Are you a professional who makes their living in the public speaking business? if so you may be, like so many others I meet, completely frustrated with what the recession has done to the meetings marketplace and the speaking opportunities you depend on to make a living.

I’m sure you’ve heard this, but it is often in recession that great things happen. And if you make a few small tweaks to your public speaking business now, you can really profit in a very exciting way.

The first one is that you’ll want to recognize that there are audiences for your unique message that exist all over the earth. And with the power of the Internet, you can reach them, build relationships with them and in time sell them on your books, audios, videos, seminars, etc. How exciting is that?

Next is that in the content world we live in, there are people who attend your presentation who will want to hear your message again or share it with friends. This means you have to record every talk you give so that you have it available. Some people would gladly buy the recording but perhaps a better strategy is to give it as a gift to anyone who will provide you with their email address. This allows you to stay in touch and market to them later.

A third thing to consider is that when you are attracting audiences who will most likely never hear you speak in person that you have a powerful Internet presence. Your website must be alive with fresh content. This means that you’ll want to be using online video, offer your thoughts and ideas through a blog and become good at using social media marketing to find interested prospects for your unique message.

In summary, even though there are less speaking engagements than ever, there are massive opportunities to find, attract and build relationships with consumers of your unique message all over the world. When you learn to properly market your public speaking business online, you can earn more money, travel less and sleep in your own bed more often.

Want to find out about the future of public speaking, then visit Scott Dennison’s site to get my free report and some great public speaking tips to help you become a more profitable speaker – no matter the economy!