This quick talk tip will help you avoid the pitfalls that stop most speakers from realising their dream to become a professional, paid speaker. If you have that dream, then listen up.  In this show I’m covering: The brutal truth about speaking A story that illustrates two of the biggest obstacles to authors and experts becoming paid speakers  Three things you need to do to overcome those obstacles. Why authors and experts struggle to make their talk marketable. Something new and exciting coming up soon Enjoy!   Leave a rating or review for The Speaking Club (Take a photo of your review, email it to me at [email protected] and get a free e-copy of my book Cracking Speech Mate - How to Use Humour to Make You an Amazing Speaker!)   Books: Grab your copy of Straight to the Top - How to Create and Deliver a Killer Elevator Pitch Grab your copy of Cracking Speech Mate - How to Add Humour to Make You An Amazing Speaker   Resources: Message Monetisation Workshop FREE RESOURCE - The 5 Levels of Pain FREE NEW GUIDE - From Blank Page to Stage  Take the Snackable Story Challenge https://www.saraharcher.co.uk   Thanks for listening!   To share your thoughts:                                                   Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. To help the show out: Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.   *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)