Want to know how to start a speaking business? Visit the links here–all featured in Speaking on the Side–for tips, ideas, products, and offerings that can help you build your business and start landing speaking gigs.
Attracting & Retaining Corporate Sponsors
Booklet you can purchase from Aldonna Ambler, aka The Growth Strategist |
Coach Z Rich Zvosec
Coach Z went from college basketball coach to author to public speaker |
Unbridled Talent/Jennifer McClure
Jennifer started speaking on the side … until she ended up as a professional speaker |
Google AdWords
Platform for running paid search ads next to Google search results |
The Findability Formula
The “user’s manual” to running paid search campaigns |
oDesk
Source for thousands of creative, tech, and admin people in the US and globally |
Wordtracker
Tool for researching popular keywords being search on Google and Bing |
WordPress
Software to easily create blogs and even websites (like this one!) |
Vistaprint
Print and mail inexpensive postcards, magnets, flyers, etc. |
MailChimp
One of Jeff’s favorite e-mail list management tools |
Non-Stop Networking
Practical advice and inspiration for better schmoozing |
HootSuite
Leading software for managing your social network posts |
TweetAdder
Downloadable software that quickly grows your Twitter following |
ManageFlitter
Useful tool for sorting and cleaning up your Twitter followers |
SlideShare
Social network of PowerPoint and PDF presentations |
Visually
Infographics social network and marketplace |
James Altucher
Inspiring blogger with real-world advice about self-publishing, business, and life |
SpeakerMatch
Digital marketplace for speaking gigs that pay under $10,000 |
Need a Speaker
Gary Unger’s answer to finding speaking gigs without using a bureau |
ExpertFile
Virtual speaker’s bureau for individuals and organizations |
SpeakerNet News
The original weekly newsletter for speakers, trainers, and consultants |