SpeakerTalk with Marquesa Pettway, DTM, Speaker, SpeakerCoach  

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  Learn the Secrets of How to Get More Done in Less Time

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  Date / Time: 11/14/2009 4:00 PM UTC

  Category: Education

  Call-in Number: (646) 595-3725

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  It's not time management, it's about super-productivity!
  
  If we can get clear about those activities that make the biggest difference to our productivity as speakerpreneurs we can get more done in less time and free ourselves up to get on with whatever else we choose. You don't have time to do everything you only have time to do everything that matters! On November 14th, Marquesa will have as her special guest, Neen James, CSP who will explain how time management is out the window and it's super-productivity that gets the results. You will learn the secrets of super-productivity that are not about working more; they're about focusing your time, effort and energy on the things that will deliver the best results for you. Neen James has captivated and truly inspired audiences all over the world; as a productivity expert, author, speaker, and consultant, Neen specializes in helping people within organizations to achieve amazing results by improving productivity in every aspect of their operations. So join us on SpeakerTalk Radio 11:00 am EST on Saturday, Nov. 14th and say G'day to Neen!
  
  

• Featured Episode

  How do speakers write and successfully publish books to promote their brand?

  SpeakerTalk Radio

  Date / Time: 10/31/2009 3:00 PM UTC

  Category: Education

  
  

  
  
  Join Marquesa this Saturday, October 31st when she interviews Dr. Kent Gustavson publishing expert and speaker, as he discusses the importance of promoting your branding as a speaker and self-publishing your book. The secret to Skeleton writing (as opposed to ghost writing, the mistakes NOT to make in self-publishing, and how to use a book as a platform.
  
  Dr. Kent Gustavson is also the owner of independent publisher Blooming Twig Booksand www.skeletonmethod.com, its subsidiary provider of top-end and award-winning author services.

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  Original Air Date: 10/31/2009 3:00 PM UTC

  How do speakers write and successfully publish books to promote their brand?

  
  
  Join Marquesa this Saturday, October 31st when she interviews Dr. Kent Gustavson publishing expert and speaker, as he discusses the importance of promoting your branding as a speaker and self-publishing your book. The secret to Skeleton writing (as opposed to ghost writing, the mistakes NOT to make in self-publishing, and how to use a book as a platform.
  
  Dr. Kent Gustavson is also the owner of independent publisher Blooming Twig Booksand www.skeletonmethod.com, its subsidiary provider of top-end and award-winning author services.
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  • Tags:
  • self-publishing
  • author
  • speaker
  • Kent Gustavson
  • speakertalk
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• Original Air Date: 10/17/2009 3:00 PM UTC

  Patricia Fripp - Good to Great: Little-Known Techniques to Transform Your Speech

  It is no secret corporate travel budgets are down, associations are predicting less attendees, and convention committees are asking speakers to cut their fees. What can an ambitious speakerpreneur do? They UP their value in a DOWN economy!
  
  
  As Marquesa's guest Patricia Fripp says, "We need to increase the quality and impact of our presentations." You may have great ideas and content, however being perceived as a dynamic, inspiring, and persuasive presenter is no longer a nice skill to have; it is a matter of business life and death! If you are interested in improving your presentation skills and knowledge tune in to this show. If you are a novice, intermediate, or even advanced business or professional presenter, you will benefit from this value packed SpeakerTalk Radio show. Patricia has a unique ability to demystify the process of what it takes to transform a good presentation to GREAT!
  
  You'll learn how to:
  *Structure your presentation well *Identify do's and don'ts that ensure a successful presentation *Adapt two comedy techniques that add retention *Open and close with more impact *Avoid the unconscious goof that will hurt your credibility *Improve listener buy-in for your point of view *Be remembered and repeated
  
  Patricia Fripp is a National Speakers Association Past President. She is an author, Hall of Fame speaker, in-demand executive speech coach, and sales presentation skills trainer. Meetings and Conventions magazine says, "Fripp is one of America's 10 most electrifying speakers." Fripp is a partner with Alan Weiss in The Odd CoupleR Marketing & Strategy Seminar and on the faculty of World Champions Edge.

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  • Tags:
  • Fripp
  • Speaker
  • presentation
  • storytelling
  • speakertalk
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• Original Air Date: 10/2/2009 3:00 PM UTC

  Dancing in the Rain - Growing and Thriving as a Speaker

  
  
  Being a successful professional speaker requires constant adaptation to change. Learn how to thrive and grow your speaking business and increase revenues regardless of economic times and challenges. Join us on SpeakerTalk Radio Friday, October 2nd at 11:00 am EST when Marquesa's featured guest will be Ed "The Rainmaker" Robinson.
  
