This is one of my favorite times of the year: fourth quarter. It’s busy. It’s fun. It’s the holiday season. And it’s also a time to pause and think about the upcoming year. That’s why I’m excited about this issue of SPEAKERS MAGAZINE that features Bishop Vashti McKenzie. She is hosting an event, or an […]
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A long time ago, when things were simple, we would post a picture on Instagram of our daily lives. Real life. Like a pictures from your birthday at the restaurant, or pics of you with a group at an event, or just some exciting news you wanted to share. Our Instagrams were “slices” of life […]
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When you’re hosting an event, you want it to be a success. You’ve done the all planning, picking the speakers, selecting the right decorations, photographer, music and you become the sergeant of project management. And halfway through the process, you get weary. People are not registering as fast as you like. You suddenly begin to […]
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In 2000, God dropped in my heart to apply the same marketing, public relations and branding principles I used with major corporations with churches, nonprofits (with a ministry-mission) and Christian speakers and authors. I even wrote a book that went on and sold thousands of copies. This lead to me appearing on as a regular […]
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When God calls you to do something – it’s not always easy but necessary. It’s been a year since launching Speakers Magazine. Twelve awesome covers and a dozen or more events where Speakers Magazine was on the scene shining light on amazing speakers, authors and experts across the nation. It’s been a blessing – and […]
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Some call it the “it” factor. Some call it being “A-lister” or Celebrity Status. Truth is…you have to know it in your heart before you can be it. Will Smith said, “In my mind I’ve always been an A-list Hollywood Superstar, y’all just didn’t know yet.” See, it starts in the mind. It’s an attitude. It’s […]
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First, meet with several professional photographers to get an idea of their style and personality. Look at their past work. Does it mesh with what you want to convey? Think about your brand. Explain to them your plan on using your photos and your marketing strategy. This gives them an idea on backgrounds, lighting, even […]
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If you want to position yourself as a “superstar” in your industry, you’ve got to have the right tools to be seen, heard and taken seriously. Of course, I’m assuming you have the talent, the drive and the credentials. My goal as a publicist and PR coach is to make sure you maximize your USP […]
Continue readingA big reason people love live events is the guest speakers. They look forward to being entertained, motivated, and educated. So, if you want a positive response from your audience, you need to choose the right keynote or guest speakers. Let’s state the obvious: give yourself enough time to plan your event so you have […]
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We’re getting the band back together again! 😆 I’m on my way to my first conference of the year in ATL. Not to speak. Not to promote. Not to relax. It’s a business conference for MY business – where I’m going to be “masterminding” with Lamar Tyler and crew about Traffic, Sales and Profit. Ask […]
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