You want to market yourself as a motivational speaker. What’s the most important thing to consider?

1. Sharpen your English Speaking Skills 2. Keep watching established motivational speakers on YouTube regularly. 3. Create your own motivational YouTube Channel. Post your one motivational speech regularly and keep sharing on your social media accounts regularly. 4. Keep looking for public speaking opportunities.

I think it's important to think about what tools you will be using to motivate others. Public speaking will likely be one of your primary tools but there are other aids that you can use to bolster what you bring to the table. You can be an amazing storytelling will help to make your message more memorable and is a great way to captivate the audience. You can thrive off of audience interactions using group discussions or exercises to make your events more personable. You can also have phenomenal visual aids that enhance and complement your speech. It's not only about the message, it's about the way it is delivered so that it has a greater likelihood of being retained.

How good you are. That's really all there is to it. I've launched or enhanced the careers of ~8,500 speakers in my lifetime. The ones that are truly "motivational" or inspirational continue to improve their platform skills, their website, their appearance onstage, their social media presence, and they get a book published with a traditional publisher (via a literary agent) so that they can get the media that comes from that kind of credibility.

I struggled with this for years. What finally helped me clarify my message was reading the book, Storybrand, by Donald Miller. It forced me to get clear about my unique selling proposition. I can now tell people what I speak about (i.e. I help people make the best choices with their time so they can thrive) with greater confidence.

Transformation is key. People want to go from their current/unwanted state to a future/desired state. If you can articulate well the transformation your audience will experience then you’re there. All you have to do is deliver on your promise!

In my experience it is critical to Know Your Audience. As a speaker, it is critical to know what expertise I bring and how to best position that content based on what my audience needs. Researching audiences and what talks they have recently received can be one way to identify what is needed. It is important to ask questions of the event planner, organization's leader, and key stakeholders to understand what is relevant, timely, and will resonate. Whether in person, virtual, or hybrid, audiences typically prefer to participate not just attend a talk. When it comes to motivational speaking, know where your audience is (mindset, what they know, their concerns) and where they want to be at the end of the talk.

One of the important things to remember in tailoring a motivational talk to a particular audience is understanding the use of gestures, word choice, and relevant examples. Even the type and level of energy should be considered in crafting your talk.

Specialize your message when possible. Being too generic will make you seem to generic and less valuable. Think about it. The general practice doctor is wonderful, but the the brain surgeon makes all the money.

Speaking to people who are not your target audience may feel like good practice but the more you seek and speak to your people you will hone your message faster and attract more of your ideal audience

Your Target Audience: Identifying your target audience is essential for effective marketing. Understanding who your ideal audience is allows you to tailor your message, content, and delivery style to resonate with them. Consider demographics, psychographics, and specific needs or challenges your audience faces.

Authenticity because People can see right through the BS- The catch phrases and slogans. It's about being true to who you are and giving people permission to be true to who they are.

You don’t need ‘stuff’. You just need an alluring message, with polished platform skills, that unscores value to the listener. Then reach out to as many meeting planners as you can to let they know who you are, why your message is important now and why you should be selected. Rinse and repeat.

Testimonials of Others Play a key role is showing your impact and work achievements. The best way to show excellent you are at your work than testimonials from people you have impacted. It’s good to record testimonials and also have them in a place people can see it.

Your Portfolio and Testimonials: Your portfolio showcases your previous speaking engagements, publications, achievements, and any other relevant experience. Testimonials from satisfied clients or attendees validate your expertise and effectiveness as a speaker. They provide social proof and build trust with potential clients or event organizers.

Strong branding and a cohesive online presence are crucial for a motivational speaker. Start by defining your brand identity—your values, mission, and unique style. Create a consistent visual identity with a logo, color scheme, and typography that reflect your brand. Develop a professional website showcasing your expertise, testimonials, and content. Be active on social media platforms by sharing valuable insights, engaging posts, and professional-quality videos. Regularly update your content to stay relevant and engage with your audience through comments and messages. Strong branding and an engaging online presence build trust, enhance credibility, and attract a loyal following, setting you apart in a crowded market.

Com um Storytelling bem adaptada a sua narrativa fica mais fácil fixar sua marca no seu público. Ou seja, conte histórias verdadeiras e que faz jus ao seu conteúdo. Libere suas melhores histórias!

we are living in a digital world now and it has become easier to penetrate in the global market by creating your online presence and show your potential as a brand over there

Branding and Positioning is key to been recognized. Image consultation and how people see you and your brand will help go a long way in selling your services

Branding and Positioning is key to been recognized. Image consultation and how people see you and your brand will help go a long way in selling your services

Agradeça feedbacks recebidos de seu público, eles são as coisas mais valiosas que podemos ter. Esses networking são fundamentais para o sucesso das suas apresentações. Comente em perfis de outros palestrantes. Quando receber comentários, valorize-os.

To build a strong network and reach more people as a motivational speaker: 1. Be active online and share content. 2. Attend events to meet new contacts. 3. Collaborate with others in the industry. 4. Provide valuable content. 5. Use email marketing. 6. Encourage referrals. 7. Follow up consistently. 8. Seek feedback to improve.

Your Networking and Outreach: Networking with event organizers, industry professionals, and potential clients is essential for getting speaking opportunities. Attend relevant events, join professional associations, and leverage social media platforms for networking. Outreach efforts such as cold emailing, pitching yourself to events, and maintaining relationships with contacts can lead to speaking engagements.

Just speak at ever opportunity you can. Do it for free to polish your message, and you will be surprised who is in the audience that can hire you for another gig. Know your value and be prepared to charge a fair price and know what you are willing to do in a fare exchange for a lower fee, like sale books, workbooks or consulting projects. If you don’t believe you are worth it, they won’t either.

What I learned the most about building a highly profitable speaking business was this---- * You can have the best skill set on stage... * You can have the best message to be delivered... * But unless you know how to market yourself you will be broke!

It’s difficult to choose just one most important thing. Yes, you need to refine your message (and therefore you must also know your audience and be prepared to over-deliver to them). You also need to know how to actually speak in front of people with confidence, passion, and purpose. But without an audience, you’ll be standing on an empty stage. So, marketing and networking are critical to your ability to reach audiences.

I think to market yourself as a go-to person, and help people solve their problems. Nothing can beat the hands-on experience of receiving help when someone needs it. Lead with empathy, surely you'll go a long way

Quando comecei minha jornada como palestrante, fui fazer um curso de Oratória, a princípio, seria para medir meu desempenho, mas depois, percebi que tinha muito a melhor ainda. Acontece, que durante a apresentação do palestrante de oratória, ele fez uma dinâmica em que pedia para cada participante fizesse uma breve apresentação, e ele enquanto telespectador, avaliaria com duas placas, uma de feliz e outra de triste. Quando você estivesse indo bem, a placa de feliz seria levantada, quando estivesse indo mal, a placa de triste. Desse forma, não vi em nenhum momento a placa de feliz, a todo momento a placa de triste estava levantada. E no final, o palestrante ainda me disse para procurar outra coisa para fazer.