{"product_id":"9781608321407","title":"Paid to Speak: Best Practices for Building a Successful Speaking Business","description":"Covering every aspect of launching, building, and maintaining a successful speaking career, Paid to Speak is a must-read for professional speakers-whether keynote speaker, motivator, coach, trainer, facilitator, or consultant-as well as those aspiring to a speaking career.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDivided into four sections, the content corresponds with the four core competencies that the National Speakers Association (NSA) has identified for success as a professional speaker:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Eloquence: platform mechanics, presenting, and preparing\u003cbr\u003e- Enterprise: business management, sales, and marketing\u003cbr\u003e- Expertise: topic development, authorship, and product development\u003cbr\u003e- Ethics: professional awareness and professional development\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThirty-four working NSA members who have built thriving speaking businesses weigh in with valuable insights and proven strategies on a gamut of topics, making Paid to Speak essential to any speaker's list of reference materials. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn how to\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Create compelling presentations using stories and humor\u003cbr\u003e- Hone your presentation and facilitation skills\u003cbr\u003e- Convey a professional image through dress and body language\u003cbr\u003e- Market and sell yourself effectively\u003cbr\u003e- Develop an authentic and innovative brand \u003cbr\u003e- Partner with speakers bureaus\u003cbr\u003e- Spice up your writing, and sell book proposals\u003cbr\u003e- Establish yourself as an expert in your niche\u003cbr\u003e- Leverage the virtual world\u003cbr\u003e- Adhere to an ethical code of behavior\u003cbr\u003e- And much, much more!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRead Paid to Speak from cover to cover, or open it to any chapter, for tried-and-true, hands-on information on taking your speaking career-and your bank account-to the next level.","brand":"Greenleaf Book Group, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47148025708784,"sku":"9781608321407","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781608321407_p0.jpg?v=1763838753","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781608321407","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}