It can be a little intimidating to call an event planner to land a potential speaking gig. But it needs to be done.

So, to help you with confidently picking up the phone and representing yourself or your client in the best possible way, I asked Jean Noel Bassior of SpeakerServices.com to provide us with a tip that would increase your chances of:

• getting past the gatekeeper,
• engaging in a strong and positive conversation
• at the very least, having your message returned.

Check out the short audio interview below … you may be impressed at how simple this really can be.

Finding and landing speaking opportunities is a specialized skill … one that very few own. Check out the details on the brand new ‘Find and Land Speaking Opportunities‘ training program, scheduled to start on Tuesday, February 21st.

Click here to check out all the details.

Jean-Noel Bassior is a journalist who specializes in celebrity profiles for magazines and newspapers in the U.S. and abroad. As a member of the Speaker Services team, she draws on her media experience to coach speakers, VAs and entrepreneurs on how to get past gatekeepers, reach decision-makers, and follow up with a powerful proposal – skills every reporter must master. Jean-Noel has interviewed film stars, political figures and best-selling authors for Redbook, Mccall’s, Parade, AARP The Magazine, Woman’s World, and many other publications.

There's an art behind finding and landing speaking gigs for your clients.

It's an art that I simply did not have a few years ago when I reluctantly agreed to help my clients with finding and landing speaking opportunities. I knew that it was a huge piece to the business growth but I really had no business representing my clients when I lacked the skills to do this well.

That's why I'm so excited about the call I'm hosting Monday, February 6th with Susan Levin and Jean-Noel Bassior of www.SpeakerServices.com. These ladies have been in the business for 20 years and I know they're going to provide incredible information about what every VA (and business owner/entrepreneur, if they're doing this themselves!) needs to know when it comes to successfully finding and landing speaking gigs.

All the details are at >>> http://www.virtuallysuccessful.com/virtual-assistants-find-and-land-speaking-opportunities/

Check out the video below ... you'll hear a little more about my traumatizing experience!

I'm super excited to host a FREE call where I interview Susan Levin and Jean-Noel Bassior from SpeakerServices.com on "7 Things Virtual Assistants Must Know to Find & Land Speaking Opportunities For Their Clients."

We all know how speaking contributes to a business. However business owners and entrepreneurs simply don't have the time or expertise to find and land speaking gigs on their own. They need the help of a skilled and confident Virtual Assistant to manage much of this on their behalf.

And it's easier than we may all think. Although the thought of picking up the phone and speaking with an event planner or the media paralyzes us, Susan and Jean-Noel are going to share how any Virtual Assistant can do this (yes, even you!).

The call is on Monday, February 6th at 10am Pacific. Check out the details >>> http://www.virtuallysuccessful.com/virtual-assistants-find-and-land-speaking-opportunities/