24 Ways to Get Paid to Speak
Nona Prather & Henry J. DeVries
How Experts Get Paid Thousands Of Dollars For Speaking
Have you been to a conference or big event, looked up on stage at the opening keynote speaker and wondered, how did they get there? How do I get up there? You’ve probably even said to yourself, “I can do that!”
There are many ways in which this happens. Paid speaking takes relationship building, networking, and support. In 24 Ways To Get Paid To Speak, you’ll get insights from a booking agent and successful professional speakers on how to position yourself, find your niche, improve your presentations, follow up on leads, and ultimately get regular paid bookings.
Nona Prather
Nona Prather is the owner of Prather Marketing Services, a booking agency for speakers and consultants. She works with clients to secure paid speaking engagements. As a result of her work, clients report they have more credibility, more impact, more influence, and more paid speaking gigs.
Henry J. DeVries
Henry DeVries, MBA, is a weekly columnist on agencies and marketing for Forbes.com, host of the Agency Rainmaker TV Show, editor of the Agency Rainmaker Newsletter, and CEO of Indie Books International. He speaks to thousands of business people each year on how to persuade with a story.
Praise for 24 Ways to Get Paid to Speak
“This is the first book I’ve read that truly explains how to get paid (and paid well), to speak. I am not just an endorser, I am a client.”
“I used to be overwhelmed by the amount of time it takes to find a good lead for speaking opportunities. Now Nona and her team help ease the burden by doing the heavy lifting. With Nona and Henry’s book, any speaker or consultant can have the steps that Nona uses daily right at their fingertips to guide them. This is a must read for anyone looking to break into the speaking circuit, or to help a booking agent be successful on your behalf.”
“In your hands you hold a blueprint for doing more of the good work you are called and compelled to do. Take the steps and put the ideas into action. The world needs to hear you!”