Podcasts about speaking industry

Do you want to elevate your public speaking skills and make a lasting impact? Join me as I dive into an insightful conversation with Gautam Ganglani Author of the book Breaking Bread, CEO of a global speakers management company and speaker.  We discuss what makes a great speaker stand out, how to add value and be memorable, and the journey of building a successful speaking career. Gautam shares his unique insights from running a family business that started from a bookstore in Dubai to becoming a renowned platform for international speakers. Whether you're an aspiring speaker or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways to help you build your brand and make an impact through your voice. 02:36 Gautam's Journey into the Speaking Industry 04:33 The Importance of Being an Author and Speaker 05:54 Identifying and Nurturing Great Speakers 09:42 The Power of a Book in Building a Speaking Career 13:29 Gautam's Memorable Speaker Experiences 19:28 Breaking Bread: Building Meaningful Relationships 23:35 The Value of the Book 23:48 The Importance of Capturing Natural Conversations 24:08 Event Organization and Marketing Strategies 25:50 Marshall Goldsmith's Legacy and Innovations 26:35 Crafting a Great Speech 27:42 Engaging Your Audience 32:42 The Power of Pauses and Repetition 33:33 Learning and Improving Speaking Skills 38:29 Building Visibility as a Speaker 40:14 The Importance of a Showreel 41:25 The Speaker's Performance and Rituals 44:06 The Role of Books in Building Credibility 46:07 Recommended Reads for Personal Growth Links: https://www.amazon.ae/Breaking-Bread-Gautam-Ganglani/dp/0648791173 https://www.linkedin.com/in/gautamganglani https://gautamganglani.com/ https://x.com/gautamganglani https://rightselection.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@RightSelectionSpeakers Who is Marshall Goldsmith

Join us in this exciting episode of the Speaking Business podcast as we dive deep into the world of leadership, resilience, and high-performance teamwork with multi-award-winning speaker Mark Denton. Mark shares his incredible journey from leading a team to victory in the world's most challenging yacht race to becoming a sought-after keynote speaker. Discover how Mark turned a standing ovation at a corporate conference into a thriving speaking career, captivating audiences across diverse sectors. Learn about the techniques he uses to make his speeches unforgettable, including the use of multimedia, gripping storytelling, and powerful music scores. Mark also opens up about the challenges he has faced in the speaking industry and how he stays adaptable in a constantly evolving market. He shares valuable strategies for securing consistent bookings and the importance of treating speaking as a business. Whether you're an aspiring speaker or an established professional looking to grow your business, Mark's insights and advice will inspire and equip you to navigate your own path to success. Don't miss this episode packed with practical tips, real-life examples, and the wisdom of an experienced speaker who has mastered the art of engaging and moving audiences. Tune in now and embark on a journey of learning and inspiration with Mark Denton

Key Topics and Timestamps:Introduction and "Podwalking" Concept (00:00 - 23:00)Discussion of "podwalking" as a new trend for hybrid teamsBenefits of structured learning and discussion in organizationsImportance of leadership in facilitating learning experiencesThe Evolution of Public Speaking (23:00 - 30:00)Richard's 21 years of speaking experienceThe timeless principles of effective communicationHow audience expectations have changed over timeThe Shapiro Matrix and Four Novelties (30:00 - 39:00)Introduction to Julian Shapiro's concept of novelties in writing/speakingDetailed explanation of the four novelties: a) Counterintuitive b) Counter-narrative c) Elegant articulation d) Shock and aweExamples and personal experiences with each novelty typeThe Impact of AI and Technology on Public Speaking (39:00 - end)The increasing value of authentic, in-person communicationHow AI and shortened attention spans have elevated the importance of public speakingThe unique combination of authority and extended attention in live presentationsTheatrics in Keynote SpeakingDiscussion of novel presentation techniques (e.g., 3D projections)Examples of impactful presentations (Jamie Oliver's sugar demonstration, Bill Gates' mosquito release)Importance of Fundamental Speaking PrinciplesLogos, Pathos, EthosRhetorical devices like antimetabole and tricolonSkill vs. System Curve in SpeakingHigh skill, low system speakers can be entertaining but may not drive changeExample: Ken Robinson's popular TED Talk criticized for lack of substanceRich Mulholland's Approach to TalksCore talk: "Relentless Relevance" with variations for different audiencesBalancing information and entertainmentKey Topics for Corporate Speaking EngagementsSales, leadership, culture, and futureImportance of Future-Oriented Content in SpeakingSpecialization vs. Generalization in Speaking CareersNeed for niche expertise, especially in markets like the USStrategies for Speaking on Unfamiliar TopicsUsing metaphors and "distance management"Creating relatable examples and frameworksAuthenticity and Audience ConnectionImportance of understanding audience limitationsAvoiding pretending to be an insider when you're notThe Impact of AI on Public SpeakingGrowing importance of storytelling and authenticityChallenges of engaging audiences in a world of hyperintelligenceThe Universal "Bullshit Detector" in AudiencesImportance of being genuine and playing to your strengths as a speaker Please like and subscribe to our channel and leave us a comment! We love hearing from our listeners and we thank you for being apart of our community! Socials:Instagram: @theexpansivepodcastX: @theexpansivepodLinkedin: The Expansive PodcastTik Tok: theexpansivepodcast

