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How To Make Really Big Money As A Professional Speaker.
Interested in learning how to earn thousands as a professional speaker?
Let one of the nation's top speakers teach you how, in this practical step-by-step instructional book that will get you started on the right track to speaking success.
One of the best-held secrets in the speaking industry is the large amounts of money that can be earned - IF you know how to. Speaking for Millions is written by one of the top professionals in the speaking industry, and takes you behind the scenes to learn practical tips on how to earn thousands each time you speak.

Even if you're an absolute beginner, you'll learn how to become an effective speaker with the advice and step-by-step instructions in this book that covers every aspect of creating your own speech-making business. Inside its pages, you'll receive helpful mentoring in how to get speaking engagements and get your speaking career off to an outstanding start.

"Fred Gleeck's products are a road to success in business and in life. I'm glad that I get to learn from the best."

Daniel Ng, News Jersey

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

From the desk of: Fred Gleeck

Dear friend,

Whether you are currently a speaker and want to improve, or are dreaming of starting your own career as a professional speech-maker, this book was written for you. Speaking for Millions is a comprehensive, practical, step-by-step program for creating your own speaking business. It starts with the groundwork, and shows you exactly how to generate speaking engagements, how to improve your technique and how to navigate successfully past pitfalls in this exciting industry.

There's no other book like it, because in it, I give you the complete inside story, and let you in on the "dirty little secrets" that others don't- and won't- reveal. I share with you from my years of hard-won experience, and give highly usable advice to help your speaking career take off to a great start.

Who is Fred Gleeck-and what does he know about speaking?

Fred Gleeck is considered one of the nation's top speakers and has a proven track record that few can match. He has been speaking for over 18 years, was the top- rated speaker for several years for CareerTrack (then the world's largest public seminar firm) and currently earns an average rate of $700 during each minute that he speaks from speaking fees and product sales.

He speaks both nationally and internationally and is highly sought after.

He is also the author of 5 books (with several more on the way) and has earned millions over the years during his seminars and workshops. He has consulted with and coached over 17,000 people and assisted many of them with developing their own speaking careers. Fred understands the speaking industry from the inside out-and is regularly paid hundreds of dollars an hour in consulting fees to teach others how to create their own success.

First, I want to start out by saying something. If you're considering a speaking career-by all means pursue it! It's one of the most exciting, rewarding careers I can think of. Even after 18+ years of speaking myself, the thrill has never worn off for me. There's nothing like getting in front of an audience, watching them grow still, and then speaking those first words and watching their faces light up.

Or hearing the applause and the "great job" from others afterwards. Being treated as a "mini-celebrity" during speaking engagements is a lot of fun, and being able to travel is just one of the (tax deductible!) perks. Speaking is just plain fun, and there's no other career like it, especially if you enjoy people, and like being looked up to as an "expert" in your field.

But you have to know how to do it the right way if you want the best chance at success. There is lots of competition in this field, since many realize that it's a great way to earn money. But you'll be able to welcome the competition, learn from them, and be a better speaker than any of them if you follow the advice and counsel I give in my book.

After all, I wrote this book with one goal in mind: to help you make the most money possible in the shortest possible time. I'll teach you the insider "tricks" and shortcuts that I've learned over the years, so you don't have to make costly mistakes, or waste precious time trying to "figure it out."

Starting out right: Insider Advice

Getting a chance to practice is vital when you're first starting out. I'll teach you several methods of getting this all-important practice, including one that lets you get paid while you try out new material and speaking methods on your audience!

You'll learn exactly how to prepare for your speaking engagements, how to dress, and how to come up with great topics. I cover everything needed to start your speaking career out successfully in Speaking for Millions, including:

? How to develop content for your speeches that people will love-and keep it fresh

? The 2 most important parts of your speech-and why developing these well can get you rave reviews

? Developing your unique "style" and why this is so important (with practical tips on how)

? The 3 key elements of a great speaker-and how to develop each, even if you're starting out!

? Why jokes can fall flat-but another humor element never will

? Pro tips on taking care of your voice (including mistakes I've made that you'll want to be sure to never repeat)

? The best form for notes-and the WORST

? 5 great opening techniques you can use to get your audience riveted

? 3 memorable closings you can copy-and ensure your speech will be favorably remembered

? How to customize your material to fit your audience-even on short notice!

