Are you looking for a competitive advantage? Something to distinguish you from the pack? Try this tip, from author and speaker Douglas Kruger. Douglas writes and speaks on how businesses and brands can innovate and position themselves as industry leaders. He is the author of the books 'Own Your Industry - How to Position Yourself as an Expert,' and 'What Makes Them Great? 50 Ways to Become an Industry Leader.' Book Douglas as the motivational speaker at your next event: www.douglaskruger.com.

Now that you have the skillset, are you still pursuing the original dream? Could you fall in love with it all over again? Professional speaker Douglas Kruger challenges you to a course-correcting audit for experts. Douglas is a 'Hall of Fame' speaker through the Professional Speakers Association, and a 5x winner of the SA Championships for Public Speaking. He is the author of several business books with Penguin Random House SA, including 'Is Your Thinking Keeping You Poor?' Book him to as the motivational speaker at your next conference via www.douglaskruger.com. An excellent guest speaker can make or break your event!

What's holding you back from transcending borders? Could it be little more than a belief system? Professional speaker Douglas Kruger provides you with a simple brainstorming exercise to get started thinking about breaking into international markets. Douglas is the author of several bestselling business books with Penguin, including 'Is Your Thinking Keeping You Poor?,' 'They're Your Rules, Break Them!', and 'Own Your Industry.' Sign up for his weekly newsletter, or book him as a motivational speaker at your next industry conference, at www.douglaskruger.com.

'I'm a magician,' can be vastly different to 'I'm a magician.' Are you aware of how your visuals alter the way in which you're perceived? Professional speaker and business author Douglas Kruger discusses how experts do things differently. Sign up to receive his newsletter, or book him as a motivational speaker at your next conference, at www.douglaskruger.com. Douglas is the author of several bestselling business books, including, 'Own Your Industry,' and 'What Makes Them Great?'

Could you be playing it too safe? Do you have the courage to be disliked? Professional speaker and business author Douglas Kruger grows experts. He helps businesses to disrupt their industries through innovation, and shows brands how to become industry leaders with expert-positioning. See him in action, sign up for his newsletter, or hire him as a motivational speaker, via www.douglaskruger.com

In a best-case scenario, you should be innovating, disrupting, and leading the charge forward. But you can't possibly do that every day. And you don't have to. Douglas Kruger raises experts. He writes and speaks on all things entrepreneurial, including disruptive innovation and expert positioning. Sign up for his free newsletter at www.douglaskruger.com, or book him as the motivational speaker at your next event.

Woody Allen once pointed out that most of success is just pitching up on the day. Could you 'out-respond' the competition? Are you currently giving away business by not responding? Douglas Kruger is a professional speaker and author who grows experts. If you need a motivational speaker for your next event, visit Douglas's site at www.douglaskruger.com.

When you position yourself as a leading expert in your world, the business starts coming to you. Here is one profound and counterintuitive idea for experts, from the late Terry Pratchett. Douglas Kruger is a professional speaker, Terry Pratchett fan, and author of several business books with Penguin. See him in action, or book him as a motivational speaker, at www.douglaskruger.com.

Try this demanding thought-exercise: You can't have ten years to become a leading expert. You've got one. What 'smartcuts' will you take? Douglas Kruger is an award-winning professional speaker who writes and presents on the topic of business innovation. He is the author of books like 'Relentlessly Relevant' and 'They're Your Rules, Break Them!' focusing on disruptive innovation. Book him as a motivational speaker via www.douglaskruger.com.

Who do you consider to be frighteningly high-level in your industry. Reach out to them. You might be surprised...! Douglas Kruger writes and speaks on the phenomenon of industry experts. He is a 5x winner of his national championships for public speaking, a 'Hall of Fame' speaker through PSA, and a Certified Speaking Professional through the NSA. See him in action at www.douglaskruger.com

'Fictive language' is our most powerful tool as a species, allowing us to transcend genetics. Use the power of 'what could be' to explore your end-state goal as an expert. Douglas Kruger is a professional speaker and the author of 6 business books, including 'Is Your Thinking Keeping You Poor?' and 'Relentlessly Relevant.' Book him as a motivational speaker via www.douglaskruger.com.

Are you making a lot of noise on social media, but very little income? Perhaps you're expending energy on the wrong thing. Douglas Kruger is the author of several bestselling business books with Penguin Random House SA, including 'Own Your Industry,' 'Is Your Thinking Keeping You Poor?' and 'What Makes Them Great?' He helps businesses and brands to position themselves as leading industry experts. See him live at www.douglaskruger.com. Book him as a motivational speaker for your next event.

Are you all about SEO, when direct sales might work? Or vice versa? Which lever gets the best results for you, as you aspire to become an expert and industry leader? Douglas Kruger is an international professional speaker and the author of several business books published by Penguin, including two on the topic of expert-positioning: 'Own Your Industry,' and 'What Makes Them Great?' If you need a motivational speaker for your next big event, visit www.douglaskruger.com.

Perceptions matter for experts. Make this small change to your clothing to elevate how you are perceived, and thereby increase your value. Professional speaker Douglas Kruger has been inducted into the Speakers' Hall of Fame, and is a Certified Speaking Professional. He is the author of several books with Penguin. Book him as a motivational speaker via www.douglaskruger.com.

Could you change the entire tone of your industry? Could you show a level of excellence that changes everything? Professional Speaker and Business Author Douglas Kruger helps you to go 'from amateur to expert.' See him in action, or book him as the motivational speaker for your next conference, by visiting www.douglaskruger.com. Douglas looks forward to helping you to 'own' your industry.

Amateurs sell a product. Experts depict a lifestyle. That's the difference between an entry-level entrepreneur and a high-level thought-leader. Professional speaker and business author Douglas Kruger helps you to position yourself as an expert in your field. See him in action at www.douglaskruger.com. Book him to speak for your leadership team by email info@douglaskrugerspeaker.com.

Do you listen to Audible? It can change your life. Professional speaker and business author Douglas Kruger recommends that entrepreneurs listen to audio books all the time. See Douglas Kruger speaking to live audiences, or read his articles for entrepreneurs, at www.douglaskruger.com. Book him as the motivational speaker at your next event by email info@douglaskrugerspeaker.com.

Radio is an excellent platform for building your career as an expert. Do you know how to approach a show? Douglas Kruger writes and speaks on expert-positioning, or 'how to become the leading name' in your industry. He is an international professional speaker and business author with Penguin. In 2016, he was inducted into the 'Speakers Hall of Fame,' by the PSASA. Meet Douglas, or book him as a motivational speaker, via www.douglaskruger.com.

Could you increase your YouTube presence? Professional speaker and business author Douglas Kruger gives you one tip to increase the effectiveness and reach of your videos, as you go from amateur to expert. Meet Douglas Kruger at www.douglaskruger.com. Book him as the motivational speaker for your next event.

How niched are you? How KNOWN are you? Could someone describe you to your ideal buyer, even in your absence? Professional speaker and business author Douglas Kruger helps you to go 'from amateur to expert' with daily tips for your career. Book him as the motivational speaker for your next event at www.douglaskruger.com.