The Wealthy Speaker Podcast – Jane Atkinson (Jane Atkinson)

The speaking business has gone through some significant modifications in the past few years, but we weathered it all very nicely. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we're excited to welcome Shawn Kanungo to share his unique ideas on how to market your speaking business using innovative ideas to create maximum impact for your clients.

If you could use some distinctive ideas to help you stand out and get booked, you simply can't afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

“We don’t put bums on seats anymore, we put souls in seats.  We serve humans, it’s a different vibe.” Michelle Villalobos

I met with Michelle just as COVID was starting and the word Coronavirus was beginning to circulate.  We had no idea the impact that it would have in just a few short weeks, and that the topic would be so relevant.  On this episode of the Wealthy Speaker Show, I am happy to welcome Michelle Villalobos to talk about what it takes to reinvent and rebuild your business when things don’t go as planned.

Michelle has been an accomplished speaker for over a decade, with a variety of programs and speeches around personal branding, business alignment, personal empowerment and business growth. She and her team provide retreats, seminars, webinars and resources to help contribution-driven leaders step into brands and business models that create stability, grace, ease and flow.

Highlights you won’t want to miss:

·  Michelle’s “simple” business model.  1:00

·  There have been many bumps in the road.  7:15

·  Creating profitable events...it didn’t come easily.  12:40

·  Sales as Service, it doesn’t feel like selling anymore.  15:40

·  Breaking down leads to rebuilding.  18:45

·  Hiring to solve a problem.  Does it work?  26:40

·  Becoming the leader of your team.  32:00

·  Be the guide, not the magician.  35:20

Michelle is in her 6th year as a member of the National Speakers Association (NSA) and is one of relatively few female members of its Million Dollar Speakers Group. She has earned her CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) designation and has been chosen to present to audiences of her esteemed colleagues at the Annual NSA Influence Conference, Winter Conference, several local chapters, and recently co-chaired the NSA Brand Lab.

If you could use some new and innovative suggestions that may help propel your business forward, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

I hope you’ll download and learn.

Links: 

Michelle’s website: https://superstaractivator.com/

Michelle’s podcast: https://blog.superstaractivator.com/podcast/

Michelle’s free goodies: http://www.retreatstorichesroadmap.com/

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Speaking can be a lonely business and sometimes we feel like we’re alone on an island. COVID certainly hasn’t helped with live events and meetings being on hold. It’s great when you can find others who are on the same journey as you. You might not be exactly in the same place, but it’s nice when you can ride along together. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are chatting with Mike Ganino about how he’s created some fantastic online programs and communities that help each other succeed.

If you would like some ideas to get your own community started, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Finding your niche and your market is so important in the speaking industry. Picking your lane and realizing who that speaks to is essential in creating the business of your dreams. Not only will that get you booked, but when done correctly, it can also get you a lot of repeat business. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are thrilled to welcome my friend Odell Bizzell to share his experience of creating a very successful speaking business in the college market and what you can do to get booked there.

If you could use some great advice about breaking into a specific market, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including video and links, visit

https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Have you been waiting to launch your speaking business or waiting to scale up?  What’s holding you back?  What are you waiting for?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome Coach Jen McDonough, who runs The Wealthy Speaker School to have a frank discussion about taking that next big step and why it’s okay to be scared, but not okay to let fear hold you back.

If you would like some great advice on how to move your speaking business forward and push through the fear, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

You know how scary it can be to do something for the first time? How jumping in with both feet can be terrifying but also exhilarating at the same time? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome my client, three-time Emmy-Winning Journalist and Bestselling Author Gaby Natale, to share her journey from unemployment to the big stage.

If you could use some great ideas on breaking barriers and being authentic, as well as inspiration on not giving up, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit

 https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

We work hard to create a successful speaking business and know the steps involved, but what does it take to get to the 7-figure level? How do we find that perfect message that will resonate with our ideal client? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome Mark Grainger to share his ideas on how to sell from the stage without making it feel uncomfortable for those you’re trying to reach.

If you are in the market for some fresh ideas to help you create an even more successful speaking business, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Finding your niche and your market is so important in the speaking industry.  Picking your lane and realizing who that speaks to is essential in creating the business of your dreams.  Not only will that get you booked, but when done correctly, it can also get you a lot of repeat business.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are thrilled to welcome my friend Odell Bizzell to share his experience of creating a very successful speaking business in the college market and what you can do to get booked there.

If you could use some great advice about breaking into a specific market, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Quote:  “I’ve been absolutely blown away by the commitment, by the caring and the conscious endurance and persistence that people have had on the front lines.”  Jason O. Harris  

We recorded this podcast around the beginning of April when we were a few weeks into the COVID shut down.  At that time, I was looking for inspiration and ideas on how to keep my listeners moving forward.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I invited my guest, Jason O. Harris to join me for a discussion about trust, faith in yourself and those around you as well as taking risks.

Jason is an International First Officer with American Airlines in addition to serving as a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Air Force Reserve. He is a 2001 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and served as an officer and pilot in mobility and special operations units. The majority of Jason’s active duty military service was served in an elite unit within the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC).  His career accomplishments include 470 combat missions with more than 2,000 combat hours in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, New Dawn, and other war-torn areas around the world. He also served as an academic instructor at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Highlights you won’t want to miss:

• A unique journey from flying to speaking.  2:15
• A shout out to all of the essential workers.  7:10
• Go Around – Instilling trust.  9:00
• The core of human needs.  13:30
• Peeling back the layers of influence.  18:10
• It’s not always easy, but it’s worth it.  23:15
• Keep your circle of support close.  29:30
• Reach out to serve, not to sell.  32:30

Click to Tweet:  Are you looking for a little inspiration to keep you going?  Join me to hear Jason O. Harris share his ideas about trusting in yourself and moving forward to serve.

Jason recognizes the value of empowerment and how to create and cultivate an environment where talent can flourish, and people grow into their destiny. Jason is involved in the local community serving on boards and commissions with a belief that excellence is a journey, rather than a destination! He and his spouse, along with their daughter, look forward to continued service to the nation and local community.

If you could use some ideas and motivation to shift your mindset from retreat to progress, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

I hope you’ll download and learn.

Links:

Jason’s website: https://jasonoharris.com/

NSA:   https://www.nsaspeaker.org/

CAPS: https://www.canadianspeakers.org/

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Do you feel like something is holding you back in your speaking business, or do you have more of “the sky’s the limit” mentality? I think most of us have felt like we could or should be doing more at one time or another. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome (from across the pond) Shola Kaye to share how she has scaled her speaking business over the past couple of years and that the possibilities really are endless.

