15 Ways to Get to Know Your Audience

Many professionals don’t take the time to get to know their audiences before they speak. If you are a professional who wants to speak to grow your business, you must first get to know your audience. Most presenters don’t take the time to learn what’s important to the group they are speaking to.

One of the ways I get to know my audience is to attend a meeting prior to the meeting I am going to speak at. This gives me the opportunity to meet my audience face-to-face and ask them what they would like most for me to speak about during my upcoming presentation. Most individuals are flattered that I ask and are more than willing to make suggestions. Not only is this a great way to get to know your audience, it is a great way to begin building rapport with your listeners.

“15 Ways to Get To Know Your Audience”

Before you develop your talk, answer the following key questions about your audience. If you need help, contact the person who invited you to speak.

1. How many audience members will be present?
2. What type of business are they in?
3. What is their average educational level?
4. What is the range in age?
5. What is their social and economic background?
6. What is important to this group?
7. What is special about this group?
8. What do they know about my topic?
9. What will inspire them to take action?
10. What are some of their business challenges?
11. What do they have in common with me?
12. Is their attendance voluntary or mandatory?
13. Have they been drinking alcohol?
14. What is their learning style?
15. How can I exceed their expectations?

Keep these questions handy, use the answers to develop your presentation. Your audience will
thank you.

If you are a service professional or businessowner and are going to speak to groups to grow your business, it is imperative that youlearn how to build rapport with your audienceand develop presentation skills before you book your first speaking gig. To learn moreabout speaking in front of groups, join meand seven other speakers as we reveal ourtrade secrets at an upcoming seminar ”Speak Your Way to Wealth!”

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Quote: Think of your audience as a first date, you can never know too much about them.”
-- Arvee Robinson

Hope you enjoyed these speaking tips. Remember to always speak with passion!

Passionately Speaking,

Arvee Robinson
Persuasive Speaking Coach
(909) 626-5521
http://www.instantprospeaker.com