Podcasts about meeting planners

Speaker Mastermind Community: Click here to find out more about the Paid to Speak Accelerator Community (aka Mastermind Community) and to put your name on our Waiting List. Show Notes: 11 Things Great Speakers Do Differently #8 - Make Things Easy For Your Client Always remember that you as the speaker are one small (but important) part of an event. If you are easy to work with, you make the Decision Maker and Meeting Planner's jobs easier. Ways to be easy to work with: Keep your Speaker Agreement and Rider simple Keep your fee structure simple Gather all the information you need from Meeting Planners in one Intake Form Anticipate what needs to be communicated with Meeting Planners and when it needs to be communicated Review: Here Are The Tips We've Covered So Far Episode 109 - Speak WITH Your Audience (Not AT Your Audience) Episode 110 - Bring Your Audience Into Your Stories Episode 111 - Create Experiences Episode 112 - Step Into Your Character Episode 113 - Be Great At Business Episode 114 - Serve Before Selling Episode 115 - Only Ask For A Commitment IF You Are A Good Fit Episode Resources 9 Ways to Get Paid as a Speaker (FREE Resource) 5 Keys to Create a Speech That Pays (FREE Resource) Got questions? Submit them here Thank You for Listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on iTunes. Also, share it by using the social media buttons at the top or bottom of this post. Until next time, continue to move from #DREAMtoDO as a speaker.

The Meetings & Events Committee (EMEA) brings you this podcast which showcases How Radisson Hotel Group is using AI to optimize venue sourcing for buyers and suppliers. In this episode, Verónica González, a member of the GBTA M&E Committee, and head of Hotel Distribution Account Management at Amadeus IT Group, talks with Mandy Stam from Radisson Hotel Group and key technology partners, to learn more about how Radisson Hotel Groups optimizes M&E RFP Response Time, Conversion Rate and Revenue Generation with the use of AI. They share expertise and insights regarding • M&E Demand trends. • Buyers' behavior. • Suppliers' challenges. • How suppliers are using AI to better serve buyers. • RPA and AI trials and errors. • Outcome expected. • Challenges faced & Lesson learned. • Keys to success: flexibility, partnership, innovation, etc. • Results achieved Names: • Verónica González, a member of the M&E Committee, global head of Hospitality Distribution Account Management at Amadeus IT Group. • Mandy Stam, Senior Director Business Solutions, Radisson Hotel Group. • Felix Undeutsch, Co-Founder Hivr.ai. • Tony Marcelli, Director of Product Management at Cvent. • Gonzalo Fortuny, Partner at EY   Music track is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License 

We're exploring how businesses and organizations address the challenges of keeping guests on special diets safe and included with Tracy Stuckrath, the Founder and President of thrive! meetings & events. Tracy has over 20 years of extensive event planning experience, is a sought-after speaker, and will help listeners peek into her world of solutions. She has 30 years of experience as an event planner, 14+ years performing her current work, and 21 years living with a dietary need.Resources to keep you in the know:thrive! meetings and events - WebsiteEating at a Meeting Podcast - WebsiteLinkedinLinkedin Eating at a Meeting PodcastInstagramFacebookFacebook Eating at a Meeting Private GroupX (formerly known asTwitter)YouTubeFAACT's Roundtable Podcast can be found on Apple Podcast, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow us on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, Pinterest, TikTok, and YouTube. Sponsored by: National Peanut BoardThanks for listening! FAACT invites you to discover more exciting food allergy resources at FoodAllergyAwareness.org!

If you're looking for tips and ideas on how to leverage speaking opportunities, how to use speaking as your best for of visibility, or how to get booked to speak, you're in the right place. This is the best public speaking podcast for coaches, consultants, and service providers.Today's question is: I have a great deal of expertise in my area, but I'm wondering how interested meeting planners will book me to speak?To submit your question for a future Q&A ep go to https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/QA*****Craft your Compelling, Captivating, and Converting speech. Take $250 off with code BIDLISTENER at https://speakandstandout.com/offer-indss *****Links and resources mentioned in this episode:Get your copy of 17 Magic Phrases at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/MagicGrab the FREE resource Directory of Places to Speak https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/DirectoryFollow me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/laurieann.murabitoClick and read more over on my website. https://SpeakAndStandOut.comIf you're looking for support to grow your business faster, get fully booked and profitable, book a call to explore if you'd be a good fit for one of my programs. schedule a call at. https://link.salesedge.io/widget/bookings/bookwithla/discoveryHit **SUBSCRIBE** so you NEVER miss any episodes.Thank you for listening,Laurie-Ann

As speakers, it is not always straightforward as to what meeting planners are looking for and what you can do to make yourself stand out enough to get you on the shortlist. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we're thrilled to welcome Tamra Gaines, who has over 30 years of experience as a planner in the hospitality industry and has worked with many bureaus and countless speakers to put together outstanding meetings and events.If you would like some insight into what will help you shine in the eyes of a meeting planner, you simply can't afford to miss this episode!For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

In this special edition of Speakernomics, host Kenneth "Shark" Kinney sits down with 14 individuals ranging from Hall of Fame Speakers, Coaches to Speaker Bureaus and Meeting Planners to talk about what, in their opinion, makes a killer Speaker Reel. By the end of this episode*, you will: Evaluate the importance of capturing audience engagement and presenting a clear problem-solution narrative within your demo reel. Demonstrate techniques to quickly and effectively grab the viewer's attention, ensuring your video is tailored to the client's needs. Explore the significance of authenticity, storytelling, and audience interaction in building a compelling and credible speaker video. Identify best practices for maintaining a dynamic and fast-paced reel that highlights your speaking style and expertise. In this all-star session, you will hear from:  Meridith Elliott-Powell, CSP, CPAE Lois Creamer Tim Mathy Robert Kennedy, III, CSP Michelle Joyce Sylvie di Giusto, CSP Dejah Urbanovitch Clint Pulver, CSP Richard Schlep James Bauchum Shannon Jones Grant Baldwin Matt Bauer Chris West *Watch this episode on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're looking for tips and ideas on how to leverage speaking opportunities, how to use speaking as your best for of visibility, or how to get booked to speak, you're in the right place. This is the best public speaking podcast for coaches, consultants, and service providers.Today's question is: I'm a copywriter. I've never seen service providers get booked to speak at business meetings. Who would hire me to speak?To submit your question for a future Q&A episode, go to https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/QA

What kind of experience are you creating for your audiences and meeting planner? There is so much more to creating an experience than just booking the date and showing up. Little moments that can make a HUGE difference.As the speaker, you're creating memorable speaking experiences to maximize your impact. From engaging with the audience before, during and after your speech, to providing lasting impressions on the organizer. This episode shares strategies for creating a memorable, warm, and professional experience. Discover how to think about every interaction of your speaking engagement, including communication, preparation, and post-event follow-ups. Make your events remarkable, and beome that speaker everyone remembers, raves about, and refers.***Learn more about and sign up for the next Community Call. This is a live training, followed by QA and networking. LIMITED to 10 people.https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Community

Meetings Today's Taylor Smith joined World of Hyatt at the company's headquarters in downtown Chicago as one of the first to learn about the brand's latest loyalty program updates, including new perks for meeting planners. Beth Lubotsky, head of loyalty strategy for World of Hyatt, shares how planners, as well as attendees and leisure travelers, stand to benefit via the revamped loyalty program.

