SMASHING THE PLATEAU: How to Craft a Successful Career Transition in the Speaking Industry

Written By Blair Bryant Nichols

SMASHING THE PLATEAU:
How to Craft a Successful Career Transition in the Speaking Industry

Learn how to craft a successful career transition in the speaking industry

Listen to @David Shriner-Cahn and Blair on the latest episode of #SmashingthePlateau.

We discuss:

  • His journey from working at traditional speakers bureaus to founding his own firm 

  • What initially drew him to the speakers bureau industry 

  • The business model behind speakers bureaus and how they operate 

  • His decision to pursue an MBA and how it influenced his career 

  • The challenges of working under restrictive leadership and the push towards entrepreneurship 

  • The strategic positioning of keynote speaking in business development 

  • How his business model differs from traditional speakers bureaus and the focus on holistic client management 

  • Advice for corporate refugees on leveraging speaking engagements 

Blair Bryant Nichols
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