Professional Speaker Secrets: Turn Your Expertise into Clients and Cash

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Hosted by Kate Phillips & Patrick Snow in Bellevue, Washington

Type: Educational Workshop
When: Wednesday, November 11 1:00 PM to 3:45 PM

Members:

Free

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Event description

My special guest today is my friend and mentor Patrick Snow, the best-selling author of "Creating Your Own Destiny: How to Get Exactly What You Want Out of Life."

Patrick makes his living as a professional speaker and author, and he also specializes in coaching other entrepreneurs to do the same. A wealth of information and inspiration, Patrick will share the wisdom learned on his long journey to success (and some tips to shorten your own path to success!)

Come learn:

The Author-Speaker formula that will make your talks effortless and memorable
Why Professional Speakers need to be storytellers
What it takes to get paid as a speaker
What kind of fees are being paid by corporate meeting planners
What are the top "in demand" topics that people get paid to speak about
The Revenue Evolution Ladder (and how Patrick leverages speaking into consulting clients)
Why it pays to be an author if you're a speaker

Plus, hear a demonstration - a short version of Patrick's keynote, and learn why he's been paid up to $14,000 for a single speech!

If you've thought about turning your expertise into another income stream (or simply a way to attract more clients and make a bigger difference), don't miss this event!

Comments from Patrick's last class:

Patrick delivered the nuts and bolts! Thanks!
-Tim Thomas, Holistic Consultant, www.timothythomas.com

A lot of "ah-ha" moments... very engaging."
-Michelle Ihlan, Commercial Insurance Agent

High-powered and jam-packed with information."
-Joyce Lynn Elder, Consultant, http://emeraldempowerment.com

I was inspired about how to inspire others!"
-Connie Carlson, Lifelines Massage, Structural Integration

Incredibly informative and valuable. The step-by-step approach was awesome."
-Gus Zandra, SEO/Internet Consultant, www.bonsaimediagroup.com

There will be an opportunity to stick around for Q and A with Patrick and further networking!

The lovely venue has specialty teas and snacks. It's also right across the street from Applebee's, so it's a great chance to grab lunch with a Biznik pal beforehand.

46 Bizniks attended this event

Allen Snook

Speaker, Writer, Motorcyclist

Snohomish, Washington
Christian Jacobsen

Communicator

Seattle, Washington
Eric Jones

Attorney & Counselor at Law

Seattle, Washington
Howard Howell

Sales Consultant

Seattle, Washington
Howard Langeveld

Business owner, Real Estate Investor

Seattle, Washington
Jack Fecker

Professional speaker/mentor/business consultant plus painting...

Seattle, Washington
Jason Cutter

Short Sale Negotiator

Redmond, Washington
Jeffry W. Myers

Inspirational Speaker and Professional Photographer

Seattle, Washington
Julian Michael

Photographer + Portrait Artist

Bellevue, Washington
Kirk Spencer

Toyota Fleet Sales Manager

Seattle, Washington
Martyn Daniel

Eminent Domain Consultant

Bothell, Washington
Zita Gustin

GPS Facilitator for Business Owners

Bellevue, Washington
Analia Castaños-Davis

Counseling - Spanish Bilingual ...

Seattle, Washington
Audrey Godwin, CPA

Consulting Accountant

Renton, Washington
Barbara Breckenfeld

marketing communications

Mountlake Terrace/Seattle, Washington
Barbara Boren

Financial Planner

Seattle, Washington
Cheri Johnson

Investments/Financial Planning

Gig Harbor/Tacoma/Seattle/Bellevue, Washington
Darielle Archer

Hypnotherapist, Healthy Products E-Commerce Owner

Seattle, Washington
Fran Fisher

Master Certified Coach

Bellevue, Washington
Sharon Senger

Virtual Assistant

Woodinville, Washington

Plus 26 more. [show all]

Discuss this event

Posted by Howard Howell, Seattle, Washington | Oct 07, 2009

Kate is a fabulous event facilitator and as one of Patrick's students for over two years, I can say that you should not miss this event if you have even the slightest inkling that you ever want to be a professional speaker or improve upon your public speaking opportunities. ...Howard

Helping YOU Sell YOUR Expertise
Posted by Nancy LaMont, Marysville, Washington | Oct 08, 2009

Kate, I am going to take my chance and hope I am able to drive by this event. If I find closer to the date that I cannot I will un-RSVP.

My passion is organizing, if yours is not, Buzz me!
Posted by Nancy LaMont, Marysville, Washington | Oct 08, 2009

Kate, I am going to take my chance and hope I am able to drive by this event. If I find closer to the date that I cannot I will un-RSVP.

My passion is organizing, if yours is not, Buzz me!
Posted by Kate Phillips, Carnation, Seattle, Washington | Oct 09, 2009

"Drive by" the event? (Hopefully not with firearms!) I'm sure you mean drive TO the event... and I do hope that you can, Nancy!