? How to speak to groups of different sizes: from 5 to 2,000- using effective techniques for different audience sizes.

? How to tell great stories, and where to find them (and one source you should never use)

?Why you should develop a quote file-and where to find the best ones (hint: it's not at the online 'quote sites'!)

? Engaging listener's senses: how to increase the impact of your speech and make it memorable

? Creating outstanding visual and audio aids-tips on how to make yours better than most.

These are all methods that I use each and every day myself, either preparing for speeches that I'm going to give, or during the delivery. I can state with absolute sincerity that they work, because I've built a highly successful speaking career by using them-and you can too..

I understand that people often feel nervous at the thought of giving their first few speeches. This is normal and a natural reaction. That's why I'll teach you some ways to help calm yourself down, and mental exercises to "psych yourself up" before you speak.

I don't leave anything to chance, or to guesswork. I know that it's easy to feel bewildered, to wonder which is the best way to start getting work as a speaker, or how to approach your first speaking engagement. That's why I've written it all out for you, in a logical, easy-to-read manner. You'll learn how to approach groups and associations in a professional manner, and greatly increase the likelihood that you'll be the one chosen to speak.

I call Speaking for Millions my "roadmap" to success, that anyone can follow to start their own successful speaking career (or improve it, even if they've been speaking for awhile).

Learn How To Get Asked to Speak-and then To Return for Future Events!

Getting Speaking Engagements doesn't have to be difficult, if you follow the advice in this information-filled book that gives tons of practical advice. You'll learn:

My patented system for generating speaking engagements (it isn't the same that most people use-and it works!)

The 2 most important promotional materials-and why you must have them

The 5 Ways professional speakers get their business: use these and the requests will start coming in

How to speak for "free" and still earn money

How to make people think of you FIRST for their speaking engagement

How to create a 3-tiered promotional pack with a professional demo-with exactly what you need and how to get it

How to find a personal "speaking niche" and develop it

How to get great letters of recommendation

The pros and cons of using speaker's bureaus-and how to quickly outgrow your need for them

Information on speaker's associations: what you should know and a resource list for contacting them

How to beat the competition at a speaker showcase

-and much, much more!

I'll even teach you how to name your speaking company, and how the words you choose can affect your long-term PR.

You'll learn the key elements you need for your press kit and how to create a professional-looking brochure. I've packed Speaking For Millions with practical tips that will get your speaking career started-and moving along nicely if you follow the advice in it.

Why You MUST Get Published if You Want a Successful Speaking Career

I know that what I'm about to say here is controversial, and that's okay. I've always been more interested in sharing the truth with people than agreeing with the crowd.

I did some personal research awhile back, and this is what I discovered:

People who have authored a book on the average earn at least TWICE as much or more as those who haven't as speakers. Writing and publishing are important steps in advancing your career that can't be ignored.

You may think, "But I can't write!" That's okay. I'll show you how to write a book, even if you've never written anything in your life before. And where to get help if you still feel you can't (there are some wonderful resources out there to help, if you know where to find them).

In Speaking for Millions, I lay out step by step how to write, publish and market your own book-and why this is no longer optional. You'll learn:

? 4 steps to writing a book: follow these and it practically writes itself!

? 5 methods for developing your topic-including my own methods for research

?From the title to cover design and layout: how to get it done, and great resources from my own "Million Dollar Rolodex"

?The 3 main publishing options-and which is best

? How to use your book as a powerful marketing and publicity tool

?How to write for magazines and ezines-and which publications you should target FIRST

?Why articles can be great advertising-if you ask for the right things

? How to leverage your book to increase your speaking and consulting fees-and upsell products

-and much, much more!

How to Market Your Business Like the Pros

One of the things that many successful professional speakers understand is that how well you

market yourself and your products determines your income. Speaking fees are just the beginning of the income that you could be earning if you approach it right, and I'll show you how.

I have a patented "funnel" method that I'll teach you to generate large amounts of income, and at the same time bring in more speaking and consulting opportunities.

