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Discover innovative ways to expand your income as a professional speaker in this engaging panel discussion and workshop. Four expert speakers will share actionable strategies to help you build additional revenue streams:

Mark Carter: Learn how to monetize your expertise through podcasting. Mark will share insights on generating income via podcasts while amplifying your brand and audience reach.
Carl Seidman: Learn how to transform your corporate training programs into public-facing virtual workshops using platforms like Maven. Carl will share how he doubled his revenue through streamlined landing pages, email campaigns, and Zoom-based workshops for over 450 students.
Kevin O’Connor: Explore how coaching can complement your speaking engagements, uncover deeper client needs, and boost your income. Kevin will discuss how to get trained, integrate coaching into proposals, and establish a thriving coaching practice.
Randall Dean: Discover how to repurpose your conference content into video training programs for continuing education platforms. Randy will guide you through creating, marketing, and leveraging both live webinars and recorded content to diversify your revenue.

Leave with actionable insights and a roadmap to diversify your income while leveraging your expertise and voice.

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Mark J. Carter

Mark J. Carter has spent 25 years turning conversations into action. His journey began with interviewing successful people, applying their insights, and sharing his learnings through speaking engagements. From collaborating with the founder of TED to creating mentoring programs for top universities, Mark has mastered the art of connection and collaboration. A former Chicago Improv Productions president, he blends improv principles into business, communication, and life. Mark’s book, Idea Climbing, empowers individuals and organizations to share their genius with the world.

Carl Seidman

Carl Seidman is a trusted business advisor specializing in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), business strategy, and finance transformation. He has advised Fortune 500 companies and middle-market firms, improving FP&A practices and empowering financial professionals to enhance their careers. With over 13,000 professionals trained globally, Carl’s methodologies are integral to leadership programs for top talent. An adjunct professor at Rice University and a Certified Public Accountant, Carl also serves as a fractional CFO and consultant, driving strategic financial planning and revitalization for businesses worldwide.

Kevin O'Connor

Kevin O’Connor, CSP, CEC is a professional speaker and executive coach. He also teaches graduate students at Chicago’s Loyola University. He holds the CSP designation, Certified Speaking Professional. Fewer than 400 persons in the world hold this honor for speaking and teaching excellence. He is also a licensed counselor and in his training as a coach found out the critical difference between the two!

Randy Dean

Randy Dean, The E-mail Sanity Expert®, author of Amazon bestseller Taming the E-mail Beast, is an expert on time & e-mail management and the related use of technology. For 25+ years his humorous and engaging programs have given attendees key strategies on better managing their time, e-mail, apps & technology.

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Event Registration Options	Non-Members, Current NSA-IL Member, Speakers Academy – Alumni

March 2025 – Reimagine Your Revenues