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Student of Story
Bill Whitley’s approach to storytelling
can help speakers on two levels.
By Jake Poinier
FEATURES
Take It to the Next Level
Make an emotional connection to
your audience through stories.
By Doug Stevenson
Bill Whitley, world-class storyteller
14It’s a Snap! Monetize your next book with the latest mobile technology. By Jeff Hayzlett
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Your Story Is Your Strength
Use stories to teach valuable lessons and
reach new speaking heights.
By Jim Davidson
COLUMNS
6 Reality Check
Putting a fine point on
the speaking industry
7 Welcome to My World
A snapshot into the lives of
people who hire speakers
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28 Relevant Resources
Time-saving tools and
technologies
30 It’s Your Business
Advice for enterprising
speakers
32 Beyond Borders
Exploring cultures, countries and comfort zones
34 What Would You Do?
Casting a reality check on
real-world conundrums
Million-Dollar Ideas
Winning money-making
strategies
36 Turning Point
A career-changing
moment or experience
38 Humor Me
Finding the funny in
a speaker’s life
DEPARTMENTS
4 News from
Headquarters
37 Calendar of Events
37 Advertising Index
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