I think it is safe to say, that beginning speakers and also seasoned Professionals would be interested in these Keynote Speaker Tips to get more high paying gigs.
1. Be professional – One of the main things that in Event Planner wants in a Speaker is for them to be professional and respectful of the audience.
2. Keep in contact – It’s important to stay in communication with the event planner, so they can rest assured that you are on top of things. You don’t need to be obnoxious and call continuously, but check in once in a while to see if anything is changed.
3. Send a thank you – After your presentation, it is important that you keep in contact with the customer to make sure everything went as planned. Also build that relationship so when they need another presenter, they contact you. There is a wonderful piece of direct mail Software that you can use to send thank you gifts. MailBoxPower
4. Use props and visual aids – Using more than just your voice will make you more memorable. You can use visual props and even magic tricks to captivate attention and communicate your message more effectively.
My magician friend and colleague Steven Hart has a wonderful course on using props in presentations. CLICK HERE