39. Hard Truth About Speaking #1 – Speaking Isn't What Pays the Bills

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Series: Hard Truths About Speaking That No One Tells You

In this 5-part series, I share hard truths about speaking that no one tells you.

Hard Truth #1: Speaking Is Not What Pays the Bills

An Inside Look at This Episode:

1. Most people think speakers get paid for the Glamorous stuff, but that's not what pays the bills in speaking.

2. Other people think speakers get paid for their Grind, but that's not what pays the bills in speaking either.

3. Gradual Consistency is what pays the bills in speaking.

• Gradual is defined as steady, step-by-step, continuous, progressive, build upon
• "Fast is slow and slow is fast."
• "Stick-to-it-tiveness is your greatest competitive advantage."
• "If you want to win as a speaker, get back to the basics."

Episode Resources:

• 9 Ways to Get Paid as a Speaker (FREE Resource)
• 5 Keys to Create a Speech That Pays (FREE Resource)
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