“The worst part of holding the camera up to speak is knowing that no one is really there to nod or smile back at you.” — Unknown

This week, my son Frank returned from a six-month Navy submarine deployment. He is a nuclear officer on the USS Indiana fast-attack submarine. My wife Elaine and I are very proud of him for defending our great country.

I thought about how my son and the other sailors on his boat must feel isolated being underwater for months. They have no contact with the outside world when they are underway.

Online-speaking entrepreneurs may also feel isolated at times. Speaking to and with others on a virtual platform differs from meeting with or presenting to others in person.

This episode explores three ways online speaker entrepreneurs can avoid isolation.

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References

• National Speakers Association: www.nsaspeaker.org
• Toastmasters International: www.toastmasters.org
• LinkedIn Networking Tips: LinkedIn Business Solutions
• PodMatch for Podcast Collaborations: www.podmatch.com
• Eventbrite for Finding or Hosting Events: www.eventbrite.com
• StreamYard for Webinar Hosting: www.streamyard.com
• Mastermind.com: www.mastermind.com
• SCORE Business Mentoring: www.score.org
• CoachHub for Professional Coaching: www.coachhub.com