Most people SPEND money on marketing; I'll teach you how to EARN money while marketing your services.

Inside the covers of Speaking for Millions I lay it all out for you: I teach you the same methods that I and other successful speakers use to generate tens of thousands of dollars each year-above and beyond speaking fees. You'll learn the same techniques that have helped me earn over $6,000 for speaking for an hour; techniques that I sincerely wish I had known when I was first starting out.

I show you how to:

-Earn double or even triple what the average speaker makes

-Upsell products that you'll develop (I'll show you how to create them, in detail)

-Start building your own database and email list (which will be worth its weight in gold as time goes on!)

-Set your fees at the right level-and negotiate for higher ones with the technique I'll teach you

-Use niche marketing to help your speaking career take off, with practical counsel on selecting the right niche for you

-Setting up and effectively marketing your business with your web site

-Marketing techniques that work for cards and direct mail

-Create highly appealing (and high-earning!) information products by taping your speeches

-Package your info products for maximum appeal and sales

-Learn my "3-tiered" pricing system to create packages that let you effectively cross-sell and upsell

-Use these practical tips for finding and using publicity via radio, TV and newspapers, including resources and even a full template for creating a "killer" print ad for your business

-Learn why you want to get invited to trade shows-and how to market effectively at them

-and more!

I'll show you how to effectively follow up on leads and with those who have bought from you to help retain their goodwill-and their business.

If you're interested in starting your own speaking business, and would like to learn how to create a virtual income stream that will keep flowing for years, then you'll benefit hugely from the information you'll learn when you order Speaking for Millions. I've written it all out, in a manner that you can refer to again and again here-sharing methods that have earned me millions over the past several years, and that can work for anyone who is willing to put in some time and effort to learn them and use them.

I'll even guide you through the "nuts and bolts" of starting your own company from the ground up. I'll discuss taking care of your accounting books; finding help for tax preparation, and tips on how to keep your overhead down.

You'll learn what office equipment is essential, and even where to find it. I'll share with you some time management tips and shortcuts that I've developed. You'll learn why you need a toll-free number (preferably 1-800) and how it can help give your business a real boost.

Need office help? I'll tell you what help is vital and where to look. You'll learn about handling phone and email inquiries professionally, and how to determine which promotional materials to send out.

What? Me Put on a Seminar?

If you've associated seminars with long, dull boring events I would like to dispel this misconception right now. Seminars can be highly energetic, exciting and informative events, and become one of your greatest marketing tools-if they're done right.

I'll teach you how, with step-by-step instructions that outline exactly what it takes to put on a great seminar, with tons of practical information such as:

The top days and months to put on a seminar (and which ones to avoid if you want people to come)

My patented public seminar formula for success: understanding this is the difference between profit and loss from your seminars

The best-and worst-locations for holding a seminar

How to use incentives effectively to increase early registration

Find out how to run the backend of putting on a seminar: accepting payment, setting up the rooms and even a checklist to make sure everything is ready to go!

Learn how to choose a winning title that will attract interest

Discover the 3 Goals of putting on a seminar-and how to reach them

Find out how handouts and workbooks can become a powerful marketing tool

Use my tips for keeping your seminar on track and on time

Learn how to get guest speakers-and have them help promote your seminar- for free!

These are just a few of the highly practical and useable ideas I'll be sharing with you in this book that is literally filled with information that will teach you how industry pros put on seminars. You'll learn how, from start to finish-and will be able to use putting on your own seminar as a powerful promotional tool for your speaking career.

Because those starting out in a speaking career don't know who to contact, where to look for help and mentoring, or where to get the assistance they need for setting up the business end, I've helped with this as well. I've created a whole section of my book devoted to resources for speakers, and even share with you my personal "Million Dollar Rolodex" (you'll know why I named it that after you read it).

I'll share with you advice on how to find a mentor, and how this can help. You'll learn about helpful seminars and workshops that can help you grow, and I include a list of some of the greatest speakers alive (in my opinion) you should listen to-and learn from.

In the last chapter, I share with you my 7 Step Action Plan that neatly summarizes how to start and develop your speaking career. Just print it out, and you have a blueprint that you can follow-and get started on the road to speaking success today!

