Josh Shipp

@robbie1_russell Hi Rob: My best advice and insights are here on speaking to the youth: youthspeakeru.com/k12/

@JoshShipp hey Josh, I was referred to you by Cesar Cervantes. I am looking to get into the public speaking business and want to dedicate myself to inspiring youth with my story. I’ve been through a liver and kidney transplant, 2 open heart surgeries, a partial lung removal and

❌ Lost a speaking gig? Here’s what to do next… At TYS, our team has booked 5,307 gigs for the speakers we represent. But what about the ones that didn’t happen? When a client says no, we ask three key questions: youthspeakeru.com/event-planner-…

❤️ this was an absolute HONOR. As a School Leader, you may not work with students every day — but you architect the system that ensures every student has One Caring Adult who does.

Tyler Merritt’s new book, This Changes Everything, is an incredible read. As his friend & lit agent, I’ve had the privilege of seeing Tyler pour his heart and soul into this book. It’s a deeply human mix of humor, heartbreak, and hope. @TTMProject amzn.to/3Wgpg8a

As a speaking agent, I’ve booked 5,307 gigs for the speakers we represent. When someone decides NOT to book one of our speakers, I ask them THREE simple questions to extract actionable intel to be better positioned next time: Q1. What was your #1 deciding factor? ​CONTEXT: Interestingly, 33.2% of our respondents say topic relevance was their primary reason—only 9.7% cite budget. This proves my theory that event planners aren't risking their money, they are risking their reputation. Q2. Please be brutally honest: ​why did you choose not to book {Speaker Name}?​ ​CONTEXT: This question often reveals gaps in marketing clarity. For example, an event planner might say, "We were looking for a speaker on X​." ​But our speaker DOES speak on X. This means work must be done on topic clarity, speech titles, or learning outcomes. Q3. How far in advance do you start looking for speakers when planning an event? ​CONTEXT: This question lets us know when to circle back for future events. When we follow up, we lead with EVIDENCE showing we’ve addressed any concerns raised in question #2. As they say, you either win or you learn.

@MiddletownPS @DrAVM2015 was a sincere honor - thanks y'all 🙏

Convocation is a wrap! To all who attended: THANK YOU for your energy & spirit. To Dr. V, Chair Daniels, & @JoshShipp: THANK YOU for your words of inspiration & genuine support. MPS Students & Families: we're ready for you! See you tomorrow! #MPSisBack #MPS4ALL

THE 8 THINGS EVERY KID NEEDS TO HEAR... 1️⃣ I Love You. 2️⃣ I’m Proud of You. 3️⃣ I’m Sorry. 4️⃣ I Forgive You. 5️⃣ I’m Listening. 6️⃣ This Is Your Responsibility. 7️⃣ You’ve Got What It Takes. 8️⃣ No.

@richvillodas @stevecusswords looking forward to this one!

I’ve been eager to get this book in my hands. @stevecusswords is one of my favorite thinkers and leaders. I think you’ll love what he writes in this.

@dmc1138 😂😂😂

2:29 Southwest app: You cannot check in to your flight until 2:30pm. 2:30.001 Southwest app: You’re in boarding group F.

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@bhunstable beautiful message Brad @bhunstable

“But dad you promised...” These words haunt me daily and destroy my heart. All the times I didn’t play catch with Hayden, I didn’t kick the soccer ball or play videos games with my little guy. The pressures of life, career, money and just having the energy can cause us to get our priorities wrong. I would do ANYTHING to play catch again. Today three years ago, in a painful moment of finality, we set Hayden’s headstone. It’s a weird sense of mixed emotions. On the one hand I was glad it finally arrived to honor my boy. On the other it feels like the last grasp of this nightmare turning into total reality. This is real. This is my reality. Parents- don’t make my mistakes. Dig deep in your moments of exhaustion or personal frustrations and enjoy your child. Life’s treasure is there in front of you. ☀️ And Why? Because you promised... Hayden I promise I will honor you everyday. Please watch and share Almost Thirteen. Help me save kids ❤️☀️🙏🏼✝️ Almost Thirteen youtu.be/JeoHM2_ntfw Hayden’s Corner @HaydensCorner haydenscorner.org

CONGRATS to my dear friend Erin Garay on the release of her audiobook, Establishing Equilibrium. Discover the keys to balance your energy and unlock vitality in your life. Available now! audible.com/pd/Establishin… @LoveHealThrive

👏 97 TEACHERS: How to Be a Teacher They'll Never Forget "You're not teaching students. You're writing stories." — Dr. Joe Martin #Teachers #Education

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🧠 DECISION MAKING: Hats, Haircuts, Tattoos. Discern the Difference. I think about decisions in three ways: hats, haircuts, and tattoos. Most decisions are like hats. Try one, and if you don’t like it, put it back and try another. The cost of a mistake is low, so move quickly and try a bunch of hats. Some decisions are like haircuts. You can fix a bad one, but it won’t be quick, and you might feel foolish for a while. That said, don't be scared of a bad haircut. Trying something new is usually a risk worth taking. If it doesn't work out, by this time next year, you will have moved on, and so will everyone else. A few decisions are like tattoos. Once you make them, you have to live with them. Some mistakes are irreversible. Maybe you'll move on for a moment, but then you'll glance in the mirror and be reminded of that choice all over again. Even years later, the decision leaves a mark. When you're dealing with an irreversible choice, move slowly and think carefully. —@JamesClear, author of "Atomic Habits"

@PhilAlbonetti Non-fiction = 60% dependent on platform size. Fiction = 90% dependent on how good the story and writing is. NEXT STEP: Please message me on LinkedIn with the first TEN pages of the novel. linkedin.com/in/joshshipp/

@JoshShipp, I found you on Query Tracker and am asking a favor. I visited your page on X and read through your book list from 2023. I see a lot that align with my way of thinking. I’d love to submit a novel I wrote to you, but noticed you only are accepting nonfiction from people with big platforms. Can you recommend fellow agents who think like you and who are open to representing fiction?

Are you really a parent if, at some point during the next 48 hours, you don't threaten to return your kids's Christmas gifts? 🤣

🎉 2023 was INCREDIBLE! 906 bookings. 812,000 students, educators, & staff reached. We're grateful for EVERY opportunity to inspire the hearts and minds of the next generation & the adults who support them.

Speaking to the K-5th grade crowd is no easy feat. You must keep their attention while delivering simple insights and practical tools young kids can understand and apply. youthspeakeru.com/speaking-to-gr… Whether your target audience is the under-10 crowd or not, Taes’ stories and insights will help you better navigate those pivotal moments and build a better, stronger, more authentic way of impacting your audiences.