This is part two of our two-part series on How to Become a Professional Speaker. Last week, I explained a few different types of professional speakers. This week, I give you five attributes that pretty much have to be in place to get people or organizations to pay you to speak.

1. Hone Your Craft Before Dabbling in Professional Speaking -- Basically, get good at something else first. No one is going to pay you to speak if you haven't first been successful at something.
2. Create a Magnetic Personality -- Professional speakers are larger than life.
3. Become an Expert in Your Industry (or Niche.)
4. Don't Rely on Speaking Gigs Alone. Create Multiple Streams of Income.
5. Develop a Tough Skin.

If you don't yet have these things in place, make sure to keep listening. The next few episodes can help you develop these traits.Show Notes: So You Want to Be a PAID and Successful Speaker. Here Are Five Things You Will Need to Become a Professional Speaker.https://www.fearlesspresentations.com/want-a-career-as-a-public-speaker-ways-to-build-public-speaking-credentials/