Getting Great Speaking Gigs

In this episode, Toni responds to one of the questions she is most frequently asked ‘Now I’ve got some skills how I get speaking gigs?’ This podcast shares in detail the routes you can take to become a professional speaker and how to promote yourself and your expertise. Listen in now to find out how to get started. KEY TAKEAWAYS Types of speaking gigs Free speaking gigs - A great way for you to get known in your niche area and a good opportunity to trial new approaches and ideas. The Keynote speaker - As a keynote speaker you will be charging for your service. If you value what you’re bringing to the table other people will too. A keynote may range in length between 30 and 180 minutes and is a great way to build a big brand and earn huge sums of money. The Sales speech - This is one of the most lucrative types of speeches you can do if you have a product or service that you are looking to promote, that is either yours or someone else’s.  You can fee split and it’s a great way to earn money. The delivery speech - You run your own events and people pay to come and see you as the individual speaker, the expert within your field or niche. You deliver and there is not a sale or any additional fee. Have your own main strategy or subject that you are known for You may have 2 or 3 areas that you are expert in or have one larger area of expertise ‘an umbrella niche’ that can be broken down into sections. Create one speech around your niche initially. When perfected this speech can be the one you are known for. You’ve got to create your brand You’ve got to create a strong brand and get your name out there as the expert in your field. You want your audience to think of you whenever that niche or field of expertise is mentioned. Promote yourself Promote yourself using social media. Showcase your skills across varied platforms, People should be able to find out lots about you before they’ve even met you. Look also at local networking events and attend them regularly so you can make yourself known. Build relationships with promoters You need to let promoters know you are available. Ensure that you are known to them and make sure you keep reminding them regularly about who you are and that you are available. Always be ready Have presentation equipment and your presentation always with you. You never know when an opportunity may arise. If you have prepared and practised and speak with volition it can have ongoing positive results. BEST MOMENTS ‘People will see how awesome you are’ ‘Always be ready to take on a gig at the drop of a hat’ ‘Practice, prepare and deliver for the event whether there is 1 person or a thousand people there’ ‘All you actually need is one’ 'It’s great to have different tools in your tool belt but you need to get known for a specific area’ ‘One niche, one field, you practise it, you perfect it ‘ ‘Great to practise your art form’ ‘Practise becomes your best friend’ ‘Took any opportunity I could, I travelled all over the UK some were small gigs, and some were large gigs’ VALUABLE RESOURCES https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/presenting-pitching-public-speaking/id1435146863?mt=2 ABOUT THE HOST Toni Gargan is a Double World Record-holding Public Speaker, Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Property Investor. She acts as the Director at Owen Oliver Property, a family-run property investment company helping others gain passive income through investing. Aside from building her amazing property portfolio, she’s also a full-time mentor for property investors through Progress Property and Unlimited Success. Toni has since then discovered her true passion – helping others by training and mentoring through public speaking. She now hosts her own show, Presenting, Pitching & Public Speaking Podcast, which aims to help you be confident, improve your speaking & communication skills and present better for you, your team, and your business. CONTACT METHOD https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-gargan-627b0a100   https://twitter.com/tonigargan?lang=en