Bored People Throwing Away Their iPads?

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Does the iPad retain its coolness quotient in the months following the initial purchase, or is it simply another electronic toy we’ll tire of quickly and toss into the dustbin of history? If we were placing bets, Steve Jobs and Apple’s track record stands up pretty good but it doesn’t matter what we think. Let’s [...]

Your Public Speaking Voice Matters

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You’re not stuck with the public speaking voice you might think you were born with. While such voices as Sean Connery, James Earl Jones, George Clooney, Cher and Ashley Judd likely have a certain genetic predisposition to sound pleasing to our ears, more likely is the fact that they learned early on how to use [...]

Hottest Consulting Careers Right Now

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Before hanging your shingle out and declaring yourself a professional consultant, there is one small matter to attend to. Are an expert on something? That’s sort of a requirement to a successful consulting career. But even more than being an expert, you should also verify that your knowledge set is in demand. While your brain [...]

Do You Even Want a Traditional Publishing Contract?

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In the face of a crumbling business model, the publishing industry has developed a different approach for finding writing talent. While the digital and independent publishing entrepreneurs lead the way into a bold new future, big time publishers huddle in fear at the demise of their way of life, hands clenched tightly to pocketbooks, afraid [...]

Vocal Exercises for Speakers – Avoid the Elmer Fudd Syndrome

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To be clear, the Elmer Fudd Syndrome (EFS) does not include rushing onto stage with a double-barreled shotgun looking for smart aleck rabbits. No, EFS is when you step in front of a microphone sounding like you woke up two minutes ago and your tongue is two sizes too large for your mouth. Singers warm [...]

SOW 31 – Create Your Seven Figure Speaking Empire!

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Jason Hartman talks with Dustin Mathews, Chief Marketing Officer for 7 Figure Speaking Empire, 2010 Speaker Coach Of The Year and 2010 Infusionsoft’s Marketer of The Year Finalist. More at: http://speakingofwealth.com/category/podcast/. There’s a figure behind the scenes of the world’s most sought after speakers, gurus and information marketers.  His name is Dustin Mathews and he [...]

Who are you writing for, web-browsers or book readers?

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There are two critical aspects to keep in mind as a professional writer: the writing platform and target audience. Often times, these really go hand-in-hand, but it’s important to know who your reader is and how they are consuming the content.

SOW 30 – Dr. Denis Waitley on The Psychology of Winning and The Seeds of Greatness

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Jason interviews his early mentor Dr. Denis Waitley on “The Psychology of Winning.”  Listen in at: http://speakingofwealth.com/category/podcast/.  At age 17, Jason discovered Waitley and it was a life altering event leading to his early and sustained success.  Waitley is one of  America’s most respected authors, keynote lecturers and productivity consultants on high performance human achievement.  [...]

Are You Podcasting Yet? 5 Reasons You Should…

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Writers, publishers, and speakers should look themselves in the mirror today and ask one simple question. Are you podcasting yet? If the answer is “yes,” then bully for you. Carry on. If the answer that surfaces is the alternative, slap yourself sharply on both cheeks and read the rest of this post. There are a [...]

FREE List Building Plugin for the Professional Speaker

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If you happen to be a professional speaker who does not have a website and still hasn’t taken the time to develop an email list – (sigh) – haven’t you been listening to anything we say? This is 2010, not 1910, and the tools needed for success in building any business are right in front [...]