On this episode, we Build with Ricky Shore. Ricky graduated from North Carolina State University and started his first career with Wachovia Bank. 25 years later he left the Bank as a senior executive and purchased Aladdin Travel and Meeting Planners. 14 years later, he sold Aladdin and is now happily retired from not just 1, but 2 careers.In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss life with 3 kids, his journey from being with the bank for 25 years to pivoting to owning his own travel company. We get into what "Rickyism's" are and how they help build a strong culture that's built to last. Ricky also shares how to incentivize people the right way and how to pick the right clients.Ricky is married to Sally (41 years) and they have three children and seven grandchildren. They have lived in Hickory, NC, Atlanta, Georgia and now their hometown of Winston-Salem, NC.During his working career and in retirement Ricky has been a committed volunteer and helped numerous organizations with fundraising. He is active at St. Paul's Episcopal Church and has helped with 3 capital campaigns, served on the Vestry both Senior and Junior Warden. Today, Ricky is enjoying traveling, his children and grandchildren, golf, tennis, pickle ball, biking and not working.Enjoy!

We are always looking to book more speaking gigs and find new ways to reach out to those who have the ability to book us. So how exactly do we reach those people? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we're thrilled to welcome back Odell Bizzell to share some really great ideas on how to connect with meeting planners and create those connections. If you want to learn some little-known strategies about how to connect with meeting planners, you simply can't afford to miss this episode. For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Five Ways to Choose the Right Speaker Ask for video footage. Always ask to see some clips of your speaker in action, before you sign on a dotted line. Don't worry—any reputable and experienced speaker will have some footage they can pass along. If your speaker seems hesitant to share video clips—well, that tells you everything you need to know right there. Ask about credentials. There is such a thing as a certified public speaker, and inquiring about different accreditations and professional affiliations can give you some sense of the speaker's bona fides. Ask for referrals. You might also inquire as to where the speaker has worked before, and call some past clients to see if they are willing to leave a positive review. Again, a speaker who is hesitant to list past clients is likely not someone you want to do business with. Ask for thought leadership. Most speakers are also publishers, and checking out your speaker's blog posts and e-books is a good way to feel out how well he or she knows the industry. Ask your gut. Your intuition is not something you want to ignore. You need a speaker you'll feel good about working with—and if your gut tells you that a particular speaker just isn't the one, that's reason enough to continue the search. What's the most crucial factor in determining the ultimate failure or success of your next conference or seminar? It's not the venue and it's not even the food, though both of those things certainly matter. No, what really makes or breaks it, is the choice you make for the conference speaker. Criteria for Choosing the Best Conference Speaker What's the most important criteria you want for your annual conference ? It's not a trick question. Though the venue and the food are both critically important considerations, it's the actual content that people are going to come for, and it's the content that people will remember. And the key to delivering strong content, of course, is enlisting the best possible conference speaker. If you're an event planner, that means really doing your homework, and choosing a conference speaker wisely. As you evaluate potential speakers, consider some of the following criteria, strategies, secrets, and tips—all of which will guide you to make the best decision possible, and to end up with a conference that participants will speak highly of. Watch Your Speaker perform. You wouldn't buy a car without taking it for a test drive. Neither should you engage a speaker without actually watching that speaker perform. Any reputable speaker will be willing to send you a YouTube clip or some other video sample. Ask About Past Experience. If you're looking for a speaker to present at a marketing convention, you want to ensure that it's someone who's presented to marketers before. Don't hesitate to ask about past experience with your industry or niche. Look for speakers who want to include you in their preparation. You don't want someone who's just going to rehash tired old talking points. You want a presentation that's tailored to your group. Try to find a speaker who will ask you questions and seek your feedback in planning his or her remarks. Seek a Conference Speaker Who Will Stick Around. Make sure your speaker is willing to stay after the presentation and talk with people one-on-one, take questions, or just be present. You don't want someone who's just going to speak, then make a mad dash for the door. Be cautious about speakers who want to sell stuff. It's fine for a speaker to want a table to sell his or her book, but be careful in hiring anyone who seems like they only care about promoting their wares. That's usually a bad sign. Go with a speaker who seems interested in your organization, your mission, and your goals. As you interview potential speakers, listen for those who also seem like they're interviewing you—because those are the ones who are really going to be invested in your event. Be strategic in picking your conference speaker—and land on someone who will really provide optimal value to your group! Looking for a Speaker? As a footnote, let me affirm that I'm more than willing to chat with you about my own experience and credentials; get in touch with me about your next conference or event!

TITLE:Prepare for Impact. Taking Your Event to An Eleven. (ft. Ryan Estis | Keynote Speaker, Author & Founding Partner, ImpactEleven)OPENING QUOTE:“It's a question I love to ask Meeting Planners… how long does the energy, and the enthusiasm and the commitment- after your big kickoff meeting- last? And the idea should be that we go to a meeting with a foundation, and then we continue to elevate momentum and energy and commitment and drive throughout the year; it shouldn't wane after 30 days or 90 days.”-Ryan EstisSUMMARY:Recognized by Meetings and Convention Magazine as one of the “best keynote speakers ever heard,” Ryan Estis brings his voice and expertise to No More Bad Events. A former ad exec and current business owner of a research and learning organization, Ryan is also a co-founder of ImpactEleven, a specialized learning ground and boot camp for the speaking community. As a speaker, Ryan inspires his sales and executive leadership audiences with insights to help initiate change and performance.In today's podcast, Ryan effortlessly transfers his acquired knowledge to the event and meetings universe; and arms planners with information about shifts that he has seen in our business and about insights into accommodating those changes to ensure positive, enduring event impact.From providing guests with a communal sense of place to experiences that connect to creating alignment and learning at an individual pace, Ryan has some awesome perspectives. Not to mention enthusiastically-told stories about performance and endurance. All told, in the interest, of course, of producing No More Bad Events.GUEST BIO:A globally-recognized sales and leadership expert, Ryan advises clients on navigating change, improving performance, influencing culture, and accelerating growth. He's also a highly-regarded Keynote speaker as well as a co-founding partner of ImpactEleven, a specialized learning ground and boot camp for the speaking community.HIRE THEM TO SPEAK:Follow Ryan Estis: Linkedin BioFollow Scott Bloom: eSpeakers BioFollow Speakers: eSpeakers MarketplaceABOUT NO MORE BAD EVENTS:Brought to you by eSpeakers and hosted by professional emcee, host, and keynote speaker Scott Bloom, No More Bad Events is where you'll hear from some of the top names in the event and speaking industry about what goes on behind the scenes at the world's most perfectly executed conferences, meetings, and more. Get ready to learn the secrets and strategies to help anyone in the event industry reach their goal of putting on nothing less than world-class events. Learn more at: nomorebadevents.comABOUT THE HOST:A veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the go-to choice for business humor, Scott has hosted hundreds of events over two decades for big and small organizations alike. Scott has also hosted his own weekly VH1 series and recently co-hosted a national simulcast of the Grammy Awards from the Palace Theater.As the son of a successful salesman, he was exposed to the principles of building a business at an early age. As a comedian, Scott cut his teeth at renowned improv and comedy clubs. And as a self-taught student of psychology, he's explored what makes people tick and has written a book (albeit a farce) on how to get through life. He's uniquely positioned to deliver significant notes on connecting people and making business seriously funny. And who doesn't like to laugh? Learn more about Scott: scottbloomconnects.comPRODUCED BY eSpeakers:When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals worldwide connect directly with speakers for great engagements. Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.Learn more at: eSpeakers.comSHOW CREDITS:Scott Bloom: Host | scottbloomconnects.comJoe Heaps: eSpeakers | jheaps@eSpeakers.com

To my #Hotel Sales People, Do you follow up with Meeting Planners who have turned you down? Do we identify other business that they may have but haven't ask? New relationships mean new hotels that offer the #RussellofHotels rate!! Just a few thinks I'll discuss today. #hospitalityunplugged

“If you want to get booked, you need a demo reel!” This is now common advice for speakers. But what makes a good speaker demo reel? Where do you begin? Today Mark and Darren find out from Chris West, Founder and Owner of Video Narrative, Inc. and the authority on outstanding speaker demo reels. His advice provides a roadmap of the steps necessary for you to create your unforgettable speaker demo reel! SNIPPETS: • Position yourself in a category of ONE • Turn your story into a video narrative • Your video should be like a good movie • Meeting planners view video to create their short list • Meeting Planners look for reasons to disqualify you • It is your #1 sales tool • It should clearly distinguish you as the one, or NOT the one • It must define problems, teach tactics, give you credibility and show results • It should be under four minutes long • It should answer the question, “Why should we choose you?”

