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Ed Rigsbee's SucceedinSpeaking.com Help for Professional Speakers by Ed Rigsbee, CSP |
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What is a (CSP) Certified Speaking Professional? Ed Rigsbee's Mentoring Service for Professional Speakers Ed Rigsbee's Business Slogan Shirts
I , Ed Rigsbee, am not a supplier to the speaking industry but rather, and only on occasion, make myself available to assist emerging speakers if I believe they have a modicum of potential and are truly committed to their dream. Additionally, I make myself available on occasion to experienced professional speakers that might be stuck or experiencing a career plateau. My area of expertise for which I'm hired by the general marketplace is collaboration, partnering and strategic alliances. I teach organizations how to build profitable (internal and external) alliance relationships. My books on partnering and alliances are available at Amazon.com. For more information about me as a professional speaker, please click on my photo or go to www.rigsbee.com.
My first recommendation for
an emerging speaker is always the same. Find, and attend, a meeting held by your local area chapter of the
National Speakers Association. At their web site, www.nsaspeaker.org,
you can access information about the chapters. The next piece of advice
I'll dispense is that you attend the Annual Convention of National Speakers
Association, held every summer. These two suggestions can make all the
difference in your career. Perhaps the above is all you need? Chances are strong that you'll need a bit more guidance. If so, please consider all that I have to offer at this web site. Everything available here will truly accelerate your career. So, if you want to get off your duff and move forward, give me a call. But, please do not call if you do not have the financial capability to implement the strategies and tactics that I'll suggest. It does cost money to SUCCEED IN SPEAKING!
If you would like to download my extremely valuable, yet complementary, speaker resources--complete the form below. Thank you, Connect with Ed Rigsbee at:
I have built my career primarily through article publishing. My articles are easily found in trade association publications throughout North America. It is an idea that works well for me, and perhaps, would work for you. My system titled, Paid Association Bookings Through Article Publishing will quickly get you jump-started in the business of professional speaking. The system is reasonably priced and will shave years off your learning curve.
I designed this system for you, the professional or emerging speaker, trainer or consultant that wants to accelerate his/her career through the conduit of article publishing. I have found this to be an instant road to credibility. My 70 page, 8.5" x 11" formatted, workbook leads you through an easy step-by-step process for both writing your articles and finding editors that will want to publish them. This is my personal soft-sell method for getting association bookings and connecting with corporate clients. I have found that going through the back door is infinitely easier that beating your head against a block wall. My system teaches you how to become a resource for association editors and how the editors will then help you to build a relationship bridge to the association meeting planner. Along with the workbook, you get a hyperlink enabled pfd file on CD-ROM that will let you connect with associations, publications and meeting industry organizations. Insert the CD-ROM into your computer and click your way to success. Also included in this system are four audio on CDs, recorded live at one of my workshops. The first two CDs teach you the system and help you to connect with associations. The second two CDs teach you how to write articles that association editors would love to publish. Simply stated, "If you are serious about the speaking business, you must own and use this system!" |
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Ed Rigsbee's Resource Recommendations: I use KickStartCart for my e-list organization, electronic mail broadcasts, my upcoming shipping cart and for so much more. So should you. Visit: KickStartCart I also recommend a product from Christopher Knight, Please help yourself out and consider his Article Production Strategies. Check it out at: eZineArticles If you are serious about the speaking business, you must subscribe to SpeakerNet News. You may also purchase many helpful e-Seminars, MP3 recordings and other helpful information there. Please visit: SpeakerNet_News
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What Professional Speakers have to say about Ed Rigsbee, CSP: Click on photo to listen to Frank Furness after hearing Ed Rigsbee present at the Malaysian Association of Professional Speakers' meeting in Kuala Lumpur
Click on photo to listen To Jimmy Weldon, the last living cast member of the Yogi Bear Show "When I
met Ed Rigsbee, the only thing I wrote was checks. I currently write a
weekly nationally syndicated column on relationships for Scripps Howard
News Service which runs in over 150 papers and has recently become a
book published by New Harbinger (Emotional Fitness for Couples).
I also write a monthly business psychology article which has appeared in
over 200 publications and been directly responsible for getting me
dozens of speaking gigs. Rigsbee taught me everything I know about
getting articles published. If you don't take advantage of this class
you are holding back your career, do it now." Ed:
Thanks so much for coming to the centre of our vast country [Canada] to share your knowledge and experience with us - it is greatly appreciated!
Your ability to cut to the chase and help each of the people in the workshop was so helpful - it is hard to see the forest for the trees when it is your "baby" and you helped us do just that.
The expertise you have from your many years of consulting, sales and as a speaker means you know what we are experiencing and that was so evident in your presentation. A big thanks for ensuring that you brought us practical knowledge that we can take and implement today - the very next day after our meeting.
On behalf of our membership and our guests [CAPS-Saskatchewan], a big thank you for helping us get to the next level.
