I was talking to the owner of a marketing company and he told me his entire business is under threat, since AI can build so much for you. AI can build photos, posts, emails, websites, it can even imitate you. You name it, AI can do it or will do it soon. What AI can't do: is be you. And now more than ever, we are all looking for real people. Go speak, Go live, Go on that podcast.

It's @Paris Cluff 's birthday today! Let's blow up the comments with well wishes!

If we did a focused intensive/workshop on one of the aspects of speaking, what would find most valuable?

1.Go to google 2. Type in "Call for speakers (add niche) in 2026" 3. Apply What do you think would happen if you sent out 100 applications a week?

and you still want to make money from stage…. Here’s the news that will separate speakers from the wannabes Host your own events. It doesn’t matter if they are live, digital, podcasts or whatever. So, when is your next event?