Speaking... of Getting Booked

EP #S2E10 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Katrina Sawa, known as The JumpStart Your Biz Coach because she helps entrepreneurs make more money doing what they love and fast as we discuss Speaking at Workshops, or Produce Your Own! She is the creator of the JumpStart Your Marketing® System, a speaker and 7x International Best-Selling author with 11 books including, Love Yourself Successful, Jumpstart Your New Business Now and Jumpstart Your _____.  Katrina has a no-nonsense approach to showing entrepreneurs how to develop consistently profitable businesses implementing proven marketing and business strategies. She's been featured on the Oprah and Friends XMRadioNetwork, ABC, TheCW and she's the founder of the International Speaker Network.  Katrina was awarded the National Collaborator of the Year Award by the Public Speakers Association and a 2-time Nominee for the Wise Woman Award by the National Association of Women Business Owners.   Learn More About Katrina Sawa: Get a Free Audio of Katrina Sawa: Jumpstart Yourself as a Dynamic, Sought After Speaker Follow Katrina Sawa on Social media on Facebook and Youtube   Whether you are new to the “Speaking of Getting Booked” podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and by please leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube     Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “The Driven Entrepreneur” This one's all about interviewing great innovators, trailblazers, and entrepreneurs. You'll hear their origin story, plus plenty of life and business lessons along the way! Check it out at: mattbrauningpodcast.com   Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com    Have a question for the show? Head to mattbrauningpodcast.com to submit your question and I may just answer your question on the air and feature your business!

EP #S2E9 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Jill Lublin, is an international speaker on the topics of Radical Influence, Publicity, Networking, Kindness and Referrals as we discuss Maximizing Referrals and Publicity To Get Booked To Speak. She is the author of 4 Best Selling books including Get Noticed...Get Referrals (McGraw Hill) and co-author of Guerrilla Publicity and Networking Magic. Her latest book, Profit of Kindness went #1 in four categories. Jill is a master strategist on how to position your business for more profitability and more visibility in the marketplace. She is CEO of a strategic consulting firm and has over 25 years experience working with over 100,000 people plus national and international media.  Jill teaches a virtual Publicity Crash Course, and consults and speaks all over the world.  She also helps authors to create book deals with major publishers and agents, as well as obtain foreign rights deals.   Learn More About Jill Lublin: Get a copy of Jill Lublin's Publicity Action Guide Follow Jill Lublin on Social media on Facebook and LinkedIn Whether you are new to the “Speaking of Getting Booked” podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and by please leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube     Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “The Driven Entrepreneur” This one's all about interviewing great innovators, trailblazers, and entrepreneurs. You'll hear their origin story, plus plenty of life and business lessons along the way! Check it out at: mattbrauningpodcast.com   Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com    Have a question for the show? Head to mattbrauningpodcast.com to submit your question and I may just answer your question on the air and feature your business!

EP #S2E8 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Alexis Caldicott, (“Called – a – Cot”) is an International Speaker, Event Consultant, and Marketing Strategist as we discuss Mastering Event Production, plus How To Get In With Planners. For over a decade she has traveled across the US, Mexico and Canada teaching business owners how to strategically use events to get clients. Whether hosting their own event OR by going to someone else's event as a sponsor, speaker or attendee and generating 5 or even 6 figures in sales AT the event. Mentored over the years by experts like Callan Rush, Lisa Sasevich, Sandra Yancey, David Neagle, and Suzanne Evans, Alexis now combines her background in psychology, sales copywriting, and education-based marketing, helping her clients gross millions of dollars from hosting or attending live events. Often called the “Queen of Event Marketing” her clients have generated multiple 6-figures in sales from single events with less than 50 people attending! She believes with the right psychology and marketing, events can be an unforgettable experience that provide lasting transformation and a greater ripple effect and impact on the world. Alexis graduated on the Dean's List with Honors in psychology, and is also a classically trained opera singer, and a certified drum circle facilitator. She lives in Upstate New York with her amazing husband Aaron and beautiful baby boy River.   Learn More About Alexis Caldicott: Get a copy of Alexis Caldicott's Ultimate Cheeks in Chairs Guide Follow Alexis Caldicott on Social media on Facebook and LinkedIn Whether you are new to the “Speaking of Getting Booked” podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and by please leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube     Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “The Driven Entrepreneur” This one's all about interviewing great innovators, trailblazers, and entrepreneurs. You'll hear their origin story, plus plenty of life and business lessons along the way! Check it out at: mattbrauningpodcast.com   Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com    Have a question for the show? Head to mattbrauningpodcast.com to submit your question and I may just answer your question on the air and feature your business!

