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Speakipedia Podcast #34: Allison Shapira

Speakipedia Posted on January 7, 2025 by juanJanuary 15, 2025
Speakipedia Podcast #34: Allison Shapira

Transcript:  Dave Bricker (00:01) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakipedia.com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk and smart strategies from visionary … More ☛

How Airlines Fumbled the Story and Lost

Speakipedia Posted on January 6, 2025 by juanJanuary 6, 2025

Are airlines greedy?  Effective and authentic business storytelling would have led us to form a better impression.  Remember when we used to get two checked bags with every airline ticket?  And then those greedy bastards started tacking on additional fees!  … More ☛

Speakipedia Podcast #32: Lois Creamer

Speakipedia Posted on December 10, 2024 by juanDecember 18, 2024
Speakipedia Podcast #32: Lois Creamer

Dave Bricker: Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakipedia.com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk, smart strategies and amazing stories from visionary speakers … More ☛

Swim With Whales

Speakipedia Posted on October 31, 2024 by Dave BrickerNovember 4, 2024

Do you swim with whales? When we want big clients and big opportunities, we get in the water with them! And that’s what we’ll do in this coolest-ever business retreat. Check an Item Off Your Bucket List Spend six days … More ☛

Speakipedia Podcast #17: Bill Stainton

Speakipedia Posted on August 21, 2024 by juanSeptember 4, 2024
Speakipedia Podcast #17: Bill Stainton

Transcript   [00:00:00] Dave Bricker: Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is “Speakipedia Media,” brought to you by speakipedia.com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk, smart strategies, and amazing … More ☛

Speakipedia Podcast #14:
Andrea Gold

Speakipedia Posted on July 16, 2024 by juanAugust 14, 2024
Speakipedia Podcast #14:Andrea Gold

Transcript:  Dave Bricker (00:07) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business?  This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakepedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk and smart strategies from … More ☛

Speakipedia Podcast # 11:
Will Bowen

Speakipedia Posted on June 25, 2024 by juanJuly 23, 2024
Speakipedia Podcast # 11:Will Bowen

Transcription Dave Bricker (00:06) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media, brought to you by Speakipedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk and smart strategies from visionary … More ☛

Want a Traditional Publishing Contract? Do Your Homework

Speakipedia Posted on June 13, 2024 by Dave BrickerJune 13, 2024
Want a Traditional Publishing Contract? Do Your Homework

This article discusses the pros and cons of traditional publishing. Abandon your biases, study the business of publishing, and choose the publishing method that best suits you and your book. Perhaps the biggest myth in publishing is that as a … More ☛

A Manuscript is Not a Book: Ten Tips for Manuscript Preparation

Speakipedia Posted on June 13, 2024 by Dave BrickerJune 18, 2024
A Manuscript is Not  a Book: Ten Tips for Manuscript Preparation

In my work with writers, I come across many common technical problems with manuscripts. These usually spring from the best of intentions as the writer attempts to create the feel of the finished book within the manuscript. Though they’re trying … More ☛

What’s a Professional Editor Worth?

Speakipedia Posted on June 13, 2024 by Dave BrickerJune 13, 2024
What’s a Professional Editor Worth?

What do you think a professional editor‘s pay scale should be? Assume that a proofreader would be at the bottom of the scale and a developmental/line editor would be at the top. An examination of the work editors perform sheds … More ☛

Co-Publishing – Alternative Path or Another Trap for Writers?

Speakipedia Posted on June 13, 2024 by Dave BrickerJune 13, 2024
Co-Publishing – Alternative Path or Another Trap for Writers?

