Dabbling, But Still Making Some Bucks

Dabbling, But Still Making Some Bucks http://www.talkingtoastmasters.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000002 Although I do not consider myself a full-time professional speaker by any means, I do enjoy the occasional paid event. The journey of someone new to the biz... en Copyright 2008, Public Speaking Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:26:22 GMT Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:26:22 GMT Too Formulaic! http://www.talkingtoastmasters.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000002+00000037#00000037 At the international speech contest I noticed that with the exception of Vikas' speech (the first place winner) and perhaps one or two others, the speeches (although very well executed), were very formulaic.  It was almost funny.  Here is the formula: <a href="http://www.talkingtoastmasters.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000002+00000037#00000037">Read More »</a>Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:05:56 GMT Preparing for a Big Presentation http://www.talkingtoastmasters.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000002+00000024#00000024 <a href="http://www.talkingtoastmasters.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000002+00000024#00000024">Read More »</a>[ <a href="http://www.talkingtoastmasters.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000002+00000024#00000024">Video Availble</a> ]Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:07:13 GMT Hurray for Practice! http://www.talkingtoastmasters.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000002+00000012#00000012 I gave version 1 of my keynote that I will be giving at the region 5 conference in June. <a href="http://www.talkingtoastmasters.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000002+00000012#00000012">Read More »</a>Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> Thu, 24 May 2007 19:07:24 GMT Doin' It For Free http://www.talkingtoastmasters.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000002+00000010#00000010 I know many people in the speaking business... some of whom speak publicly any chance they get, and some of whom only speak when paid.  Which way to go? <a href="http://www.talkingtoastmasters.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000002+00000010#00000010">Read More »</a>Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> Mon, 14 May 2007 02:38:36 GMT Bo on Networking http://www.talkingtoastmasters.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000002+00000009#00000009 <a href="http://www.talkingtoastmasters.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000002+00000009#00000009">Read More »</a>[ <a href="http://www.talkingtoastmasters.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000002+00000009#00000009">Video Availble</a> ]Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> Tue, 08 May 2007 22:00:23 GMT Blogging Away http://www.talkingtoastmasters.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000002+00000006#00000006 I figured I have something to offer this group -- a different perspective on speaking professionally.  I will explain.  I am full-time business man and at best a part-time professional speaker.  I love creating a business from nothing and I would not give it up for the world -- not even a shot a being a full-time speaker :)  Having said that, I also love speaking and sharing my message with others.  Perhaps some day when my kids are older I will travel more and do more speaking, but for now, the occasional local gig is fine with me. <a href="http://www.talkingtoastmasters.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000002+00000006#00000006">Read More »</a>Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> Wed, 02 May 2007 00:35:07 GMT