Lois Creamer Blog
The Follow Up Thank You Call That Will Generate More Business
Within 48 hours of giving your speech call the person who made the economic decision to bring you in. Timing is important! You want the great job you did to be fresh in mind. When you connect, here are some things to cover. Here's the script: I wanted to call and say...
There is More to Value Than Just the Fee You are Paid
I just returned from doing a program for NSA-New England in Boston. What a terrific group! One of the questions posed was "How do you define value?" I had just said to the group that if a prospect can't afford your fee use these words... "If I could do that, what else...
Be Smart – Get Paid to Retire from Your Speaking Business
I've heard the advice from financial professionals for years: pay yourself first! And I agree. For those of us making a living in the speaking business, some months are easier than others. I want you to consider this - think of building a business, not merely a...
Are You Leveraging the Power of Press Releases?
Many people I talk to think press releases are "old fashioned" and not used anymore. To the contrary! They are indeed used. The problem is, the web is inundated with them and most don't get the kind of attention we seek. So, what's the answer? I suggest to my clients...
Would You Like to be a Professional Motivational Speaker?
As you can imagine, I get approached by many who want to investigate speaking as a career. In fact, I created a product, From Go to Pro: How to Get Started in Speaking just for these people. It gives the real skinny on what you need, what you’ll experience and quite...
Celebrate Your Shrinking Market and Prolific Opportunities
Have I lost my mind? Celebrate? Yes! What I really mean is, let's celebrate that the world is getting smaller and smaller due to technology. Are you with me now? We now have all sorts of tools available to us to either give value to clients via webinars or give added...
Additional Revenue Streams
You know from earlier posts that I consider you to be much more than a speaker. I consider you to be in the intellectual property business. Meaning, we get paid when we deliver (in whatever way) what it is that we know. It's all about delivering your expertise. Your...
Using QR Codes for Profit!
It’s always a privilege to be asked to present at the National Speakers Association. Last July I did it for the seventh time. Each time I present, whether at a national meeting or a chapter of NSA, I try to make sure I’m bringing newer ideas that can be applied...
Do I Need a Book?
I’m constantly asked this question. You see it often on the NSA Facebook page. This post is geared more towards newer speakers. People just starting out in speaking asking for advice about a book – should they do one, do they need one and will it propel my speaking...