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Calling all Public Speakers — you DO NOT want to miss this one.
A 25-year veteran of the public speaking industry shares insight into what works, what doesn’t, and how his books — and the books of his colleagues — have helped to drive millions in sales.
How does he know so much? His book fulfillment company, Get Ship Done, has helped many speakers to maximize their efforts and drive more revenue.
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[5:02] - “Most speakers tend to undervalue what they bring to the platform.”
[6:28] - “A colleague once did $995,000 from the stage during a 90-minute presentation.”
[8:40] - “So much about success in this industry is about relationships and relationship-building.”
[10:56] - “Don’t be afraid to try things. If you’re not ever failing, then you’re not ever doing anything.”
[27:49] - When an event promoter is organizing an event and considering three speakers, if only one of them has a book, they’re going to be more credible in the eyes of the event promoter.”
[29:21] - “Your success is determined largely by the things that you do, but maybe even more so by what you DON’T do. And learning what those things are is critical.”
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Bret's new book, his business (Get Ship Done), and his long list of connections can be found on his website: https://bretridgway.com/
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Looking to write your own book — one that helps get you on stages? Your FREE resource is here: www.visionaryliterary.com/freebook
By Self-Published SuccessCalling all Public Speakers — you DO NOT want to miss this one.
A 25-year veteran of the public speaking industry shares insight into what works, what doesn’t, and how his books — and the books of his colleagues — have helped to drive millions in sales.
How does he know so much? His book fulfillment company, Get Ship Done, has helped many speakers to maximize their efforts and drive more revenue.
- - -
[5:02] - “Most speakers tend to undervalue what they bring to the platform.”
[6:28] - “A colleague once did $995,000 from the stage during a 90-minute presentation.”
[8:40] - “So much about success in this industry is about relationships and relationship-building.”
[10:56] - “Don’t be afraid to try things. If you’re not ever failing, then you’re not ever doing anything.”
[27:49] - When an event promoter is organizing an event and considering three speakers, if only one of them has a book, they’re going to be more credible in the eyes of the event promoter.”
[29:21] - “Your success is determined largely by the things that you do, but maybe even more so by what you DON’T do. And learning what those things are is critical.”
- - -
Bret's new book, his business (Get Ship Done), and his long list of connections can be found on his website: https://bretridgway.com/
- - -
Looking to write your own book — one that helps get you on stages? Your FREE resource is here: www.visionaryliterary.com/freebook