The best speakers don't spend their time chasing stages. They spend their time building relationships that naturally lead to opportunities.
Event strategist and eWomenNetwork leader Toni Caruso believes getting booked starts long before you submit a speaker application. Together with Kelly and Kimberley, she shares why researching every event, understanding the audience, and making the event organizer's job easier can dramatically improve your chances of landing the stage. Toni also explains why authentic networking outperforms cold pitching, how professionalism builds trust, and why speakers who become part of a community are the ones who continue to receive invitations. If you're ready to build a speaking career based on lasting relationships instead of one-time opportunities, this episode is filled with practical strategies you can put into action immediately.
"With over 30 years of event production experience, Toni has brilliantly managed & successfully organized events small and large for the entertainment, corporate and business-to-business worlds. Toni has taken her skills, experience, and behind-the-scenes event knowledge to professionals so they can help educate, inform, and share their genius live on stage. Her Academy4Speakers has been acquired by eWomenNetwork, where Toni has been named Executive Director of the eWomenSpeakersNetwork. Toni operates in the speaking world as she guides, teaches, and helps speakers, experts & gifted messengers stand out and monetize their message. The fact is speaking is one of the fastest ways to build your business and showcase your knowledge and expertise. Being an effective speaker is your ticket to breakthrough results. She wants you to stand up, speak up, and show up now because there are people waiting to hear your message. With this partnership, she can not only coach speakers but have the ability to get them onto the hundreds of eWomenNetwork Stages Globally. Toni is the loving wife to Keith and Army Mom to Rocky and a starch supporter of our military worldwide. Her Academy4Speakers has been acquired by eWomenNetwork, where Toni has been named Executive Director of the eWomenSpeakersNetwork. Toni operates in the speaking world as she guides, teaches, and helps speakers, experts & gifted messengers stand out and monetize their message. The fact is speaking is one of the fastest ways to bu ild your business and showcase your knowledge and expertise. Being an effective speaker is your ticket to breakthrough results. She wants you to stand up, speak up, and show up now because there are people waiting to hear your message. With this partnership, she can not only coach speakers but have the ability to get them onto the hundreds of eWomenNetwork Stages Globally. tonicaruso@ewomennetwork.com www.academyforspeakers.com