If you would like some great advice that may help you grow and scale, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit

 https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Are you currently getting the fees that you feel you’re worth?  Are you putting high-value content and expertise out to the world?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am happy to welcome Rob “Waldo” Waldman to join us to talk about commanding a high fee and how you can too!

If you could use some solid ideas about what it takes to command, not demand a higher fee, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

How is your speaking business doing? Is your calendar jam-packed, or are you finding gaps that you would love to fill? Are you speaking on a topic that is relevant, or could you use a refresh on your keynote and offerings? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am thrilled to welcome my long-time friend and Speaker Management Agency owner Michelle Joyce to share some insight as to what’s trending in topics and what will get you booked more often.

If you would like some great ideas to give your speaking topic a refresh, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Sharing your image on your website and social media has always been part of a successful speaking business.  It’s the first step in getting people to know, like and trust you.  In the era of COVID, the big stage has been replaced by your home office.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome professional photographer John DeMato to share his expertise and ideas to help make all of your images unforgettable!

Are your images inspiring potential clients to connect?  If not, it may be time to visually recalibrate how you present yourself to those you serve. If your images aren’t bringing in the business, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode. 

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Quote: “My favourite thing about associations is that they are all committed to making the world a better place.”  Mary Byers

Do you have all the clients you need, or do you have space on your calendar to keep adding to your list?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show we are fortunate to welcome Mary Byers, who is an expert on associations and will share with us what you can do to improve your chances of getting booked with them.

Mary Byers, CAE, is co-author of Race for Relevance: Five Radical Changes for Associations and Road to Relevance: 5 Strategies for Competitive Associations.  She’s the former Director of Communications and Member Services for the Illinois State Dental Society and served in that capacity for nine years prior to starting her consulting business in 1998.

Highlights you won’t want to miss:

• The evolution of associations.  1:20
• How to keep getting asked back by associations.  5:50
• Can you set consistent pricing for different levels of associations?  10:15
• How sponsorship can help you get the gig.  14:45
• Does RFP mean free?  19:55
• Focus Pocus...targeting your ideal audience.  28:15
• Reverse engineering the Pivot Points to find what works.  32:45
• Advice for making tough decisions.  26:05

Click to Tweet:  Would you like some advice on how to work your way up the association ladder?  Join us to hear Mary Byers share her insight on associations and the best way to get booked with them.

Mary specializes in working with volunteer association leaders and chief staff executives to help define their roles and clarify their vision through leadership conference programming, facilitating strategic planning retreats and coaching.  She is a Certified Association Executive and a member of the National Speakers Association and is also the author of seven books.

If you could use some great ideas on how to get more bookings and spinoff with associations, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

I hope you’ll download and learn.

Links: 

Mary’s website: https://www.marybyers.com/

Mary’s books: https://www.marybyers.com/books/

American Society of Association Executives: https://www.asaecenter.org/

Canadian Society of Association Executives: https://csae.com/

NSA: https://www.nsaspeaker.org/

CAPS: https://www.canadianspeakers.org/

Wealthy Speaker School: https://wealthyspeakerschool.com/

Quote: “Make decisions from where you want to be, instead of from where you are.”  Amy Franko

Working well when things in our personal life are in turmoil isn’t easy, but sometimes the show must go on.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I welcome my long-time friend and colleague, Amy Franko to talk about how to keep going in times of crisis.

Amy is a strategic sales expert and keynote speaker.  As a sales leader, Amy built a successful and lucrative B2B sales career with global tech giants IBM and Lenovo.  She then took a 180° pivot into entrepreneurship in 2007, launching a training company, Impact Instruction Group.  Since that time, the company brand offerings have evolved.  It’s now known as Amy Franko Associates, with a specific focus on sales and leadership excellence.

Highlights you won’t want to miss:

• Looking at Amy’s business model.  2:20
• Amy’s biggest leap ever!  5:00
• You have to keep moving, even in emergencies.  11:15
• Don’t be afraid to hire help when you need it.  15:15
• Staying present when you’d rather be somewhere else.  20:00
• Tips to keep the engine running when you’re off course.  23:45
• Cut yourself some slack.  28:45

Click to Tweet:  How do you handle your business throughout a personal crisis?  Join me to hear Amy Franko share some great advice to keep going when the going gets tough.

Known for her dynamic style and practical experience, Amy has worked with some of the world’s most recognizable brands. Her expertise is widely shared on social networks, in respected publications and she has been interviewed on numerous high-profile sales and leadership podcasts. Amy’s book, ​The Modern Seller,​ is an Amazon Best Seller and #1 New Release. It was named a top sales book by Top Sales World and a “highly recommended read” by Selling Power.

Let’s face it, life gets messy and the tips shared in this podcast are great tools to keep handy.  Whether or not you’re currently having issues, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

I hope you’ll download and learn.

Links:

Amy’s website: https://amyfranko.com/

Amy’s book: https://amyfranko.com/the-modern-seller/

YouTube Link of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx14euNrP-0

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We’ve been watching the world rapidly change for more than a year now.  And I think that some of the questions we’re all wondering about is…when will it be over and how will everything look when it’s done?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are thrilled to welcome my good friend and National Chairman of NSA, Barry Banther to talk about where the future of the speaking business is heading.

If you want some great insight on how the speaking business is evolving now, and in the future, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

What does it take to be a successful speaker and create the business of your dreams? I’ve realized that there are two things that keep us moving forward toward our goals in business and life. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am here to share them with you in a “quickie” podcast that will be concise and easy to digest designed to help you to shore up your belief in yourself!

If you would like to learn what I firmly believe are the two keys to creating success, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video, transcript, and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

What exactly makes good content?  How do we identify awesome content and know when and how to use it to our advantage?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome content expert Sarah Schwab to share her knowledge on what type of content to use, how to nurture your customers and when it’s time to switch it up.

If you would like some great advice on creating your content strategy and the steps to take to get there, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including video and links, visit: https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

We’ve been living in a virtual world most of this past year and I think we’re all getting pretty used to taking our meetings on Zoom (or a similar platform), but how are you presenting yourself to your virtual audience?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are thrilled to welcome back Style Expert, Anne Morrissey to share her best tips and tricks to always show your best self on camera.  As Anne always says...the 3 C’s are Confidence, Credibility and Class!

