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How to Get Paid Speaking Engagements Easily -Sam Richter's "Intel Engine" an Honest Review
If you want to get paid speaking engagements I highly recommend Sam Richter's, "Intel Engine" specifically designed for professional speakers.
In this video, I take you through how I use Sam's Intel Engine for my own speaking career.
Video Link: https://youtu.be/kilm3iOtnGE
The software mentioned in this video: Sam Richter's Intel Engine (Affiliate Link): https://www.knowmore.university/a/aff_gqtxt90h/external?affcode=231462_e4qadq6x
My Speaker Coaching Website for courses and more content: https://www.boringtosoaringspeeches.com
How to Get Paid Speaking Events: RFP's
For Video Click Here: https://youtu.be/NGr8N0NOIfI
If you want to get paid speaking engagements, RFP's (Request for Proposals) are a great way to get started.
In this video, I take you through how I find RFP's for conferences and how I fill them out.
The software mentioned in this video: Sam Richter's Intel Engine (Affiliate Link): https://www.knowmore.university/a/aff_gqtxt90h/external?affcode=231462_e4qadq6x
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My Speaker Coaching Website for courses and more content: https://www.boringtosoaringspeeches.com
"The Bash" (Formerly Gigmasters) Why You're Not Getting Hired
(This is a part of my, "Speaker Sundays" where I share tips on how to become a full-time paid professional speaker on YouTube. I'd love for you to join.) Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/StacyPederson
Did you pay to be a part of "The Bash's" online booking platform only to find you're not getting hired?
If so - here are 10 reasons you may not be getting hired.
My EXACT sales process on, "The Bash": https://www.boringtosoaringspeeches.com/offers/YLbfhvbF/checkout
"The Bash" Affiliate Link: https://www.thebash.com/signup?referralCode=M94090
Making a Living as a Creative - My Own Personal Journey
I was interviewed by Canvas Rebel regarding my journey of becoming a motivational speaker and making a full time living as a creative. Some of the original article is below.
The full article can be found here: https://canvasrebel.com/meet-stacy-pederson/
(There's is much prettier. :) )
We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Stacy Pederson. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Stacy below.
Stacy, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Are you able to earn a full-time living from your creative work? If so, can you walk us through your journey and how you made it happen?
Earning a living has been a slow steady process I started over thirty years ago. I discovered I was a, “Creative” by winning essays for local competitions as a child. I even one a real life lamb! I went to college on a full ride talent grant to study theatre. I then made money here and there with acting...
My Honest Experience with GigSalad and The Bash (Formerly GigMasters)
Update 2024. I have my EXACT sales process I use on, "The Bash" (formerly Gigmasters) available on my on-line course section.
You can find it here: https://app.kajabi.com/admin/offers/2149585513/checkout
**(Update-See Bottom of Post for Update Regarding My Experience With Each Through Covid.)**
I often see questions or threads regarding the validity of two online booking website, “GigMasters” and “GigSalad”. I’ve belonged to both for several years as a speaker and clean comedian and here is my honest experience and advice on investing in either.
The Difference I Found Between the 2 Sites:
GigSalad:
-Easy platform to use
-Most often much lower paying gigs compared to GigMasters
-Most gigs are direct inquiries so you are not competing against other people to be booked
-Easy to target certain areas of the country
-I met REALLY nice people who booked me through this platform that have become dear friends. Not sure why this site draws really...
