Posts Tagged ‘speakers’

The Gift of Giving; How My “Project” Became the Holiday Present to Last a Lifetime

December 2nd, 2010

by Farah Perelmuter – CEO & Co-Founder of Speakers’ Spotlight

I try to be a good parent. I try not to work too many hours, I try to help my kids’ with their homework, take them to all their programs, tell them stories at night, teach them about our environment, warn them about the internet, protect them against bullying, make sure they eat well, read a lot, make new friends, lead healthy, productive, well-rounded lives… and know the value of “giving back”.

I do my best, but, I’m just so busy. There just doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day to get everything (more…)

Give the Elevator Speech the Shaft

March 24th, 2010

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by Martin Perelmuter, President and Co-Founder of Speakers’ Spotlight

One of the first things you’re told as an entrepreneur or a sales professional is that you need an “elevator speech”. You know the drill. If you happen to get onto an elevator with a big potential client, and have 30-60 seconds to tell them about your product, service or business, what would you say?

In theory, it’s a great exercise, as it forces you to condense your pitch down to it’s essence and communicate (more…)

Sponsorship – The Year in Review

January 6th, 2010

by Kelly MacDonald-Hill, Partner and Senior Vice President of Speakers’ Spotlight

Speakers’ Spotlight enjoys being an involved member and active partner in the meetings industry community. We donate our time and expertise in a variety of ways, with members of our team serving on committees, writing articles and speaking at events and colleges… We also sponsor speakers at selected industry events which is a wonderful

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The Role of Speakers – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

November 12th, 2009

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by Sarah Delsey – Client Services Executive

From the beginning of, well, humankind, we have always relied on pooled wisdom for survival. From storytellers to elders, we have deferred to experts to deal with new challenges that arise, and to share information. And although we don’t have to worry about that pesky sabre-toothed tiger lurking in the dark, it seems like many of the challenges (more…)

How To Market Yourself As A Speaker

September 4th, 2009

Mitch Joel

Mitch Joel: Marketing & Personal Branding Expert

Many people say they would like to do more public speaking. Many people bill themselves as Public Speakers. Many people would like to be represented by a speaker’s bureau. Here are some thoughts to consider first…

Let me start off with some context: I am represented by two speaking bureaus (Speaker’s Spotlight and Greater Talent Network). I give about 70 presentations a year. I also sit on the organizing committee for many events and I am frequently called upon to help groups choose speakers. Basically, I am often involved on both sides of the (more…)