If you would like to improve your online image and create a more professional virtual stage to impress your clients, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Quote:  “A great book concept will do a lot of the work for you and end up marketing themselves, so it really does start there.”  Chad R. Allen

We recorded this podcast before COVID was well into affecting the speaking world, but the information shared is even more relevant today than we originally thought it would be!  So many of us have spent some of our “unexpected downtime” writing our next best seller.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome publishing expert, Chad Allen to offer his best advice on getting your book noticed with a great proposal.

Chad Allen is a writer, speaker, editor, and writing coach. A 20-year publishing professional, he has worked with such bestselling authors as Michael Hyatt, Caroline Leaf, Mark Batterson and Phyllis Tickle.  He is the creator of Book Proposal Academy, an online course, blog and BookCamp, a mentoring and community hub for writers. His passion is helping writers get their books into the world.

Highlights you won’t want to miss:

• Chad’s path from publishing to coaching.  0:40
• Why you must create your book concept first.  3:00
• The publishing industry is massive.  6:00
• Getting that almighty book review.  12:00
• Unexpected things to include in your book proposal.  15:30
• Pick your audience like you pick your lane.  19:00
• The elements of a killer book proposal.  24:00
• Clear vs. clever.  26:30 

Click to Tweet:  Have you written your first or next book?  Join me to hear publishing expert Chad Allen share what you must include in your book proposal to get it to the top of the heap.

Chad has been published in such online places as LifeHacker, The Accidental Creative, MichaelHyatt.com, Goinswriter.com, and The Good Men Project. He holds a B.A. in English from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and an M.A. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. He and his wife, Alyssa, live with their two children in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

If you would like some great ideas that will help you to draft a killer book proposal, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

I hope you’ll download and learn.

Links: 

Chad’s website: https://www.chadrallen.com/homepage/

(where you’ll find his Blog, Book Proposal Template & Calculator)

Chad’s Course: http://www.bookproposalacademy.com/    

Book Camp: http://www.chadrallen.com/bookcampinvitation/

Michael Hyatt books: https://michaelhyatt.com/books/

The 3 Minute Rule: https://www.amazon.com/3-Minute-Rule-Less-Pitch-Presentation/dp/0525540725/

Quote:  “I’d rather be a learn-it-all than a know-it-all.”  Brian Levenson

We talk a lot about mindset and how it helps you create a better outlook and in turn a better outcome in business and in life.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome coaching and mental performance expert, Brian Levenson who will talk about his approach to learning, training and performing.

Brian Levenson is the founder of Strong Skills, which provides executive coaching and mental performance coaching, speaking and consulting to elite organizations, performers and leaders. He has been fortunate to work with CEO’s, professional athletes and with teams in the NBA, NHL, and MLS, Division 1 athletic departments, the Federal Reserve, the Department of Homeland Security, Hilton, Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and many other organizations.

Highlights you won’t want to miss:

• Brian’s revenue buckets.  4:00
• A really big “get”.  8:00
• Curiosity then conviction.  10:00
• Humble preparation sparks confident performance.  13:00
• Confidence vs. arrogance.  19:00
• When matters.  11:15
• Understanding the other side through empathy.  26:15
• Shift Your Mind.  30:30

Click to Tweet:  Join me to hear mindset expert Brian Levenson share ideas from his new book Shift Your Mind that will help to inspire curiosity and confidence.

Brian also has a weekly podcast, Intentional Performers, where he interviews a diverse group of elite high performers. His new book, Shift Your Mind, has just been released this month.  Brian currently lives in Bethesda, MD, with his wife and two kids.  

If you could use a shift in your mindset to help you effectively prepare so you can be more creative and confident in your performance, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode. 

I hope you’ll download and learn.

Links:

Brian’s website: https://www.strongskills.co/

Brian’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXYhUNawYMU

 Brian’s podcast: https://www.strongskills.co/podcast

Brian’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Shift-Your-Mind-Preparation-Performance/dp/1633310469

As a keynote speaker, you often have many roles to fill on stage, but did you realize you may be able to take on other jobs at events? Although it’s not for everyone, it seems that becoming an emcee might just be another option for those who have the right stuff.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we're thrilled to welcome back Rachel Sheerin, who is taking the emcee world by storm and rocking the stage in more ways than as a keynoter.  

If you would like to learn how to expand your offerings and get on the stage as an emcee, you simply can't afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

We are always looking for ways to create new revenue streams in your business as a result of all that’s been happening this past year.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are privileged to be joined by CEO and Founder of the Persimmon Group, Bill Fournet.

If you would like some great advice on how to utilize the opportunities that this unprecedented time is providing, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Are you living your best life?  Are you happy in your business?  Can you find greater happiness within yourself?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, Jane welcomes Shereen Thor to have a conversation geared toward how we can all experience greater happiness if we just make a few adjustments to our attitude and how we view the world.

If you would like to take a step back and look at the happiness in your life (or what is lacking) and learn how you can improve it, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

We all have to start somewhere and usually, that’s at zero.  We strive to build a sustainable speaking business and eventually hope to get to 7-figures.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome my good friend David Horsager to talk about how he created a 7-figure business from nothing and share some great advice to help you to scale up too.

If you would like some great advice on how to increase your business and possibly scale up to 7-figures, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

I think it’s happened to all of us at one time or another…we get off stage and realize that we didn’t do as well as we would have liked to. We feel like we failed our audience, and that is a hard pill to swallow. How do we come back from a big failure? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome Erin Diehl to share her own experience of failing on stage and how she got through it and how you can too.

If you want some great tips on how to bounce back after experiencing a failure (on stage or off), you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Quote:  “What is the best possible vision of the future and is it within my power to control and make it happen?” Libby Gill

The past few months have brought about some very doom and gloom moments for many of us, especially in the speaking business.  This is one of the countless careers that have been completely “shut down” for the time being and we have all had to change direction very quickly in an attempt to keep moving forward and create income.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am thrilled to welcome my friend Libby Gill who will talk to us about the science of hope and give us some much-needed advice on how to be hopeful in times of uncertainty.

Libby began her corporate career as an assistant in the PR department of a television company founded by the legendary Norman Lear. Through five years of mergers with Columbia, Coca-Cola, and Sony, she emerged as head of media relations for Sony’s Worldwide Television Group before moving on to lead communications at Turner Broadcasting and Universal. Her final entertainment project before founding her own business was the launch of the Dr. Phil Show brand.

Highlights you won’t want to miss:

• From TV production to speaking.  2:00
• Getting over the panic when your calendar is wiped out.  8:05
• Hope comes in setting small goals.  12:10
• Hope is selling!  16:15
• Delivering hope virtually.  19:30
• Creating hope for yourself.  23:15
• Offering hope worldwide.  31:15

Click to Tweet: There really is a science to hope and my guest Libby Gill is here to share her formula to help you create hope for yourself too!

