I love Toastmasters! Its a fantastic organization and you cant beat the value for the education that you get by participating. The mentorship and the feedback on your projects will take you to the next level in your craft. And if you choose to attend advanced and specialty clubs in the toastmasters organization, the sky is the limit. However if you want to be a professional speaker, you cant rely on just toastmasters. You see, Toastmasters will teach you the "craft" of speaking. But they will not teach you the "business" of speaking. You will need training and systems for marketing, prospecting, logistics, tech, and a host of other things that you never imagined that you needed to consider. For that half of the formula, I would recommend the NSA. No, not the cyber spies for the government; I talking about the National Speakers Association. They provide classes, workshops and resources for the business of speaking industry. I highly recommend that you find your local chapter and as soon as it is in your budget, join and dive in to everything that they have to offer.

I was thrilled to receive the best table topic award from Toastmaster's. The recognition not only reflects my dedication to improving my public speaking skills but also highlights the supportive environment that Toastmaster's provide. Forever grateful! GOD is the greatest!🙏😇❤️💙

Let's get to know each other! - First Comment below sharing where you are in the world. - Post a photo of your workspace - Let us know what you'd like to speak about on stage! Here are our Rules: Hey there, SpeakPreneur! As we expand our awesome community, it’s time to lay down a few ground rules to keep this place as supportive and fun as possible. Think of these as the secret ingredients to our recipe for success. 🍰 1. Spread the Love, Not the Hate 💖 • Rule: Be kind, be respectful, and leave the drama at the door. No room for personal attacks or negativity here! • Why: Because uplifting lead to great things, and we’re all about lifting each other up. 2. Stick to the Script 🎯 • Rule: Keep your posts on-topic and relevant to our goals in speaking and helpful for those in the community. Randomness is for memes, not our discussion threads. • Why: To keep the convo juicy and focused on what matters most—growth on stage! 3. Build, Don’t Bash 🛠️ • Rule: Got feedback? Make it constructive. We’re here to build each other up, not tear each other down. • Why: Because positive feedback fuels progress! 4. Promote with Purpose 🚫 • Rule: Share value, not just your links. This isn’t the place for endless self-promotion or selling your stuff. • Why: We’re here to help each other grow, not to become a commercial break. 5. What Happens in the Hub, Stays in the Hub 🤐 • Rule: Respect everyone’s privacy. No sharing of private messages or personal info without permission. • Why: Trust is key to a strong community, and we’ve got plenty of it! 6. Got a Problem? Hit Us Up 🆘 • Rule: If something’s off, let the admins know. We’re here to keep things running smoothly. • Why: Because we’ve got your back, and we want to keep the Hub a safe space. 7. Keep It Original 🎨 • Rule: Share your own content or give credit where it’s due. No copycats allowed! • Why: Originality rocks, and we love to see your unique ideas shine. 8. Join the Party 🎉 • Rule: Don’t be a wallflower—jump in, share your thoughts, and help others out.

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I have done a fair amount of speaking in my career. I was president of ACG chapter in Los Angeles and spoke all the time from the podium, I have been asked to do a few conference speeches. One was in Las Vegas originally scheduled as a breakout session and early on 1st day the keynote speaker was sick. I happened to be in the right place at the right time and was asked if I would do the keynote that morning. Of course said yes. I was surprised that many attendees came up to me during the event and complimented me on my speech. I want to become a paid speaker, any suggestions how I get started in that?