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The Real Reason Most Entrepreneurs Don’t Get Booked for Speaking Gigs
You’re talented. You have something important to say. You’ve watched people with half your expertise land speaking gigs and media spots.
So why aren’t you getting booked?
Here’s the truth: It’s not your talent that’s holding you back. It’s your positioning.
Most entrepreneurs believe landing speaking engagements is about:
- Having a great story
- Being charismatic
- Networking harder
These things help, but they aren’t the reason some people get booked constantly while others struggle.
The real reason you’re not getting booked? Event organizers don’t see you as a must-have.
Speaking Gigs Are a Business Decision
Most people treat getting booked like a personal validation contest when it’s actually a business decision.
Event organizers, podcast hosts, and conference planners are asking one key question:
What will this speaker do for our audience?
They are not booking speakers because:
- You have an inspiring personal story