my presentations?
Presentation Slides: Do Speakers Need Them?
PB from Seattle writes: “I’ve recently heard that the “best” speakers don’t need slides… what do you think?”