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From Door‑to‑Door Sales To Toastmasters Stage
- Rory Vaden started speaking by competing in Toastmasters and world championship contests to get stage time and feedback.
- He practiced hundreds of presentations and reached top ranks before launching his career as a paid speaker.
Use Toastmasters For Rapid Stage Practice
- Use Toastmasters to get regular, free stage time and structured feedback until you have weekly paid gigs.
- Practice new material and competitions there to accelerate speaking skill development.
Cold Intro Leads To Zig Ziglar Mentorship
- Rory recounts meeting Zig Ziglar at an NSA event and receiving personal mentorship that opened backstage access and travel opportunities.
- That relationship accelerated his exposure to large audiences and influential networks.