Foreword - Betty Garrett -- - Pt. 1 - Understand the Business of Professional Speaking: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly -- - Ch. 1 - Speaking and Training for a Living: The Ups and Downs -- - Ch. 2 - Making a Living As a Professional Speaker -- - Ch. 3 - Wannabes to Celebrity Rock Stars: Many Aspire to Speak -- - Pt. 2 - Make Your Marketing Toolkit Sizzlin' Hot! -- - Ch. 4 - If Your Website Is Boring, Then So Are You! -- - Ch. 5 - Five Ways to Double or Triple Your Income -- - Ch. 6 - Make Public Relations and Publicity Savvy Work for You -- - Pt. 3 - Travel the World Free as a Speaker and Trainer -- - Ch. 7 - From Bozeman to Budapest: Speaking Can Be Your Ticket to the World -- - Ch. 8 - How Important Is Being a Published Author?
"You'll start with a self-assessment tool that lets you thoroughly evaluate your aspirations and qualifications - and gives you a glimpse of the realities of the professional speaking lifestyle. By answering tough questions up-front, you'll be preparing for the leap of faith that this career move may require." "Next, you'll find tools for navigating your own individual approach to this field and the life-changing opportunities that lie ahead. Advice, conversations, and tips from successful speakers will help you learn." "With the straightforward four-part plan outlined in these chapters, you'll be well prepared to pursue your dream of a professional speaking career."--BOOK JACKET.
