This SpeakerBiz Program is an introductory course designed to help aspiring professional speakers discover their passion, define their purpose, and take a "peek" at the fascinating world of professional speaking.

The beginners course is the first of a 3-part sequential series that offers 8 monthly sessions providing a brief overview of the following:

• Clarify your expertise and explore potential markets.

• Define your USP (unique selling proposition), identify your brand, and determine your target audience.

• Draft your business name and tagline. Outline your vision, mission, slogan, and business objectives.

• Examine various business models and set your own fee structure.

• Develop your Flagship Program or your Signature Story and create an audience centered introduction and keynote/workshop description.

• Explore resources to help develop your marketing plan and learn the necessary strategies to help promote your business.

• Create your promotional tools and draft your speaker packet.

• Learn effective strategies to work with meeting planners, booking agents, and speakers bureaus.

• Identify when and how to effectively use props, power point, handouts, and other visual aids.

• Discover the potential profit power of You Tube, social media, and publishing.

• Learn effective networking skills and design your own contact follow up system.

• Discover resources for product vendors and marketing support services to grow your business.

• Learn the SpeakerBiz Lingo: industry jargon and "magic phrases" that increase business growth.

• Discover industry organizations and speakers associations to increase your network and support your professional speaking goals.

• Acquire efficient time management skills for managing full time job, full time family, and your professional speaking biz.

• Learn about additional opportunities to get hired as a professional speaker.