Kate

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Posted by Nancy LaMont, Marysville, Washington | Oct 09, 2009

OK, just a little stress here. I did mean to and not by, although I usually do drive by an event several times before parking. Not sure why the double post.

My passion is organizing, if yours is not, Buzz me!
Posted by DeBorah Beatty, Beaverton, Oregon | 3 weeks ago

I sure wish you could do this one down my way! I'd be there for sure!
Posted by Kate Phillips, Carnation, Seattle, Washington | 2 weeks ago

DeBorah, some day you'll just have to caravan and surpise me! It would be great to see you.

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Posted by Janette Keiser, Poulsbo, Washington | 2 weeks ago

I've heard Patrick speak and read his book. He's dynamic and inspiring with a strong dose of common sense and humor. Run, don't walk, to this event!
Posted by Kate Phillips, Carnation, Seattle, Washington | 2 weeks ago

Thanks Janette! I have to agree with you...

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Posted by Terra Vita, Puget Sound, Washington | 2 weeks ago

Kate is the queen!
Posted by Nancy Hellstrom, Seattle, Washington | 2 weeks ago

Speaking of driving and caravaning - I would love to catch a ride to this event with another attendee. I love on Queen Anne hill. Please contact me if I can carpool with you. Looks great Kate & Patrick!
Posted by Kristine Proctor, Renton, Washington | 2 weeks ago

I'm sorry I'm going to have to miss this one. any chance of doing it again in the future???

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Posted by Kate Phillips, Carnation, Seattle, Washington | 2 weeks ago

Thanks Empress Terra! (And thank-you Howard - I didn't see your comment til later.) I'm looking forward to seeing you both!

I think both Nancy's (LaMont up north and Hellstrom on Queen) would love to carpool with someone...

Kristine, we don't have another one scheduled at this point, but it is a possibility that you'll see this event again, likely not til 2010.

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Posted by Nancy LaMont, Marysville, Washington | 2 weeks ago

Kate, I am so bummed to have to cancel, I am still not able to drive. I don't see anyone else attending that is this far north. See you another time. Please keep me in mind when/if you have this event again in 2010.

My passion is organizing, if yours is not, Buzz me!
Posted by Genevieve Vayda, Seattle, Washington | 2 weeks ago

Sorry to have to back out, but I'm in the 'crud club', so it's been coined. Which means I'm well again . . . but, continuing to keep kleenex on hand.

Enjoy this great event!
Posted by Kate Phillips, Carnation, Seattle, Washington | 2 weeks ago

Nancy and Genevieve, we'll miss you both! Feel better soon.

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Posted by Ramona Lynne, Tacoma, Washington | 1 week ago

I had been waiting for this for so long, however, my pressing commitments are taking over today. I will keep the 2010(?) event in mind.
Posted by Sandra H-M, Renton, Washington | 1 week ago

I'm sorry to cancel last minute. Afraid both myself & my car are sick!
Posted by Ryan Kyle, Carnation, Washington | 1 week ago

This would have been my first Biznik event. I've gotten sick in the last few days. I'm sorry to miss this event. It seems I'm not the only one to get sick this week...
Posted by Kate Phillips, Carnation, Seattle, Washington | 1 week ago

Ryan and Sandra, feel better soon! And Ramona, we'll miss you too, have a productive day.

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Posted by Michael Abrahamson, Bellevue, Washington | 1 week ago

sorry i missed your event. i'm on crutches and not mobile at all. Hope to see you soon...

Michael Abrahamson
Posted by Kate Phillips, Carnation, Seattle, Washington | 1 week ago

Sheez! Michael, there must be a story behind that, I hope you are ok and healing quickly.

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Posted by John Trivedi, Bothell, Washington | 1 week ago

Excellent Excellent event! Patrick was awesome! I had tons of fun and learned a great deal on what it takes to be a professional speaker and how it's so important to create my own destiny.

Thanks again to Kate for hosting such a special event!

Regards, John
Posted by Terra Vita, Puget Sound, Washington | 1 week ago

Kate and Patrick,

Thank you for the great event. It was really wonderful-the handout was an added and appreciated bonus. Two great speakers so willing to share can't be beat.

Thanks again,

Terra
Posted by Howard Howell, Seattle, Washington | 1 week ago

Kate... Thank you for creating such an informative, entertaining, and well-run event. I learn something new every time I encounter you and Patrick.

I can honestly tell others they should never pass up one of your presentations. Thanks again. ...Howard

Helping YOU Sell YOUR Expertise
Posted by Audrey Godwin, CPA, Renton, Washington | 1 week ago

Kate and Patrick,

I had such a great time! Having read the first printing of Patrick's book, it was inspiring to see how his career and the book have evolved.

Can't wait to start writing my book!

Thank you again! Audrey
Posted by Kate Phillips, Carnation, Seattle, Washington | 1 week ago

Thank-you all for your warm and enthusiastic feedback! I also thought that Patrick did an amazing job and truly let us "peek behind the curtain" of a successful professional speaker's journey.

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