Nora Sheils is a wealth of knowledge in the events industry and knows exactly what creating an impressive team can do for a business. Her talent for project management, operational efficiency, business expansion, and team dynamics support and propel event professionals to do their best. In this episode, Nora talks all about creating an impressive team and what that means for those that plan events.Episode HighlightsIn operating Bridal Bliss, Nora shared a takeaway that she never takes more weddings than she or her team are able to do comfortably.Creating an impressive team can be stressful. Nora took time to train her employees at the beginning of her business and it grew from there.The best training strategy for Nora to bring on new planners is having them start as assistants to shadow the process and then add on more responsibility as they grow.What makes an amazing team player is possibly different for different companies. However, Nora's top three are:Planners have to be open to all genders and all racesPlanners should be open to learning new ways, and not set in their ways.Ideal planners fit easily into the team culture.It's common that planners will work with a client that isn't easy to work with. Ideally, if they aren't a good fit, it is much better to part ways with that client than move forward in a toxic environment.There are ways to ensure a client is a good fit. A great one is asking the right questions during the inquiry and onboarding process.Setting expectations early with your clients can ensure that planners are leading the process and are consultative.Going above and beyond can lead to burnout. Be upfront about expectations and lead the process to ensure the client isn't asking you for status, and that you are showing them frequent updates.Send a surprise and delight package as well to say welcome! They are inexpensive but make a huge difference.Tips from Nora on building your company brand:Jump into social media. It is  an easy free way to build back the branding of your team and companyPlanners get so much business from vendor referrals - send cards to your vendors so that you are at top of your mind.Make sure to give reviews to others and keep your site updated when you get referrals and reviews from others as well. Show off the support you get from othersBe authentic.Give your planners the space to grow as a planner, and make sure they are valued, and a true team player. Links and Resources:Rock Paper CoinFacebookInstagramUse code RPCNORA to receive White glove onboarding + Free Year on Application from Rock Paper Coin - Thank you Nora!Thank you so much for tuning into the podcast. I hope this helps you in your quest on creating an impressive team. Until next time, stay on purpose!Support the show

SEASON: 2 EPISODE: 1Episode Overview:Personal catastrophes are like earthquakes. They leave us too shaken to know what to do next. Afraid that every step we take might spark another upheaval. But we can learn to resist our human instinct to hide from challenges. If you want to learn how you can break through and thrive after a life altering setback, you're going to enjoy my conversation with international bestselling author, Vince Poscente. Guest Bio: Despite any challenges, Vince Poscente advises business leaders with sound advice to accelerate growth. His, “Do what the competition is not willing to do,” approach to obstacles and resilience has been used by Fortune 500 companies around the globe.Vince is a New York Times bestselling author of eight books on activating purpose, which include The Earthquake and The Age of Speed. He's an in-demand, corporate presenter, an Olympian and Hall of Fame Speaker in both Canada and the USA. As President of Board Developer, he guides growth strategies for corporate leaders. Meetings & Conventions identified Vince as "Meeting Planners' Favorite Speaker." His Full Speed Ahead and Accelerate Breakthroughs corporate keynotes are delivered with energy, humor, and practical takeaways.Resource Links:Website: https://www.vinceposcente.comProduct Link: https://vince-poscente-international-store.myshopify.com/Insight Gold Timestamps:01:49 A good idea won't go away05:24 In a second of time, your conscious mind processes with 2000 neurons while your subconscious mind is processing with 4 billion neurons07:22 You start with the Emotional Quotient10:30 You don't know what you don't know13:35 There's no linear way out of chaos when we are smacked in between the eyeballs….16:00 If you have an expertise, just push out value17:35 Grasp the contradiction21:50 Through the middle is the way22:02 Never make a decision based on fear27:58 Is it taking your forward or not?31:49 Confidence is the single most important thing for anyone to accomplish great results33:35 Curious and creative36:39 The most important thing for listeners37:50 The second you stop sharing that story is the second you're going to be free from that storyConnect Socially:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinceposcente/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vince.Poscente/about_overviewTwitter: https://twitter.com/vinceposcenteYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VincePoscenteInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinceposcente/Email: v@vinceposcente.comSponsors: Rainmaker Digital Solutions: https://www.rainmakerdigitalsolutions.com/Resources: https://becomingpreferred-podcast.com/resources/Next Episode: Rethinking Yourself: Designing Your Path for Growth with Jim Cathcart!