EP #S2E7 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Sharon Ringier, is the Founder of The I'm Possible Women's Empowerment Collaborative, Inc. which is a community for female entrepreneurs collaboratively helping to elevate, educate and empower their lives as we discuss Unique Live Events and Speaking Opportunities. She was the Founder and Creative Director of Sharon Ringiér Events, a boutique event planning company for corporate, social and weddings. She has worked with amazing clients like the Queen of Blues, Shemekia Copeland, a multiple Grammy nominee and many in between helping to bring their visions to life.  She's also the co-author of Socially Smart and Savvy, a book where experts share their secrets to success. Sharon has been married for 35 years, is the mom of two amazing young men and one fur baby! Learn More About Sharon Ringer at: www.impossiblewec.com/ Follow Sharon Ringer on Social media on Instagram, and Facebook.   Whether you are new to the “Speaking of Getting Booked” podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and by please leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube     Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “The Driven Entrepreneur” This one's all about interviewing great innovators, trailblazers, and entrepreneurs. You'll hear their origin story, plus plenty of life and business lessons along the way! Check it out at: mattbrauningpodcast.com   Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com    Have a question for the show? Head to mattbrauningpodcast.com to submit your question and I may just answer your question on the air and feature your business!

SGB S2E6 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Jen Coffel, the CEO of Engaging Speakers, a successful business coach, a philanthropist, and a best-selling author of four books as we discuss How To Prepare To Get Booked Everywhere! She has been featured on Inc.com, ABC News, and the Chicago Tribune. Jen has been mentored by speaking icons like Jack Canfield, Nick Vujicic, and Sandra Yancey, and has spoken on stage to over 10,000 people. Not only is Jen Coffel a successful business coach, a best-selling author with four books, and a philanthropist, but she also happens to be my business partner in one of my companies: The Leading Voice! A training and marketing company where we teach entrepreneurs to grow their business through story and speaking. With two decades of business experience, Jen built her first 4 businesses to 6 figures each, all in under a year and all in different industries. She has now helped over a thousand entrepreneurs build their businesses with many reaching 6-figure and 7-figure revenue. Jen has an innovative and down to earth speaking style audiences love.  In her previous career, she developed the largest team in Illinois for a billion-dollar direct sales company, personally generating over $25 million in sales and raising over $1 million in donations for nonprofits. But she is most proud of founding her own international non-profit “Handing Hope” which brings comfort and smiles to children battling cancer in twelve states and three countries around the world. Learn More About Jen Coffel: Visit Jen‘s website: https://jencoffel.com Get Jen‘s free book “9 Way To Find And Book Speaking Opportunities” here: https://engagingspeakers.com Download our free gift together: "8 Pillars To Profitable Speaking ROADMAP" leadingvoiceplatform.com/roadmap Follow Jen Coffel on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jencoffel Follow Jen Coffel on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/jen.coffel https://www.facebook.com/JenCoffelCoaching https://www.facebook.com/EngagingSpeakers   Whether you are new to the “Speaking of Getting Booked” podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and by please leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube     Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “The Driven Entrepreneur” This one's all about interviewing great innovators, trailblazers, and entrepreneurs. You'll hear their origin story, plus plenty of life and business lessons along the way! Check it out at: mattbrauningpodcast.com   Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com    Have a question for the show? Head to mattbrauningpodcast.com to submit your question and I may just answer your question on the air and feature your business!

EP #S2E5 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Eric Bailey, professional mentor, trainer, and advanced holistic healthcare practitioner. He is the owner of Feel Well Live Well in Utah, and helps people lose weight and improve their health. Eric has put on or promoted nearly 100 live events, mostly in the Salt Lake City, UT area. He talks with me about putting on 6 different live events, all on different topics with different demographic groups. Eric talks about why he loves live speaking events so much, and shares exactly how to get yourself booked as a speaker at seminars, especially in a "speak to sell" or "free gift" speaking type. Learn More About Eric Bailey: https://www.feelwelllivewell.com/ Follow Eric Bailey on Social media on Facebook   Whether you are new to the “Speaking of Getting Booked” podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and by please leave us that 5-S tar love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week.   I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube   Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “The Driven Entrepreneur” This one's all about interviewing great innovators, trailblazers, and entrepreneurs. You'll hear their origin story, plus plenty of life and business lessons along the way! Check it out at: mattbrauningpodcast.com   Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com    Have a question for the show? Head to mattbrauningpodcast.com to submit your question and I may just answer your question on the air and feature your business!

