Speak and Grow Rich (Paperback)

~ (Author), Lillet "Lilly" Walters (Author) "Professional speakers feel the same way about the thrilling business of appearing before audiences and delivering useful information in an entertaining and beneficial way..." (more)
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Product Description

This money-making guide explains the techniques and shortcuts used by today's top speakers; tells how to identify paid speakers' venues; how to pick good topics for speeches, gives guidelines for setting fees; how to book oneself, explores the ins and outs of working with speakers' bureaus; and more. Included are sample forms, such as fee schedules, audience survey sheets, brochures, speakers agreements, and engagement reminders. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall Press; Rev Upd edition (January 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735203512
• ISBN-13: 978-0735203518
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #86,444 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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79 of 82 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Will Not Help You Become A Better Speaker . . ., October 2, 2000

By	Dan Poynter "Author-Publisher-Speaker" (Santa Barbara, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Speak and Grow Rich (Paperback)

. . . but it will help you get booked. If you are looking for a book on professional speaking techniques, this is not the book for you.

Speak & Grow Rich is about the business of speaking: How to get booked, what to charge, why you need a book, how to become an expert, how to work with agents and bureaus and much more. It is absolutely essential if you are entering the paid-speaking business.

No one gives more than Dottie and Lilly Walters. These great speakers are the most generous people in the business. [e-mail].

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for all speakers, March 20, 2006

By	M - Speaker (Georgia) - See all my reviews

This book has helped me so tremendously that I am having a hard time finding the words to write. It's a very well organized book with concrete and diverse information. After reading this book I realized I needed to do a whole lot to revamp my website and marketing materials. It helped me to think even more like a speaker. Being new to this industry I have ordered several books to learn how to market myself better as a speaker...this was one of the best books to do that. Dottie and Lilly really speak "real". They give it to you straight. The book is not just a bunch of fluff and "big stars", but they break down every detail of the industry and give you concrete reasons why something will work or hasn't worked. I value their book because they have worked in the industry for a long time. This book has basically been my "speaker coach".

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This launched my career!!!, December 4, 2004

By	Lee Fuller "Reviresco" (Dallas, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Speak and Grow Rich (Paperback)

Speak and Grow Rich is key for any speaker who is serious about the business of speaking. I continue to get revelation each time I refer to it. The author is clearly concerned and interested in the success of everyone who reads it. My career as a speaker would be, at best, mediocre without the valuable insights, suggestions, warnings and techniques shared within. Speak and Grow Rich provides a service to us in the field so we can better serve those we speak to. Buy this book and study it.