"You have to think of it from a relational standpoint, first and foremost, before anything else. And just understand, sometimes things happen, but I never want a client to be upset about paying me. I always want them to pay me and think, man, we got way more than we paid."

We talk a lot about the benefits of being a professional speaker, but there are always challenges in any business! This week, Jake Thompson is back on the show to talk about what to do when things don't go the way you planned.

Jake is breaking down how to handle things like travel issues, contract disputes, event delays, organizers who won't commit, and more — all pulled from his personal experiences in his speaking business over the past few years.

If you want to be a successful speaker in the long run, don't miss this episode!

You'll learn:

• Why you should never miss a gig, no matter what
• How to put yourself in the top category of speakers
• How to get event organizers off the fence
• What to do when your event gets rescheduled
• How to handle contract issues and disputes
• And much, much more!

"When you're amazing on stage and amazing offstage, it puts you in a completely different bracket."

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