S2E4 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by my dear friend Arvee Robinson, best-selling author, international speaker, business owner, as we discuss why you should start speaking right now at seminars. I started my training and coaching business exclusively speaking at other people's seminars and conferences, making connections and REAL revenue each and every time. I've also spoken on Arvee's stages many times, and she has graced my live stages as well.  Speakers, these joint venture partnerships for speaking at live seminars and events are one of the best growth strategies you can focus on this year. Not to mention that with so many events going virtual, the opportunities are even better!   For over a decade, Arvee Robinson has been successfully training business owners, service professionals, and entrepreneurs how to use public speaking as a marketing strategy. With these techniques you will instantly attract more clients, generate unlimited leads, grow your business, and get your message out to the world! Arvee's proven speaker system has helped over 5,000 individuals gain the necessary communication skills to succeed in business. Exclusive and Signature Speaker Training Programs, Keynote Presentations, Private and Group Coaching and live events offer multiple opportunities to learn from one of the top Master Speaker Trainers.   Learn More About Arvee Robinson:  Visit Arvee‘s website: https://arveerobinson.com/ to get her Public Speaking Video Tips! Follow Arvee on Linked in: and on facebook   Whether you are new to the “Speaking of Getting Booked” podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and by please leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube     Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “The Driven Entrepreneur” This one's all about interviewing great innovators, trailblazers, and entrepreneurs. You'll hear their origin story, plus plenty of life and business lessons along the way! Check it out at: mattbrauningpodcast.com   Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com  Have a question for the show? Head to mattbrauningpodcast.com to submit your question and I may just answer your question on the air and feature your business!

S2E3 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Adam Schaeuble, top podcast host, entrepreneur, and fitness nut! The PHd (Previously Heavy Dude) shares about his journey to health and why speaking in the health and wellness industry stages can be a huge boost for your business! Find out more about Adam here He has some great tools and free podcasts to listen to to help you start or grow your own show, plus he runs some awesome fitness, health, and podcaster communities too! Follow Adam on Instagram and facebook    Whether you are new to the “Speaking of Getting Booked” podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and by please leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media.   Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube     Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “The Driven Entrepreneur” This one's all about interviewing great innovators, trailblazers, and entrepreneurs. You'll hear their origin story, plus plenty of life and business lessons along the way! Check it out at: mattbrauningpodcast.com   Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com  Have a question for the show? Head to mattbrauningpodcast.com to submit your question and I may just answer your question on the air and feature your business!

EP #S2E2 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Julie May, a business Intuitive, Master Speaking Coach, and Innovator as we discuss When is Pay-to-Play Speaking a Good Idea. For A-List event producer and founder of Speaking Seriously, Julie May, speaking has always been about Impact, Income, and Inspiration. This inside out approach has set her apart from other coaches in the industry, and helps her clients to transform their speaking careers in record time.  Her background in stage acting, and her experience as an A-List event producer, she created Speaking Seriously to teach speakers how to turn their Impact and Inspiration into Income. Follow Julie May on Social media on Instagram, and Facebook. ---------------------------------------------   Whether you are new to the “Speaking of Getting Booked” podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and by please leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week.   I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media. Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media:  Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube   Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “The Driven Entrepreneur” This one's all about interviewing great innovators, trailblazers, and entrepreneurs. You'll hear their origin story, plus plenty of life and business lessons along the way! Check it out at: mattbrauningpodcast.com   Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com   Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

S2E1 - Season 2 of Speaking of Getting Booked is Coming!! I am so excited to announce a brand new season of the podcast! We have a fabulous lineup of episodes set to release for you, and all of them are all about helping you as a speaker get booked on more stages right now. Whether you are new to the “Speaking of Getting Booked” podcast or a recurring fan, please help out by subscribing to the show on Apple, Spotify, or Google, and by please leave us that 5-Star love and a quick review over at Apple Podcasts! Your support and your reviews mean a lot to me, and really help the show to reach more people. Plus, it provides me with valuable feedback, so that I can continue to bring value to you each and every week. I love hearing from fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media.   Connect with Matt Brauning On Social Media: Follow Matt Brauning on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube   Check out more on this podcast, PLUS subscribe to my other podcast “The Driven Entrepreneur” This one's all about interviewing great innovators, trailblazers, and entrepreneurs. You'll hear their origin story, plus plenty of life and business lessons along the way! You can ask a question and get your business featured on the show! Check it out at: mattbrauningpodcast.com   Get a signed copy of my #1 Best-selling book, "The Firebox Principle" PLUS take the Firebox quiz FREE at: fireboxbook.com Want to sponsor the show? Email inquiries to: mattbrauningpodcast@gmail.com

