I’ve noticed an annoying trend on Facebook lately… people “tagging” others in videos and/or photos when they’re not actually IN those videos/photos. Seems strange, I know… but in the social media world, that’s big-time SPAMMING and it’s not a good idea. WHY are they doing it? Well, when a “big-name” person with lots of followers […]
Marketing Your Speaking Business: Don’t Get a Rep for Being a Spammer!
I received an email from one of my vendors the other day… Here’s what I saw in my in-box: From: Diana Smith Subject: 50% Off! Seconds away from tagging it as spam, I decided to take a more in-depth look. It was then that I recognized the email domain name as being from a vendor. […]
How to Make Your Own Product
As you know, speakers who have their own information product end up getting more speaking gigs. This is important to remember. If you are a speaker, and you want to increase the chance to get more speaking assignments, you need to get busy creating a product for yourself. Create an info product that people will […]
Facebook Tip for Speakers #1 ~ Tagging Brilliant People & Clients (WITHOUT Spamming)
Give credit to sources of brilliance! Did a colleague say something SO great that you’d like to share it with the world? Great! Attribute the quote to them in your post. Here’s how… Cynthia LayKnown by some in the speaking industry as “the Butterfly Herder,” Cynthia works closely with emerging professional speakers as they grow […]
New Year’s Resolution: Build Your Brand!
By now, I’m sure you’re aware that a strong brand can really boost your speaking business. Much as we wish, strong brands don’t “just happen” and they’re not always easy to build. It takes a plan and a firm commitment to do the work involved in making it happen. As we head into the new […]
