by Lois Creamer | Lois Creamer's Blog
First, I want to address DEI. Consider shifting the focus from the label “DEI” to a narrative centered on something like “Building a Culture of Opportunity.” This approach can spotlight tangible benefits—like enhanced innovation, better...
by Lois Creamer | Grow Your Speaking Business: Sales and Marketing
Professional speaking is changing fast, and staying ahead of the curve is the key to booking more business. The good news? Every challenge presents an opportunity—if you know how to leverage it. Here are five hurdles speakers will face in 2025 and how to turn them...
by Lois Creamer | Grow Your Speaking Business: Sales and Marketing
As a consultant in the speaking industry for over 20 years, I’ve refrained from commenting on offers from others promising to help create a million-dollar speaking practice. Yet, again this year, I’m sharing my opinion after coming across numerous such...
by Lois Creamer | Speakers Should Write, The Business of Speaking: Get Paid to Speak
Remember when the internet first arrived in our lives? (I was a blonde back then.) I remember vividly how some were adamant it would never be allowed in schools. Imagine that! Fast forward, and now it’s part of the fabric of education, business, and nearly every...
by Lois Creamer | Grow Your Speaking Business: Sales and Marketing
MEETINGSNET just put out their latest Global Forecast report and it should make us all very happy! A whopping 70% of meeting professionals see budget growth for 2025. 70% of respondents from North America, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific expect growth. Only...