Ep #13 - Mike Wolf joins me on the show this week to discuss his journey and evolution as a speaker along with key strategies for building real passive income in your life and business. Mike is a self-made freedom and lifestyle entrepreneur, a multimillionaire investor, and an international speaker. He has been investing in real estate for almost 30 years and he specializes in helping people to realize their ultimate freedom goals through creating legitimate streams of passive income. Mike has been featured in The Globe and Mail, Yahoo Finance, various print publications, radio stations, and major television networks like NBC, CBS and ABC News. Over the course of his career, he has sold nearly 2,000 homes with over 800 just in Atlanta. His turn-key solutions have allowed new investors to become self-made millionaires and he has developed a reputation as the leading authority for helping non-US citizens to invest in the hottest markets of the United States. Mike Wolf somewhat stumbled onto his speaking career after creating a massive demand from his clients and audience to hear him speak. Due to the investment success he was helping his clients achieve, people wanted to hear Mike speak and learn these strategies for themselves.  While Mike started speaking on other people's stages, he has gone on to host his own events where he will sell tickets for as much as $8,000 while still managing to fill the room. In our interview, you will hear about Mike's evolution as a speaker along with key pieces of wisdom he has learned on the journey. Mike is an amazing resource to learn from and I know you will love this interview. Learn More About Mike Wolf and Take His FREE Masterclass: Visit Mike Wolf's Website at: https://mikewolfmastery.com/ Register for Mike's Real Estate Investing Masterclass at: http://www.mikewolfmastery.co/masterclass Follow Mike Wolf on Social Media: Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/mike.wolf.986 Facebook (Business): https://www.facebook.com/mikewolfmastery/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikewolf9/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIcXjTIaos4EggSjBGkCf9g Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes and any other podcast platform that you listen through. Your support and reviews help this show to attract prolific guests and to provide the best listening experience possible. I love to hear from fans and listeners of my podcasts. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for future show topics with me on social media. Facebook: https://facebook.com/mattbrauning Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattbrauning Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattbrauning Visit the podcast website at: https://evolutionpodcast.com/speakingofgettingbooked/ Get a copy of my new book, "The Firebox Principle," on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

Ep # 12 - My guest today is Steve Love, an author, speaker, and real estate broker that has been in the industry since 1978. Steve works alongside his wife Robyn Love who has been a real estate agent since 1994. Both worked for many years as real estate appraisers and started real estate investing full time in the 1990’s. Due to their success in the real estate investing arena, they were chosen to run the Los Angeles Chapter of Investor Resource Center of America in 1994. In 2002, they started running the prosperity through real estate chapter. Steve currently runs the Los Angeles chapter for National REIA (Real Estate Investors Association) and says, "literally just call them up! I'm looking for speakers with good track records." Check out nationalreia.org to learn more and search for your local chapter. In today's interview, we discuss how to break into local talks like Rotary Clubs and Elks Lodges. Steve also shares a huge secret to ENSURE you get booked on the spot! At these speaking gigs, sometimes you can sell books, enroll new clients, and even have a raffle. Steve discusses how he was booked to speak several times for the Royal Carribean Cruise Lines. He set himself up for this gig because of a desire to go on more cruises. Steve ended up speaking on as many as 5 cruises a year at one point and each time he was able to bring a family member FOR FREE! He says all you need to do is have a great talk with an interesting topic. We even get into how to get over phone fear or "call reluctance" and call the people who actually book speakers. If you want to learn Steve's strategies and tips for booking speaking gigs, you will love this interview!   Learn More About Steve Love and His Real Estate Investing Meetings: Visit Steve's Website: https://www.prosperitythroughrealestate.com/ National Real Estate Investors Association: https://nationalreia.org/ Steve hosts meetings the first 2 Tuesdays of each month in Culver City, CA (Los Angeles Area) and the 4th Wednesday of each month in Las Vegas, NV. The events are $20 or free for members. They are networking meetings for investors or people wanting to learn more about real estate investing. Steve emphasizes that he specializes in working with people with little money and/or no credit. Meetings take place with a dinner from 6:00pm - 9:30pm. Follow Steve Love on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mybiggestfish LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-love-822a0725/ Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes and any other podcast platform that you listen through. Your support and reviews help this show to attract prolific guests and to provide the best listening experience possible. I love to hear from fans and listeners of my podcasts. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for future show topics with me on social media. Facebook: https://facebook.com/mattbrauning Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattbrauning Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattbrauning Visit the podcast website at: https://evolutionpodcast.com/speakingofgettingbooked/ Get a copy of my new book, "The Firebox Principle," on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