I recently published a post about the difference between vanity publishing and true self-publishing. Fundamentally, the article defines a publisher as “someone who takes the risk on a book.” Vanity Presses represent themselves as publishers and accept royalties while the … More ☛

Reality Checklist for Self-Publishers

Speakipedia Posted on June 13, 2024 by Dave BrickerJune 13, 2024
Reality Checklist for Self-Publishers

One question that loops endlessly on writers’ forums is “How can I sell more books?” The question is a natural one, but for many self-publishers, it betrays a certain lack of awareness about the publishing business. Lest I sound holier … More ☛

Influencer Dashboard Terms & Conditions

Speakipedia Posted on June 2, 2024 by Dave BrickerJuly 28, 2024
Influencer Dashboard Terms & Conditions

Let’s keep things simple. Your Name and Contact Information Will never be shared with any third parties for commercial purposes. Mailing List Your registration will subscribe you to the Speakipedia email list. You are free to unsubscribe without losing your … More ☛

Terms and Conditions

Speakipedia Posted on June 2, 2024 by Dave BrickerJune 2, 2024
Terms and Conditions

Speakipedia Affiliate Program Terms of Service Agreement By signing up to be an Affiliate in the Speakipedia Affiliate Program (“Program”) you are agreeing to be bound by the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Service”). Speakipedia reserves the right to … More ☛

Speakipedia Podcast #7:
Kelly Swanson

Speakipedia Posted on May 28, 2024 by Dave BrickerJune 26, 2024
Speakipedia Podcast #7: Kelly Swanson

Transcript Dave Bricker (00:07) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakipedia .com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk and smart strategies from visionary … More ☛

Speakipedia Podcast #2:
Kay Allison

Speakipedia Posted on May 9, 2024 by Dave BrickerMay 22, 2024
Speakipedia Podcast #2:Kay Allison

 Transcript Dave Bricker (00:07) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by Speakipedia.com. I’m your emcee Dave Bricker bringing you straight talk and smart strategies from visionary … More ☛

Speakipedia Podcast #1:
Bruce Turkel

Speakipedia Posted on May 9, 2024 by Dave BrickerMay 17, 2024
Speakipedia Podcast #1: Bruce Turkel

 Transcript Dave Bricker (00:06) Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by speakipedia .com. I’m your MC Dave Bricker bringing you straight talk and smart strategies … More ☛

You’re Always On-stage; Walk the Walk!

Speakipedia Posted on January 19, 2024 by Dave BrickerApril 26, 2024
You’re Always On-stage; Walk the Walk!

We all get so disappointed when our favorite movie gets embroiled in some tasteless scandal. We love them so much on stage and then, in real life, they turn out to be so horrible! How will your audiences feel about … More ☛

Why Do Speakers Charge So Much?

Speakipedia Posted on January 10, 2024 by Dave BrickerMay 16, 2024
Why Do Speakers Charge So Much?

Celebrities can charge enormous fees because people will pay to be in the same room with them, and when an organization brings in a celebrity speaker, they look well-connected and influential. But what about business speakers who routinely charge 5-figure … More ☛

Publish a Book as a Business Card

Speakipedia Posted on January 10, 2024 by Dave BrickerMay 16, 2024
Publish a Book as a Business Card

I’ve written and published 14 books… And as far as book sales go, that’s made me tens of dollars. Two million books are published every year. And getting your book noticed in the crowd is even more difficult than appearing … More ☛

How to Negotiate with a Speaker?

Speakipedia Posted on January 10, 2024 by Dave BrickerMay 16, 2024
How to Negotiate with a Speaker?

How do you negotiate with a speaker? What if you find just the right speaker for your conference and then discover there’s a gap between your budget and their fee? Here are a few ways to close the price—value gap. … More ☛

How Long Does it Take to Build a Speaking Business?

Speakipedia Posted on January 10, 2024 by Dave BrickerJuly 2, 2024
How Long Does it Take to Build a Speaking Business?

How long does it take to build any business? Celebrities and rock stars may find it easy to launch an enterprise based on name recognition. A few speakers are able to build a practice quickly when they retire as industry … More ☛

Get to the Gig … and Have a Backup Plan!

