Nonfiction Author Platform I recently joined the "Smart Pants Book Marketing Podcast" to talk about my own experience establishing myself as an expert and building a platform for my nonfiction books, in particular Saturday Millionaires. Here's what we covered: The importance of networking and establishing connections through social...
When I started out as a public speaker, I had to hustle to find gigs. I sent cold emails, reached out to old friends and former colleagues, and submitted proposal after proposal to conferences. But today, 90% of my speaking opportunities come from people who reach...
Land Paid Speaking Gigs I was recently asked to speak to the Miami Dolphins' rookies about personal branding and how to use social media to amplify their message. I've spoken in dozens of college athletic departments, but this was my first time speaking to professional athletes. I...
Get Accepted By Editors Whether your pitch for a guest blog has already been accepted or you're writing on spec (meaning you have to write the blog post before an editor will tell you whether they will accept your piece), there are some simple rules you...
Leverage your blog A piece entitled, "Stop Wasting Your Time Blogging for Huffington Post" popped up on my Facebook timeline today, and I couldn't resist clicking on the link. As someone who has guest blogged for outlets like Forbes, Woman's Day, Men's Health and more -...
Whether you're just starting out as a public speaker or have some experience under your belt, all public speakers face the same question: where do I find my next speaking gig? Here's the question you should be asking: how do I get event organizers to start finding me? I've...
Become a Public Speaker Are you ready to become a public speaker but don’t know where to start? In this video I discuss: WHY you should get up on the stage; WHAT you should talk about; WHO you should talk to; and HOW to find somewhere to...
Ask Yourself No matter what you're struggling with in your business right now, I think I have the answer. Actually, you have the answer...
Blogging changed my life. It facilitated my move from practicing law to being a sports business reporter/analyst for outlets like Forbes, ESPN, and more. Blogging has landed me two book deals and dozens of speaking engagements. The secret to my success? Consistent content. That's it. I don't spend...
Before you start writing You’ve got a great idea for a non-fiction book, and you’ve just learned you have to write a proposal in order to land an agent or a publisher. You’ll soon learn it’s not as easy as sitting down and writing the proposal...