Ep #11 - My guest today, Sahar Nafal, is a promoter, international speaker, and community builder. As a promoter, she has put on over 300 live seminars and events. Sahar is the founder of the "Bright Side of Life Community" where she assists women to build stronger, deeper, and more compassionate communities. The "Bright Side of Life" began with a group of just 6 women in her living room and has not expanded to over 7500 members. Sahar also consults for platforms like the eWomen Network, Engaging Speakers, and other clients all over the world where she brings on speakers to get booked. With her breadth of experience on promoting, we cover a lot of ground in this interview. If you've wondered about the most common mistakes that speakers make when meeting promoters, we will list those off in detail. Also, we discuss what you should have prepared for when you meet with the promoter for the first time. You will get all the tricks of the trade from Sahar so you can make the very best impression when you are ready to get booked. It's a fantastic interview so listen in and enjoy. Learn More About Sahar Nafal, Get Her FREE Gift, and Visit Her Website: Visit the Website and Claim Your Free 45 Minute Consultation with Sahar Nafal on How to Get Booked on More Stages: http://thebrightsideoflifeevents.com When You Booked a Session, You Will Also Receive the Speaker Requirement Worksheet as a Free Gift Follow Sahar Nafal on Social Media: Facebook Personal Page: https://www.facebook.com/saharnafal1 The Bright Side of Life Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Saharnafalsoulfulmentor/ The Bright Side of Life Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheBrightSideofLifeCommunity/ Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes and any other podcast platform that you listen through. Your support and reviews help this show to attract prolific guests and to provide the best listening experience possible. I love to hear from fans and listeners of my podcasts. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for future show topics with me on social media. Facebook: https://facebook.com/mattbrauning Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattbrauning Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattbrauning Visit the podcast website at: https://evolutionpodcast.com/speakingofgettingbooked/ Get a copy of my new book, "The Firebox Principle," on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

Ep #10 - Toni Caruso, the founder of Caruso Signature Events, joins me on the show this week to discuss how to get booked for seminars and workshops. Toni has over 30 years of experience in the marketing and public relations field and has worked in a variety of industries. Her genius is in event production, logistics and organization skills. She produces a range of event types including intimate business lunches between high-worth individuals, educational seminars, shareholders meetings, off-site retreats,movie screenings, business launches, company picnics for over 5,000 guests, and each event is always different in size and scope, but all have one basic formula for success. Toni is taking her knowledge and bringing it to business professionals so they can help educate, inform and share their life experiences live on stage. Her mission is to produce live signature events that are exciting, engaging, unique and informative. Where business professionals at all levels can connect, collaborate and learn tools to move their business forward. An experience where they walk in with a dream and walk out knowing how to make that dream a reality. She wants to show small business owners and entrepreneurs the importance of sharing their stories live on stage which is the fastest way to build and grow their community. Whether behind the scenes making her events run smoothly, or out in front educating professionals, Toni does it all with integrity, honesty and professionalism. In this episode, she will share a few of her booking secrets and you will get a ton of value from what she has to say. Enjoy! Learn More About Toni Caruso, Get Her Book, and Visit Her Website: Visit Toni Caruso's Website: https://www.carusosignatureevents.com/ Get a FREE Copy of Toni's Book, "Event Production Mastery - Workbook for Putting on Your Own Event," By Sending an Email to: rockstarcoordinator@gmail.com Just Say "I Want the Book!" in the Email! Follow Toni Caruso on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toni.luppino.caruso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonicaruso74/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonicaruso/ Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes and any other podcast platform that you listen through. Your support and reviews help this show to attract prolific guests and to provide the best listening experience possible. I love to hear from fans and listeners of my podcasts. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for future show topics with me on social media. Facebook: https://facebook.com/mattbrauning Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattbrauning Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattbrauning Visit the podcast website at: https://evolutionpodcast.com/speakingofgettingbooked/ Get a copy of my new book, "The Firebox Principle," on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

