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3 Ways to Get Paid to Speak
When I was in my 20s, I started doing speaking events for free. No one ever told me that you could actually make a career out of speaking, never mind make good money from it. Later on, I realized that you can get paid to speak and even make a living out of it. I’ve built my reputation and business around speaking… and you can do it too!
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be a best-selling author or someone famous to get paid to speak, and you certainly don’t have to belong to the top keynote speakers’ list to get paid. Here are 3 ways you can get started as a paid speaker:
1. Create a brand that’s authentically yours.
To establish a brand that is uniquely yours, you should be able to clearly articulate what you can offer that sets you apart from everyone else. Keep these questions in mind:
- What’s your story?
- What’s your unique message?
- What makes you a thought leader in your industry?
Be clear and specific in who you are and what you do. This helps people immediately determine if you’re the right person to speak for an event and if they would be willing to pay for your time and expertise.
