Episode Summary:
With a little pre-planning, you can be confident when you speak at your next networking opportunity. Attending networking events should be an important part of your marketing plan. But take it a step further and volunteer to speak occasionally. When you are the speaker, you make a meaningful connection with an entire room full of people, not just four or five that you happen to meet during the open networking time.
Key Ideas:
When you are the speaker you make a meaningful connection with everyone in the room
Public speaking is the most efficient way to build connection
The connections you can build through speaking will lead to opportunities to build your business
Speaking lets you showcase what motivates you as a business owner along with your personality
When introducing yourself at an event, plan your statement to include 3 things: why you got into your business, what can you offer to the group, and something personal about yourself
About Aurora Gregory:
Business Strategist. Speaker Coach. Author. Marketer.
Aurora’s career as a communicator started when she was 14. As an 8th grader, she was a finalist in a speech contest. While she didn’t win, the experience launched her into the world of communicating stories and ideas. Today, she is a business strategist and speaker coach, teaching knowledge experts how to land stages, connect with audiences, and build businesses they love. She is the co-author of the speaker pitch best-seller, “Get Picked: Tips, Tricks and Tools for Creating an Irresistible Speaker Proposal.” Called a “secret weapon” by clients, Aurora is also a strategic content creator for global financial services companies. When she’s not talking, you’ll find her serving at her church, hiking the foothills in her hometown, or watching classic movies.
About Visions2images:
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Susie Liberatore is the owner, and Art Director, of Visions2images Creative Services. She helps established businesses grow their brand awareness by using digital marketing and professional branding techniques. With over a decade of agency and corporate experience, she brings businesses' visions to life while watching their return on investment increase.
Susie helps businesses grow their brand presence and connect with their target audience.