Ep #09 - Stephanie Angelo, the NSA Arizona Chapter Programs Chair, joins me on the show today to discuss how speakers can get booked at HR conferences. Beyond her current role with the NSA, Stephanie is the former chair for SHRM: Society for Human Resource Management, a Member of Toastmasters, International speaker, and even the creator of a Domestic Violence awareness board game! Stephanie keynotes and facilitates workshops on Cultures of Learning as well as Strategic Thinking and Collaborative Accountability. She is a Mastermind group leader for business owners ranging from marketers to designers, financial planners, and recruiting firms.  She helps entrepreneurs grow and build their businesses while boosting sales, revenue, and market share. Stephanie has a unique talent for connecting people and creating collaborative relationships that result in quantifiable growth. She is innovative and builds teams that make more money, blow away their competition, and form better businesses as a result. To learn more about SHRM, "Society for Human Resource Management," find their website below in the notes and be aware that the organization puts out a call for speakers about 8 months prior to their conference. The NSA Arizona chapter runs nine monthly programs a year. Stephanie is watching for speakers who would bring super useful tools, and would teach things the members can apply immediately. She says if you send a cold email, she actually reads them and if it's a fit you may get booked. She also says word of mouth if incredibly important, in fact that's how we met! Never shy away from speaking gigs that can get you known better and get your name out! Stephanie also shares what NOT to do. For example, DON'T forget to follow up, honor deadlines, have your material ready, and treat local chapters like high paying clients! Learn More About Stephanie Angelo, Get Her Book, and Visit Her Website: Visit Stephanie Angelo's Website: https://stephanieangelo.com/ Vist the SHRM: "Society for Human Resource Management" Website: https://www.shrm.org/ Get Stephanie Angelo's Book "Serrated" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0615387632/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 Follow Stephanie Angelo on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HighStakesMastermind/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieangelosphr/ Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes and any other podcast platform that you listen through. Your support and reviews help this show to attract prolific guests and to provide the best listening experience possible. I love to hear from fans and listeners of my podcasts. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for future show topics with me on social media. Facebook: https://facebook.com/mattbrauning Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattbrauning Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattbrauning Visit the podcast website at: https://evolutionpodcast.com/speakingofgettingbooked/ Get a copy of my new book, "The Firebox Principle," on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

Ep #08 - Elisa Hays, an international speaker and entrepreneur, joins the show today for an interview to discuss how to get booked to speak by fairs and festivals as well as how to bring a performance based speech. Additionally, we explore what it takes to get booked into associations relating to the fair industry such as the IAFE (International Association of Fairs and Exhibitions). Elisa is the president of the National Speaker Association's Northwest Chapter and we even discuss how to get booked to speak there.  Elisa began speaking, training and business consulting in 1999 while building "Let’s Pretend Entertainment," a family-centric theater company where fairs and festivals would bring her in along with her speakers to put on entertaining shows with high audience engagement. Elisa eventually sold that business after 15 years of speaking and putting on shows. Elisa also shares very candidly about her life changing moment being hit by a semi truck going 65 mph while she was standing still. It's an incredible story of overcoming, leadership, resilience, and sacrifice. Listen in, I promise you will be transformed because of it. She is amazing, and you will love this interview! Learn More About Elisa Hays, Get Her Book, and Visit Her Website: Get Elisa Hays' Book "Letters to My Daughter" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Letters-My-Daughter-collection-mentoring-ebook/dp/B07RM8PMTV Listen to Elisa's "Letters to My Daughter" Podcast: https://elisahays.com/podcast/ Visit Elisa Hays' Website: https://elisahays.com/ Follow Elisa Hays on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elisahays LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisahays/ Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes and any other podcast platform that you listen through. Your support and reviews help this show to attract prolific guests and to provide the best listening experience possible. I love to hear from fans and listeners of my podcasts. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for future show topics with me on social media. Facebook: https://facebook.com/mattbrauning Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattbrauning Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattbrauning Visit the podcast website at: https://evolutionpodcast.com/speakingofgettingbooked/ Get a copy of my new book, "The Firebox Principle," on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

Ep #07 - Cheryl Jones joins me on the podcast this week to discuss how to build up speaking referrals in your business. Cheryl has been a professional speaker, trainer and personal coach for the past 20 years and presently serves as the President of the Austin Chapter of the National Speaker Association. In her time as a speaker, she has been hired to speak for organizations including the San Antonio Spurs, American Heart Association, Legal Zoom, Wells Fargo and the US Army on subjects like: Leadership skills for emerging managers Conversations that win friends and influence others How to master your emotions to reduce stress and build resilience. Recently, Cheryl published a book in which she pooled her knowledge, expertise, and experience to help others reduce their stress and build confidence. This book is titled, "Emotional Self Mastery: The Best Book on Regaining Personal Power, Self-Confidence, and Peace" and you can find a link for purchase below in the notes. Connect and Learn More About Cheryl Jones: Visit Cheryl's Website: http://simplythebestresults.com/ Get the First Couple of Chapters of "Emotional Self Mastery" Free (Scroll Down Toward Bottom of Page): http://simplythebestresults.com/products/the-book Get Cheryl's Book "Emotional Self Mastery" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Self-Mastery-Regaining-Self-Confidence-ebook/dp/B07KTC8CY1 Follow Cheryl Jones on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cherylcj4 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryljonesmotivationexpert/ Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes and any other podcast platform that you listen through. Your support and reviews help this show to attract prolific guests and to provide the best listening experience possible. I love to hear from fans and listeners of my podcasts. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for future show topics with me on social media. Facebook: https://facebook.com/mattbrauning Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattbrauning Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattbrauning Visit the podcast website at: https://evolutionpodcast.com/speakingofgettingbooked/ Get a copy of my new book, "The Firebox Principle," on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

