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		<title>Should I offer a free teleclass to get clients?</title>
		<link>http://www.getclientsnow.net/2011/06/22/teleclass-to-get-clients/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:45:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>C.J. Hayden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;ve probably seen many people offering free teleclasses or webinars to land clients for their products and services, and it may seem to you like this is an easy, affordable approach. But it&#8217;s not for everyone. Whether or not this is a good idea depends quite a bit on how you plan to attract people [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sample Speaking Topic and Bio</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:37:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>C.J. Hayden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In order to get booked as a speaker, an essential tool is a one-page description of your speaking topic, and a capsule bio describing your expertise. The example below will give you a model to follow. To approach a group about being a speaker, you need to develop a specific topic you would like to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Five Steps to Turn Audiences Into Clients</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:17:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>C.J. Hayden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, a client of mine asked, &#8220;I do a lot of public speaking &#8212; talks at association meetings, presentations at conferences, even workshops. My talks seem to be well-received, but I don&#8217;t get many clients from them. Am I missing something?&#8221; Public speaking can be one of the most powerful methods available for an independent [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gain Exposure through Public Speaking</title>
		<link>http://www.getclientsnow.net/2010/08/20/exposure-thru-speaking/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:15:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Frank Traditi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most powerful ways to gain more exposure for your business is to offer your services as a public speaker. Public speaking can help grow your business quickly by building your visibility and credibility at the same time. Speaking gives you the opportunity to interact with dozens of people all at once, sharing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Can You Sell It If They&#8217;ve Never Heard of It?</title>
		<link>http://www.getclientsnow.net/2010/01/31/can-you-sell-it/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>C.J. Hayden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Selling professional services can often be a challenge because of their intangibility. When a client hires you to deliver a service such as accounting or web design, they can&#8217;t see the outcome in advance. They have to trust that your work will produce a result they will like, and in most cases agree to pay [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Education: Your Marketing Secret Weapon</title>
		<link>http://www.getclientsnow.net/2009/12/14/education-secret-weapon/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:56:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Frank Traditi</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Public Speaking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Success Ingredients]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes my quest for just the right information can completely consume the day. I find myself spending hours searching for the answer to a crucial question, seeking out a product to solve a business problem, or looking for an expert who can tell me what I need to know. If you can give me that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What If No One Signs Up?</title>
		<link>http://www.getclientsnow.net/2009/05/29/what-if-no-one-signs-up/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 14:22:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>C.J. Hayden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s the nightmare of every professional who offers group programs. You design a powerful workshop, schedule a date, broadcast your marketing message… and no one registers. Then what? Let&#8217;s assume you have the basics down. You&#8217;ve chosen a compelling topic, identified a likely audience, and clearly described the benefits of participating in your program. Even [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Where can I promote my classes and workshops?</title>
		<link>http://www.getclientsnow.net/2008/11/03/promote-classes-workshops/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:50:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>C.J. Hayden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you&#8217;re offering free seminars or teleclasses to bring in more clients, or for-profit workshops as a line of business, filling your scheduled programs can be a challenge. I am often asked the question &#8220;where should I list my classes?&#8221; as if there were some secret places that one could advertise a class in order [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Where can I find places to speak?</title>
		<link>http://www.getclientsnow.net/2008/09/17/places-to-speak/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:02:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>C.J. Hayden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re ready to get started speaking to promote your business, the first challenge you may encounter is finding places that will welcome you as a speaker. One of the best approaches I have found to locate new speaking venues is to scan public event calendars on a regular basis. I&#8217;ve discovered that groups and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sample Workshop Press Release</title>
		<link>http://www.getclientsnow.net/2007/10/19/workshop-press-release/</link>
		<comments>http://www.getclientsnow.net/2007/10/19/workshop-press-release/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 23:55:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>C.J. Hayden</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One easy way to get free publicity for a workshop or seminar is to issue a press release about it to your local media and online news services. This sample release shows the correct format for a news release about an upcoming workshop, and the essential information to include. Sample Workshop Press Release (PDF) Click [...]]]></description>
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