Building a Business
How I Built a Multi-Unit Franchise Operation Without Leaving My Day Job
How I ran a top-performing franchise while traveling as a full-time speaker — using smart systems, strong leadership and a lot of trust.
Speakers
Tech
Keep the Team Pumped with This Outdoor Speaker — $39 Off
What are your team offsites looking like this year? This discounted speaker can help.
Building a Business
The Complete, 20-Step Guide to Ace Public Speaking
Public speaking is a valuable skill for entrepreneurs as it can help them effectively communicate their ideas, build credibility and trust with potential investors, partners, and customers, and ultimately grow their businesses. Strong public speaking skills can also enhance an entrepreneur's leadership abilities and overall professional development
Building a Business
5 Straightforward Ways to Become a Better Public Speaker This Year
Use these methods to morph into a more effective communicator.
By Rich Perry
Thought Leaders
I Suffered the Most Awkward Business Meeting So You Don’t Have To. Here’s What You Need to Know.
The smartest man in the room lost investors and customers and made enemies instead, simply by breaking these five cardinal rules of sales and business communication.
Tech
Bluvy Is the Android-Powered Shower Speaker of the Future
This nifty shower speaker doubles as a fogless shower mirror, making it the ultimate shower gadget.
Thought Leaders
When Was Your Last Public Speaking Opportunity? Here’s How to Brush Up on Your Skills.
They say that the only thing we fear more than public speaking is death -- but the process doesn't have to be that stress-inducing.
Marketing
How to Take Your Book Tour Online
I had big plans to hit the road to promote my new novel. And then the world completely changed.
Tech
VIZIO’s $65 Wireless Speaker Can Be a Solid Sonos Alternative
Get high-quality audio without breaking the bank.
Thought Leaders
7 Powerful Public Speaking Tips From One of the Most-Watched TED Talks Speakers
Simon Sinek delivered one of TED Talks' most-watched presentations ever. Here are his top secrets for capturing, captivating and connecting with your audience.
Building a Business
I Went From Unknown Speaker to Charging More Than $10,000 Per Gig — and You Can, Too
Follow these tips to get more gigs and make a great first impression.
By Jose Flores
Thought Leaders
5 Public-Speaking Tips From Seasoned Experts
Here's a tip you probably haven't heard: Speak so slowly that it actually feels strange.
Business News
Samsung to Show Off Smart Glasses and Directional Speaker at CES
The tech giant's in-house idea incubator will show off a portable directional speaker, a device that can help people with lung damage and smart eyeglasses.
Thought Leaders
5 Ways to Become a Radically Better Public Speaker
Audiences want to be taken seriously and have fun. Speakers who deliver both are in demand.
Business News
With HomePod, Apple Just Wants to Shake Things Up (for Now)
There's room for two smart voice platforms; Apple just wants HomePod to be in second place.
By Sascha Segan
Business News
Apple HomePod Smart Speaker Arrives in December
Amazon Echo comparisons are likely, but Apple is positioning HomePod as a music speaker.
Tech
Behind the Evolution of a Revolutionary New Speaker Design
Go step-by-step through one designer's process.
Thought Leaders
How to Market Yourself as a Speaker
It's going to take more than a wish and a vision board to transform yourself into a successful paid speaker.
By Wendy Keller
Thought Leaders
3 Tips to Jumpstart Yourself as a Paid Public Speaker
If you can tell a corporate audience in an engaging way how to make or save money, they'll pay you. But it's more work than it sounds.
By Wendy Keller
Building a Business
10 Ways to Become a Paid Speaker
The first tip: Solve a problem.
By Jess Ekstrom
Building a Business
How This Video Game Company Is Helping People Hear Better
Turtle Beach designed the technology for gamers, but soon realized people with hearing loss could benefit from it.
Business Ideas
Could the Wu-Tang Clan Bring Back RadioShack?
A new partnership brings hip-hop to the ailing 94-year old brand.
Human Resources
4 TED Talks About Love, Sex and Desire
With Valentine's Day around the corner, here's a stimulating spoonful of inspirational talks about that thing that makes the world go 'round.
Thought Leaders
The Wonders a Successful Influencer Program Can Work for Your Business
Once you figure out how to sway these powerful leaders, the impact from their word-of-mouth can be tremendous.
By Mel Carson
Building a Business
8 Simple Steps to Create a Powerful Presentation
If not done correctly, presentations can me a huge waste of time for your audience. Here are eight ways to make a presentation more engaging -- and more memorable.
Thought Leaders
Want to be a Rock-Star Panelist? Sheryl Sandberg’s Media Coach Offers Up Some Tips.
As more and more entrepreneurs are asked to speak on panels, many are feeling anxious on how to make the best impression. In his new book Pitch Perfect, Sheryl Sandberg's media coach Bill McGowan offers up advice.
By Bill McGowan