Chapter 7

From Bozeman to Budapest: Speaking Can Be Your Ticket to the World

IN THIS CHAPTER

  • Creating international buzz through your website
  • Tips on bridging the culture gap as a speaker
  • International business etiquette

 

If you were to ask me to name one of the greatest benefits and perks I receive from being a professional speaker and trainer, it is that this profession has given me the opportunity to travel the world for free.

Many times I’ve traveled solo, and many times my husband, David, has accompanied me. I once spoke in Marbella, Spain, and my client provided my husband and me with a tri-level condo that overlooked the Mediterranean. ...

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