August 2009 Entries

How to Become a Motivational Speaker in Three Semi-Easy Steps

The question I’m most often asked is “How do I become a motivational speaker?” Often followed by, “Could you mentor me?” In this month’s blog I will attempt to answer these questions to the best of my ability. You know me-- I get to the point-- so please forgive me in advance for being astringent as iodine. It’ll hurt before it will help. Here we go, Step One: Don’t do it for the money-- because in all reality you will never make your living as a speaker. I know that doesn’t sound like...