When he heard that I was going to be teaching a workshop titled, "How to Be a Pundit," a somewhat cynical friend of mine didn’t pull any punches. "Doesn't participating in this seminar condemn you to like the 5th circle of Hell?" he emailed. "I mean this is full swamp insanity."
Yes, I realize the title conjures images of a snake oil salesman in an ill-fitting suit, peddling his get-famous-quick schemes in a Motel 6 conference room.
But here’s the thing: If you want to have a career as a columnist, commentator, podcaster, YouTuber, or author, why wouldn’t you take time to hear from someone who has done it? Wouldn’t you be crazy not to seek out the wisdom of others who have gone before you?
It turns out, there’s a right way and a wrong way to do this. Trust me, I know, because I learned the hard way. I’ve written books (pre-order Filthy Rich Politicians!), authored thousands of political columns (for outlets ranging from The Daily Caller to The Daily Beast), been told to “shut up” on air by CNN’s Don Lemon, and appeared on countless podcasts. Whatever I’ve achieved in this arena has been through hard work. And I made tons of mistakes along the way.
Now, maybe you’ve never wanted to go on TV, launch a Substack email newsletter, or publish a book. But for the rest of us, I highly recommend you attend my “How to Be a Pundit” workshop on Wednesday, June 14.
Trust me, we’re not going to get rich putting this on. In fact, the price is just $25 if you pre-register now! Sign up today to either attend on Zoom from home or in person at The Leadership Institute in Arlington, VA (price includes meals!).
This workshop teaches aspiring commentators, columnists, authors, and YouTubers, everything I’ve learned about how to pitch (and write) a political column, how to get on TV (and get invited back), launch a YouTube channel or podcast, and how to get a book deal (and promote your book).
I hope to see you there on Wednesday, June 14!