"If you can align your expertise with a specific industry and then really bring tremendous value with a clear ROI, you're always going to win the game."This week, Grant's on the show with TSL legend Erick Rheam. We're a little late to this year's state of the speaking industry, but better late than never, right?"It's not necessarily that budgets are cut, but what I would tell you is that event planners, they tend to be intentional with the money that they're spending. Instead of saying "I've got a $100,000 budget for this event," it's "Yeah, I've got $100,000, but I need to see a return on that $100,000."In this episode, Grant and Erick get into:00:00 Current trends in the speaking industry06:06 Why do relationships matter more now than ever before?07:32 How do you focus on building relationships?11:20 The importance of offering a virtual service as part of your speaking business15:51 The key to growth right now, even in a tough economy 19:44 Why you should focus on relationships and providing long-term solutions for your clients21:50 How to leverage industry expertise to prove ROI26:35 What it looks like to tweak your message to withstand the test of time.28:00 The importance of iterating and meeting your client's needs.31:11 How to balance other streams of income + being on stage35:28 How to get comfortable creating value for clients36:44 Reflections and wrap up"Something that is not attractive is desperation. And you could tell it, you could smell it from speakers — when they're just trying to get the gig, they're trying to get the money, as opposed to speakers who are like "Hey, I want to add value and I'm willing to go on a long term type of commitment with you."Episode Resources: Get Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this opening session, delve into the current trends and future directions of the speaking industry. We discuss the evolving landscape, highlighting how changes are shaping opportunities for speakers across various sectors. Additionally, we take a moment to reflect on the journey of our podcast and outline our community-driven goals aimed at fostering growth and collaboration among speakers. This episode offers valuable insights into adapting and thriving in a dynamic professional environment. Connect with Jasmin here: LinkedIn Community Love: Review Our Podcast Listen To Our Podcast On Your Favorite App Our Resources: Our Speaker and Thought Leadership Resources

Today, I'm joined by Frank Kitchen, and we're talking about Cooking Up High Performance. Frank is known as “The performance chef.” He is an author and keynote speaker who works with organizations to “fire up” the performance of their teams. All of Frank's “Kitchen Inspired” programs are Interactive Learning Experiences that provide teams with the proven recipes, ingredients, tools, and techniques needed to Flip their Mindset and Cook Up Mouth-Watering Results. He is a 2022 recipient of the Certified Speaking Professional Designation from the National Speakers Association which is the Highest Earned Honor in the Speaking Industry. I'm excited to have him on the show to talk to him about his unique approach to motivating teams and Cooking Up High Performance. Show resources: Frank Kitchen's Website "Fresh from the Kitchen" Book Sponsors: Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series Ignite Management Services Liberty Strength  ____ Get all Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to get into the speaking industry but don't know how to start? This is the podcast for you. The speaking industry is alive and thriving; all you have to do is know where to begin. In this episode, you're going to get vital information on how to build your speaking career, how to negotiate your speaking prices, get your name in the game as a notable speaker, and establish your speaking compensation. So tune in and start building your career as a speaker. — Connect with Jessica: https://jessicadumas.mykajabi.com/2024-link-in-bio-4c2ba954-b889-4a15-b857-ff29a427b4cc   Jessica Dumas Coaching and Training and The Confidence and Communication Podcast is overflowing with appreciation to our first podcast sponsor, The Johnston Group Inc. The Johnston Group provides employee benefits to more than 30,000 businesses across Canada. Thank you so much for supporting my vision and investing in the podcast. Please accept my extreme gratitude, which will help get the message of self-love, healing, and growth out to a greater audience.    Thank you to our sponsor, The Johnston Group Inc., who is helping bring this message to You. Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnstongroupinc/

