How to Become a Motivational Speaker

9. Develop your speaking ability

Why is this step the last one? Shouldn’t this be the first thing you do?

Look at it like this. On one hand you have a mediocre speaker (who’s still getting better) with a good business mind, great marketing and nice selling skills. On the other hand, a great speaker with a below average business mind, mediocre marketing, and pitiful selling skills (and no publicist or agent).

Million-Dollar Question: Who do you think will be working more often?

Nonetheless, it is still important--and very satisfying to the ego--to be adept at your craft. You will find it advantageous to join Toastmasters, the chamber of commerce, networking groups, and to volunteer with non-profits that allow you to get up in front of your target audience.

Not only will this help you to work on your craft, it will also help out with your word-of-mouth marketing and your reputation.

Following these 9 steps will help you to start off strong and ensure that you are headed in the right direction. With an optimal amount of diligence, you’ll enjoy the time and financial freedom that successful motivational speakers enjoy.

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