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7 Ways to Use LinkedIn to Land Speaking Gigs

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...

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How To Land Paid Speaking Gigs

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...

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How to leverage your blog for publicity

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 -...

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How to Blog Your Way to Publicity

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...