This podcast is dedicated to helping you become a better marketer so that you can book more speeches at higher fees. The podcast is hosted by professional speaker and marketing coach Odell A. Bizzell II. After listening to this podcast you will avoid paying for unnecessary coaching and resources.
In today's episode, we sat down with Geovanni Derice, delving into the art of book authorship. Together, we explored the motivations behind embarking on this journey, the mindset required of a successful writer, as well as the manifold rewards that stem from sharing one's work with the world and garnering esteem in the process. Geovanni shared invaluable insights with aspiring writers, navigating the realm of publication options, and ultimately maintaining complete agency over the timing and impact of their literary creation. Notably, he underscored the pivotal role played by a compelling book cover and an engaging introduction, both of which serve as important factors in cultivating trust and resonating with readers. Tune in and find out how you can use your talent to earn income!
In today's episode, we sat down with Tracy McCain, who shared valuable insights on executing effective pitches, conducting thorough research, and representing your company the right way. Tracy also provided practical tips for aspiring writers and all kinds of job seekers, emphasizing the importance of being direct and concise during job interviews, as well as the ability to efficiently answer a high volume of questions. Tune in and find out how you can use your talent to earn income!
In today's episode, Odell shares his expertise on attracting high-quality leads. He emphasizes the tendency for individuals to overcomplicate business processes and offers practical advice on how to simplify and streamline your approach. Odell also draws from his personal experiences in finding clients, highlighting the distinction between inbound and outbound leads. He provides valuable insights into his preferred method and offers actionable tips on how to capitalize on both types of leads. Tune in now and discover how you can leverage your talents to generate income!
In today's episode, Odell shares his insights on the challenges of connecting with lots of people and the significance of mental wellness for entrepreneurs. He offers valuable perspectives on the importance of taking risks and facing rejection in order to achieve success. Odell also discusses his own experiences with sending emails and receiving negative feedback, as well as strategies for coping with rejection and the challenges of entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance and leveraging one's talents to generate income. Tune in and find out how you can use your talent to earn income!
In today's episode, Odell talks about focus, and the importance of managing the voices that pull you one way or another. Sharing thoughts on how we are all different and unique, but our competition does the same stuff, that's why it's important to know how you are positioned to differentiate your product. Odell shares tips on how to pack up what you offer into a package that people want to buy. Focusing on the value of doing an insane amount of outreach, even if you're great at what you do. Tune in and find out how you can use your talent to earn income!
In today's episode, Odell takes a deep dive on how important it is to have a big ‘why', and the reason why most people aren't succeeding the way they're supposed to. Odell shares thoughts on the traps entrepreneurs fall into, like not having a big enough reason to become successful, and also thinking they'll have more freedom once they quit their job to start their own business. Tune in and find out how you can use your talent to earn income!
The #1 Reason LinkedIn is the Best Platform for Speakers In today's episode, Odell shows how to use your word to make money. This episode is for those interested in working with professional clients: coaches, consultants, businesses, companies, and others. These people are on LinkedIn. Odell shares tips on how to utilize LinkedIn best to make money. First, you connect, engage, and then create content. How to connect? How do you engage? What do you create? The process is covered in this episode. Tune in and find out how you can use your talent to earn income!
In today's episode, Odell talks about how you can recalibrate your mind by using sales. He also shares the best sales advice he has ever received, helping you to fundamentally shift the way you think about making money. It is crucial that you spend most of your time researching where your buyers are. After that, go there, join their conversations, join the forums, join the groups, figure out what they're looking for, and then sell them what you offer. Being cute, nice, and having a great message are not enough. Tune in and find out how you can use your talent to earn income!
A lot of people log into a portal with a lot of different things that make them doubt what to focus on. Others are very good at what they do but they need to figure out who to sell it to. Don't let your ideas go without testing them. Test your ideas, and test them through execution. But do it with the ultimate test: Marketing and outreach. In today's episode, Odell talks about the importance of mastering fundamentals. Listen to Odell sharing what to focus on, understanding important things: Product development, marketing and outreach. Tune in and find out how you can use your talent to earn income!
What is the reality of being a Public Speaker? Do you know your worth as one? Most of the time, we think of ourselves as not good enough especially when we're just starting our own path. But knowing your worth is the first step to success. In today's episode, I'm joined by Kelly Charles-Collins who is a Keynote and Award-Winning TEDx Speaker, Bankable Brand Strategist, Retired Law Firm Partner & Trial Attorney, Author, Mentor, Podcast Host and Magazine Publisher. As we dive deep into this conversation, Kelly and I will touch a few important topics relating Public Speaking such as how to rate yourself, believing in oneself and the reality of being a Public Speaker. Join in and find out how you can become the next big Public Speaker of your time! Are you ready? Let's get started!
At some point in our lives, we'll question whether we're successful or not. Because if we're being honest, everyone wants to be successful. But sometimes the journey towards this goal is difficult. There's one thing we should all remember though; success doesn't happen by mistake. It's an intentional process that only you can do! In today's episode, I will be talking about the 4 components to your success. These components will help you make your way to the goal that you have: be successful. Many people think that the road to success is impossible. But the reality is you really just have to work for it. Are you ready to be successful? Listen in and find out what you can do to succeed in your chosen path. Let's get started!
