From the Soapbox to the Stage: How to Use Your Passion to Start a Speaking Business

If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your passion, story, or expertise into a professional speaking career, this book gives you the roadmap to make it happen.

From the Soapbox to the Stage reveals how ordinary people can become extraordinary speakers by identifying what they love, clarifying their message, and building a profitable platform around it. Whether your goal is to inspire others, teach what you know, or get paid to share your ideas, this practical guide shows you how to go from passionate amateur to recognized expert speaker.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

• Discover your ideal speaking topic and niche

• Position yourself as an expert (even without a big following)

• Build a powerful online presence that attracts opportunities

• Create signature talks that connect with any audience

• Find and approach event organizers, conference planners, and associations

• Turn free gigs into paid speaking engagements

• Grow your influence through workshops, webinars, and online content

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, educator, or professional ready to step into the spotlight, this book will help you transform your passion into a profitable speaking business, one audience at a time.

If you’re ready to build authority, inspire others, and earn doing what you love, this is your start.

Bill Corbett is an award winning professional speaker who has been speaking since 1995. He has been on stages across the U.S. for everything from brief lectures to keynote speeches to multi-day training events. He is a regular contributor to network television affiliates, and produces and hosts his own television show. Bill is an award-winning author, writes a syndicated column, produced the Top-Notch Presentation Skills training video, lectures on leadership and communication skills, and provides coaching to individuals who aspire to develop their speaking business skills. After traveling and lecturing nationally for several years, Bill sat down and wrote this book in response to something audience members said to him over and over: ＂I want to do what you do. I want to speak for a living.＂ His latest book is here; a step-by-step blueprint for re-inventing yourself, using your expertise to start a speaking business and bringing your passion to the world! Learn more about Bill Corbett on his website at www.billcorbett.com.