Antoniette Roze welcomes Speaker and Author Blaine Bartlett on the SPEAKPact podcast. The duo discusses the integral role of relationship and connection in creating impactful presentations, emphasizing authenticity's contribution to success. Bartlett also shares personal stories that shaped his perspective and evolution in business - shifting from corporate consulting to public speaking and adopting "compassionate capitalism". Furthermore, he differentiates between conscious capitalism which recognizes connections and compassionate capitalism, which creates an experiential understanding of these connections. This episode unpacks how a speaker's acknowledgment of their own uniqueness coupled with the capacity to continuously start anew can lead to a sustained successful career.00:00 Introduction to the SPEAKPact Podcast00:53 Guest Introduction: Blaine Bartlett01:18 Exploring Compassionate Capitalism01:30 The Soul of Business02:52 Blaine's Journey and Influences07:43 The Importance of Relationships in Business09:22 The Impact of Relationships on Success13:36 The Concept of Authenticity in Leadership19:43 The Role of Authenticity in Public Speaking27:05 Understanding and Managing Perceptions31:27 Embracing Individuality and Spirituality32:32 Understanding Consciousness and Its Role in Our Lives33:22 The Journey of Human Life: From Idea to Physical Manifestation34:38 The Power of Authenticity in Branding35:27 The Importance of Embracing Our Unique Brand35:59 The Struggles and Successes of Public Speaking36:43 The Power of Vulnerability and Authenticity in Public Speaking36:57 The Importance of Walking Your Own Path37:35 The Power of Uniqueness in Writing and Speaking41:39 Understanding Compassionate Capitalism44:45 The Role of Business in Society and the Importance of Conscious Decision Making47:00 The Importance of Connection and Community in Public Speaking49:20 The Power of Commitment and the Journey of Personal Growth51:38 The Power of Personal Commitment in Achieving Success56:33 Closing Thoughts and Contact InformationCONNECT with Blaine and LEARN MORE:https://www.blainebartlett.com/blaines-services/speaking/https://learn.blainebartlett.com/toolkitfullhttps://www.blainebartlett.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/blainebartlettLinks to Connect with Antoniette and Wellness Productions:On the Web:www.speakerbooker.comwww.speakpact.com www.wellnessproductionsco.com On LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/1AntonietteOn Facebook:www.facebook.com/1Antoniettehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063739068704

Being in the audience is as important as on the stage.Are you attending live events to network and grow your business? In this episode, we're talking about a firsthand experience to attending a live event and the incredible opportunities that arose from it. From booking speaking events to collaborating with like-minded professionals, Laurie-Ann highlights the benefits of in-person connections.Building deep relationships is key in any business success. Live events can provide a unique opportunity. Not only can you meet potential clients, but you can also forge alliances with other speakers who may refer you to new events or invite you to collaborate on projects. Laurie-Ann emphasizes the importance of specificity when providing feedback to fellow speakers, as it shows genuine interest and fosters stronger connections.The highlight of the episode is Laurie-Ann's encounter with renowned speaker Todd Herman. Learn how Todd's speaking strategy of booking 68 events in just 90 days transformed his business and eliminated the need for further marketing. Discover how a simple call out from the stage can impact your credibility and open doors for future collaborations.Check out what you'll learn:The power of attending in-person events for building relationships and expanding your network.Todd Herman's success story and his strategic speaking approach that led to 68 speaking events in 90 days.The influence of call outs from the stage and how they can elevate your credibility and attract new opportunities.The value of engaging with the audience and using real-life stories to connect on a deeper level.Links and resources mentioned in this episode:Grab the FREE resource Directory of Places to Speak https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/giftFollow me on Instagram: @laurieann.murabito https://instagram.com/laurieann.murabitoClick and read more into over on my website. https://SpeakAndStandOut.comIf you're looking for support to grow your business faster, get fully booked and profitable, schedule a call to explore if you'd be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. https://ChatWithLA.comMake sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any of my episodes.Thank you for listening,Laurie-Ann

It's time to look back to move forward: powerful lessons and predictions to help you succeed in 2024.As we enter a new year, it's time to pause and reflect on the lessons of this year before setting future goals. In this thought-provoking episode, you'll hear the impactful lessons from my life and business in 2023, along with insightful predictions for the speaking industry in 2024.Get ready to learn how you can set better goals for the new year and achieve them. Learn the tips and strategies from my executive leadership coaching days and use them for a hugely successfully 2024.Check out what you'll learn:Why setting clear intentions is crucial for achieving your 2024 goals, otherwise you'll end up somewhere you didn't want toHow micro changes will have a big impact over time, so that you stay on course for your goals and achievementsThe importance of developing and sharing your thought leadership, so that you're not “vanilla”People are inundated with distractions and the best speakers need to learn how to be more powerful than that text bingIdeas for follow-up sessions for each of your engagements to provide more valueLinks and resources mentioned in this episode:Check out IN Demand Signature Speech TODAY! At Speakandstandout.com/SSGrab the FREE resource Go from Unknown to Visible. At https://www.speakandstandout.com/visibleFollow me on Instagram: @laurieann.murabito at http://instagram.com/laurieann.murabitoFor more about me and what I do, check out my website at https://www.speakandstandout.comIf you're looking for support to grow your business faster, get fully booked and profitable, schedule a call to explore if you'd be a good fit for one of my coaching programs at https://link.salesedge.io/widget/bookings/bookwithla/discoveryThis episode is brought to you by Sales Edge, the all you need all in one platform to run your successful business. Email marketing, unlimited courses, websites, memberships, landing pages, social media scheduler, CRM, and more for one low monthly price. It's my one solution to ALL of my business needs. Try it here.Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any of my episodes.And, if you enjoyed this episode, please share this with others and leave a review. My mission is to help more people like you share your voice and communicate with confidence to get seen and heard by your ideal clients.Thank you for listening,LA

