Comments on: Arkansas, Speaking and My Fifth Revenue Stream http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2009/01/09/arkansas-speaking-and-my-fifth-revenue-stream/ advocacy for the job seeker Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:10:30 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Information Products (LinkedIn for Job Seekers, etc.) Is My Ninth Revenue Stream | Career Management Alliance Blog http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2009/01/09/arkansas-speaking-and-my-fifth-revenue-stream/comment-page-1/#comment-376017 Information Products (LinkedIn for Job Seekers, etc.) Is My Ninth Revenue Stream | Career Management Alliance Blog Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:51:03 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=2041#comment-376017 [...] Revenue Stream 5: Professional Speaking [...] [...] Revenue Stream 5: Professional Speaking [...]

]]> By: JibberJobber Blog » Blog Archive » JibberJobber User Upgrades Is My First Revenue Stream http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2009/01/09/arkansas-speaking-and-my-fifth-revenue-stream/comment-page-1/#comment-371775 JibberJobber Blog » Blog Archive » JibberJobber User Upgrades Is My First Revenue Stream Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:13:09 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=2041#comment-371775 [...] Revenue Stream 5: Professional Speaking [...] [...] Revenue Stream 5: Professional Speaking [...]

]]> By: JibberJobber Blog » Blog Archive » Consulting Is My Sixth Revenue Stream http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2009/01/09/arkansas-speaking-and-my-fifth-revenue-stream/comment-page-1/#comment-370378 JibberJobber Blog » Blog Archive » Consulting Is My Sixth Revenue Stream Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:56:02 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=2041#comment-370378 [...] from the third and fifth revenue streams I wrote that my publisher told me I wouldn’t make any money from book sales, [...] [...] from the third and fifth revenue streams I wrote that my publisher told me I wouldn’t make any money from book sales, [...]

]]> By: Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, MRW http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2009/01/09/arkansas-speaking-and-my-fifth-revenue-stream/comment-page-1/#comment-363895 Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, MRW Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:33:30 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=2041#comment-363895 Jason, I think what resonated for me here was that you initially resisted speaking gigs and wore many hats already as CEO. When you were offered the right incentive ($$), however, your mind changed - and your speaking success spawned another lucrative engagement spawning another, etc. I think that often we don't mind 'giving' our time for causes that ultimately will build relationships and ultimately a financial and/or intellectual and/or emotional reward (financial often resonates most, because we 'do' have to pay the bills after all), but we choose carefully how to expand our reach based on billable hours and 'time in the day.' Dipping our toes selectively at first into opportunities with unproven outcomes requires following our instincts as well as solid research and guidance. However, sometimes we can selectively dip our toes into uncharted waters that also are offering a lucrative immediate return on investment with the possibility of building a whole new revenue stream that -- if not permanently (i.e., you may not want to be a public speaker for the long haul) -- at least temporarily will create further foundation for our overall business goals. This diversification of your revenue is key, I agree. No matter how tenured we are in our careers/businesses (for me, over 11 years in the career strategy business), we continually need to be diversifying and tweaking our day-to-day and strategic 'work' - to meet fluctuating challenges and needs. Sometimes we must exercise under-used intellectual muscles to capture new revenue and business development paths. Jason,
I think what resonated for me here was that you initially resisted speaking gigs and wore many hats already as CEO. When you were offered the right incentive ($$), however, your mind changed – and your speaking success spawned another lucrative engagement spawning another, etc. I think that often we don’t mind ‘giving’ our time for causes that ultimately will build relationships and ultimately a financial and/or intellectual and/or emotional reward (financial often resonates most, because we ‘do’ have to pay the bills after all), but we choose carefully how to expand our reach based on billable hours and ‘time in the day.’

Dipping our toes selectively at first into opportunities with unproven outcomes requires following our instincts as well as solid research and guidance. However, sometimes we can selectively dip our toes into uncharted waters that also are offering a lucrative immediate return on investment with the possibility of building a whole new revenue stream that — if not permanently (i.e., you may not want to be a public speaker for the long haul) — at least temporarily will create further foundation for our overall business goals. This diversification of your revenue is key, I agree. No matter how tenured we are in our careers/businesses (for me, over 11 years in the career strategy business), we continually need to be diversifying and tweaking our day-to-day and strategic ‘work’ – to meet fluctuating challenges and needs. Sometimes we must exercise under-used intellectual muscles to capture new revenue and business development paths.

]]> By: Vicki Kunkel http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2009/01/09/arkansas-speaking-and-my-fifth-revenue-stream/comment-page-1/#comment-363629 Vicki Kunkel Sat, 10 Jan 2009 23:07:56 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=2041#comment-363629 Jason: Congratulations...and continued success in 2009! You are such an inspiration to so many people...what a thrill that must be for you! You are SO RIGHT when you say developing multiple streams of income is the key. And, you were also right when you mentioned that non-fiction writers don't make money on their books. Most don't. But your book will open many business partnership opportunties for you, as well as many more product (read: revenue) streams and other media opportunties. (As an example of how crazy this can get: I had a Hollywood producer who read my book call me just to "ask a few questions about how to apply the content." Now, we're in discussions about a multi-media entertainment venture together! Unbelievable!) So, it just goes to show...ya never know where one speech...or one book...or one product...or one phone call can lead. Jason:

Congratulations…and continued success in 2009!