I believe in offering more than information. I'm including some outstanding free bonuses (worth hundreds of dollars) that will give you the tools you need when starting out.

When you order your copy of Speaking for Millions today, I've decided to add three special bonuses along with your copy of this information-packed book. These bonuses are absolutely free and are by themselves worth several hundred dollars.

Free Bonus #1: receive 25% off of the list price of any of the informational products listed below. These books and manuals will teach you professional marketing and promotion methods for your speaking business, and help you leverage added income streams from it.

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Free Bonus #2: Get free professional consulting-and get your business off to the right start.

Starting a new business is the time when you need help most-and I wanted to offer it to you. As you take the steps I describe in my book, you'll have questions come up, or will want some advice on the best path to take. For a limited time, when you order your copy of Speaking for Millions, you will receive 20 minutes of free consultation with me. This is a bonus worth over $150, since my hourly rate is normally $500 per hour: but you'll receive this bonus absolutely free when you order now.

I would like to encourage you to take advantage of this phenomenal offer. I personally believe that there's no replacement for personal mentoring and coaching to help bring about real success, and this offer is my way of showing this. Feel free to ask me anything related to speaking and creating your own business during our time together-and I'll give you straight answers and advice based on my own years of experience in this exciting and lucrative industry.

Free Bonus #3: Come to professional seminars at half price-and learn directly from industry pros.

I mention in my book the importance of mentoring, and of learning from others who have succeeded. After all, who better to learn from than an established success in their chosen field? This is why the third bonus I'm offering was designed to give you this type of access to learning from top experts in the consulting, speaking and marketing industries. When you order your copy of Speaking for millions, you will receive 50% off of any one of the following seminars over the next 12 months:

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Please visit the web sites above, and check out the prices that I charge for these seminars. You'll see that this bonus, by itself, is worth $500! But because I want you to be fully equipped for successfully creating and marketing your book, you'll gain entrance to them at a huge discount.

My personal guarantee makes it completely risk-free when you order "Speaking for Millions."

I stand behind each and every product that I write or create. This could be one reason for my success over the years: I believe in offering MORE than a person asks for, and OVERDELIVERING to my clients. Just ask anyone who has known me any time at all, and they'll tell you the same.

It makes me angry when people do less than this, and so I offer a full, iron-clad, 90-day money back guarantee to back up what I'm saying. If Speaking for Millions doesn't delight you; if you don't feel that it's filled with practical, usable information, counsel and advice that you can begin using right away to start your own speaking business, just contact me within 90 days and I'll completely refund 100% of your purchase price.

This is how sure I am that this is valuable information that people need to get started with establishing their speaking career-and how strongly I stand behind it.

"I give him a 10. Fred Gleeck is Fantastic. Super! Outstanding! He tells you what to do, how to do it, and he sets you in motiion for success. A day with Fred Gleeck is a day on the road to success."

Dr. Ellen Ettinger

The Price is Right
At this point, you're probably wondering how much it costs to buy my book, that gives you detailed instructions on creating and marketing your own successful speaking business. I've packaged it together with the 3 bonuses above to give you both the information and tools you need to get the right start.

You'll receive access to information, tips, and even consulting that I normally charge hundreds of dollars for during consultation, or provide at seminars for several hundred dollars per ticket.

Speaking for Millions + the 3 bonuses are yours for the low price of only $37 when you order today.

They will only be available at this price for a limited time, since my book and bonuses are available on a first come, first served basis. As these seminars and my consulting schedule become overbooked I may have to raise my prices in the future.

Why put off reading advice that could get you started on your own speaking career? When you order your copy of Speaking for Millions , you'll instantly receive insider information and tips from one of the top speakers in the industry today. And you'll be able to enjoy these 3 free bonuses, worth hundreds of dollars, that will give you extra tools you can use in establishing and marketing your speaking business.

The sooner you act, the sooner you can see results-and have your dream of speaking professionally become a reality. Imagine what you could do with the income you'll earn¡­the respect you'll receive¡­and the personal satisfaction you'll feel as you learn to speak in front of groups, and do it well using the techniques you'll learn in this book.