Harness the Power of Genuine Connections and Avoid the Pitfalls of Spamming: Join Elizabeth McCormick, CSP, as she champions the speaker's journey, revealing the irony of relying on impersonal tactics to achieve personal success, while advocating for the creation of genuine relationships as the key to unlocking the doors of opportunity in the speaking industry. In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Elizabeth McCormick discuss how to: Maximize Your Success: Learn the importance of implementing systems in the speaking industry that can help you streamline your processes and increase your bookings. Elevate Your Speaking Business: Discover the benefits of using Speakerflow as a comprehensive system specifically designed for speakers, helping you save time, stay organized, and grow your career. Boost Your Bookings: Understand how CRM tools can play a crucial role in managing your contacts and securing speaking engagements, allowing you to nurture relationships and track your progress effectively. Master the Art of Outreach: Explore proven strategies for conducting thorough research and personalized outreach to potential leads, ensuring your messages stand out and resonate with your target audience. Cultivate Authentic Connections: Embrace the significance of building genuine relationships in the speaking industry, while learning how to avoid spamming contacts and create lasting connections for future opportunities.  Key Takeaways: The Importance of Implementing Systems: The significance of setting up and adhering to systems in the speaking industry is invaluable. It's likened to planting a tree - the best time was years ago, but the next best time is now. Implementing systems allows speakers to shift from outdated methods to using highly efficient platforms that offer automation and convenience, whether they're at the beginning of their journey or have been in the industry for years. The Benefits of Using Speakerflow Speakerflow is a comprehensive platform that provides integration, automation, and organization to speakers. This system allows speakers to operate professionally from the get-go, merging disparate tools like Dropbox, Google Drive, and digital signature services into one seamless platform. Its features, such as CRM, email marketing, social media management, scheduling, and invoicing, result in a streamlined speaking process that can significantly increase income. “Those with just a CRM make two to seven times more money than those without. Start acting like a professional business owner now.” -Elizabeth McCormick About the guest, Elizabeth McCormick: Elizabeth McCormick, CSP, is a highly accomplished keynote speaker and leadership expert. With a background as a former US Army Black Hawk pilot, she brings a wealth of practical experience and knowledge to her presentations. Elizabeth has delivered impactful speeches to audiences across the globe, including Fortune 500 companies and esteemed organizations. Her expertise lies in the areas of leadership, resilience, and achieving success. Elizabeth's insights on building genuine relationships and avoiding the pitfalls of spamming contacts offer valuable strategies for speakers in the industry. Through her dynamic speaking style and engaging storytelling, she motivates and inspires audiences to take action and reach their full potential. Elizabeth's reputation as a sought-after speaker is a testament to her ability to deliver powerful messages that resonate with individuals from all walks of life. CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH: Website: https://yourinspirationalspeaker.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6cDLZ4ZHwRIHYYgaDf3byQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Soar2Success/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pilotspeaker/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/pilotspeaker LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/pilotspeaker/   CONNECT WITH CHERYL: Website: www.cherylknows.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwvWKXBC6fKn1dLGY11hxIg  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theknowltonteam/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylknowlton/    Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.   

My guest today is the Founder and Director of Behind The Mic, a speaker management and consulting agency in London. With over 15 years experience in the speaking industry, she has worked in both the US and UK markets. She has made a career out of helping inspirational, thought-leaders share their expertise on stages across the globe."    

What does it mean to be a difference maker, a person who moves people to action? Get ready for this and much more in the very first episode of our Growth Podcast hosted by Belkins Co-Founder Michael Maximoff, featuring Chip Eichelberger - one of the top sales motivation speakers.Tune in now to:

Ken Lizotte is Chief Imaginative Officer (CIO) and founder of emerson consulting group inc., a consulting firm that transforms individual business experts, companies, executives, law firms, and professional services firms into “thoughtleaders.” The post #186 – Ken Lizotte on New Trends in the Speaking Industry that Authors Need to be Aware Of first appeared on Write Your Book in a Flash Podcast with Dan Janal.

ABOUT THE GUESTToday I have the pleasure of talking to Bret Ridgway, founder of Speaker Fulfilment Services, Inc, and a prominent speaking industry consultant. An 8-time author, speaker, marketer, and the host of “The Spotlight on Speaking show”. A man that can assist you, to make your paid speaking aspirations, a reality. Don't believe me? Then let me run by some names, that may resonate with you; