Good morning all! Hoping to hear your thoughts on Calendly. I love the promise of the program and when it works, its great. But there are times it tries to book appointments when I am unavailable. Is there another option, another app that does the same thing? @Kevin Marius @Jerry Fletcher what do you two use? Thanks to anyone who offers feedback! Appreciated.

Hi everyone, Today's group call is canceled, but we hope to see you all next Wednesday at the regular time for our next call. Have a great week ahead! David and Drew Inspiring Speakers Bureau "Inspire the World!"

Hey folks! We’ve had some fantastic conversations lately on our weekly Inspiring Talks Zoom calls, and we have started posting short video clips from those sessions on our YouTube channel. These clips capture some of the best insights, ideas, and breakthroughs shared by our members — from speaking strategy to mindset shifts to practical ways to grow your speaking business. Here's a short clip from one of our calls that you may benefit from watching: https://youtu.be/UACcJqUhtOE?si=LABlTanDl1zjQxx2 We encourage you to: • Watch the clips we send each week and revisit the key moments from the calls, and then watch the full Zoom videos of our weekly calls, all of which are posted in the community • Share them with your network if you think they’ll benefit others • Invite colleagues and fellow speakers to join our growing community • Join our upcoming weekly Zoom calls so you can participate live and be part of the conversation Every week the discussions get richer and more valuable, as experienced speakers, coaches, trainers and branded experts contribute their perspectives and real-world experiences. We've had some truly amazing calls with many powerful insights, and they just keep coming! If you know someone who would benefit from being part of a supportive community focused on growing a speaking business, please feel free to invite them. We're excited to keep building this community together, and we look forward to seeing you on one of our upcoming calls! To your speaking success! David & Drew Inspiring Speakers Bureau "Inspire the World!"

Ever wonder why some speakers leave the room buzzing while others just get that "polite" applause? After working with so many pros at the Inspiring Speakers Bureau, we’ve realized the secret isn’t a flashy slide deck or a perfectly timed joke. It’s the Emotional Arc. The best speakers don’t just dump info; they take us on a literal journey. If your talk feels a bit flat lately, try a quick "High-Low-High" Audit. You want to start with a punch—a hook, story, or stat that makes them sit up immediately. Then, move into the vulnerability. This is the "Low" where you share a struggle, and it’s where people actually connect with your humanity. Finally, you end on a high by giving them a clear, exciting vision of what’s possible. Just remember that data labels the brain, but stories hook the heart. If you want them to remember your stats, wrap them in a story. Next time, we’ll talk about what the pros do right before they hit the stage.

Hey folks! We’ve had some fantastic conversations lately on our weekly Inspiring Talks Zoom calls, and we have started posting short video clips from those sessions on our YouTube channel. These clips capture some of the best insights, ideas, and breakthroughs shared by our members — from speaking strategy to mindset shifts to practical ways to grow your speaking business. Here's a short clip from one of our calls that you may benefit from watching: https://youtu.be/Ak514SkxoE8?si=vSuTxCiTGgDD_ZB8 We encourage you to: • Watch the clips we send each week and revisit the key moments from the calls, and then watch the full Zoom videos of our weekly calls, all of which are posted in the community • Share them with your network if you think they’ll benefit others • Invite colleagues and fellow speakers to join our growing community • Join our upcoming weekly Zoom calls so you can participate live and be part of the conversation Every week the discussions get richer and more valuable, as experienced speakers, coaches, trainers and branded experts contribute their perspectives and real-world experiences. We've had some truly amazing calls with many powerful insights, and they just keep coming! If you know someone who would benefit from being part of a supportive community focused on growing a speaking business, please feel free to invite them. We're excited to keep building this community together, and we look forward to seeing you on one of our upcoming calls! To your speaking success! David & Drew Inspiring Speakers Bureau "Inspire the World!"