Have you heard of the ASSC?

Jun 10, 2022 6:25 pm

Hi ,

I’d like to introduce you to my friend, Ed Rigsbee CSP, CAE.

Ed has worked as a professional speaker for over 30yrs. He’s also a Certified Association Executive.

If you want to get more paid speaking slots this year…Ed is the guy to know.

In the speaking world Ed is known as “The Association Guy.” That’s because he works with associations on how to drive member-value AND he also helps speakers sell their services to associations.

When you speak to an association audience you are often in front of 100 or more decision-makers who may potentially hire you to speak to their organization. That can lead to a lot of spin-off business for a speaker.

Last year Ed and I co-founded the Association & Society Speakers Community [ASSC]. This is a community of over 80 speaking professionals who are growing their businesses by speaking to associations.

ASSC-members gather via Zoom 4 times a month to set goals, discuss strategies & tactics and network.

Additionally Ed leverages his contacts to deliver in-depth video interviews with association executives WHO ACTUALLY hire speakers (33 interviews and counting). These executives talk about the kinds of speakers they are looking for, tell you exactly the best ways to connect with them (often with direct phone numbers and emails) and even what they are willing to pay speakers!

There are also online courses, workshops and other resources to help speakers become more successful.

The ASSC is not for everyone. But it might be right for you. If you want to get paid to speak professionally or use speaking as a tool to get more customers you owe it to yourself to check it out.