A leading motivational speaker usually targets markets in finance, real estate, investing, religion, and many more subjects that companies and people find interesting around the globe. So your first goal is to decide what market you would like to target. Make sure you do your research and be sure you are able to speak to audiences far and wide. Seek out a motivational speaker in the subject you would like to speak to others about. Go and listen and hear what they have to say. Learn the basics from them and how they go about getting their message across. Keep in mind that a motivational speaker may even host classes or have other teaching materials such as books. This is the way that a motivational speaker can always ensure that he or she is in demand. You may not begin as a "keynote" but patience is the key to this career. You would need first to develop a following an audience who is willing and able to tell everyone they know about your expertise. In this industry your reputation is the key to success. It is important that you believe in what it is you are speaking about. You should love what you do. This will help in your delivery of your speeches. It shows the audience that you are passionate and that you speak from what you know. If you are finding hard time gathering information on being a motivational speaker by all means seek professional help from the industry.