This week on the podcast, I sit down with special guest Dr. Carol Soloway to discuss how to get yourself booked to speak on a book tour. Carol is an author, chiropractor, and accomplished speaker as well as a recipient of the Woman of Achievement Award. You've likely seen her on Good Morning Arizona, Fox TV, and as a professional consultant on the Judge Judy Show! Carol has spoken for organizations like the eWomen network and AT&T while also serving as the President of the Orange County chapter of the International Association of Women. She has worked with clients like Marie Osmond, Lisa Nichols, and the whole casts of Jesus Christ Superstar and The Sound of Music from the Orange County Performing Arts Center. Carol presently resides in Southern California with her husband. Connect with Carol Soloway and Learn More: Visit Carol's website: https://carolsoloway.com/ Get Carol's book "Gracie's Gone" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2QvhT9T Connect with Carol on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drCarolSoloway/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolsoloway/ Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes and any other podcast platform that you listen through. Your support and reviews help this show to attract prolific guests and to provide the best listening experience possible. I love to hear from fans and listeners of my podcasts. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for future show topics with me on social media. Facebook: https://facebook.com/mattbrauning Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattbrauning Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattbrauning Visit the podcast website at: https://evolutionpodcast.com/speakingofgettingbooked/ Get a copy of my new book, "The Firebox Principle," on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

Ep #05 - Today, on "Speaking... of Getting Booked," I am joined by Australian motivational speaker, author, storyteller, and IT professional, Trevor Perry. Trevor is changing the lives of his clients one person at a time as he guides them to uncover their passion, purpose, or calling. He then helps to build roadmaps to teach how to live an extraordinary life, realize one's dreams, and achieve unfulfilled goals. Trevor entertains and motivates audiences with his book and live sessions of the same name, "Never Iron When You Are Naked: Advice Your Mother Should Have Given You... But Never Did." Along with this session, he also runs a live event called "Five Steps to Live an Extraordinary Life." In this interview, Trevor shares about his background and his career as a paid motivational speaker. There's a lot to learn from his experience so enjoy the conversation. Connect with Trevor Perry and Learn More: Visit Trevor's website: http://trevorperryspeaker.com/ Get Trevor's book "Never Iron When You Are Naked:" http://neverironwhenyouarenaked.com/ Connect with Trevor on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/urxo Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes and any other podcast platform that you listen through. Your support and reviews help this show to attract prolific guests and to provide the best listening experience possible. I love to hear from fans and listeners of my podcasts. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for future show topics with me on social media. Facebook: https://facebook.com/mattbrauning Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattbrauning Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattbrauning Visit the podcast website at: https://evolutionpodcast.com/speakingofgettingbooked/ Get a copy of my new book, "The Firebox Principle," on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

Episode #04 - This week on "Speaking... of Getting Booked," I sit down with Traci Scherck, a dynamic, thoughtful and innovative HR professional. Traci is also a speaker for Pryor learning systems and organizes fundraising events for non-profits. She is committed to putting humans first while achieving customer engagement and profitability goals through authentic and concise HR solutions. Traci's professional experience includes non-profits, union and non-union organizations in healthcare, manufacturing, education, retail and construction. She has built an HR department from the ground up, created strategic talent pathways, implemented compensation and benefit programs along with consulting with small business in an outsourced HR model. She truly has a wealth of experience which makes for a great interview. Connect with Traci Scherck and Learn More: Visit Traci's website for Scherck Consulting: https://scherckconsulting.com/ On her website (link above), you will find her 4 Part Video Training for HR for Small Business. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HRinnovates/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traci-scherck-59142112/ Listen in and, if the show resonates with you, please subscribe and leave an honest rating and review. Your support and reviews help this show to attract prolific guests and to provide the best listening experience possible. I love to hear from fans and listeners of my podcasts. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for future show topics with me on social media. Facebook: https://facebook.com/mattbrauning Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattbrauning Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattbrauning Visit the podcast website at: https://evolutionpodcast.com/speakingofgettingbooked/ Get a copy of my new book, "The Firebox Principle," on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