Speakipedia Posted on January 10, 2024 by Dave BrickerMay 16, 2024
Get to the Gig … and Have a Backup Plan!

True story: Gayle’s connecting flight from Atlanta was canceled and she had to be on the stage at a conference the next morning in New York City — 850 miles away. Not only was her five-figure speaking fee on the … More ☛

Beware of Overnight Success Programs

Speakipedia Posted on January 10, 2024 by Dave BrickerMay 16, 2024
Beware of Overnight Success Programs

Become a seven-figure speaker in seven weeks! Buy this $20,000 speaking course and earn the money back on your first engagement. Yeah, right! If it was that easy, we’d all just pony up the money and start raking in the … More ☛

What Problem Do You Solve?

Speakipedia Posted on January 8, 2024 by Dave BrickerApril 26, 2024
What Problem Do You Solve?

So many speakers are subject matter experts …  and of course, we have to be. But if you tell people you speak about leadership, branding, corporate culture, or some other topic, you’ve missed the point. What problem do you solve? … More ☛

There Are No “Levels”

Speakipedia Posted on January 8, 2024 by Dave BrickerApril 9, 2024
There Are No “Levels”

Are you stuck? How will you ever get to the next level? The concept of levels is a direct assault on our self-esteem. It’s like being rich. Is there a specific amount of currency that distinguishes the rich from the … More ☛

Running Overtime is a Rookie Mistake

Speakipedia Posted on January 5, 2024 by Dave BrickerApril 29, 2024
Running Overtime is a Rookie Mistake

No big deal if you run over, right? That’s just more value the audience will get for the same fee. Wrong. Think again. Running overtime is a big rookie mistake. Let’s say the conference you’re speaking at hired a $100,000 … More ☛

Practice Big and Then Tone it Down

Speakipedia Posted on January 5, 2024 by Dave BrickerApril 9, 2024
Practice Big and Then Tone it Down

Speaking is theater but many speakers are afraid they’ll look “theatrical” or “over-the-top.” They hold themselves back and stay in the dynamic “safe zone.” And it’s true that we’re likely to deliver a bigger performance on a keynote stage than … More ☛

Choose the Right Speaking Business Model for You

Speakipedia Posted on January 3, 2024 by Dave BrickerApril 12, 2024
Choose the Right Speaking Business Model for You

Keynoting: Many people associate “speaking” with standing on a stage in front of an auditorium full of people, but there are many other ways to earn income as a speaker. Keynote work pays well, but it’s difficult to compete for, … More ☛

Put a Price on Your Passion

Speakipedia Posted on August 30, 2022 by Dave BrickerJuly 1, 2024

How do you put a price on your passion? How can you charge a fair-but-high price for your services?   You’ve got a fantastic prospect on the line. The conversation is engaging. The relationship develops instantly. Your hopefully-soon-to-be client is … More ☛

Hobbyist or Professional? Be the Best in the World.

Speakipedia Posted on July 12, 2022 by Dave BrickerJuly 1, 2024

Hobbyist or professional? True professionals dedicate their lives to being the best in the world at whatever they do—not some day, but today—every day. Not try, do. I have played guitar almost every day for almost forty years. I play … More ☛

Another Boring Speaker! The Problem and How to Fix It.

Speakipedia Posted on July 20, 2021 by Dave BrickerJuly 1, 2024

“This should be a great presentation,” said Jess as we walked into the Chamber of Commerce breakfast and grabbed a table near the platform. The speaker made a gazillion dollars taking startups public. He’s the CEO of…” “Why does everyone … More ☛

Stuck in the Wrong Story? Need a Bigger Bucket?

Speakipedia Posted on May 11, 2021 by Dave BrickerJuly 1, 2024

Getting stuck in the wrong story can feel productive, but it traps us in conflict and prevents us from reaching our meaningful goals.   I was sitting in the cockpit of my sailboat one evening when I spied a small … More ☛

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