In the last 3 days I have had to decline 3 Speaking Invitations. And very sadly so.
Here are my reasons.
1. Unless you have a very great and consistent relationship with me, you cannot have me speak at your event for free or at next to nothing. Stop believing or persuading me to do otherwise. The answer will remain no.
I do a lot of free online training, get your people to connect if you want to hear me for free.
2. If you want me to look at your direction, invest in my materials and programs. Don’t show up suddenly and expect me to Speak for free or next to nothing. And yes, even if it is a Youth Meeting.
3. You don’t have to invite me. There are 100s of other speakers, some even better, who can do a fantastic job for you. If you have to have me at your event, BE READY FOR ME.
4. Because you knew me from way back or from school days doesn’t mean we have a relationship. Before you place a demand on anything I do, especially SPEAKING which I do for a living, reconnect and nurture the relationship. We have grown, haven’t we?
5. If I perceive that you don’t place value on my skill or expertise, and think you are doing me a favour by giving me your platform, I will decline it. I know people who can give me platforms and I will know they are ALSO doing me a favour. And even at that, these people still have some respect on the grace of God upon my life.
NOTE: There are some people that will reach out to me and I will RESPOND without questions. Before you request, think HAVE YOU GOTTEN TO THAT PLACE with me where you can ask me and I RESPOND WITHOUT QUESTION?
Read this message with wisdom, please.
These ideas aren’t just for me but for anyone who you are trying to get to grace your ocassion.