Being a professional speaker often appears glamorous. You’re traveling and inspiring thousands of people.
But behind the scenes, it can be a lonely journey.
Days spent in airports and hotel rooms. Hours writing, rehearsing, traveling, and reaching out to clients often go unseen.
It’s a path requiring dedication, resilience, and a deep commitment to growth.
This past weekend, I hosted my first VIP Group Retreat at our new office space.
Seven incredible speakers joined me to delve into their challenges, refine their sales processes, and enhance their delivery.
One core idea we explored was encapsulated in the acronym FOCUS: Follow One Course Until Successful.
In a world full of distractions, this principle reminds us to concentrate our efforts on a single path, allowing for deeper mastery and meaningful progress.
The 1% in every field can be paid handsomely and make the most impact.
Success isn’t about grand gestures.
As Jim Rohn would put it, “Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day.”
In other words, it’s about small, consistent actions.
Over time, these actions compound.
Because when you’ve practiced enough, you can just be yourself.
When you’re on stage, you’re in the moment. Most of your energy and awareness is around what’s happening in the room, not what you’re saying next.
Speaking of authenticity, the night before the retreat, I delivered a keynote at the Be Someone’s Taco book launch.
Mid-performance, a baby cried, and a phone rang.
Instead of being thrown off, I embraced the moment, weaving it into my talk.
There’s nothing better than an authentic moment with a live audience. When you address those unexpected moments, it makes the room feel smaller.
So, to all the speakers out there:
Stay focused.
Be consistent.
Embrace the unexpected.
Your journey, though challenging, is shaping you into a more authentic and impactful communicator.
If you’d like to be invited to the next retreat that we host and be part of a community of elite speakers, please DM me on Instagram.
To your success,
Sam
