Vectors and 3D Models
Local Search - Marketing
Weather Information
Get the App for Smartphones and Tablets

Go Back


WhmSoft Free Articles Directory
Free Articles for Reprint
Free Articles to Publish
Free Articles for Newsletters
Videos to Watch


Page Generation Date and Time:
03/29/2024 01:07:22

 
Free the Animation VR / AR
Play to reveal 3D images and 3D models!
Demonstration A-Frame / Multiplayer
Android app on Google Play
 
vlrPhone / vlrFilter / vlrMemos
Project of very low consumption, radiation and bitrate softphones / Multifunction Audio Filter with Remote Control / App to measure the quality of the voice!



 
 
Alexa Data
 

Go To Articles Directory Home Page

To get the current article, - See Below (at the bottom of the page) -.
For top news titles, see below.
Web sites and videos listed in this page are frequently updated.
If you find that this page is useful (quality of web sites, images and videos, ...), you can add it to your favorites.
Bookmark Page !

Tell a Friend:



With your mobile phone (WAP / I-Mode / iPhone / PDA), for free:
The Top News - http://www.whmsoft.net/services/wap/news.php
The Daily Files - http://www.whmsoft.net/services/wap/get.php
All the Directory Files - http://www.whmsoft.net/services/wap/choose.php

Web version of feeds:
Podcast Music - http://www.whmsoft.net/services/web/wpodcast.php
Daily Files - http://www.whmsoft.net/services/web/wget.php

You can play the Guitar Drum Revolution game (flash game) by following the link below:
Play Guitar Drum Revolution Game


You can play free online games (flash games) by following the link below:
Free Online Games

Play the samples below:
01206 Sonic00037 Shanghai Dynasty1518 Boule De NeigeMassacre ManiaThe Strangers 2
01206 Sonic00037 Shanghai Dynasty1518 Boule De NeigeMassacre ManiaThe Strangers 2

You can view the people (celebrities) news and the front page news (with videos, images and constant updates) by following the link below:
View Recent News
or by visiting the WhmSoft Service blog:
News Photos Slideshows


Article Keyword Videos to Watch
Marketing
Click on the image to start the video.



Related Topics
Images - Links - Articles

Montreal


Related Images



Article Category Videos to Watch
Marketing
Go to the Videos Pages


Top 10 Do Nots When Working With Meeting Planners

1. Don’t Be Demanding - Remember planners are only going to book speakers who they like, this is pretty basic but true, if you’re too demanding and they don’t like you or they don’t feel there’s a connection they won’t hire you. So don’t be so demanding that you’ve talked yourself right out of a great opportunity. Be willing to work with them in negotiating your requests and be easy to work with. Remember the meeting industry is well networked and word of mouth travels fast…


2. Don’t Put Them on Hold - Big mistake, if you have set up a phone meeting with a planner make sure you give them your undivided attention! Nothing bothers a busy planner more then when you have just put them on hold to answer another call. Turn your voicemail on, turn off the TV/radio or any background noise, put the dog outside, a sign on the door, etc…no distractions.

3. Not Prepared for Phone Meeting - Out of the blue you get an email or letter from a planner who wants to set up a phone interview. Do you know what this phone interview is for? Yes, to hear you…to get a ‘feel’ for who you are…to see if there is a connection. When you get on the phone for goodness sakes make sure you’re prepared, I can’t stress this enough, you have to realize this initial phone call is not something to brush off, take it seriously because it can make or break a very important booking for you and any additional chances with this meeting planner…be the professional that you are and make a good first impression!

4. Lack of Confidence - Speak with confidence; let the planner know you are the best fit for this event. Firmly state what you can do for their audience and what the end results will be, how you will solve their problem or make them feel. All speakers must speak with confidence as this represents you as being a professional and an expert in your field. If you cannot speak with confidence to a meeting planner they will feel you will not speak effectively in front of their audience. Example: Don’t use the words, “I don’t know”, or “Uh, I’m not sure” or “Um”, etc. in other words don’t stutter over your words or what your trying to relay to the planner…once again be prepared and have notes in front of you if this will help.

