Bret Ridgway is a 25-year veteran of the speaking industry, having handled the back sales table at 150+ events, handling product fulfillment for industry leaders and eventually sharing the stage himself with those same leaders. He is a 7-time author on books focused on speakers, authors, info marketers and event promoters, including the #1 bestsellers “Mistakes Authors Make” and “ABCs of Speaking.” He takes what he learned from his unique behind-the-scenes perspective and shares it with aspiring speakers who want to learn how to build a profitable speaking business. He is a frequent guest on podcasts, virtual summits and at live events.