Finding the right clients for your business can be difficult sometimes. It can be stressful and complicated. BUT learning how to turn your leads to potential clients will definitely help you in this journey. What do you usually do with your cold leads? Do you put them at the back of your mind and just forget about them? In today's episode, I'm joined by a few guests to help you turn your cold leads to warm leads and eventually a potential client. Knowing the ins and outs of finding clients is really important in landing the right client. Are you ready to turn your cold leads to warm leads? Tune in and find out how you can do this with just a few steps! Let's get started!
Even if you're not in the top tier of public speakers, speaking in front of audiences creates instant credibility which can translate into income. Which is why connection and getting yourself out there is an important step in your journey. Sending a compelling message of inspiration or even knowledge is what really gets you to the top. Being creative in how you see public speaking is really important to showcase your knowledge and talent in this field. In today's episode, I will share with you 2 ways you can use public speaking as an income opportunity. Knowing how to position yourself in front of clients is a great step to success. Tune in and find out how you can use your talent to earn income! Let's go!
In Public Speaking, building connections and making people understand your value is important. One of the things you should always remember is that this is a business of making people come to a conclusion. Building success in any manner can be tricky but knowing how to achieve that is the first step you should take. Are you ready to tackle that path of success? In today's episode, I will be talking about the value of making connections, building trust and making people know what your value is because that's really important in the business of Public Speaking. Learning these things will help you achieve that 6-figures you're been dreaming of. Are you ready for that? Tune in this episode and learn how you can do that! Let's get this started!
Do you want to know what you have to do to make $100K today? Most of the time we lose perspective when something doesn't go according to our plan. When we get disappointed, upset or let down, our minds tend to just give up on our dreams. But what if these things can help you in getting to where you want to be? In today's episode, I'll talk about how you can use the “no's” into something more productive and efficient. I'll also share how changing your perspective on things can get you the success you've been craving for. Ready to make that change in your life? Tune in and find out how you can help yourself reach for your dreams! Let's go!
While you may be aware that having a coach will definitely advance your career, you won't reap the benefits of coaching unless you're ready and fully prepared for the process. But what does that mean? Coaching is a two-way street and being ready is the first step. Your coach will provide useful tips and advices, but unless you're ready to hear and act on them, you won't get that far. Not every client who signs up for coaching is ready to take the necessary steps which only waste their money and time. So, are you ready to have a coach? In todays' episode, I'll be talking about the 3 ways you can know that you're ready to take that big step of having a coach. If you're interested in having a coach for your business or career then listen in this insightful episode and find out whether you're ready for one. Ready? Let's get started!
Do you want to know the secret to always having money? It really boils down to what you can offer to your clients but there has to be a sense of familiarity for you to convince them that you're the right person for them. In today's episode, I'm going to be talking about the very secret to selling. A secret ingredient that will take you to the top. If you get this right, you'll always have money. Getting a little excited? Tune in this episode and learn more about how you can sell more efficiently and effectively.
Making mistakes in business can be regarded as a negative thing. However, these mistakes are just opportunities to learn and grow. But it's better if we can avoid these mistakes, right? In my journey as a public speaker, I've seen entrepreneurs and business people make the same mistake over and over again. So, what is this mistake that everyone makes in their business? And what can we do about it? In today's episode, I'll share the biggest mistake entrepreneurs make that affects their business so much. I'll also give you 4 ways to avoid making this mistake and achieving that turn in your business. Ready to avoid making this mistake? Learn more on this episode! Let's get started!
Everyone is quite excited to make changes in their lives especially when it comes to money and success. Understanding how powerful our mind is and believing that things will get better is a great step in achieving your manifestations. Are you ready to make a big change in your life? As you look into the future, realize the power you have to create a larger vision and hope for your life. In today's episode, I'll be sharing the real secret to manifestation. It boils down to 3 important things you should focus on. And today, you'll find out what those things are that help you make that big change you've been hoping for. Ready to be blessed? Tune in this episode and find out how you can manifest greatness in your life! Let's go!
Do you want to know more ways you can utilize public speaking? What if you use it to advertise your business? Most business owners know the importance of good communication in business. Whether it's pitching your products and services, hiring new employees or obtaining new investors, sharing your vision is critical for the growth of your business. Businesses always find ways to improve advertising for the longest time. But what if the answer is within yourself? What if public speaking is the key to boost your advertisement? In today's episode, I share 3 important ways you can use public speaking for paid advertising. I'll also share real life scenarios to give you a glimpse of how you can utilize these tips. Ready to make a change in your business? Tune in this insightful episode and learn how to use public speaking to improve your business advertising. Let's go!
Are you wondering how to become a great speaker that can help you earn money? Anyone can be a good speaker but not everyone can be a great speaker. If you're someone who wants to make a living by being a speaker then it's important to know how to add value to your service. It's never enough that you're good at what you're doing. By improving yourself, you're not only making yourself better at your chosen path, but you're also adding value to what your clients are getting. In today's episode, I'll be talking about the 3 things you can do that will help you become a great speaker. These 3 things are your gateway to success. And the good thing is, they're all easy and achievable. You can definitely do this! Are you ready to be transformed into a great speaker? Let's get started!
In any business, one of the most important things you can do is to tell compelling stories that will attract customers or clients. Giving them something to relate to is the best way to get their attention. Are you good at telling stories? Because it's not enough to have a story, you need to know how to relay that story to your listeners. And knowing how to do this will be the deal breaker in your career. People love stories and offering them something to talk about and remember is the biggest thing you can do for your business. Tell stories that will captivate their attention. In today's episode, I'll be exploring 3 important stories you should tell if you want to make money. These stories will definitely charm other people and give you the chance to snag them as your customers. Are you ready? Let's get started!
In this interview Odell sits down with Darryl Bellamy Jr and they discuss how he came up with his Fear Brand and how he was able to become an expert on something very nuanced in a short amount of time. Darryl's expertise has taken him all over the world and you can learn more about him at www.FearlessInside.com
Arel Moodie is an internationally known speaker, author, and entrepreneur. He's figured out the virtual space to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars and in this interview he and Odell discuss what it takes to make six figures in a virtual world.
On this episode I am interviewing Kelly D. Parker, the introvert's confidence coach about how confidence can lead to making more sales. As a successful podcast host, speaker, and consultant Kelly breaks down how having your own podcast can increase confidence and can lead to bigger contracts and more business.
This is a special episode where I spill the beans and let you in behind the scenes of exactly what I did to book multiple speeches in a short amount of time on virtual stages. The overall theme of this episode is think more like an entertainer than you do a speaker and you'll hear why once you press play.
The absolute best way to market is to connect to or create an association of your ideal clients and add value to that association. Where did I get this idea from? You're going to hear it in this interview with Founder and President of the Black Speakers Network Brian Olds. With thousands of aspiring, emerging, and veteran speakers in his network, Brian's mission is to help Black speakers use their voices and find their audiences so that they all can thrive. Get your pen and pad ready for this amazing interview with Brian Olds.
All speakers should create products to sell to their audiences. In this episode Odell goes deep into two specific products all speakers should create and add to their business. Take notes, and create products. To get your free marketing toolkit visit: www.ImpactSpeakerAcademy.com/Toolkit
If you continue to climb the speaking ranks, you will undoubtedly hire a coach. Before you hire a coach you need to check out this episode. This episode will help you discover if you're ready for a coach and it will help you do your research on potential coaches you may get. In addition to that this episode will reveal 3 things speaking coaches won't share for free. Download your free marketing toolkit here: www.ImpactSpeakerAcademy.com/toolkit
A lot of people have questions about going into the speaking business and they don't know where to look. This is the second episode that finishes off the 25 frequently asked questions that most new speakers have when they get into the business. This episode is for brand new speakers or those that are thinking about testing the waters in the speaking game. Check it out or send it to someone who is trying to figure out if speaking is for them or not! Don't forget to get your marketing toolkit at: www.ImpactSpeakerAcademy.com/toolkit
A lot of people have questions about going into the speaking business and they don't know where to look. This episode presents 25 frequently asked questions that most new speakers have. This episode is for brand new speakers or those that are thinking about testing the waters in the speaking game. Check it out or send it to someone who is trying to figure out if speaking is for them or not! Don't forget to get your marketing toolkit at: www.ImpactSpeakerAcademy.com/toolkit
In order to be successful as a speaker you must become an expert in your industry. On this episode Odell discusses how you can do that quickly and efficiently. Download your FREE marketing toolkit: www.ImpactSpeakerAcademy.com/Toolkit
This episode gives speakers 4 very simple questions they should be asking in their business to learn how to properly address and attract prospects. Don't miss this episode. Don't forget to get your free marketing toolkit for your speaking business. www.ImpactSpeakerAcademy.com/toolkit
In 2008 I was given this advice from one of my speaking mentors: "It's not about talent." This episode goes into detail about what success in the speaking business is all about. Don't miss this. Grab your popcorn and get ready. For more marketing help download our free toolkit here: www.ImpactSpeakerAcademy.com/Toolkit
All entrepreneurs are often too close to their business to understand their audience. This episode discusses 3 things that all decision makers care about and how to get them to care about your speaking services guaranteed. If you want to learn more about how to become a better marketer, download our free marketing toolkit here: www.ImpactSpeakerAcademy.com/Toolkit
A lot of people that decide they want to become professional speakers have a lot of misconceptions that cause them to burn out quickly and give up. This episode discusses the four greatest misconceptions new and emerging speakers have. Don't forget to download our marketing toolkit: www.ImpactSpeakerAcademy.com/Toolkit
In this first episode, Odell walks you through 5 specific reasons why you shouldn't become a professional speaker. The goal of this episode is to give you 'real talk' from the trenches so you know better what to expect. Along with that Odell lays the foundation for how the rest of the episodes will flow and how they can help you become a better marketer so that you can book more speeches, make more income, and impact. Download our marketing toolkit at: www.ImpactSpeakerAcademy.com/toolkit