5. Don’t Send Them on an Goose Chase – If a planner asks for your web address make sure your prepared to have all the necessary information easily accessible on your site for the planner to review, if you don’t I wouldn’t bother sending them there as it certainly can be frustrating for them when they can’t find the information they seek on your site. If you do not have a page specifically set up for planners I would think about adding one to your site, it doesn’t have to be fancy, but just a simple and easy to navigate page with all the information they will need. Not sure what to add to your planner page? Anything that you would send a planner through the mail can be added to this page. If you’re unsure of what goes into a meeting planner page please let me know.


6. Don’t Be Late: Please don’t be late as this will definitely not get you any re-bookings with the planner. Come early, mingle a bit with the audience (they really like when speakers make the extra effort to do this) also take the time to mingle after the event, not only will the planner love that you have stayed to answer questions but it also opens doors of opportunity for you with the audience members. Remember to plan for back up in all areas such as travel, contingency speaker, etc. and be prepared for anything that could possibly go wrong!

7. Promoting Your Products – Do not promote your products while giving a presentation unless you first get permission to do so. You want to work this out with the planner during your negotiating period and before they hire you. Do not misunderstand them and simply ask if it is okay for you to promote or mention your product/service towards the end of the presentation. If you don’t know be sure and ask don’t just assume as this can damage your chances of being re-booked.

8. Slow Response – Slow responses can end up in no bookings. Be quick to respond to any planner or speaking lead that you get. Typically a speaking lead can go out and be booked within a couple of days, if one speaker is quicker to respond then another and they both have made that “connection” with the planner then more times then not the planner will book the speaker who responds to them quickly. If you have access to your email during the day I would make it a point to check it at least twice a day so you can try and respond the SAME day.

9. Ambiguous contract – Make sure you present a clear and concise contract. You don’t have to make it 10 pages long, just a simple contract that is complete and clearly states times, dates, rates, contact information, cancellations, etc.

10. Unscrupulous Business Practices – Work with integrity and always deliver what you promised, this goes even for a meeting, if you have set up a meeting be 5 minutes early, if you promised the meeting planner handouts for the audience have them sent to the planner ahead of time, if you agreed no platform selling don’t try and sneak a sell into your presentation… believe me it won’t go unnoticed. Just be honest and do what you promised…remember once again word of mouth travels fast especially in the meeting industry.


These are just a few tips on working with meeting planners. I feel the most important thing to remember is to make an immediate connection with the planner and make them feel at ease and confident that you will be the perfect speaker for their audience, respond to them quickly, work with integrity and be easy to work with.


About the Author: Being a creative and resourceful business development expert for 23 years Wendi McNeill coaches, encourages, and teaches speakers, coaches and authors how to take the essential baby steps, while completely focusing on one step at a time so they can advance to the next level in their speaking business. Wendi offers valuable tips and advice on marketing and growth strategies while providing speaking leads, speaker services, and resources that help boost their business both online and off which cuts their learning process in half saving them money, time and energy. To learn more about Wendi visit her online at www.CharliJaneSpeakers.com and www.CharliJane.com




Recommended Web Site(s):

Free the Animation Game

Recommended WhmSoft Web Sites, Feeds and WAP Address:

WhmSoft Software Home Page - Software
WhmSoft Services Login Page - Music and Images
WhmSoft Moblog Home Page - Blog - Photo Gallery
WhmSoft Free Online Games Home Page - Flash Games
WhmSoft Services RSS Feed - Daily Music, Image and 3D Flash Animation
Classical Music with Drum RSS Feed - MIDI and MP3 Files
Classical Music with Drum Podcast Feed - MP3 and MP3 Files
WAP / I-Mode / PDAs - Daily Music, Image and Flash Animation

Home Pages:

WhmSoft Free Articles for Reprint Home Page
WhmSoft Services Home Page - Music and Images
Copyright (C) 2006-2024 WhmSoft - All Rights Reserved.