The Professional Speaker's Mastery
How to Succeed and Prosper in your Career as a Speaking Professional

— The Professional Speaker's Mastery — Locus 7 Speaking of Success

Professional speakers know that running the business is important; selling product is important; and marketing is important. But when it comes down to the bottom line, ultimately your success as a speaking professional depends on giving memorable, impactful presentations.

Pro speakers also know that a successful presentation begins long before you ever utter your first word!

This Locus of The Mastery — "Speaking of Success" — explores many aspects of running a successful speaker's office, including...

• Professional speakers know that a successful presentation begins long before you utter your first word, and continue long after you've left the stage. Follow this step-by-step guide to a successful program — from an engagement confirmation to a post-meeting evaluation.

• The microphone is probably the most important tool that a professional speaker can use. This locus explores the effective use of all four major types of microphones... so you'll never again have to ask the dreaded question "can you hear me OK?"

• You may already recognize the importance of having a Preprogram Questionnaire. But in case you don't, "Speaking of Success" explores the different ways of using PPQs and the best questions to ask in your PPQ.

"Speaking of Success" also answers vital questions like...

• There's no doubt about it, our society has become lawsuit-happy. Do you know that you can be sued by someone who wasn't even in your audience... and they can win the lawsuit? A simple talent release can protect you... but too many speakers don't protect themselves. Do you?

• Do you know the single-best question that you can ask on your Preprogram Questionnaire?

All this — and much, much more — is explored in The Mastery. Order your copy today!

Remember, your investment in The Mastery comes with a one-year guarantee of complete satisfaction. If you're not delighted with your investment, I'll promptly refund your full purchase price — no questions asked. (Here's my guarantee of complete satisfaction.)

In summary....

Granted, it's a business. Granted, it's a marketing business. But remember — you will be positioned as... and remembered as... a speaker. And that means that you must be professional in every aspect of your program, from the first signing of the contract to essential followup long after the event.

Professional speakers are prepared for the expected. Successful professional speakers are prepared for the unexpected. This locus takes you from event confirmations through program setup and microphone usage to effective use of evaluations. If you want to succeed, you need to do it right!

So here's to your success... on and off the platform!

Jim Barber

PS — Don't stop now! The Mastery comes with a Bonus CD that contains a variety of useful tools for professional speakers. These tools will save you time and money..