Now, as a 20-year executive coach, leadership expert, and award-winning author, Libby guides individuals and organizations through change and challenge, helping them to inspire purpose and drive performance.  She is also the author of five books including the award-winning You Unstuck and her latest book is The Hope-Driven Leader: Harness the Power of Positivity.

If you could use some great advice on creating feelings of hope for yourself and those around you, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

I hope you’ll download and learn.

Links:

Libby’s website:  https://libbygill.com/

Libby’s email:  libby@libbygill.com

Libby’s graphic:  will add asap

Libby’s article:  will add asap

Heroic Productions: https://www.heroic-productions.com/

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Do you have a plan that you follow, or are you taking bits and pieces from different places and trying to create your own strategy of how to scale your speaking business? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I want to share with you a tried-and-true recipe for success that has been proven to work time and time again.

If you could use some help finding the perfect ingredients to create your recipe for success, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Have you been thinking about ways to improve your business growth and wondering where to start? We all know that throwing money at a problem doesn’t always work, but when done correctly, it can make all the difference. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome back Cassandra Worthy to share some great ideas about where to invest in your business to get the best ROI.

If you would like some fantastic ideas to help you create a solid business growth plan, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

If you’ve read my new book Scaling Your Speaking Business, you know that systems are a huge part of it.   Do you have systems in place that are working well for you?  Are you scaling at a rate that you’re happy with?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome Ravi Abuvala to share his expertise on how you can create systems in your business that will help you find leads and in turn scale more quickly.

If you would like some great advice on how to create systems that could help you generate more business in less time, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

You know how when you are gearing up to have a difficult conversation with someone, you feel a sense of dread? I think we’ve all been there before. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am excited to welcome my former client, Gene Hammett, to share some insight and ideas from his latest book on how to have tough conversations.

If you could use some great strategies to implement the next time you have to have a tough conversation, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

We talk about focus a lot at Speaker Launcher and how it helps to build your speaking business. But have you really given much thought to why and the results that being truly focused can bring? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome Victor Antonio to share his ideas on how to stay focused for the duration of your speaking career and the benefits that will inevitably transpire.

If you would like to hear how being focused can help build a successful speaking business, and what it takes to get you there, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit

https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

What does your brand say about you?  Does it reflect who you are and what you want to put out to the world to describe what you have to offer?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are excited to welcome Branding Expert, Candis Hickman to share her strategies on how to identify your personal brand.

If you would like to learn how to dig deep inside to find the attributes that will help you create your personal brand, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.
 

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Getting media exposure is no easy feat...where do we even start?  With so many options, it may feel like you need an army of people reaching out for you, or do you?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are thrilled to welcome speaker and author, Eric Rittmeyer who joins us to talk about how he became a regular guest on all of the major networks and how you can get your name out there too!

If you could use some fresh ideas to get your name out to the media that might just help kickstart your virtual world tour, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

At Speaker Launcher and The Wealthy Speaker School, we teach our system of Ready, Aim, Fire because it works.  We have many clients who have proven this through their success.  As much as we love and rely on our system, it’s always a good idea to look at other avenues that may be successful as well.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are talking about making sales conversation with ease with Dawnna St Louis.

If you would like to learn how taking an alternative approach to getting speaking gigs can be effective, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including video and links, visit: https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Have you been thinking about how you can create income streams to earn money outside of speaking?  Well, you’ve come to the right place, because on this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show we welcome Michelle May to talk about how she generates income from several different offerings and platforms. 

If you would like to leverage your expertise to create multiple streams of income. You simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

We aren’t born biased, but everything we learn along our path helps us to create thoughts and opinions about others.  While everyone has it, there is a price to be paid for unconscious bias if it is not controlled or corrected.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome Kelly Charles-Collins to help us discover and leverage the true value of those around us and to help others do the same.

If you could use some great ideas on uncovering hidden biases and facilitating more diverse and inclusive interactions, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Are you happy in your current career?  Are you satisfied that you are doing what you’re meant to do?  Are you ready to make a change, take a leap of faith?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show we are talking about when, why and what it takes to make an epic change in your career and we welcome Dr. Tangie to share her expertise around the concept of Success Exhaustion.

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Quote:  “How have I shape shifted my identity to fit the circumstance so I can still serve, even though I’m not doing it from the podium in front of hundreds of people?” 

Sarah McVanel

In the COVID era that we’re currently living in, how are you working to pivot your business to deal with change and the unknown?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome Recognition Expert, Sarah McVanel who will share her ideas on how to turn a negative into a positive and always keep your business moving forward.    

Sarah helps people fall back in love with work. From her first job waiting tables to years later being a quasi “work therapist”, Sarah could never understand why people didn’t show appreciation and recognize each other more; now, as Canada’s Recognition Expert, she speaks, trains and coaches leaders to leverage the exponential power of recognition to retain great people and live more satisfying professional lives.

Highlights you won’t want to miss:

• Finding your identity through COVID.  2:00
• When the distribution channel dries up.  7:45
• Riding the “mental rollercoaster”.  10:30
• Keeping your routine in uncertain times.  15:00
• Finding cracks in the foundation.  18:15
• Look for the positive and cut yourself a break.  21:15
• Shifting your business model to adapt to change.  29:00
• Tips for writing your book.  33:00

Click to Tweet:  Are you struggling to find new ideas to keep your business moving through COVID? Join me to hear Sarah McVanel share her best tips to shift your mindset and take your business to greater heights.

Sarah draws on her BA (Psych), MSc (Family Relations), 20 years practicing Organizational Development and certifications in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Coaching, Speaking & Healthcare Administration. She left her senior leadership role 5 years ago to launch her boutique firm Greatness Magnified and author four books. She loves to VLOG, hip hop, and get up to no good with her hubby Mark & kids Justin (16) & Simonne (14).

If you could use some ideas on creating greatness in your business when everything feels like it’s up in the air, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

I hope you’ll download and learn.

Links:

Sarah’s website: https://greatnessmagnified.com

Sarah’s books: https://greatnessmagnified.com/store/

Sarah’s Write Your Great Book Now program: https://app.ruzuku.com/courses/41154/about?price_point=55311&url_hash=3a9295c9bf38b0a8d7159c54ca

Failure Resiliency Quiz (PDF): https://www.speakerlauncher.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ACCEPT-versus-ACCUSE-framework.pdf

Quote:  “It’s my job to entertain, engage and inform at the highest level possible.”  Mark Schulman

Over the past several months we’ve been taking a close look at speakers who are making virtual presentations work to their advantage.  When speaking with Diane Goodman of Goodman Speakers, one name kept coming up in the conversation...Mark Schulman.  So, on this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I asked Mark to join me to talk about how he has successfully honed his offerings to a virtual platform and how he’s created his rock star life.

