Over the last two decades, I’ve done hundreds of speaking gigs. A few have gone off without a hitch. Probably half of them have posed thorny A/V issues. At different times, the following have also proved difficult:

• Ordering and shipping books.
• Getting paid.
• Getting quality video of the talk for my website and social media.

I could go on, but you get the point.

No checklist will solve every conceivable speaking-related problem. If someone says otherwise, run. Still, relying on memory is bound to increase the risk that something breaks bad. Ditto when a key member of the team leaves and critical information lies in her inbox.

No checklist will solve every conceivable speaking-related problem.

New Speaking Gig Task Database

Today, I’m pleased to announce my latest Notion template. It’s a simple task database that speakers can share with their clients, speaker bureaus, support staff, partners, and publishers. Oh, and it’s simple to customize as you see fit. You can easily replicate it for each gig, or you can turn it into a template in a Notion CRM system like this one.

If that’s not your jam, you can hire me to tweak it for you.

Here’s a simple screenshot:

Overdue tasks in New Speaking Gig Task Database. Click to embiggen.

The price is $14.95 (USD).

Go nuts.