Entries by Derek Hart
Podcast Re-Launch: Call For Guests
After far too long I’m returning my attention to the Get the Gigs podcast. You may, or may not, have noticed that I posted a new episode late last week. And I’m working with my productivity and content manager (also known as my wife) to set up a smart schedule for both recording and publishing […]
Why Your Website Isn’t Getting You The Gig!
As a speaker, coach or consultant, your website should work like a sales representative. Out there hustling to get your next gig. If you haven’t had at least a handful of leads come in through your website, leads that you’ve converted into paying gigs, it may be time to ask the tough questions and see if your […]
Why I Design Websites For Speakers
The story about why I create websites for speakers and coaches is one I’ve been meaning to tell for a long time. I’ve worked on websites across the board, within a lot of different industries. I’ve worked on websites for lawyers, dentists, retail, churches, authors, and restaurants. I could have chosen to focus any number […]
7 Ways To Nail That Speaker One Sheet
Crafted and distributed well, a speaker one sheet is a crucial item in the arsenal of any professional speaker. Think of your one sheet as the executive summary for your speaker packet or PR kit. It’s a simple enough document. It shares what you do, the benefits of booking you and, if you’re booked, exactly how the engagement will […]
WordPress For Speakers: A Perfect Fit!
I am a fierce and loyal WordPress advocate. It’s all I use for websites and I’ve logged time on over 300 sites. I love it so much that I not only use it for my business site, I have devoted a lot of time to the WordPress community. There’s a reason this CMS and web design juggernaut powers […]
Branding & Business: Let’s Get Pessimistic!
It requires boundless optimism to be an entrepreneur, almost to the point of being self-delusional. No one is disputing how important optimism is when branding and running a business. And no one is suggesting that moping or falling into a self-destructive funk is smart business. Okay? Now that we’ve got that out of the way […]