Mark has enjoyed an unprecedented career over the last 30 years as a first call drummer for world-class rock and pop artists. He has been voted ‘Top 3 Pop-Rock Drummers’ in the 2014 and 2019 Modern Drummer Readers Poll and was the featured cover artist in the May 2019 issue. Mark has done four record breaking world tours with P!NK and is featured in 3 of her DVDs.  Mark has also played with Cher since 1999 including her two biggest tours, ‘Believe’ and ‘Farewell Tour’. 

Mark’s resume reads like a “Who’s Who” of international Rock n’ Roll royalty including acts such as BILLY IDOL, FOREIGNER, SHERYL CROW, STEVIE NICKS, BEYONCE’ and so many other world–class artists. He has drummed with VELVET REVOLVER at Ozzfest and for a crowd of 225,000 at Glastonbury Festival with SIMPLE MINDS. Mark's book 'Conquering Life’s Stage Fright’ shows people in all industries how to harness doubt, fear and anxiety as it relates to any performance or presentation and transform that into clarity, capability and confidence. 

Highlights you won’t want to miss:

• The coolest journey to the speaking platform. 1:20
• Even if you’re a celebrity, you still have to be a great speaker.  8:00
• Transitioning from musician to speaker on the stage.  9:40
• Embrace change to manage it.  14:45
• Is virtual here to stay?  18:45
• Supporting powerful women.  22:50
• Staying grounded, grateful and balanced.  26:30

Click to Tweet:  Need a little help upping your attitude about virtual offerings?  Join me to hear P!NK’s drummer, Mark Schulman share how he successfully made the shift from music to the speaking platform.

As a celebrity speaker, Mark provides three simple concepts to boost attitude and performance for all attendees through compelling stories about working with world class artists like PINK, Billy Idol and Cher, drumming performances with video and high energy audience interaction. To date Mark has performed over 1500 music seminars and public speaking gigs and has performed for over a billion people in his career!

If you could use some renewed energy on making the shift to virtual and some great advice to make it epic, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

I hope you’ll download and learn.

Links:
Mark’s website: https://markschulman.com/
Mark’s email:  mark@markschulman.com 
Mark’s books:  https://markschulman.com/the-merch/
View Mark’s speaker reel: https://vimeo.com/439042197
Images:  https://www.speakerlauncher.com/v-fest-mark-fish-eye/
https://www.speakerlauncher.com/markschulmanpink/
https://www.speakerlauncher.com/mark-schulman/ 
Goodman Speakers: https://goodmanspeakers.com/

In this virtual world that we have all been living in for the past year, how comfortable have you become with your online platform?  Are you using Zoom, and would you like to learn more about how to utilize it to capture more business?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome back Marquesa Pettway to share some great ideas on how to leverage Zoom to book more business. 

If you could use some terrific advice on how to use Zoom to help increase your business, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including links and video, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

We’ve all had to dig deep into our well of resilience these past few years, and most have done well in the process. But what happens when true devastation hits you or your family? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am happy to welcome my friend and former client Annie Meehan to share her story of resilience and being exceptional despite some really difficult setbacks. 

If you would like to learn how resilience and mindset can help you overcome even the most dire of circumstances, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Quote:  “It doesn’t matter how big the goals are that you set, if you don’t believe that you can accomplish them.”  Michelle Cederberg

Have you been looking to re-energize yourself and get excited about your business and the turn it has taken throughout COVID?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome coach, consultant, author and CSP, Michelle Cederberg who will share her thoughts about how goal setting and mindset can make all the difference in helping you take your business to new heights.

For more than fifteen years, Michelle has captivated audiences across North America with her empowering and humorous messages about how to set worthwhile goals and get energized for success—in business and in life.  She believes that personal and professional success is directly influenced by how well we harness the physical, mental, and emotional capacity we each have within us. She helps people boost that capacity, so they gain clarity, build confidence, and create the discipline to do the freakin’ work.

Highlights you won’t want to miss:

• Mindset and he COVID pivot.  1:45
• The Success-Energy Equation.  7:30
• The 4 variables to success.  12:15
• Turning off your autopilot.  17:00
• The Motivation Matrix.  20:45 
• Strategic goal setting.  28:15
• Getting sh!t done.  33:15
• Shaking things up.  38:00

Click to Tweet:  Join me to hear Michelle Cederberg share her best tips and ideas about how leaning into your dreams and setting goals can help you work better and build your business.

Her new book The Success-Energy Equation: How to Regain Focus, Recharge Your Life and Really Get Sh!t Done (available October 27th) shares that very message. Michelle holds a master’s in kinesiology, a BA in psychology, and a specialization in health and exercise psychology. She is a Certified Exercise Physiologist, a Certified Professional Co-Active Life Coach, and an ORSC-Trained Team Coach. She truly combines mind, body, and practicality to inspire change. In addition to The Success-Energy Equation, she is the author of Energy Now! Small Steps to an Energetic Life.

If you would like to learn how you can boost your confidence, capacity and your competitive edge, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

I hope you’ll download and learn.

Links:

Michelle’s website: https://michellecederberg.com/

Michelle’s books: https://michellecederberg.com/books/

Michelle’s new book presale:  http://www.successenergybook.com/

Wealthy Speaker Daily Success Planner and Journal: https://www.speakerlauncher.com/bookstore/

Have you ever looked at how you got to where you are today? I mean, a really in-depth look at the incredible journey that has brought you to this moment in time. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am going to indulge myself a little and share with you my journey from my very first job all the way through to where I am today and the lessons that I learned along the way.

If you want to learn how you can delve a little deeper to find the lessons you might have overlooked on your journey, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

As speakers, we give our audience the very best of what we have to offer, but how can we take care of ourselves before, during and after we are on stage? In this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are happy to welcome Dr. Jason Jones to talk about the neuroscience of how your brain works and what you can do to keep yourself healthy and at peak performance on and off the stage.

If you find yourself feeling the effects of leaving it all on the stage and could use some great ideas to stay balanced and healthy on the road, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

While I’m sure most of you have heard about eSpeakers, I’m not sure how many of you know who Art Berg is and how eSpeakers came to be. It’s a great story and on this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I’m so happy to welcome my long-time friend and co-founder of eSpeakers, Dave Reed to share the story and talk about how it can help build your speaking business.  

