How Much to Charge for Speaking Engagements
How much to charge for speaking engagements: the seven variables that set your fee, the tiers speakers move through, and how to have the money.
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Practical writing on community building, networking, speaking and nonprofit work, drawn from hosting 300+ events and advising organizations across Canada.
How to Join a Nonprofit Board
How to join a nonprofit board: where the openings are, the questions to ask before saying yes, and what the role really asks of you.
How to Grow an Email List That Converts
How to grow an email list that people actually read: giving them a reason to subscribe, staying consistent, pruning, and handling consent properly.
How to Get Sponsors for Your Event
How to get event sponsors: why they really say yes, knowing your audience in numbers, what you actually have to sell, how to price it, and how to renew.
How to Write a Keynote Speech
How to write a keynote speech: find the one idea, write the ending first, use a structure that holds a room, and rehearse in the way that reveals problems.
How to Become a Thought Leader in Your Industry
A practical guide to becoming a recognized thought leader, from clarifying your unique perspective and building your content engine to landing speaking engagements and growing an authentic audience.
How to Get Speaking Engagements
A practical, first-hand system for getting speaking engagements: clarify your topic, build a platform organizers trust, find the right events, pitch well, and get rebooked.
How to Scale a Community Beyond 100 Members
How to scale a community beyond 100 members without losing connection. Systems, onboarding, and leadership frameworks from real experience.
The Future of Community Building in the Digital Age
Technology has changed how we connect, but the fundamentals of community remain timeless. Here’s where community building is headed.
Grant Writing for Canadian Nonprofits: A Practical Framework
A step-by-step framework for writing compelling grant proposals that Canadian funders actually want to fund.
Why Most Small Businesses Fail at Marketing (And How to Fix It)
The marketing mistakes that kill small businesses, and the simple, repeatable framework that actually drives growth.
The First 100 Days: A Startup Launch Checklist
A practical, week-by-week checklist for the critical first 100 days after launching your business.