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Bring your successes and challenges so you can meet with a fellow community of speakers and entrepreneurs who are working to build businesses they love that grow and thrive here in Hawaii and beyond!

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NSA HI Meeting

**Notes from AI

The meeting discussed highlights from the National Speakers Association (NSA) Influence conference. Key points included the value of NSA membership, offering access to past conferences and resources like scholarships and relief funds. The conference featured 750 attendees, with notable speakers like Les Brown and David Arvin. Key takeaways included the importance of authenticity, audience needs assessment, and leveraging AI for business growth. Practical tips included using CRM systems like Speakerflow, organizing content, and structuring elevator pitches. The discussion also touched on the ethical considerations of AI and its potential applications in enhancing professional speaking and training.

Action Items

• [ ] Research the SpeakerNomics podcast and listen to the episode featuring David Avrin.
• [ ] Explore the NSA Hawaii chapter's past event recordings and summaries available to members.
• [ ] Consider signing up for the Speaker Flow CRM system, which was recommended as a helpful tool for managing a speaking business.

Outline

NSA Membership Benefits and Conference Highlights

• Speaker 2 discusses the value of NSA membership, highlighting access to previous conferences, webcasts, and podcasts in the "vault."
• NSA offers scholarships, benefit, and relief funds for members, including financial assistance for emergencies and student scholarships.
• Speaker 2 shares an example of NSA's philanthropic arm, where a member received $5,000 after losing their home in a hurricane.
• The conference had 750 attendees, which felt intimate to Speaker 2, who is used to larger conferences.
• Speaker 2 notes the overlap between NSA and Toastmasters, with Toastmasters focusing on skill polishing and NSA on business building.

Authenticity and Audience Engagement

• Speaker 2 emphasizes the importance of being authentic in one's voice and not trying to be someone else.
• Success as a speaker is related to tasks one dislikes, such as business analysis, finance, and marketing.
• The competitive advantage lies in solving the audience's problems through storytelling and needs assessment.
• Speaker 3 adds that it's crucial to interview the audience before the event to understand their needs.
• Les Brown's advice includes not letting what one wants to say get in the way of what the audience needs to hear and always getting permission to ask questions.

Keynote Speakers and Their Insights

• Speaker 1 and Speaker 2 discuss the unique aspect of NSA conferences where keynotes are more about teaching and demonstrating skills.
• Les Brown's signature talk, "I'm Hungry," and his approach to tailoring his message to the audience are highlighted.
• Speaker 2 mentions another keynote speaker, Lenora Billings-Harris, who spoke about the African proverb "Ubuntu" and its implications for collective success.
• David Arvin's insights on being in the "getting the gig" business rather than just speaking are shared.
• Speaker 1 and Speaker 2 discuss the importance of having a pipeline and planning for future engagements.

Networking and Marketing Strategies

• Speaker 2 introduces the PECE acronym for networking: Profession, Expertise, Environment, and Call to Action.
• The importance of structuring elevator pitches and marketing plans is emphasized.
• Speaker 2 shares tips on finding speaking gigs, including the use of CRM systems like Speakerflow.
• The value of having a demo reel and recording sessions for potential clients is discussed.
• Speaker 2 and Speaker 3 talk about the importance of actively pursuing speaking opportunities and not just waiting for them to come.

AI in Business and Personal Development

• Speaker 2 mentions a workshop on using AI to supplement speaking income, covering training, coaching, consulting, and group coaching.
• Justin Guarini and his partner's approach to crafting a story and making a grand entrance in speeches is shared.
• Speaker 2 discusses the potential of AI in business, mentioning a keynote speaker, Sonia Dumas, who spoke about the rise of premium brands and precision entrepreneurs.
• The conversation touches on the ethical considerations of using AI, such as copyright issues and the potential for AI to become proprietary information.
• Speaker 1 and Speaker 4 discuss the importance of understanding AI's capabilities and limitations, especially in sensitive fields like healthcare.

Practical Applications of AI in Speaking Business

• Speaker 3 shares their experience with using AI for language translation and other business applications.
• Speaker 1 and Speaker 4 discuss the potential of AI to enhance personal and professional productivity.
• The conversation includes examples of AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity for content creation and research.
• Speaker 1 emphasizes the importance of learning and adapting to new AI technologies while focusing on improving people and processes.
• The meeting concludes with a discussion on the future of AI and its impact on various industries, including speaking and training.

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