If you would like some great advice and learn best practices to help create the speaking business of your dreams, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Do you have an established brand?  Have you thought about changing or reinventing your branding?  Do you know where to start and/or how to create a brand that speaks to your audience?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome Kiirsten May to share her expertise and ideas about how to create your brand and when it might be time to make a change.

If you could use some great advice about how to decide if your branding is on the mark, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Mindset might just be the most important element of creating the business of your dreams. We are what we think, and in order to achieve our goals, we have to have a positive and abundant mindset. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker show, I am thrilled to welcome back Dawnna St Louis to share the ups and downs of her journey and talk about how mindset helped her achieve greatness.

If you would like some innovative ideas about designing more plentiful thoughts to help you realize your loftiest goals, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

If only I'd known then, what I know now. A thought we've all had at one time or another. What are the things you wish you had done differently when starting your speaking business? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome John Register to share his experience and discuss some of the decisions that may make your journey to creating the speaking business of your dreams a little smoother.

If you would like to hear some sage advice and learn a few of the dos and don’ts of creating a successful speaking business, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Speaking can be a lonely business and sometimes we feel like we’re alone on an island. COVID certainly hasn’t helped with live events and meetings being on hold. It’s great when you can find others who are on the same journey as you. You might not be exactly in the same place, but it’s nice when you can ride along together. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are chatting with Mike Ganino about how he’s created some fantastic online programs and communities that help each other succeed.

If you would like some ideas to get your own community started, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

I think most of us have a system in place that we use when preparing to speak for a client, but just how intentional and at what level is your current system? Do you think you’re at the top level of prep, or could it use improvement? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome back Sarah McVanel to share how excellent preparation has helped her to command higher fees and some great tips that might help you take your preparation to ROCKSTAR heights!

If you would like some great strategies to help you elevate your preparation to command higher fees and keep your clients coming back, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Do you have a lead magnet? Is it getting you the results that you want? We all create lead magnets with the hope that they will bring in a ton of new business. But just how effective are they, and how can we improve upon them? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re happy to welcome our resident Wealthy Speaker School website expert Lauren Pibworth to talk about what you can do to make your LM irresistible.

If you would like some stellar ideas to help improve the results of your lead magnet(s), you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

I take great pride in my clients who are really focused and work hard to create the speaking business of their dreams.  It shows that anything is possible as long as you’re willing to follow the steps and give it your all.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re sharing another client success story.  I’m thrilled to welcome Sheri Fitts to talk about how finding and embracing a specific niche can make all the difference.

If you would like some great ideas on how to tap into the right market that will help you grow your speaking business, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Now that we’re looking at 2020 in our rear-view mirror, we thought it would be a great time to create a new and better mindset as we move into 2021.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome back Thought Leader, Kris Plachy to talk about how we can guide our thoughts to take us from fear to confidence.

If you could use some great ideas that you can implement immediately to turn your business challenges into opportunities, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

How easy do you make it for a client to find you, learn about you, and ultimately book you for a keynote, consulting, training, etc.? I think everyone knows that the easier you make it for the client, the better chance you have of getting the gig. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I'm thrilled to welcome back my good friend, David Avrin, to talk about how being ridiculously easy to work with will help you reap the benefits time and time again.

If you want some great ideas on how to simplify processes that make you easier to work with, you simply can't afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Exactly what are you bringing to the table? Do you feel like you’re giving your clients great value for their money, or do you think there’s room for improvement? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are happy to welcome back Greg Schinkel to share his expertise on what it takes to give your clients the impact and value that they need and deserve.

If you would like to hear some great strategies to help take you from good to great and up the impact and value you give to your clients, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

We are always looking to book more speaking gigs and find new ways to reach out to those who have the ability to book us. So how exactly do we reach those people? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome back Odell Bizzell to share some really great ideas on how to connect with meeting planners and create those connections.

If you want to learn some little-known strategies about how to connect with meeting planners, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Do you feel like you’re a risk-taker?  Do you step outside of your comfort zone and take a leap of faith?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are thrilled to welcome Victoria Labalme to talk about her new book RISK FORWARD: Embrace the Unknown and Unlock Your Hidden Genius® and share the concepts that might just help you move forward in your business.

If you could use some great advice on when to take a risk, set a goal and when to stop and take the time you need to think things through, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

As a professional speaker, we couldn't be more thrilled than when our calendar is filled with fabulous gigs! But what happens when life gets in the way? How do we cope when we're faced with a significant crisis? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome back my client and friend, Gaby Natale, to share her very personal journey through a terrifying diagnosis and how she made it through the other side, healthy and happy, and is back on the stage.

If you want to learn how to deal with a crisis in your life and keep moving forward in your business, you simply can't afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

The speaking business isn’t always easy to break into, but with some planning and a solid strategy, it’s possible to create a fantastic business.  Our guest today began by approaching Associations and working his way up through the ranks to build the speaking business of his dreams.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome Frank Kitchen to share his recipe for booking keynote speeches with associations.

If you would like some great ideas about how to get booked with associations, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

How is your speaking business running? Are you happy with the systems you have in place, or could they use some improvement? We’re continuously looking to scale and create best practices to help enhance the bottom line, but how do we get there? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am happy to welcome my client and start-up expert, Fahd Alhattab to share some of his thoughts on how to utilize your content and take your business to the next level.

If you would like to learn some great techniques that can help your business and income grow, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Some speakers have a stage persona or present themselves differently to an audience than who they are in their “real life”.  But we have found that the most successful speakers are those who expose their true, authentic selves in all aspects of their life and especially on stage.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am thrilled to finally welcome Cassandra Worthy to share her journey of a rapid rise in the speaking world.

If you would like to hear a message of how authenticity can translate into more gigs and creating the speaking business of your dreams, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

We’ve been having some really great conversations and learning more about diversity and inclusion over the past couple of years.  I’ve been doing my best to become more aware and looking for people to call me out when I am being insensitive. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Expert, Tina Varughese to share her thoughts about how we can create a kinder and more diverse world without going too far.

If you could use some great suggestions to create more inclusive ideas on and off stage, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Being an Olympian and winning a medal is a once-in-a-lifetime goal for many, but to achieve Olympic success not only once, but three times is an amazing achievement!  Compound that with being a woman and winning three Olympic medals in hockey, now that is a huge accomplishment.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am thrilled to welcome my client and Olympic Champion, Sami Jo Small to discuss her journey from the Olympic podium to the speaking platform.