  A Certified Speaking Professional and former CPA, Ed is the author of three books and an expert in speaker and business growth. Known for his energetic, engaging and entertaining style, Ed teaches speakers how to dance in the rain through all challenges and not to be victims of life’s storms. Speakerpreneurs will learn how to reinvigorate passion in their purpose and how to take personal responsibility for their circumstances and for their speaking careers and personal lives.
  
  With over a 40% return engagement rate in his own speaking career, Ed has spoken in over 30 countries addressing organizations such as KPMG, Wells Fargo, American Airlines, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, HUD, Institute of Internal Auditors, MetLife, Merrill Lynch, Zurich Financial, Clear Channel/Time Warner, the US Postal Service, Deloitte, Environmental Protection Agency and NCR Corporation. Ed Robinson transforms individuals into professionals, managers into leaders and leaders to Rainmakers.
  
  

  

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  • Tags:
  • Rainmaker
  • Speaker
  • Money
  • Ed Robinson
  • Change
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• Original Air Date: 9/19/2009 3:00 PM UTC

  Learn How to Become a Perfectly Branded Speaker and Command High Fees

  
  
  Join this very special SpeakerTalk Radio show with Dr. Tony Alessandra, author of "The Platinum Rule" and one of the highest paid and most sought after professional speakers in the industry. This extremely successful speaker and business strategist is exceptionally well-branded and is in constant high demand from corporations. If you are a professional speaker, emerging speaker or entrepreneur, this is your opportunity to learn specific and surefire strategies to brand yourself as a expert and command high fees through your powerful message.
  
  Dr. Alessandra is president of Online Assessments, co-founder of MentorU.com, and Chairman of the Board of BrainX as well as a widely published author with 14 books translated into 17 foreign languages, including Charisma (Warner Books, 1998) and The Platinum Rule (Warner Books, 1996). He is featured in over 50 audio/video programs and films, including Relationship Strategies (American Media); The Dynamics of Effective Listening (Nightingale-Conant); and Non-Manipulative Selling (Walt Disney). He is also the originator of the internationally-recognized behavioral style assessment tool--The Platinum Rule.
  
  Recognized by Meetings & Conventions Magazine as "one of America's most electrifying speakers," Dr. Alessandra was inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame in 1985. Tony's polished style, powerful message, and proven ability as a consummate business strategist consistently earns rave reviews.
  
  
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  • Tags:
  • Alessandra
  • Branding
  • Speaker
  • Platinum Rule
  • mentor
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• Original Air Date: 9/5/2009 3:00 PM UTC

  Learn to Market and Grow your Speaking Business Online

  
  

  Willie Crawford, Veteran (12-year) Internet Marketing authority teaches what he has discovered really works for speakers in generating a steady, reliable online income. Learn topics such as finding a profitable niche, generating website traffic, building a responsive email list, creating your own products, selling more affiliates products, branding yourself, networking, setting up joint ventures, and how to simply run a successful speaking business. Willie Crawford will be Marquesa's featured guest on SpeakerTalk RadioSpeakerTalk Radio Saturday, September 5th at 11:00 am EST

  
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  • Tags:
  • Willie Crawford
  • internet marketing
  • products
  • branding
  • Money
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• Original Air Date: 8/22/2009 3:00 PM UTC

  Learn How to Negotiate Higher Fees as a Speaker

  

  Greg Williams, the Master Negotiator and President of the National Speakers Association - New Jersey , author of "Negotiate: Afraid, 'Know' More - How To Negotiate Your Way To Success" and who has taught and delivered keynote speeches on negotiation, motivation and how speakers can survive and thrive in tough economic times will be the featured guest on SpeakerTalk Radio Saturday, August 22nd at 11:00 am EST discussing negotiating. All professional speakers who are serious about making money as a speakerpreneurs should make plans to listen to this value packed show and learn strategies and techniques to get more speaking gigs and higher fees.

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  • Tags:
  • negotiation
  • speakers
  • greg williams
  • money
  • business
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• Original Air Date: 8/8/2009 3:00 PM UTC

  Let your copy get you hired

  
  Learn how to find the right words for your marketing copy in your speaker one sheets, brochures, business cards, websites and social media sites. Granison Shines, www.shinesmarketing.com, is a freelance Copywriter, Direct-Response Marketing and Business Growth Strategist for small and medium-sized businesses. He specializes in online and offline marketing strategies to boost leads, orders and revenues. Through creating better copy and marketing strategies, Granison Shines helps his clients boost revenues for their "bottom-line" profit dollars. Over the last 17 years, Granison Shines has helped hundreds of companies increase their sales over $258,000,000 in new business from sales and marketing strategies he has developed.
  
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  • Tags:
  • marketing
  • Granison Shines
  • selling
  • speakers
  • copy
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