The secret is out! Discover the game-changing strategy that has speakers skyrocketing to success. Get ready to learn the unconventional networking tactics that are transforming ordinary speakers into extraordinary speaking sensations. Are you curious to unravel the mystery behind their speaking triumphs and how you can replicate their story? Stay tuned for an eye-opening revelation that will leave you inspired and empowered to take your speaking career to the next level.

In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Jennifer Lier discuss how to:

• Discover the power of speaker branding to boost your online presence and attract more opportunities.

• Learn the art of building genuine relationships to unlock a world of speaking prospects.

• Uncover the significance of creating impactful content that resonates with your audience and leaves a lasting impression.

• Embrace professionalism as a speaker and stand out in the competitive speaking industry.

• Explore the benefits of leveraging bureaus for effective speaker representation and expanding your reach.

Key Takeaways:

• Establishing Online Speaker Branding

Being an impactful speaker and obtaining lucrative speaking opportunities begins with creating a strong online brand. Ensure you have a professional website, fanatically focused on effectively communicating your message and showcasing your expertise.

• Cultivating Speaking Relationships

Building a network within the speaking industry and nurturing relationships are crucial components of a thriving speaking career. Engaging with fellow speakers, passing on leads to colleagues, and employing the support of speaking bureaus can significantly increase your visibility and chances of securing speaking engagements.

• Crafting Impactful Content

The foundation of a successful speaking endeavor lies in crafting content that both aligns with your passion and resonates with modern societal needs. Jennifer emphasized that it starts with choosing topics that have personal meaning, but also meet the needs of audiences, particularly in the corporate sector.

“You don't have to be perfect. You just need to start building, because everybody starts somewhere, right?”

-Jennifer Lier

About the guest, Jennifer Lier:

Jennifer Lier is the President of National Keynote Speakers. She started in the Las Vegas entertainment scene for over 25 years, where she sang and performed her way around the world while learning the business of entertainment. She had her first taste as a production manager for Doug Johnson at E+ Entertainment where Jennifer was the lead at the Rio for over two years. In her next transition, she became a partner in Level 10 Speakers, a Las Vegas-based bureau delivering both speakers and entertainment to the Vegas market. While still a partner in Level 10 Speakers, Jennifer became director of special events and director of corporate partnerships for Polaroid Museum, a hip meeting and event space where Jennifer built from nothing to consistent and profitable business events, training events, weddings, and special events.

With a firm understanding of the convention market and a solid relationship with a roster of the most accomplished speakers, DKS is the only bureau to secure your next corporate speaker—the Best Motivational Speakers.

CONNECT WITH JENNIFER:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-lier-22246b53/

Website: https://nationalkeynotespeakers.com/

CONNECT WITH CHERYL:

Website: www.cherylknows.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwvWKXBC6fKn1dLGY11hxIg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theknowltonteam/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylknowlton/

Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

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