Cheers!
Sherry
Knight, President Hi Ed!!!! WOW!!!!!
That's about all I can say about Saturday. [CAPS Vancouver meeting on January 13, 2007] I was fundamentally impacted by our professional and social discussions Saturday. I wanted to take a moment to provide you immediate feedback and to thank you for all of your efforts, expertise and asskicking! All the way home I pondered two thoughts... It must suck getting up at 4am! (how was the flight?) and, I gotta do some things differently! I said to Derek (in an earlier message) that I am always amazed at how impactful one persons presence can be in a meeting, gathering or experience. Your candid and honest message had that impact on me. I look forward to seeing you again in the future!!! Take care..... With thanks, Jeremy
Jeremy
Heighton Intl: 011-1-250-554-WOW-0 (9690) - North America (Toll Free): 1-866-554-WOW-0 (9690) Email: Jeremy@wowleadership.ca - Web: www.wowleadership.ca "Ed,
you delivered one of the best presentations on publishing I've ever
attended--and I've attended a great many. Your suggestions on moving
ideas into published articles are steeped in experience and presented in
a highly useful format. In particular, your ideas on setting up an
article for and working with editors were right on target. Thank you for
sharing your extensive skills, knowledge and expertise in such an
entertaining style." Hi
Ed: I
really enjoyed meeting you at CAPS Thanks again, Ed Ron Coleman More
Money; More Fun Your
Million Dollar System
“After
hearing Ed Rigsbee speak,
I followed his advice and submitted an article to a healthcare
association magazine. A Fortune 500 company called and invited me to
speak. It lead to my doubling my fee. Thank
you, Ed!” Eli Davidson, Speaker, Author (Funky to Fabulous), Coach
Ed, Thank you for your guidance and assistance! Being able to tap into your experience and expertise has been incredibly beneficial to advancing my speaking business. Let me share just some of the gains from our time together.
Whether someone is just getting started in the speaking industry, or they are a seasoned pro seeking coaching to refine and advance their career, I strongly recommend they take advantage of your depth of knowledge and clear direction to succeed in speaking! Jeffrey B. Owens Transcend Inc. Honolulu, Hawaii "Ed
Rigsbee is awesome! I have been a member of NSA since 1982 and
have heard the best - and worst - speakers in the world. Ed is in
the top, top group. He provides solid content that is valuable for
both experienced and newer speakers. He is a real professional to
work with, and a fun guy. He will be a real asset for your
meeting." Makana@HawaiianStressManagement.com Dear Ed, Thanks for showing me how to surface the latent assets which I already possessed - namely my articles. Your advice enabled me to streamline my marketing effort in getting more of my articles published. Last week over the phone, a editor asked me for an article and within one minute I directed him on my website where he selected one of my articles for publication in his newsletter. He was real impressed because everything he needed was there! Ed, I really appreciate your systematic approach to a marketing strategy that really works. Sincerely, Steve Coscia, President Coscia Communications Inc.
"Ed was fantastic and he's really easy to
work with as a speaker. His program was a
"roll-up-your-sleeves-and-learn-useful-information" type of
program.
I highly recommend bringing him to your [NSA]
chapter. He spoke for us about 18 months ago and people are STILL
referring to his program as information they use to promote themselves.
You won't be disappointed."
Kirstin Carey
The Orange Tree Network (610) 450-4334 kcarey@OTTSG.com www.OTTSG.com - "A business and sales presentations resource." www.MyCreativeBiz.com - "A resource for creative folks to find their entrepreneurial strength." Ed,
Donna Satchell, Starr Consulting & Training Stone Mountain, GA Good day Ed!
This is Charles Parrish from Saturday's GSA meeting in Atlanta. We met just as you were finishing lunch and my wife Kathy and I stayed for the afternoon session. I LOVED your presentation, both for the TON of information and how you kept things moving so well I was amazed when it was 3:01 PM.
Dr. Charles Parrish, Navigator Consulting Group Grayson, GA Ed: TESTIMONIAL
FOR ED...
If your [NSA] chapter members want success,
I would highly recommend Ed Rigsbee for your program. He has a system
that will successfully allow your members to tap into the association
market. Ed did not come into our chapter to 'sell' as a lot of speakers
do. But after meeting Ed and learning from what he taught, I signed up
for his mentoring program (which by the way he talked very little
about).
He is certainly an expert in his niche.
And remember...Encouragement is a thumbs up
to the soul!
Jay Rohman, Ambassador
of Encouragement, www.Encouraging101.org
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If you are endeavoring to break into the
world of professional speaking, or have been speaking for some time, you
will find the help you need here.
I frequently deliver a half-day and
full-day seminar on this topic for chapters of the National Speakers
Association and chapters of the Canadian Association of Professional
Speakers. My seminar handout is available at my speaker resource page. Complete the form
above and you'll be directed to the download page.