This week's episode is a recast of one of this year's most listened to episodes with Jay Baer while we work on a few exciting upcoming episodes. Even if you already listened to this episode with Jay, we encourage you to listen to it again with a fresh mind and find new wisdom and advice you didn't pick up on last time! Here's a hot take from today's guest, Jay Baer, CSP, CPAE: Your content and presentation skills are probably not that much better than every other professional speaker in your field, which is to say you're all good speakers. But what can you do to stand out to make sure your message transcends the presentation itself? This week on Speakernomics we invited Jay to share his insights about how to differentiate yourself from other speakers so meeting planners choose to work with you.   Key Takeaways: Meeting planners want outcomes Give planners something to remember you    Who is Jay Baer, CSP, CPAE? Jay is a speaker, author and consultant for major brands to help them exceed customer expectation. He only started professionally speaking 12 years ago but is a member of NSA's Speaker Hall of Fame and lets each client pick which of his 14 plaid suits they want him to wear on stage.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Two Experienced Meeting Planners Hire Speakers (ft. Debbie Lipsky & Jason Callori)Perspectives from two meeting planners who hire speakers dailyOPENING QUOTE:“I think some people are a little more high maintenance than others. And, like, for the event, the conference I work on. It's a C-Suite client conference. Every single person in attendance, all our clients are our VIPs. As a speaker, you're coming in to present and provide education and thought leadership to them. So you're not supposed to be a VIP yourself.”-Debbie LipskyGUEST BIO:Debbie Lipsky has been running events and hiring speakers for over 20 years in her role at the financial services giant, SEI. LinkedInJason Callori works for Cardinal Health, the 15th largest company in the United States with $162 billion in revenue. He's booked dozens of speakers and runs some of the largest and most elaborate conferences and events in the game.LinkedInCORE TOPICS + DETAILS:[7:51] - What Bookers Look for in SpeakersStraight from the sourceWhat does Debbie want? Customization. In the world of TED talk videos available for free online, there's no reason to book someone who's giving the same talk at every event. She wants to receive a custom message, one that is tailored to that exact audience on that day.As for Jason, he wants dynamism, magnetism, and stage presence. He calls it the ‘phone test.' If he's looking down at his phone within ten seconds of watching someone's videos online, he knows they're not the person for his event.[11:04] - Bureau or No Bureau?An answer to the classic question— what do bookers want?Despite doing a lot of research on his own, Jason does work closely with speaker bureaus for the simple fact that it makes his life easier. Like Jason, Debbie pairs her own research with close bureau partnerships. Overall, 95% of her bookings come through bureaus.[18:38] - New and Exciting or Tried and TrueHow do bookers decide which way to go?Network matters. Proven success matters. But both Debbie and Jason assert that what it really comes down to is picking the right person, with the right message, for the right event. Sometimes that means going with someone who has a massive portfolio of previous talks, and sometimes it means going with a new upstart who doesn't have many keynotes under their belt but who has otherwise demonstrated their value. [27:57] - Setting the Volume KnobSetting the right tone to attract attentionDo bookers want a rock concert-like atmosphere from their speaker, or a more substantive and information-driven approach? The simple answer: a happy medium. There needs to be a good takeaway and substance, but there also needs to be energy and fun along the way. Generally, that fun factor will need to be even higher when it comes to the opener and closer of a multi-day conference.[32:11] - The Old Razzle DazzleDebbie and Jason reflect on what ‘wows' themIf you ask Debbie and Jason, ‘dream' speakers do the little things right. They have their slides locked in at least two days before the event. They take the time to know the business they're speaking to— the audience's roles and goals. They don't just want to impress the higher ups, they want to create real impact for the employees themselves. If you want to get booked, nail all the little things.RESOURCES:[2:33] About SEI[2:43] About Cardinal HealthFollow Debbie:LinkedInFollow Jason:LinkedInFollow Josh:FacebookLinkedInInstagramTwitterYouTubeABOUT MIC DROP:Brought to you by eSpeakers, hear from the world's top thought leaders and experts, sharing tipping point moments, strategies, and approaches that led to their speaking career success. Throughout each episode, host Josh Linkner, #1 Innovation keynote speaker in the world, deconstructs guests' Mic Drop moments and provides tactical tools and takeaways that can be applied to any speaking business, no matter it's starting point. You'll enjoy hearing from some of the top keynote speakers in the industry including: Ryan Estis, Alison Levine, Peter Sheahan, Seth Mattison, Cassandra Worthy, and many more. Mic Drop is produced and presented by eSpeakers; sponsored by ImpactEleven.Learn more at: MicDropPodcast.comABOUT THE HOST:Josh Linkner is a Creative Troublemaker. He believes passionately that all human beings have incredible creative capacity, and he's on a mission to unlock inventive thinking and creative problem solving to help leaders, individuals, and communities soar. Josh has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million and is the author of four books including the New York Times Bestsellers, Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention. He has invested in and/or mentored over 100 startups and is the Founding Partner of Detroit Venture Partners.Today, Josh serves as Chairman and Co-founder of Platypus Labs, an innovation research, training, and consulting firm. He has twice been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is the recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award. Josh is also a passionate Detroiter, the father of four, is a professional-level jazz guitarist, and has a slightly odd obsession with greasy pizza. Learn more about Josh: JoshLinkner.comABOUT eSPEAKERS:When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often. eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals all over the world connect directly with speakers for great engagements. Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.Learn more at: eSpeakers.comSPONSORED BY IMPACTELEVEN:From refining your keynote speaking skills to writing marketing copy, from connecting you with bureaus to boosting your fees, to developing high-quality websites, producing head-turning demo reels, Impact Eleven (formerly 3 Ring Circus) offers a comprehensive and powerful set of services to help speakers land more gigs at higher fees. Learn more at: impacteleven.comPRODUCED BY DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown's processes to launch today's most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from messy ideas to finely tuned hits. Here's to making (podcast) history together.Learn more at: DetroitPodcastStudios.comSHOW CREDITS:Josh Linkner: Host | josh@joshlinkner.comJoe Heaps: eSpeakers | JHeaps@eSpeakers.comConnor Trombley: Executive Producer | connor@DetroitPodcastStudios.com

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This episode: To say the last few years have impacted the meeting and events industry is an understatement. From safety concerns to creating meaningful hybrid events experiences, meeting planners have even more to consider. We talk with Stuart Ruff-Lyon, CMP, DES, Vice President of Events and Exhibitions at RIMS about what he sees ahead, how RIMS responded, and the opportunities they have embraced. While COVID-19 was a shock to the system, it has created an environment where it's safe to experiment. What did you have the most fun changing with events because of COVID? (Yes, we said FUN!) Share a comment. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cecilia-sepp/support

Vince Poscente helps audiences with ‘setbacks and breakthroughs' in any high-performing or competitive landscape. He is a New York Times bestselling author of nine books and an in-demand, corporate speaker. He's an Olympian and Hall of Fame Speaker in both Canada and the USA. Since 2006, Vince has led expeditions to name Himalayan mountains after everyday heroes. His Full Speed Ahead, Winner's Mindset and Accelerate Breakthroughs tailored keynotes are delivered with energy, humor and practical takeaways. He was rated by MPI as one of the Top Ten Motivational Speakers in North America, and Meetings & Conventions identified Vince as "Meeting Planners' Favorite Speaker."   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vince.Poscente Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinceposcente/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vinceposcente   This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp! Receive 10% off your first month by going to: https://betterhelp.com/SSS   Self sabotage...we all do it. If you aren't happy with your life, you are self-sabotaging. Are you making the money you want? Are your relationships what you desire them to be? Is your health where you want it? If not, you are sabotaging yourself. Pat Pearson, M.S.S.W. author, and psychotherapist has found what you create in life is largely determined by what you think you deserve. This podcast focuses on the psychology of stopping self-sabotage and truly creating the life you want and deserve! How much do you think you are self-sabotaging? Take our quiz. If you want a deeper dive into self-sabotage, get Pat's book, Stop Self-Sabotage.     Find Stop Self-Sabotage on your preferred listening platform at https://omny.fm/shows/stopselfsabotage/playlists/stopselfsabotage   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stopselfsabotagepod Twitter - https://twitter.com/stopSelfSabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stopselfsabotagepod   Hot Pie Media is an on-demand digital audio/video entertainment network with interests primarily in the creation of original, relevant, and entertaining podcasts.  https://hotpiemedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's a hot take from today's guest, Jay Baer, CSP, CPAE: Your content and presentation skills are probably not that much better than every other professional speaker in your field, which is to say you're all good speakers. But what can you do stand out to make sure your message transcends the presentation itself? This week on Speakernomics we invited Jay to share his insights about how to differentiate yourself from other speakers so meeting planners choose to work with you.   Key Takeaways: Meeting planners want outcomes Give planners something to remember you    Who is Jay Baer, CSP, CPAE? Jay is a speaker, author and consultant for major brands to help them exceed customer expectation. He only started professionally speaking 12 years ago but is a member of NSA's Speaker Hall of Fame and lets each client pick which of his 14 plaid suits they want him to wear on stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The job market has swung wildly over the past two years, but as in-person meetings have returned, so have planners' opportunities for career advancement. As demand for skilled candidates has grown, meeting professionals are likely sensing that now might be a good time to make that career move they've been considering.   Dawn Penfold, president and founder of MeetingJobs.com, shares her insights on the shifting market for employment opportunities on this episode of Eventful: The Podcast for Meeting Professionals. Penfold, who has been helping meeting professionals find new positions for more than 30 years, speaks with Northstar Meetings Group's managing editor, Sarah Braley about a range of career-focused topics, including:   Which industries are seeing the strongest opportunities and what skills are in demand (2:15)   How candidates are being more creative in their benefits requests, including flex time and even loan repayment (4:00)   How much the standard salary increase from one job to another has changed (7:45)   Why the right request during an interview could make a candidate look more appealing to an employer (11:20)   What skills distinguish the most in-demand and resilient candidates (14:10) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vince Poscente is a multiple international bestselling author, a Winter Games Olympian, and a Hall of Fame speaker. Author of the New York Times bestseller The Age of Speed and the international bestselling phenomenon, The Ant and The Elephant - Leadership for The Self, Vince has a new book, titled The Earthquake – Your Journey From Setback to Breakthrough, set to be released this month. The book is endorsed by The Dalai Lama, who said this book "will inspire many to meet the difficult challenges of life.” At age 26, Vince decided he was going to become an Olympian. He went from being a recreational skier into one of the top 10 speed skiers in the world in four years. In the past decade, Vince has led expeditions for novices up to the summit of the Himalayas. As a renowned expert on mindset, resiliency, and overcoming setbacks, he‘s had an incredible speaking career for the past two decades. MPI ranked Vince one of the "Top 10 Motivational Speakers in the World," and Meetings & Conventions Magazine named him "Meeting Planners' Favorite Speaker." For more on Vince or to book him to speak: https://speakers.calentertainment.com/profile/10?btsc=1 Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.calentertainment.com/virtually-speaking/

Join Pat and her guest Vince Poscente as they discuss his time at the Olympics and his new book The Earthquake: Your Journey from Setback to Breakthrough.   Vince Poscente helps audiences with ‘setbacks and breakthroughs' in any high-performing or competitive landscape. He is a New York Times bestselling author of nine books and in-demand, corporate speaker. He's an Olympian and Hall of Fame Speaker in both Canada and the USA. Since 2006, Vince has led expeditions to name Himalayan mountains after everyday heroes. His Full Speed Ahead, Winner's Mindset and Accelerate Breakthroughs tailored keynotes are delivered with energy, humor and practical takeaways. He was rated by MPI as one of the Top Ten Motivational Speakers in North America, and Meetings & Conventions identified Vince as "Meeting Planners' Favorite Speaker."   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vince.Poscente Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinceposcente/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vinceposcente   This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp! Receive 10% off your first month by going to: https://betterhelp.com/SSS     Self Sabotage... we all do it. If you aren't happy with your life, you are self-sabotaging. Are you making the money you want? Are your relationships what you desire them to be? Is your health where you want it? If not, you are sabotaging yourself. Pat Pearson, M.S.S.W. author, and psychotherapist has found what you create in life is largely determined by what you think you deserve. This podcast focuses on the psychology of stopping self-sabotage and truly creating the life you want and deserve! How much do you think you are self-sabotaging? Take our quiz. If you want a deeper dive into self-sabotage, get Pat's book, Stop Self-Sabotage.     Find Stop Self-Sabotage on your preferred listening platform at https://omny.fm/shows/stopselfsabotage/playlists/stopselfsabotage   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stopselfsabotagepod Twitter - https://twitter.com/stopSelfSabpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stopselfsabotagepod   Hot Pie Media is an on-demand digital audio/video entertainment network with interests primarily in the creation of original, relevant, and entertaining podcasts.  https://hotpiemedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome back to Inside The Greenroom! Today we are celebrating our 100th episode so we decided to do something a little bit different; instead of stepping Inside The Greenroom, we invite you to step inside the audience of our LIVE 2021 Speak-off! If you've listened to any of the past 99 episodes, there's a good chance you may have heard us mention the speak-off once or twice. This is the most believed and talked about part every year after our annual event! We wanted to share it with you today because we believe it truly encapsulates everything we do here at Advance Your Reach and Inside The Greenroom. Hundreds of contestants from all over the world compete to land a top 10 spot; when you hit play, you'll hear our top ten finalists battle it out for a top spot.  Listen in on the action from start to finish and glean the practical tips, advice, and strategies that will benefit your own platform. You'll hear how the speak-off started, real-time advice and tips from the top meeting planners in the world, how to add value in 3 minutes or less, and even how YOU can be next year's champion! We hope that you put your headphones in, take a little extra time and immerse yourself into the magic of an AYR Event.  PS: Like what you hear? Connect with us, the judges, and our finalist by clicking the links below!   Meeting Planners:  To judge our next speaker competition, email katie@advanceyourreach.com to learn about upcoming dates and events.  Join our Virtual Events One-Day Intensive on July 30th! Learn the high-converting Blueprint used by Dean Graziosi, Tony Robbins, & Grant Cardone that Converts & Connects With Communities. https://success.advanceyourreach.com/virtual-events-intensive/ Speakers:  To compete in our next upcoming speaker competition, email: info@advanceyourreach.com to learn more! More Of What's Inside: Live audio from 2021 Speak-Off Hear how the speak-off started  The CTA Pete recommends every speaker use Custom speaking tips from Pat Quinn How to become the next big speaker Grand prize winner reveal  Hear what contestant won a stage with John Lee Dumas How to add soul into your speaking 100th episode celebration Hear from judges around the world virtually   And much more!     Learn More About Judges: To judge our next speaker competition, email katie@advanceyourreach.com to learn about upcoming dates and events. John Lee Dumas - Entrepreneur on Fire Podcast: https://www.eofire.com Karl Krummenacher - Mindshare Collaborative: https://mindsharecollaborative.com/mindshare-mastermind/ Deanna Rogers - Scalable: https://scalable.co Brad Sumrock - Apartment Investor Mastery: https://bradsumrok.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwrPCGBhALEiwAUl9X01oY6gzi8EEN-AiZ_CATis9J6xIevdMw6V ggnMR43rglQbHN4Ve9nhoC_cYQAvD_BwE Stormy Wellington - Stormy Wellington: https://stormywellington.com Mark Wade -  Virtual Summits: https://virtualsummits.com/ Bert Wright - Motivating the Masses: https://www.motivatingthemasses.com Jen Gottlieb - Super Connector Media: https://superconnectormedia.com Phil Mershon - Social Media Examiner: www.socialmediaexaminer.com Giovanni Marsico - Archangels Academy: https://archangelacademy.com    Top 10 Speak-Off Finalists:  Ashley Ryckman: www.becomingchic.me Michael Unbroken: www.thinkunbroken.com Amber Daniel: destinystrategists@gmail.com, www.destinystrategists@gmail.com Craig Bruce: craig@evolvehealthandlifestyle.com, www.evolvehealthandlifestyle.com Tom Telesco: https://www.thomastelesco.com Meredith Viguers: https://mpoweredyou.com , @MpoweredYou Marianne Bjelke: https://bewhatnow.com/speaking/  David Maxwell: www.davidthemaxwell.com Hatsu Ramadhan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/makemoneyonyourterms/ Monica Von: https://monicavon.com   Connect with IGR Team: blair@advanceyourreach.com  katie@advanceyourreach.com info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com   Connect with us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website: advanceyourreach.com stageagency@advanceyourreach.com Email​: info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com   Book Speakers for your next event! We are the only agency where you can book free and paid speakers, no bureau commissions!  Learn More https://elitespeakersagency.com/   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 - What to expect today 1:46 - Welcome Pete Vargas 6:00 - Jimmy Nelson kicks us off 7:21 - Finalist 1 - Craig Bruce 13:35 - Finalist 2 - Amber Daniel 19:35 - Finalist 3 - Hatsu Ramadhan 26:41 - Finalist 4 - Monica Von 32:32 - Finalist 5 - Tom Telesco 38:49 - Finalist 6 - Meredith Viguers 45:03 - Finalist 7 - Michael Unbroken   52:26 - Finalist 8 - Marianne Bjelke   58:43 - Finalist 9 - David Maxwell  1:06:54 - Finalist 10 - Ashley Reichman 1:13:46 - Judges Feedback 1:40:57 - Final thoughts and advice with Pat Quinn 1:41:35 - 2021 Speak-Off Winners

Pride Month is here. A time to celebrate, support and uplift members of the LGBTQ+ community. While diversity issues have taken on greater prominence over the past year, there is still much work to be done, and the meetings industry is well-positioned to lead that charge.   On this episode of Eventful: The Podcast for Meeting Professionals, Derrick Johnson chair of the LGBT Meeting Professionals Association and chief diversity officer and director of event strategy for Talley Management Group speaks with Northstar Meetings Group's senior associate editor Elise Schoening about how planners can better support the LGBTQ+ community. Among the points discussed:   -What sets this year's Pride apart from that of previous years (2:55).   -LGBT Meeting Professionals Association's plans for the coming year (3:40).   -How planners can seek out inclusive destinations and use their influence to encourage greater inclusivity in the sites they select (12:35).   -Details about LGBT MPA's first ever educational event, Day of Diversity, taking place on June 30 (16:30). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of DMOU, we welcome Destination Analysts' Erin Francis-Cummings to the microphone for a wide-ranging conversation that showcases exclusive new research into how DMO leaders perceive their future. She also shares fresh insights into how Meeting Planners view DMOs in a post-COVID world...and other insights relative to the pandemic that will help DMO pros prepare for the days ahead.

Despite any challenges they face, Vince Poscente helps business leaders with massive breakthroughs. His, “Do what the competition is not willing to do,” approach to obstacles and resilience has been used by Fortune 500 companies around the globe. As a New York Times bestselling author of nine books and in-demand, corporate presenter, he's an Olympian and Hall of Fame Speaker in both Canada and the USA. Vince has led expeditions to summit and name Himalayan mountains after everyday heroes while Meetings & Conventions identified Vince as "Meeting Planners' Favorite Speaker." His Full Speed Ahead and Setback to Breakthrough virtual or conference keynotes are delivered with energy, humour and practical takeaways. Grateful to have Vince as a guest on our Inspiring Possibilities Summit... here is what he shared with us on the live summit. THANK YOU, Vince!! www.VincePoscente.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vinceposcente/50+ Breakthrough Videos with Vince Poscente - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyBp2SPsfvSsrMDyrw_-o9yDYuUGPohab

Give a big warm welcome to owner, speaker, and coach at The Speaker lab, Grant Baldwin Inside The Greenroom!  Today we are taking time to serve our listeners who are new to the speaking game. Or, as we like to call you, “the best-kept secret.” It is crazy to say that we are wrapping up the first month of 2021. It has been a wild and unpredictable year already… Despite the ever-changing world around us, we believe that there are a few things you can still predict in this life. One of them is your success as a speaker.  In this episode, Grant gives some incredible insight into how you can practically upgrade your speaking career behind the scenes, establishing yourself as an expert in your niche and create a foundation that will set you up for long term success.  Learn about the S.P.E.A.K. method, what event and meeting planners are looking for, the two questions every audience wants answered, and how you can start making money with every gig.    P.S. Of course, we didn’t forget about our event and Meeting Planners! Hear Grant’s best advice on working with speakers and how you can take your event to the next level!  Jump into 2021 with the confidence you need! Listen now.  Here’s More Of What We Cover: How customizing your speaking career can open doors The method that helps Grant’s clients start speaking professionally How Grant pivoted AND helped his clients pivot during the pandemic Why you should establish yourself as the expert Building a foundation that books you gigs How to acquire paid speaking gigs How to establish yourself as the expert The two questions every audience wants to know Why you should have a professional-grade website How you can create the Demo video that’s right for YOU When you should speak for free How to know when to scale your business How the industry has changed since 2020 The most important thing you can do as a meeting planner   And much more!     LINKS: Connect with Grant: Website: thespeakerlab.com Podcast: The Speakers lab Podcast  Calculator: myspeakerfee.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/grantbaldwin  Twitter: twitter.com/grantbaldwin Insta: www.instagram.com/getpaidtospeak/?hl=en  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/grant-baldwin-641a03105/  Company Name:  The Speaker Lab YouTube: www.youtube.com/thespeakerlab   Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Connect with us: Facebook: ​​www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website:​​ advanceyourreach.com Email​: ​info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Learn More About our Stage Agency:  https://elitespeakersagency.com/ stageagency@advancyourreach.com Influential Speakers in Grant’s life:  Josh Shipp   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:27 Episode starts 0:55 Welcome Grant 1:19 How Grant got started in the speaking industry 5:40 A look inside Grant’s speaker framework 13:54 Putting in the reps to nail your speech 15:47 So what, now what? 19:13 The importance of having a good website 25:57 Key mistake to avoid when making your sizzle reel 28:15 Tips on every speaking gig 32:32 Grants best advice for scaling  36:08 The “best” speaking style 38:16 Get paid what your worth on virtual stages 44:47 The importance of building relationships as a speaker 47:51 We are all figuring it out right now 51:13 The speakers who have impacted Grant’s life the most More About Grant: Grant Baldwin is the author of “The Successful Speaker” and founder of TheSpeakerLab.com, a training company for public speakers. He is also the creator and host of The Speaker Lab podcast and has coached thousands of speakers. He has been regularly featured in the national media included Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur and the Huffington Post. He lives near Nashville, Tennessee with his wife and three daughters.

  Welcome Speaker, Profit Coach, and Self-Made Millionaire Susie Carder Inside the Greenroom!   You’ve heard it said that content is king but really at the end of the day we all know revenue is king. We are all trying to fill out our value ladders, build our product suites, and see how we can create revenue streams we may have missed. It can feel overwhelming if you don’t know where to start.    Susie Carder has been nicknamed the “millionaire-maker” and specializes in helping entrepreneurs and speakers create steady and predictable success. Listen in as Susie talks about working through your business from the ground up, and how speaking as an entrepreneur will open doors that will not only generate revenue but cause a real impact and change in your audience’s lives.    This episode will teach you how you can get what you need to make the profit you ACTUALLY want.  Here’s what we cover:   How Susie got the nickname the “Profit Coach” Why you should sell to at least 25% of any room you speak in Stepping into your calling to serve others Where you are leaving money on the table How your numbers tell your story Creating predictable success in your business The difference between businesses that succeed or fail  Entrepreneurs and Meeting Planners why YOU should be speaking How Susie pivoted during COVID to create more conversions Growing your credibility to gain more stages and influence How to look a business systemically Your most important client And much more!   LINKS:   Connect with Susie:   Website: www.susiecarder.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusieCarder/Twitter: https://twitter.com/susiecarder Insta: https://www.instagram.com/SusieCarder LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susiecarder Connect with Blair: blair@advanceyourreach.com    Connect with us: Facebook: ​​www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website:​​ advanceyourreach.com Email​: ​info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Learn More About our Stage Agency:  https://elitespeakersagency.com/ stageagency@advancyourreach.com   Influential Speakers in Susie’s life:  Barbara De Angelis Esther Hicks   Episode Minute By Minute: Episode Minute By Minute: 1:42 Meet Susie 3:24 How Susie’s journey got started 9:17 What is a “profit coach” 16:14 How Susie started leveraging stages in their business 24:06 The biggest difference between a business that succeeds or fail 29:46 Is the world COVID fatigue? 37:40 How Susie helps her clients how their business 42:42 The results of always chasing the dollar 46:34 The speakers that have impacted Susie the most 49:25 What stops most people from achieving their dreams More About Susie:   Profit Coach, Susie Carder, is truly a self-made millionaire. She started with one salon and health spa and built it into one of the most successful businesses in the country. She then founded and sold three profitable companies, the last of which sold for eight figures to Cengage.   Susie has guided hundreds of companies to develop personalized operation systems in finance, sales, and marketing. An international speaker, Susie’s spit-fire personality, sharp wit, and heart-warming stories are beautifully woven in with her decades of business knowledge to educate and compel audiences toward financial freedom.    Susie is currently a consultant of Lisa Nichols’ Motivating the Masses, a global transformation and training company, and author of nine books and multiple training programs. Her Best-Selling book, Living Proof (co-authored with Lisa Nichols) and Power Your Profits: How to Take Your Business From $10,000 to $10 Million, is available today.

“Events are not dead, they just look different.” Abby Eastman from Susan Davis International joins us this week. Find out ways things have changed and how we can continue to move forward in our industry.

Welcome founder and principal of Evoke Invoke Speaker Consultancy Mirjana Novkovic, Inside the Greenroom!    Mirjana worked for a number of years behind the scenes with video and sound before working her way up into marketing. It was here she realized that she had a passion for getting to know speakers, their messages, and working with agents to find the best strategy to get them on stages, and shortly after that Evoke Invoke Speaker Consultancy was born!    This episode will give you some great insight on how to upgrade your speaking to create a strong atmosphere that will unlock stages, invoke emotion, and create a message that won’t soon be forgotten!    Speakers you’ll get some key information on how to land an event by sharing the right things with meeting planners, meeting needs in specific marketplaces, matching your online presence to your signature talk and establishing what you are known for.    Don’t miss out Meeting Planners on how to create the best digital and live events by thinking about who is REALLY impacting your audience, making meet & greets an enriching experience for keynotes, doing pre-work research on your audience demographics, how you can use breakout rooms to your advantage and much more!    This episode is so jammed packed you’ll want to listen to it again and again. Here’s what we cover: How Mirjana became a speaker consultant  The biggest change in working with clients during a digital time How slowing down can help create an amazing speech Absolute MUST-HAVES for visibility as a speaker How to use competition to find what makes you unique Why video examples overpower testimonials How to sell a big picture rather than multiple topics to agents Every speaker must be in a category/industry How to customize your content for every event How to choose what video to send to agents and meeting planners How to really impact your audience through choosing a specific speaker Tapping into your core and how it can bring value to an event Why breakout rooms are worth it The importance of pre-work research on your audience demographics And much more!   LINKS: Connect with Mirjana: Website: www.evokeinvoke.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/EvokeInvoke Twitter: twitter.com/mirjnyc LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mirjananovkovic   Connect with us: Facebook: ​​www.facebook.com/advanceyourreach Website:​​ advanceyourreach.com Email​: ​info@insidethegreenroompodcast.com Connect with our host: blair@advanceyourreach.com  Learn More About our Stage Agency:  www.advanceyourreach.com/stage-agency stageagency@advancyourreach.com   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 Why today is going to be a great episode 4:00 How Mirjana got started in the lecture industry 8:17 How Mirjana has seen the industry change 11:18 The importance of understanding your market place 14:14 Sizzle real alternatives 22:56 Don’t assume the people you are working with know production 25:03 Why speakers have more control now than ever before 27:09 Finding the purpose of your message 32:24 Where you can lean in now more than ever before 36:22 The new video assets all speakers should have 44:01 Questions for the audience   More About Mirjana: Mirjana Novkovic is the Founder and Principal of Evoke Invoke Speaker Consultancy focused on helping thought leaders position their message for the speaker bureau marketplace. She brings more than 20 years of experience, expertise, and knowledge within the global lecture and speaking industry.   Mirjana previously spent 16 years with the Harry Walker Agency in New York, where she held primary responsibilities within their Client Relations division and served as Vice President of Marketing, overseeing the marketing strategies for more than 150 iconic exclusive speakers, including many of the most globally sought-after and high-profile World Leaders, C-suite Executives and Leading Industry Influencers. She is a passionate advocate of the lecture industry and believes that if you have a message that is relevant, purpose-driven, and action-focused then there is a tribe that will rally to hear you.  

At the “onset” of COVID-19 shut-down, Tracy chatted with Ben Chapman, food safety specialist, extension specialist and professor at North Carolina State University on what and how meeting organizers should be concerned about as it relates to food safety in general and with the coronavirus. From cleaning and sanitizing, seating, service methods (everyone touching the tongs), standard operating procedures, time and temperature control, food sourcing, health inspection scores and more, Ben spends almost 55 minutes sharing his insights on how to be and provide a safe food and beverage experience. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-chapman-22539058/ https://cals.ncsu.edu/agricultural-and-human-sciences/people/bjchapma/ https://www.barfblog.com/ https://www.barfblog.com/infosheets/

Here is some resource to further assist you if you are a business owner, teacher, patient advocate, or someone with a hearing loss.  Teresa Barnes, RN Hearing Awareness Business Expert is available for consultation, training, and keynoting. https://hearcommunication.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/hearteresabarnesrn/https://www.facebook.com/hearcommunication/https://www.instagram.com/teresabarnesrn/https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Advice-Tune-into-Listening/dp/1982209577https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ9TLLKAu7ZxP8lt21f0KswThe National Deaf Association:  https://www.nad.org/The Hearing Loss Association of America: https://www.hearingloss.org/ADA Effective Communication:  https://www.ada.gov/effective-comm.htm  

Legal expert Jonathan Howe on the latest legal risks for meeting professionals.   The COVID-19 pandemic has created plenty of legal issues for the events industry, from grappling with force majeure clauses to negotiating attrition terms that make sense. As face-to-face events slowly begin to resume in some form, one question continues to pop up: Can planners be held liable if an attendee contracts COVID at their event? It’s a tricky matter, and one that was recently addressed by Jonathan Howe, founding partner of Chicago's Howe & Hutton law firm and Northstar Meetings Group's longtime legal expert.   Howe spoke with Loren Edelstein, vice president and content director for Northstar Meetings Group, during Interact Independent Planners, the latest in Northstar’s new series of half-day digital meetings for planners and suppliers. He discussed liability and contract issues and answered questions from the attendees who joined the event. On this episode of Eventful: The Podcast for Meeting Professionals, we are featuring excerpts from that conversation. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Today's topic is centered around Virtual Keynote Presentations Aaron answers the question: Does Technology Platform Matter? We discuss several strategies for how to plan to win at virtual events. What are the 3 fears Meeting Planners have when it comes to virtual events?

Perhaps you’re thinking about working with a Speaker Bureau. What do they need from you? In what ways can you help them to help you? How can you forge and nurture a mutually beneficial relationship? Mark & Darren get answers from former Las Vegas entertainer, speaker spouse, and speaker bureau executive Jennifer Joseph Lier. Find out how YOU can stand out and quickly leap to the top of a bureau’s list of favorites to become UNFORGETTABLE!

Knowing what meeting planners want from a speaker can be the difference between booking some gigs and being a full-time speaker. Our guest today has the inside scoop on this very topic and he's telling us the answers on episode 293 of The Speaker Lab! Jay Baer is an exceptionally successful speaker who has been in the industry for a long time and has accrued a wealth of knowledge along the way. Today on The Speaker Lab, we talk about Jay's recent research study that surveyed 150 event planners. We dig into what topics planners are looking for, what they want and hows event planners find speakers. Join us to hear the details on all of those topics and more episode 293 of The Speaker Lab with Jay Baer. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: Why micro-categories may be your ticket to success. Who speaks on more topics: mediocre speakers or great speakers? How much customization should you do for your speaking gigs? Substance versus showmanship: what balance do you need to strike? How can you build momentum when you are just starting out? Why bringing something unique to the stage gives you an innate advantage. What are the ways to test your material? How does Jay think the coronavirus will affect speaking topics going forward? And so much more! EPISODE RESOURCES Jay Baer's web site Dress Jay Baer web site Jay Baer on Twitter Standing Ovation podcast Topics Meeting Planners Want For 2020 What Meeting Planners Want Top 9 Ways Meeting Planners Find Speakers The Successful Speaker, by Grant Baldwin Got questions? Send them in here! Subscribe on iTunes, and leave us a rating or review