Episode #03 - Today, Jamie Shibley joins me on the show to discuss her speaking journey. Jamie is the CEO and Co-Founder of The Expressory, a relationship marketing service that designs and executes thoughtful customer relationships. After 20 years in the Corporate world full of IT & eCommerce roles, Jamie launched an online brand of her own. Jamie wants to help business owners meet their customer expectations of a more personal experience and relationship in exchange for loyalty.  In just one short year, The Expressory has been featured on Entertainment Tonight and has helped numerous clients gain the attention of the influencers. Jamie is also the Managing Director of the Milwaukee Chapter of eWomenNetwork, an international women’s business organization with a mission to help one million women each earn one million in annual revenue.   She was recognized as the eWomenNetwork Woman to Watch in 2018. Learn More and Connect with Jamie Shibley: Website: https://theexpressory.com/ Get Your Free Relationship Marketing Audit at: https://info.theexpressory.com/relationship-marketing-audit Facebook: https://facebook.com/jm.shibley LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jamie-shibley-76a3402 Listen in and, if the show resonates with you, please subscribe and leave an honest rating and review. Your support and reviews help this show to attract prolific guests and to provide the best listening experience possible. I love to hear from fans and listeners of my podcasts. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for future show topics with me on social media. Facebook: https://facebook.com/mattbrauning Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattbrauning Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattbrauning Visit the podcast website at: https://evolutionpodcast.com/speakingofgettingbooked/ Get a copy of my new book, "The Firebox Principle," on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

Episode #02 - Christy Whitman is a transformational leader, celebrity coach, and New York Times bestselling author of "The Art of Having It All: A Woman’s Guide to Unlimited Abundance." Her new book, "Quantum Success," was released by Enliven, a division of Simon & Schuster, in September 2018. Christy has appeared on The Today Show and The Morning Show and her work has been featured in People Magazine, Seventeen, Woman’s Day, Hollywood Life, and Teen Vogue, among others. As the CEO and founder of the Quantum Success Learning Academy and the Quantum Success Coaching Academy, a 12-month Law of Attraction coaching certification program, Christy has helped thousands of people worldwide to achieve their goals through her empowerment seminars, speeches, and coaching sessions and products. Christy’s life-changing message reaches over 200,000 people each month and her work has been featured alongside esteemed authors and luminaries such as Dr. Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay. Marianne Williamson, Marci Shimoff, Brian Tracy, Neale Donald Walsch, and Abraham-Hicks. She currently lives in Arizona with her husband, Frederic, and their two boys, Alexander and Maxim. As part of her speaker journey, she has been a promoter and has run her own seminars and couples retreats. Christy has run her event, the Quantum Success Seminar, for the last 7 years with hundreds of attendees. At these events, she's had speakers such as Lisa Nichols, Bob Doyle, and Kendra Todd, one of the 1st winners of the apprentice, on her stage. Additionally, Christy has been hired as a keynote speaker for many colleges, high schools, corporations, and organizations. In this episode, she will share her strategy for connecting with colleges and how to pitch yourself for a speaking gig. We also talk about how to elevate your prestige by using an "assistant" to call on your behalf, and lead with lots of questions! Questions like, "What are some challenges you have in the business right now?" or "What is your speaking budget you are working with?"  Learn More and Connect with Christy Whitman: Website: https://www.christywhitman.com/ Get Christy's Book "Quantum Success" Free (You Pay Shipping): https://QuantumSuccess.com  Instagram: https://instagram.com/christywhitman1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christywhitmaninternational Listen in and, if the show resonates with you, please subscribe and leave an honest rating and review. Your support and reviews help this show to attract prolific guests and to provide the best listening experience possible. I love to hear from fans and listeners of my podcasts. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for future show topics with me on social media. Facebook: https://facebook.com/mattbrauning Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattbrauning Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattbrauning Visit the podcast website at: https://evolutionpodcast.com/speakingofgettingbooked/ Get a copy of my new book, "The Firebox Principle," on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW

Episode #01 - Welcome to the pilot episode of Speaking... of Getting Booked with Matt Brauning. This podcast is about one thing: getting booked to speak more! If you are an established or even a newbie Motivational and Keynote speaker or coach, this podcast is for you.  Going forward, I will be interviewing meeting planners, association chairs, and seminar leaders to find out what makes them book their speakers. This will give you an intimate and behind the scenes viewpoint as to what planners and promoters seek in keynote speakers. Being a veteran speaker myself,  I will be adding in my own tips and methods to improve any presentation! This episode outlines what to expect on the show and introduces you to me, Matt Brauning. Listen in and, if the show resonates with you, please subscribe and leave an honest rating and review. Your support and reviews help this show to attract prolific guests and to provide the best listening experience possible. I love to hear from fans and listeners of my podcasts. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for future show topics with me on social media. Facebook: https://facebook.com/mattbrauning Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattbrauning Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattbrauning Visit the podcast website at: https://evolutionpodcast.com/speakingofgettingbooked/ Get a copy of my new book, "The Firebox Principle," on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW