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How Much? Set Your Rates!
Setting the rate at which you will be paid is based on experience and how in demand what you have to offer is. Take the time to find out what other speakers in your area are making. You can do some research on what they have to offer as well as how this compares to what you have to offer.
Under-rating your skills and charging not enough will cause them to see you as an inexperienced speaker looking to get work or someone that is desperate. On the other hand, someone that is overpriced won’t be able to find work either. Finding that balance is crucial!
Over time you will develop a client base that will work with you and through them you can use referrals to keep your business going. You want them to talk about you so give them the means to do so including several copies of your business card.
Ultimately, clients will come to you and be well interested in working with you for various topics. Pulling off a successful speech is in fact the best way to market yourself!
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