This week on Inside the Greenroom we have not one but FIVE incredible Meeting Planners and OPS’s (Operation and Production Specialists) that control some of the most powerful stages and events in the world on with us today. You may recognize their names from past episodes, but I promise you have never heard any practical wisdom, honest advice, or success strategies like in today’s podcast. Join this panel-style conversation from our recent event A360i, with TedX Organizer Dolores Hirschmann, Traffic Conversion Summit’s Roland Frazier, Sage Event Management owner Bari Baumgardner, President of Pardo Enterprises Jared Glen, and our very own ‘secret weapon’, and owner of Ideas Unlimited Seminars Pat Quinn.   What You’re Going to Get: You will get the inside track on what is working and happening in the events world today. Speakers:  Hear their opinions on what they think EVERY speaker should be doing in this crucial time. Learn how you can grow your platform while also becoming so essential that event hosts will not forget your name and practical advice on:   What to do if an event doesn’t reply to your email How to make the most out of the new digital event opportunities How to go from “the best-kept secret to keynote” Tips on mastering your craft   Meeting Planners and Event Host: If you have an event of 3 or 30,000 people, you will get pivotal information on how to take your digital event to the next level and how to hit the ground running when live events come back with new and innovative thinking. (Plus, increase your ROI)   More Of What We Cover:   What Meeting Planners look for in people who speak on their stage The way to identify and solve a meeting planner’s problem as a speaker Understanding where you fit on the stage Bringing Value to an event One Mistake people make when reaching out to event planners Why starting small could drastically change how you get discovered How a “pay for access” approach can give you amazing opportunities Using this time to get a leg up if you’re a first-time event host Offering a creative approach as a speaker will get you invitations to events both Live and Virtual How you make sure you - as a “Best Kept Secret” - can gain the attention of event planners and powerful people.  3 ways  to get “unstuck” from your message Why a change in mindset will help The biggest mistake you can make as a “Best Kept Secret” Hear why my team and I have been asked back to the stage again and again AND MUCH MORE!.....   Work with us: www.advanceyourreach.com   Connect with the meeting planners: Roland Frasier Jarrod Glandt Dolores Hirschmann Pat Quinn Bari Baumgardner Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 What to expect today 2:31 Meeting Planner intro 5:05 Meet the people behind the events 5:21 Dolores Hirschmann Intro 5:55 Roland Frazier intro 6:31 Jared Glen intro 7:14 Pat Quinn intro 7:45 Bari Baumgardner intro  9:21 What meeting planners look for when booking speakers 20:03 The new opportunities for speakers and event host 33:35 How to go from the best-kept secret to a household name 43:05 Why Doloris, Roland, Beri, Jarrad, and Pat work with Advance Your Reach  

Kerry Kathleen Heaps, A veteran Entrepreneur of 15 years, is the Publisher of Pageant Platform Magazine and the Host of Pageant Platform Podcast. She is the Founder of Book.Speak.Repeat. a speaker referral agency. She is the former Owner of Strictly Marketing Magazine and host of Strictly Marketing Talk Radio. Kerry is a sought-after Speaker on topics such as Leveraging your Publicity to Close More Deals, Bodies Don't Lie-Body Language Basics, The Significance of Color in Wardrobe and the Psychology Behind It, The Network Game - MakingNetworking “Work” for Your Business, and Follow-up Tips for $uccess. She is the Author of Pitch like a Bitch, Top 10 tips to Pitch like a Pro (Dec 2018) she is also the Creator of the Create your own Media series for Podcasting, Publishing and Publicity. Kerry has an extensive background in Sales, Networking, Recruiting, and Training. She is a former Model who specialized in Trade Show and Print work, and an experienced judge on the beauty pageant circuit. Kerry has interviewed celebrities such as Co-Host of Shark Tank, Barbara Corcoran, Authors Larry Winget, Jeffrey Hayzlett, Former Miss West Virginia and QVC Talk Show host, Kim Parrish, and many more successful business entrepreneurs. She is a sought-after guest for many media outlets. Book.Speak.Repeat. Our mission is to help Speakers get educated on what the industry is like today. What worked 20 years ago does not really work in today's market. This industry changes yearly. What are today's Meeting Planners looking for? How have Events changed? We stay plugged in to find out what is needed to succeed in this industry. We update our current clients and educate our new clients during Orientation. We work closely with Meeting Planners to ensure success for both the Speaker and the Event. Being an Entrepreneur is NEVER a straight line: it's like climbing a mountain, enjoying the view as you go along. - Kerry Heaps Pageant Platform Magazine Pageant Platform was created to help pageant contestants with discovering and creating their platform. Preferably something they can use after they exit Pageantry, so they can start a business, further their career or start a non-profit based on their platform. We've been growing with our magazine and podcast to include not just former titleholders but current ones as well. We've had beauty queens from all over the world grace our magazine cover and featured on our show, from South Korea to South Africa to Canada and back to the United States, we are proud to help you with your platform and all aspects of competing. Kerry Kathleen Heaps, President Pageant Platform Magazine Book.Speak.Repeat - Get in front of your audience. All divisions of Kerry's Network of Companies, Inc. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/warkry/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/warkry/support

FOCUS experiences a crazy amount of growth each event. We sit down with Christine Sarnow to talk through how her and her team maintain sanity throughout the process!

Scott Mirkin has been in production HIS WHOLE LIFE. He now leads a team producing some of the largest events with even bigger names!

On this last episode of season three we called Charlie of Eventerprise and learned about a tech that will make all of our lives easier!

The fast-changing legal status of cannabis has introduced some important issues for meeting professionals. These include ensuring that attendees know the rules on cannabis consumption in the meeting location, the proliferation of events related to the legal cannabis industry and what exactly CBD is — and how it can be integrated into an event. “Will we be seeing bud bars at receptions or marijuana-laced edibles in swag bags? Will pot tastings be the new wine tastings?,” asks Barbara Peterson in Meetings & Conventions' recent cover story. While her answer is “probably not,” her article explores where cannabis is playing a role in events and how planners should be approaching this burgeoning industry. 

Have you ever read a quote from an A/V vendor and said, “Huh?” Yeah, we get it. Not many of us like to deal with A/V but it’s a necessary part of many meetings and events. In this episode, Amanda and Darryl break down the world of audiovisual equipment and give you some practical tips for how to better understand your bill and get that final number more in line with your budget. Session Take-Aways: Think about what you want to accomplish at your event. What A/V do you need?  What don’t you really need? Always consult with an expert when planning your A/V. Establish a relationship with an outside A/V vendor. They can help even if you don’t use their services. Think about how can you do more with less. Think about lighting and audience size instead of just the latest and greatest technology. Always push back when you get a quote. Make sure you know what you’re paying for/try to negotiate A/V bill at the same time as the hotel contract. Meetings.net Article, “An AV Crash Course for Meeting Planners” https://www.meetingsnet.com/avproduction/av-crash-course-planners Song: Fredji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright Music)  Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music.  Video Link: https://youtu.be/KzQiRABVARk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/MiracleWorkersPodcast/message

Grow Your Speaking Biz Learn, share, grow and get connected today. www.SpeakingBizCommunity.com NOTE: Get access to 400 + new speaking opportunities a month + Wendi’s new 4-Phase Booked Solid Success Path and an awesome community.   The Charli Jane Speakers Club doors are currently closed and will open to new members in February 2020. Join our waitlist to be notified when the doors are open and gain access to over 400 speaking opportunities every month + the Booked Solid Success Path + an awesome community! Join our waitlist here: https://charlijane.com/charli-jane-speakers-club/   Today’s Podcast:    4 Things to Do Today to Attract Meeting Planners    Not too long ago a member of the Charli Jane Speakers Club asked me, “How can I attract meeting planners?”   That is the million-dollar question, right!? The answer is just as valuable.   There is no magic wand. But the results from the work you will put in can be magical.   Simply, you have to build and maintain a strong speaking platform.   Listen in to the 4 ways you can start attracting planners to you:   This will really help you grow your business…. How to Be a $10K Speaker: It’s Not What You’re Thinking – Watch the video training here https://charlijane.com/free-to-10k      Psst ... If you have a few minutes I would LOVE a review, thank you! :-)   

“Get Your History Straight and You’re Night Life Gay” was a ground breaking national tourism campaign. Executive Director Matt Cabrey of Select Greater Philadelphia, a council of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia had the opportunity to sit down with David Jefferys, the man who created this Philadelphia’s historical campaign. David gave us a candid look into his career path, his love for the Greater Philadelphia neighborhoods, and the evolution of the LGBT culture here in our region.