Harness the Power of Genuine Connections and Avoid the Pitfalls of Spamming: Join Elizabeth McCormick, CSP, as she champions the speaker's journey, revealing the irony of relying on impersonal tactics to achieve personal success, while advocating for the creation of genuine relationships as the key to unlocking the doors of opportunity in the speaking industry. In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Elizabeth McCormick discuss how to: Maximize Your Success: Learn the importance of implementing systems in the speaking industry that can help you streamline your processes and increase your bookings. Elevate Your Speaking Business: Discover the benefits of using Speakerflow as a comprehensive system specifically designed for speakers, helping you save time, stay organized, and grow your career. Boost Your Bookings: Understand how CRM tools can play a crucial role in managing your contacts and securing speaking engagements, allowing you to nurture relationships and track your progress effectively. Master the Art of Outreach: Explore proven strategies for conducting thorough research and personalized outreach to potential leads, ensuring your messages stand out and resonate with your target audience. Cultivate Authentic Connections: Embrace the significance of building genuine relationships in the speaking industry, while learning how to avoid spamming contacts and create lasting connections for future opportunities.  Key Takeaways: The Importance of Implementing Systems: The significance of setting up and adhering to systems in the speaking industry is invaluable. It's likened to planting a tree - the best time was years ago, but the next best time is now. Implementing systems allows speakers to shift from outdated methods to using highly efficient platforms that offer automation and convenience, whether they're at the beginning of their journey or have been in the industry for years. The Benefits of Using Speakerflow Speakerflow is a comprehensive platform that provides integration, automation, and organization to speakers. This system allows speakers to operate professionally from the get-go, merging disparate tools like Dropbox, Google Drive, and digital signature services into one seamless platform. Its features, such as CRM, email marketing, social media management, scheduling, and invoicing, result in a streamlined speaking process that can significantly increase income. "Those with just a CRM make two to seven times more money than those without. Start acting like a professional business owner now." -Elizabeth McCormick About the guest, Elizabeth McCormick: Elizabeth McCormick, CSP, is a highly accomplished keynote speaker and leadership expert. With a background as a former US Army Black Hawk pilot, she brings a wealth of practical experience and knowledge to her presentations. Elizabeth has delivered impactful speeches to audiences across the globe, including Fortune 500 companies and esteemed organizations. Her expertise lies in the areas of leadership, resilience, and achieving success. Elizabeth's insights on building genuine relationships and avoiding the pitfalls of spamming contacts offer valuable strategies for speakers in the industry. Through her dynamic speaking style and engaging storytelling, she motivates and inspires audiences to take action and reach their full potential. Elizabeth's reputation as a sought-after speaker is a testament to her ability to deliver powerful messages that resonate with individuals from all walks of life. CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH: Website: https://yourinspirationalspeaker.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6cDLZ4ZHwRIHYYgaDf3byQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Soar2Success/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pilotspeaker/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/pilotspeaker LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/pilotspeaker/   CONNECT WITH CHERYL: Website: www.cherylknows.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwvWKXBC6fKn1dLGY11hxIg  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theknowltonteam/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylknowlton/    Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.   

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