Episode 27

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14th Jun 2024

From Adversity to Achievement in Professional Speaking with Doug Dvorak

In this episode of the SPEAKPact podcast, Antoinette Roze and guest Doug Dvorak, CEO of DMG International, explore the journey and strategies for succeeding in the speaking industry. Doug shares his personal story of transitioning from a sales executive at IBM to a sought-after keynote speaker after overcoming cancer and the challenges of starting a new career. Key takeaways include the importance of intrinsic motivation, the value of diverse income streams, and the necessity of continual improvement and professional networking. Doug emphasizes building a strong digital presence, utilizing social media, and never underestimating the power of tenacity and passion. Practical advice for aspiring speakers includes joining Toastmasters, the National Speakers Association, and understanding that speaking is a business that requires strategic planning and dedication.

01:16 Guest Introduction: Doug Dvorak

01:50 Doug's Journey: From IBM to Speaking

04:20 The Importance of Speaking for Free

07:41 Overcoming Adversity: Doug's Cancer Battle

10:44 Building a Speaking Business

24:46 Leveraging Social Media and Technology

37:21 Doug's Advice for Aspiring Speakers

38:49 Conclusion and Contact Information

LEARN MORE and CONNECT with Doug Dvorak:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-dvorak/

https://dougdvorak.com

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www.speakerbooker.com

www.speakpact.com 

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www.linkedin.com/in/1Antoniette

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www.facebook.com/groups/speakpact

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About the Podcast

SPEAKPact
Speakers, Authors, & Experts leverage SPEAKPACT to bridge the gap between their expertise and the hosts who book them. It is a stage where experts are empowered, connections are formed, and speaking careers are launched to the next level. Celebrated Speaker Agent and large-scale event producer, Antoniette Roze, brilliantly merges thought leaders in wellbeing and optimum performance with the producers who look for them. Cultivate rapport with producers and veteran speakers who share their insider secrets, insights, and strategies to catapult your voice, brand, impact, and income to the next level.
Antoniette understands the struggle of getting seen and heard in today's noisy world and how to set you above the crowd. Seize this unique opportunity to unlock your potential, share your voice, and create your legacy by taking the guesswork and “circling the mountain” out of the equation and elevating you on the direct path to your ultimate targets. Join us as we merge thought leaders in the optimum performance space with the producers who book them and the strategies that make them household names!