If you would like some great ideas on how to create and/or improve the speaking business of your dreams, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Do you consider yourself the expert in your field? When people ask what you do, are you comfortable telling them that you’re the number one choice to help solve their particular problem? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are thrilled to welcome The Expert of Experts Debbie Allen to share her vast knowledge about how serving your clients and creating expertise will help grow your speaking business.

If you would like some great advice and strategies on becoming an expert in your industry and gaining credibility to boost your bottom line, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Are you working hard to scale your speaking business?  Do you have questions on how to get to where you want to be?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are thrilled to welcome Ryan Estis to have a chat and answer your questions about what it takes and share ideas that will help you grow your business too.   

If you would like to hear the answers to some of the burning questions you might have about scaling your speaking business, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Focused Hustle is a term that we often use at Speaker Launcher and The Wealthy Speaker School. Here’s my definition: Consistently performing the tasks that are aligned with your long-term goals.  Following every lead, down every avenue, while avoiding squirrels. Here’s the caveat: Your long-term goals may and should include a level of balance that works for you. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome my client, David Atkins, to share how he has scaled his speaking business in just a few short years.

If you would like some great strategies to help you build the speaking business of your dreams using Focused Hustle, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Is your branding doing all it can for you? Is it getting you business and getting you booked? Does your website say all it can about what you do and the outcome for your clients? Does it give the observer the feeling that you want to convey? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re excited to welcome branding expert Azadeh Yaraghi to share her unique insight and ideas about how you can make great improvements with just a few simple changes.

If you could use some really great tips on how to show the world your best impression, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

We talk a lot about increasing your speaking fee as your scale your speaking business.  Some of you may have done a freebie or two when starting out but have moved beyond that as your business has progressed.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are talking with Scott Love about when it’s a good idea to speak for free and how it can benefit you and your business.    

If you could use some great advice about how to get more business and create rich relationships even when speaking for free, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

As a speaker, you’re constantly rewriting and improving upon your speech and tweaking it to suit each client. But just how good is it? Would you like to move it from good to great? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re privileged to welcome back the incredible Kelly Swanson to share some great tips and ideas on how you can blow right past great and move on to epic!

This was such an information-filled call that we had to split it into two episodes, so be sure to tune in again next week so you don’t miss any of the steps Kelly is sharing.

If you could use some help in creating that epic presentation, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode (or the next one)!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Have you ever looked at an RFP and thought that it was way beyond your reach, that the company was just too big and you were just too small? Any idea why you feel that way and what you can do to push through that self-doubt? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are thrilled to welcome Ashley Kirkwood to share her vast knowledge of securing the contract no matter how big the company is.

If you could use some help to create packages that land the big corporations and learn the strategies to make it happen, you simply can't afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

As a speaker, there are many hats that we must wear. One of them (and perhaps the most important) is salesperson. No one else can sell us quite as well as we can sell ourselves, so when you’re heading into that meeting or getting on that call, you must be prepared. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome Terri Sjodin to share her wealth of knowledge in the arena of sales presentations and how you can make sure yours is the one that wins the gig.

If you would like some great ideas on how you can improve your sales presentations that make you stand out from the competition, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

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With all that’s happened in the past year (and quite frankly, since the beginning of time), I think we’ve been learning that we all need to work harder to create a more inclusive world.  I can say that I have been trying to improve diversity in my business, on my podcast and when planning events.  So, when I was introduced to Evolve Benton, I thought, who better to inspire and educate us to help build a more inclusive world in speaking? 

If you believe that everyone deserves to have their voice be heard and you want to help establish real change, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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If you’ve been in business for any length of time, chances are you have filled out an RFP at one time or another. If you did, how did you find the process? Did you win the proposal or were you unsuccessful and wondering what went wrong? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re excited to welcome RFP expert Lisa Rehurek to share her wealth of knowledge on what it takes to win the bid.

If you want to learn some great strategies on how to fill out an RFP and be successful, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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 https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

How do you use LinkedIn for your business? Do you just connect with a lot of people and hope for the best, or do you have a strategy that helps you utilize your connections to increase business? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re excited to welcome back Jennifer Darling to share some of her best practices that will teach us how to better develop connections and increase your leads on LinkedIn!

If you want some great ideas on how to leverage LinkedIn to increase your leads, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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I was thinking about the ways that the speaking business has changed since I started more than 30 years ago and thought it would be a fun idea to share some of my insight with you. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re going to have a look at how the speaking business has evolved and what it takes to stay competitive today.

If you are curious as to how the speaking business has transformed and what you need to do to stay relevant, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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This podcast was supposed to be titled Elevate Your Speaking Business, but when we got to talking, it changed into a very real conversation about the struggle to know who you are when all of the big stages go away.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are so grateful to have Jamie Clarke join us and speak openly about the battle to work his way through to embrace speaking virtually and his new adventure.   

If you would like to hear an authentic conversation that lets you know the struggle is real and that it’s okay to not be okay, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

We work toward creating the speaking business of our dreams, but does that give us that work/life balance that we all so desperately crave? How many days are you on the road, and are you feeling fulfilled and like you have enough family and downtime? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome Kent Julian to share his journey and how he has created the perfect business for his lifestyle, and you can too.

If you want to create a more balanced life and ensure your business allows that, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

With more meetings going virtual and it looks like they may be staying virtual for some time to come, how do you work at getting booked with a speakers bureau?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we invited Tim Mathy of SpeakInc to talk about how bureaus are working through the pandemic and what they’re looking for that will help you get noticed.

If you think you’re ready for a speakers bureau and want some great advice on how to get your foot in the door, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

How is your current marketing plan working for you?  Is it bringing in the clients and getting you the gigs that you want, or is there room for improvement?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are happy to welcome marketing expert Audria Richmond to share some great tips on improving your marketing and creating the branding that helps close the deal.

If you would like some fresh ideas on how to master marketing like the pros, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

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Trigger warning: this podcast contains course language and talk of suicide.

As professional speakers, the goal is to continually improve and provide the most value to your audience. Do you feel like you have progressed? Is your keynote epic? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we're thrilled to welcome my client, Kevin Rempel, to share his journey, how he has developed as a speaker and a few tweaks that may help you up your speaking game too.

If you could use some ideas on how to refine your offerings and strengthen your stage presence, you simply can't afford to miss this episode!

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Creating the epic keynote is something we talk about a lot.  I don’t think that we’re ever completely satisfied that our presentation is perfect…it’s an ongoing and ever changing process.   On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show we are delighted to welcome my long-time friend and presentation skills expert, Patricia Fripp to share her ideas and processes on what it takes to create a live or virtual speech that will keep your clients coming back for more!

