
Journey To Paid Speaking Gigs with Charles Clark · 2023-02-14 · 31 min
Send a text Vince Poscente has a long list of accomplishments to his name. In four short years, he went from recreational skier to Olympic athlete. He is an accomplished speaker and is one of only four people on the planet to be inducted into the USA and Canadian Speaker Halls of Fame. Furthermore, he is a New York Times bestselling author of seven books. Today, he uses his skills as an award winning business professional to teach people the importance of understanding resiliency, equipping teams with practical tools to handle crises. Key Takeaways If your primary reason for being a speaker is the attention, being a professional paid speaker may not be for you. Your main purpose should be having impact and influence. Speakers are entrepreneurs. They see a need and fill it. We are often motivated by discomfort. Fear is temporary but regret is forever. Do what your competition isn't willing to do. Provide value and opportunities will come. Vince asks himself: how will I serve with love? This will help you find what aligns with your values. Hear about some challenges Charles and Vince faced while pivoting their speaking business in COVID-19 times.