On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast we are discussing how to build a brand that will sustain the test of time and be consistently profitable.  Our guest today is world-class, speaker and singer, best-selling author and media personality, Dr. Willie Jolley. Willie has achieved remarkable heights in the speaking industry, having come from humble beginnings as a fired singer, who was replaced by a karaoke machine!  Willie uses his public platform to pursue his mission of empowering and encouraging people to rise above their circumstance and maximize their God-given potential! Listen the podcast below: Highlights you won’t want to miss: * Why I take the time to “give away” my secrets.  0:35 * Challenges that new speakers face.  3:05 * How I got started in the speaking business.  5:00 * Why I never say, “I hate to travel”.  10:30 * Constant learning = proficiency on the platform.  19:50 * Playing to the numbers.  25:10 * Audition your material.  30:00 * What my brand is all about.  36:25 Willie has gone on to be named One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World by the 175,000 members of Toastmasters International, inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame and achieved the distinction of Certified Speaker Professional by the National Speakers Association.  He’s the recipient of the Ron Brown Distinguished Leadership Award, named One of the Top 5 Leadership Speakers by Speaking.com and Business Leader of The Year by The African American  Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Jolley is the author of several international best-selling books and has built a reputation of being captivating, compelling and life changing!  No matter the venue, from his iHeartRadio Willie Jolley Wealthy Ways podcast to his Sirius XM Radio show, to his audiences like Walmart, Comcast, Verizon, Marriott or The Million Dollar Round Table, Dr. Jolley keeps it moving with high energy, high content and great enthusiasm.  He delivers memorable nuggets and usable strategies on how every person can live a better life, one day at a time! If you want to live your dream of a long-term and profitable speaking career, tune in to hear Dr. Willie Jolley share his ideas and secrets to creating a time-tested and rewarding brand. Podcast Resources: Willie’s websites:   http://www.williejolley.com http://youcanspeaknow.com http://jolleygoodnews.org Free gift:  http://www.williejolley.com/gift Free chapter of Willie’s new book:  f811ab.pages.infusionsoft.net">https://williejolley-f811ab.pages.infusionsoft.net Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/willie.jolley/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/WillieJolley Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/williejolley/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/therealwilliejolley/ Google Plus:  https://plus.google.