If you are an expert in any area, then it's time to do more with it.Whether you are an accountant, a coach, an entrepreneur, an educator, an engineer, a marketer, a sales expert, or a medical professional ... if you are in any career and are an industry expert, then you need to have professional speaking in your sights.Own the Microphone gives you a blueprint for exactly how to launch your professional speaking business-either as a full-time effort or as a part-time pursuit. Plus, you learn how 50 of the world's best professional speakers began their careers. From the following owners of the microphone, you receive their very best advice for getting started on your own journey to turning your industry passion and expertise into a powerful professional speaking business: Stacy Bernal Brian Biro Brian Bogert Debbie Boone Katrina Brittingham, JCDC, JCTC Lori Bruhns David Bryson Isha Cogborn TeLisa Daughtry Glynis Devine Elizabeth Dillon Mona Dixon Prince Harrison Ehimiyen Klyn Elsbury Damon Givehand Kiala Givehand Travis Hardin Clinton Harris Dr. Micaela Herndon Alana M. Hill Crystal Kadakia Ganes Kesari Robert "Bob" Kienzle Artesian D. Kirksey Vered Kogan Tori Kruse Cheryl Kuba Sandra Long Claudia S. Lovato Rachael Mann Bridgett McGowen Dr. Will Moreland Annette Morris Simone Morris Monica Neubauer Julie Niesen Robert Michael Onorato Chevara Orrin Jessica M. Pierce Kelly Radi Elaine Simpson Jeannie Smith Dr. Jim Smith, Jr. CSP Tish Times Andr van Hall Kyira Wackett Samantha R. White Terri Broussard Williams