Working on a lead generation strategy for a human behaviour and leadership trainer that works with large companies and specifically their sales teams. Looking for effective ways to reach the right person behind our targeted companies.
Don't overlook professional and trade associations as sources for potential speaking gigs... there are thousands of meetings around the country every weekend and many are looking for speakers and content providers.
Visit the website for the American Society of Association Executives to network with associations in your hometown and places that are easy to travel to. Likewise, see if you can get in contact with your local convention bureau to see if they'll keep you up to date of who is holding conventions in town (then contact those associations and companies).
http://www.asaecenter.org
If I can be of any service to you in crafting your pitch or your content, let me know (one of my roles is "Chief StoryTeller" at a start-up).
Best of luck!
Ken Clark
Coach, consultant and therapist to entrepreneurs
