I’m often asked about the business of speaking since I run the Sacramento Speakers Network. Here I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite resources for professional speakers–enjoy!
Professional Speaking Industry Resources
http://www.SpeakerLeads.com – Directory of associations and events in need of speakers.
http://SpeakerNetNews.com – Great free newsletter with subscriber tips for all-things-speaking.
http://www.sharingideasmag.com – Recently re-launched, online magazine for speakers which was originally published by Dottie Walters.
http://www.antion.com/ – Tom Antion provides tips for breaking in to professional speaking.
Trade Associations
http://www.nsaspeaker.org/ – National Speakers’ Association
http://www.astd.org/ – American Society for Training and Development
http://www.asla.com/ – American Seminar Leaders Association
http://www.toastmasters.org/ – Toastmasters is a resource for developing and refining your skills as a speaker, with chapters all over the country.
LinkedIn Groups
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=48422 – ASTD National
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=125470 – Global Keynote Speakers Association
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1742397 – Need a Speaker/Be a Speaker
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=37544 – Professional Speakers and Seminar Leaders
Books
Speak and Grow Rich by Dottie Walters and Lilly Walters
The Wealthy Speaker by Jane Atkinson
1001 Ways to Make More Money as a Speaker, Consultant or Trainer by Lilly Walters
Getting Started in Speaking, Training or Seminar Consulting by Robert W. Bly
Money Talks: How to Make a Million as a Speaker by Alan Weiss
How to Make it Big in the Seminar Business by Paul Karasik
Secrets of Successful Speakers by Lilly Walters
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