You are such an inspiration to so many people…what a thrill that must be for you!

You are SO RIGHT when you say developing multiple streams of income is the key. And, you were also right when you mentioned that non-fiction writers don’t make money on their books. Most don’t. But your book will open many business partnership opportunties for you, as well as many more product (read: revenue) streams and other media opportunties. (As an example of how crazy this can get: I had a Hollywood producer who read my book call me just to “ask a few questions about how to apply the content.” Now, we’re in discussions about a multi-media entertainment venture together! Unbelievable!)

So, it just goes to show…ya never know where one speech…or one book…or one product…or one phone call can lead.

]]> By: Kent Blumberg http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2009/01/09/arkansas-speaking-and-my-fifth-revenue-stream/comment-page-1/#comment-363571 Kent Blumberg Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:37:40 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=2041#comment-363571 Rock on Jason!!! Rock on Jason!!!

]]> By: Dan Blank http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2009/01/09/arkansas-speaking-and-my-fifth-revenue-stream/comment-page-1/#comment-363466 Dan Blank Sat, 10 Jan 2009 12:37:59 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=2041#comment-363466 Jason - It's funny how the publishing world works! The book is simply a platform to be leveraged in other ways. I think most folks have a misconception about authors - that they just write a book and wait for the money to roll in. For the most part, it doesn't work that way. Thanks for sharing more about how you diversify your income. Have a nice day. -Dan Jason – It’s funny how the publishing world works! The book is simply a platform to be leveraged in other ways. I think most folks have a misconception about authors – that they just write a book and wait for the money to roll in. For the most part, it doesn’t work that way.

Thanks for sharing more about how you diversify your income.
Have a nice day.
-Dan

]]> By: Kristen Jacoway http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2009/01/09/arkansas-speaking-and-my-fifth-revenue-stream/comment-page-1/#comment-363450 Kristen Jacoway Sat, 10 Jan 2009 12:07:00 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=2041#comment-363450 Great post, Jason and very inspiring. I've mapped out my vision for this year, purposes that really made me excited, goals, and the mini-steps I'll take to achieve those goals. Congratulations on all of your successes--well deserved! Great post, Jason and very inspiring. I’ve mapped out my vision for this year, purposes that really made me excited, goals, and the mini-steps I’ll take to achieve those goals. Congratulations on all of your successes–well deserved!

]]> By: Sue Rostvold http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2009/01/09/arkansas-speaking-and-my-fifth-revenue-stream/comment-page-1/#comment-363357 Sue Rostvold Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:38:13 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=2041#comment-363357 Nice work Jason. You are an inspiration and I really appreciate the honesty and openness in your posts. Regarding multiple streams of income, It's just like the old saying right? I don't even want to type it, but you know the one I mean with the eggs and the basket. :) I find this especially poignant since I'm just figuring out the multiple income streams myself right now. I agree with you, it's the only way to go. Here's to a prosperous 2009 for all of us! P.S. Remember it's not bragging, it's sharing information, it's social networking. Nice work Jason. You are an inspiration and I really appreciate the honesty and openness in your posts.

Regarding multiple streams of income, It’s just like the old saying right? I don’t even want to type it, but you know the one I mean with the eggs and the basket. :)

I find this especially poignant since I’m just figuring out the multiple income streams myself right now. I agree with you, it’s the only way to go. Here’s to a prosperous 2009 for all of us!

P.S. Remember it’s not bragging, it’s sharing information, it’s social networking.

]]> By: Tiffany http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2009/01/09/arkansas-speaking-and-my-fifth-revenue-stream/comment-page-1/#comment-363327 Tiffany Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:48:27 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/?p=2041#comment-363327 Jason, Thanks for your insight on multiple streams of income and being a speaking consultant. I was laid off this week and I know the feeling of "losing 100% of my income because one person could successfully politic his way into my job, or because one boss was crummy, or because a company didn’t handle management or finances well." As I'm in the midst of my job search, I plan to read this site often for inspiration. Again, thanks. Tiffany @TiffanyPR http://www.womenmakingmoves.org Jason,

Thanks for your insight on multiple streams of income and being a speaking consultant. I was laid off this week and I know the feeling of “losing 100% of my income because one person could successfully politic his way into my job, or because one boss was crummy, or because a company didn’t handle management or finances well.” As I’m in the midst of my job search, I plan to read this site often for inspiration. Again, thanks.

Tiffany
@TiffanyPR
http://www.womenmakingmoves.org

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