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The Do’s and Don’ts of Branding
You always hear the term “branding” in business, but do we really know what it means? We know it’s important, but could you define it if asked? Many of us can probably recognize the top brands but what does it mean for an entrepreneur like you? No matter the type of...
Member Spotlight: Constance Craig Mason
Each month, BSN wants to highlight a different member who has seen success using BSN’s resources and community. They have agreed to do an interview about their experience and we are sharing their takeaways below: Meet Constance Craig Mason! What’s your occupation?...
4 Easy Ways to Create a Marketing Buzz as a Public Speaker
Perhaps you have been a public speaker for some time or maybe you are just starting out but either way, it’s always a good idea to make sure you’re constantly improving your public speaking skills. Developing your skills can mean more exposure, paid speaking...
How to find paid public speaking engagements
While it’s not the only thing that matters in your public speaking business, booking relevant (and paid) public speaking events is probably high on the priority list. What could be more exciting than speaking in front of a room of people excited and eager to hear what...
5 Ways to Make Money with Your Public Speaking Business
Whether you’re just starting your public speaking business or you’re a little more seasoned, it’s very possible that you haven’t been paid to speak publicly. Let’s face it, it’s much easier to source and book free public speaking opportunities. And while there is...
3 Ways To Keep Your Audience Hanging On Your Every Word [Even When Speaking Virtually]
Nobody wants to invest countless hours writing and practicing a presentation just to have it fall flat with your audience. If your next live or virtual speaking engagement is fastly approaching, here are 3 proven techniques to keep your audience hanging on your every...
3 WAYS FIND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD
Have you been searching high and low for your next speaking engagement? As you work to fill up your calendar as a speaker, you may be tempted to instantly start looking to land the"big stages".  I mean, who would not want to be a keynote speaker at a big national...
7 TIPS TO WRITING A GREAT INTRODUCTION
By: Cliff Townsend This is the most important part of any speech, however, it is so overlooked and neglected by so many speakers and presenters. Most people do not give it the level of attention that it deserves, and this is the part of your speech that set the tone,...
THE POWER OF PUBLIC SPEAKING TO GROW YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
Imagine the power of a marketing strategy that many of your competitors were too intimidated by to even try. In the noisy online marketing world of algorithms, funnels, social media, and keyword campaigns; public speaking is one of the best marketing strategies to...