If you would like to boost your presentation skills and learn what it takes to sustain a long-term speaking career, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including links and video, visit: https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

We have all experienced failure in our lives, but how do you come back from an EPIC failure and continue to grow and thrive? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re excited to welcome Sterling Hawkins to share his story and ideas about turning a huge failure into a massive success!

If you would like some great advice on how to bounce back after failure, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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Is there ever a bad time to talk about money?  I don’t think so.  Today we’re tackling some tough questions like “Do you feel like you have a handle on your finances?  Budgeting, profit, taxes?”  If you don’t, trust me…you’re not alone.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome Danielle Hayden to share her ideas to determine how you’re doing financially in your business and strategies that you can use to set financial goals to help you scale.      

If you would like some great ideas that you can put into practice now to help you reach your business goals, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

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Do you consider yourself a salesperson? How are your negotiating skills?  Do you feel good when discussing your offerings and pricing?  Well, on this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome Frank Somma to share some great sales tips and practices.

If you would like some great sales techniques that will help you feel more connected with your client and make every pitch more personalized, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

With all of the email that we are inundated with each day, it’s hard to know what to open and explore further and what really is just junk to be tossed out.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome email marketing expert, Nathan Littleton who will share his formula for creating email that gets opened and how to use an email newsletter to grow your speaking business.

If you would like some great ideas to help you create emails that your mailing list will find irresistible to open, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

We've had a lot of negativity to deal with this year, and now it seems we suffer from Covid Fatigue!  So to counteract all of the pessimism, we are thrilled to welcome founder and president of No Quit Living, Christopher Wirth who will share some great ideas about finding hope and staying positive when we’re bombarded with a constant stream of depressing news and social media posts.

If you could use some affirmative intentions that will help you rise above the endless adverse noise that 2020 keeps on bringing, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

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Is there a recession coming, and are you prepared if it happens? There is so much talk in the news of a recession that we thought we should have a discussion and offer some suggestions in case it does become a reality. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome back the leader of the Wealthy Speaker School, Jen McDonough.  

If you want some great advice about how to keep your business moving forward even in lean times, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Do you currently have a podcast, or have you been thinking about starting one? Recording and producing a podcast takes a bit of work, but is it worth it, and what are the benefits? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re happy to welcome Traci DeForge, who will share her expertise and wealth of knowledge on the best way to leverage your podcast to grow your speaking business.

If you would like to learn some great tips on how you can take your podcast to the next level, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

We talk a lot about building the speaking business of our dreams, but what happens when we enter a new chapter in our speaking career? What do we have to think about when we’re getting ready to retire our mic and step back from the podium? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re excited to welcome back the amazing Joe Calloway to share his insight about speaking less and pivoting toward other things he loves.

If you would like to see what’s possible when you’re ready to make a shift in your career, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

What’s your current strategy for building the speaking business of your dreams? Do you have a roadmap that you are following and a plan to execute it? I didn’t have a strategy to pull it all together until I met Thom Winninger, that’s why this podcast is dedicated to him. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I have invited Wealthy Speaker School Coach Jen McDonough to have a chat about just how important it is to find your formula and put it into action to achieve results.

If you could use some ideas on designing and implementing a great formula to help you reach your goals, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

The pursuit of happiness…a term that we have all heard, but what exactly does that mean, and how do we acquire happiness? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re HAPPY to welcome happiness expert Tom Guetzke to talk about how he leads his clients to find their own happiness and how you can too!

If you could use some great (and easy-to-implement) techniques on how to get more happiness in your life, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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So many of us are looking at the world news every day with uncertainty and have questions about all that’s going on and how it affects the speaking business. I thought this was the perfect time to bring back our friend and Economic Futurist Andrew Busch to share his thoughts on what’s happening globally and what we can expect to see in the next while.

If you would like some answers to the burning questions that are top of mind, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

We hear about videos going viral all the time, but how often does it happen, and what are the results? Well, it can be a huge deal and might just get you noticed where you might not have been seen otherwise, opening doors that you never imagined. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome Lisa “Longball” Vlooswyk to share her viral video story and how it has impacted her speaking business.

If you want to hear a great success story and get some ideas on how you can create collaborations to engage, connect and impact your speaking business, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Have you ever felt stuck, like you want to take your speaking business to the next level, but fear and doubt are holding you back? What would it take for you to take that leap of faith in yourself? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re proud and happy to welcome Wolf Millstone, another of our Wealthy Speaker School Success Stories. Wolf joins us to share his journey and talk about how he created the speaking business of his dreams in just a few short years, and you can too!

If you have been holding back and would like some words of encouragement and strategies to keep your speaking business moving forward, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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When we last met with Chris West, he had some great advice about how we should be portraying ourselves in our demo video to show that we have made the pivot to virtual to serve our clients through the pandemic. Now here we are almost 2 years later, and the landscape of the speaking business has taken many turns. We are thrilled to welcome Chris back to share what has changed and how we can keep our businesses thriving by showing the best of what we have to offer and showcase it in a way that will matter to the buyer.

If you would like to learn how to stay relevant and what your demo video needs to reflect the changing trends, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

For access to FULL SHOW NOTES including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/

Here is another Summer Quickie Podcast. A short podcast designed to give you something to think about. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, Jane is here to ask a question that might just make all the difference in your speaking business.

If you’re looking to make a change in your offering(s), you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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Living life in the front row…what exactly are we talking about? The front row symbolizes living life to the fullest and achieving your professional and personal goals. No more settling for mediocrity. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome back my client and friend, Marilyn Sherman, to share her wealth of knowledge about living your life in the front row and why we need to be there.

If you would like some great ideas on living your best life and moving your business forward, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

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Our ultimate goal is growth.  Growth in life, growth in attitude, growth in business.  We are constantly striving to progress and become the best version of ourselves to create the life and speaking business of our dreams.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are talking with Amira Alvarez about how to scale up quickly in all of these areas without becoming overwhelmed or burned out.

If growth is your end game and you could use some great ideas on scaling your speaking business in less time and reaching those lofty goals, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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How has 2020 affected your speaking business? You probably already have a strong foundation in your business to help navigate the changes we've seen over the last eight months. But, do you have a virtual speaking plan in place to sell bigger packages?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, listen in to hear Jane share the step-by-step roadmap to take your virtual speaking program to the next level.
 

If you would like to create a successful system to book beyond one speaking engagement and onto larger contracts at higher fees, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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