Friday, May 2, 2025
Meeting Format:
Connections & Networking: 9:00 to 9:30 am
Business Development Program: 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Break and Networking: 12:00 to 12:15 pm
National Members-Only Lunch & Mastermind Session: 12:30 to 2:00 pm
*Doors will open at 9:00 am for networking at the venue.
Enterprise Bank – Creve Coeur
11401 Olive Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63141
OR…
via Zoom
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Building a Million-Dollar Speaking Business
Do you have what it takes to build a million-dollar speaking business? Or maybe just make a heck of a lot more money as you do your important work?
Bill Cates, CSP, CPAE, has built an extremely successful speaking business – generating revenues in excess of $1million yearly for the past 10 years. Approximately 50% of his revenue comes from speaking (in-person and virtual). The remainder comes from different revenue sources, such as online learning, podcasting, and licensing his intellectual property.
In this information-packed session, Bill will tell you exactly how he built and sustained a successful and relevant business and how you can do it too. You will emerge with a clearer vision of what’s possible for you. You’ll learn the principles, strategies, and specific tactics to get there, as well as the shifts in your thinking that might be necessary for this kind of growth.
After this session you will be able to…
- Remain relevant in a fast-changing environment by using your relevance laboratory.
- Generate more referrals for presentations, coaching, and/or consulting.
- Create multiple streams of income, including:
- Online video-based learning and
- Licensing your intellectual property
- Determine if a podcast is right for you and turn it into a true a revenue generator.
Get the real scoop from someone who has done it – and continues to do it. For speakers of all levels. Specific action items to kickstart your business.
Mark your calendar and reserve your spot today!
SPEAKER BIO:
Bill Cates, CSP, CPAE
Bill is a founding member of NSA’s Million Dollar Speakers Group and has sustained a 7-figure speaking business by becoming extremely focused and relevant with his business. He is the author of 6 books, as well as a number of corporate video training programs licensed by companies around the world. In addition to being a Certified Professional Speaker, Bill was inducted into NSA’s CPAE Speakers Hall of Fame in 2010.
Bill’s system has been featured in Success Magazine, Selling Power Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal. And his business success has been featured in Money Magazine.
Bill doesn’t just talk about what it takes to be successful in this business – he’s actually done it!