Mastering MEDIA PRESENCE to BOOST Speaking Bookings with Mitch Carson

Speaking Sessions

Discover how to become a sought-after speaker with insider tips from Mitch Carson, a veteran with over 30 years of experience helping speakers, authors, and business owners land top media appearances. Mitch shares how professional branding and media engagements can boost your reputation and why being a published author is key to standing out in the competitive speaking world.
For newcomers, Mitch offers practical strategies to get booked on stages, including optimizing your LinkedIn profile, building a strong YouTube presence, and leveraging virtual events to enhance credibility. He also covers refining your elevator pitch and building your speaking portfolio through virtual appearances. Tune in for valuable advice on mastering the speaking circuit and elevating your career.
NOTABLE QUOTES
"You got to have a book. It legitimizes you." – Mitch
"Get on a trending topic, write a book, get covered in the press and the snowball effect kicks in." – Mitch
"Speaking today is both virtual and in-person live. Both are realities." – Mitch
"You can be specific about what message you're sharing on a specific podcast, talking to a specific audience." – Philip
"I was young at one time and I would very much appreciate when someone with a lot of experience would help me." – Mitch
"See what's trending. Wrap your message around that it's easier to get booked." – Mitch
“If you want a pro, hire a pro." – Mitch
"You have to start to be selective so you can be selected for the right things." – Philip
"Always ask for testimonials after you present." – Mitch
"If you want to be a pro, act like it, look like it…, and believe it yourself." – Mitch
RESOURCES
Mitch
Website: https://www.mitchcarson.com
Get Media Evaluation: https://getinterviewedguaranteed.com/meetwithmitch
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity
Philip
Digital Course: https://www.speakingsessions.com/digital-course
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions

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Bölümler

1. Mitch's background and personal info (00:00:00)

2. Key factors to getting booked on stages (00:03:18)

3. Mitch’s ascension model for growing as a speaker (00:14:47)

4. Building media relationships to boost credibility (00:21:59)

5. Traits of a successful professional speaker (00:32:49)

6. How being selective positions you as a pro (00:40:06)

7. How to connect with Mitch (00:49:19)