It's been a long hot summer for most of us this year. We haven't had to deal with quite the same level and intensity of heat here in Central Ohio as some of you in other parts of the country; and for that, I'm thankful. It was a great summer, despite the heat. I was able to combine business with pleasure the first weekend in August by getting together with four other VAs and their families at Bear Creek in Sparta, Ohio for a VA-cation. They all came in from different directions ... Canada, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Virginia and then my family from Ohio,  We had a great time pitching our tents, cooking over the campfire, and yes, discussing business. We even tried our hand at Karaoke ... Click here ONLY if you're brave and have a strong stomach. Then, later in the month Jim and I spent a glorious week up on Kelley's Island on Lake Erie. Summer is winding down and I can see just a hint of the beginnings of Fall off in the distance. Fall, or Autumn, is my very favorite time of year, so I'm really looking forward to the coming months. 

From time to time we've made some hints in our ezine and on our blog about some big changes taking place at Fastype. Well, we're finally ready to spill the beans, and are pleased to announce that we are officially changing our business model from a single VA practice to a Multi-VA practice. In an effort to provide even better service and value to our clients, we have added some new services, and have added some very qualified Associate VAs to our team. We are in the process of updating our website to reflect the changes, and will be revealing all of our top-notch associates once those changes are made ... as well as filling you in on some of the exciting new services we will be offering. And rest assured, you will continue to receive the same quality, and standard, of service you have come to expect when working with Fastype.

This issue's feature article is written by Wendy Keller, President of Keller Media. Wendy shares some great tips and sage advice regarding how to get paid as a professional speaker.

I hope you enjoyed this issue of Speak Up and Make Money! I really am interested in your feedback and comments, so please let me know what you think, as well as what you like and/or dislike about the ezine. Do you have an event coming up that you'd like me to include in the next issue? And don’t forget … for more great articles and information, visit my blog, Virtually This and That! at http://www.myfastype.com/Blog.

 To your success!

 Terry

How to Get Paid As a Professional Speaker
By Wendy Keller

So you’ve got something to say to the world? Great! Now how do you find a way to get people to pay to listen to you?

Professional speakers like Anthony Robbins, Brian Tracy, Jim Rohn, Jack Canfield and others blasted themselves into the stratosphere using the same techniques this article will teach you. That and a lot, lot, lot of elbow grease, a dab of luck and a consistent focus on the goal ahead got them to where they are today.

More than 7,500 people have been trained in how to become professional speakers through my work. Most have used speaking to generate all or part of their income. While many speakers get paid $15,000 or more for just one 45 minute talk, according to research by the National Speakers Association, even the “average” speaker gets between $1,000-$3,000 per engagement and does it about 20 times a year. Peanuts? Not at all! That adds up to an extra $60,000!

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Media Speak Symposium
October 11-13, 2007
Position yourself as an expert - Establish credibility - Increase visibility - Attract media attention - Generate results. Learn how to get and use publicity.
Los Angeles, CA

Video Demo Showcase
November 4, 2007
For speakers shooting their first video demo to seasoned speakers wanting to update their current video or add inserts

Maximizing Sucess - Wealth and Life Balance Retreat
November 9, 10 & 11, 2007
Sedona, AZ

 In business since 1991, Owner and President of Fastype VA Services, Inc. (Fastype), Terry L. Green, Master Virtual Assistant, has more than 25 years of  administrative and executive support experience in both the corporate world and as the owner of a successful Virtual Assistance practice. Originally an office-based secretarial and resume service serving local clients in a small, rural village in Central Ohio, Fastype is now a home-based Virtual Assistance practice specializing in supporting professional speakers and coaches worldwide, with clients spanning the globe from across the United States to as far away as New Zealand, Antigua and Singapore. For more information visit Terry's website at http://www.myfastype.com, and Terry's blog at http://www.virtuallythisandthat.com.