Today, The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is being brought to you by The Emerging Speakers Business Booster FREE Webinar on how to accelerate your speaking business and position yourself as an expert to get paid what you are worth … even if you have no clue how to get booked! Listen and learn about positioning yourself as an expert in your field, marketing and creating your products. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast we are talking about how to build and maintain a stellar reputation as a speaker. Alan Stevens is with us to discuss his speaking career that has spanned more than 40 years and the mistakes he has avoided to keep a good name in the business. Alan Stevens is a media coach, journalist, PR expert, and author. Alan is also Past President of the Global Speakers Federation. His company, MediaCoach, provides individuals and organisations around the world with the skills to communicate more effectively through TV, radio and in print. Alan’s book “The Exceptional Speaker” is about how to deliver sensational speeches. Alan has made over 2,000 radio and TV appearances, both as a presenter and an expert interviewee. He has been quoted in every national UK newspaper, and many others around the world. Alan was listed in the Independent newspaper as one of ‘The Top Ten Media Experts in the UK’. Listen the podcast below: Highlights you won’t want to miss: * Mistakes to avoid in each medium. 4:30 * Do politics have a place in our business? 11:20 * What to avoid when being interviewed. 13:40 * Sure-fire ways not to get asked back. 15:55 * One mistake many speakers make. 24:15 If you would like some insights and actionable advice that you can apply immediately to boost your reputation, you can’t afford to miss this episode! Podcast Resources: Learn more about Alan Stevens, HERE. Want More? Want to hear more episodes of the Wealthy Speaker podcast or subscribe so you never miss an interview? Check out the podcast episode archive, HERE or subscribe on either iTunes or Stitcher below.