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The Sales Special Interest Group (Sales SIG) focuses on improving sales and marketing for your speaking business.  Meetings highlight a single topic with a guest presenter, then offer a short “members helping members” open question & answer session.

The Sales SIG meets virtually on the 3rd Monday of each month 4-5pm PST. This month...

If you've ever entertained the idea of recording a TEDx Talk, you don't want to miss this discussion!

TEDx Talks:
Advice from the Red Dot

The July 20 Sales SIG meeting will be a rebroadcast of one of the chapter's most popular Sales SIG programs (recorded at the August 18, 2025 Sales SIG; Ann Amati, Host).

Featured were nine members and friends of NSA NW who have direct experience with a TEDx organization.

Some worked behind the scenes with TED/TEDx and have selection advice.
Chapter members Brad Cochrane [formerly with TED] and Alonda Williams [formerly with TEDx Bellevue College], and special guests Andrea Driessen [formerly with TEDx Seattle] and Alexander Hoff [currently with TEDx Seattle].

Some chapter members "stood on the red dot" and recorded a Talk for the world to enjoy.
Bill Stainton https://vimeo.com/318633908?fl=pl&fe=vl
Julie Pham https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb0aQ2gE4tU
Lisa Fain https://www.msjc.edu/tedxmsjc/Connection-Lisa-Fain.html
Andrew McMasters [2 recordings] https://youtu.be/cxFSFxtCpZ8 AND https://tedxseattle.com/talks/tell-new-stories/ 
Alonda Williams https://inspirebig.org/the-ripple-effect-of-mentoring-tedx/    
and special guest Andrea Driessen https://www.ted.com/talks/andrea_driessen_the_profound_power_of_gratitude_and_living_eulogies

At the time of this taping, chapter member Brooklyn Dicent was in the process of preparing for a TEDx Talk recording. She talked about the selection and preparation processes. Her talk is now posted https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF80Tl5OcSw

The meeting format was a group interview/discussion followed by Q & A.

One shocking thing I learned from one of our guests while I prepared for this meeting: Professional speakers aren't always good TEDx Talk candidates. Attend July 20 and learn why!

There are fewer TEDx Talk venues now than there used to be, especially locally. The competition is fierce! Make yourself more competitive with insider perspectives from people in the know!

You will learn:
What is considered during the presenter-selection process.
Where/How to apply.
What's involved in the preparation and taping processes.
"Lessons learned" and tips from those who've been there.
Benefits people JUST LIKE YOU have enjoyed from having a TEDx talk as a marketing tool.

Think you want to stand on the red dot and present "an idea worth spreading"? Join us Monday, July 20, 4:00-5:00.

About Our Speaker
See above.

Video Conference Details
After providing your email during registration, a message will be sent to you with the video conference link. A link to the recording of the presentation will also be sent to all participants.