Leslie Martinich: From Computer Science to Keynote Speaking
Leslie Martinich: From Computer Science to Keynote Speaking
Leslie Martinich is a computer scientist turned keynote speaker, helping organizations build more engaged leaders and obtain peak performance. The idea of building a speaker business sounds great, but how to do it is an even greater question. More questions? How do you get speaking engagements? How do you figure out pricing? What do you need to have in place to be a speaker? So many questions, so let’s get some answers.
To get in touch with Leslie, visit his website at / leslie-martinich .
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0:00 Introduction
1:23 What is your speaking topic and how did you come to it?
2:45 Besides a speaking topic, what do you need to have in place if you want to be a speaker?
4:00 How do you sell yourself as a speaker?
7:09 How do you get speaking engagements?
8:47 Are engagement from calls for proposals paid or unpaid engagements?
10:39 How do you handle following up?
15:02 How do you handle pricing your speaking services?
17:25 How do you determine when to raise your fees?
17:55 What should one expect from investing in a speaker program?
19:06 Advice for those who want to speak full time and leave their job?
20:53 How can people contact you?
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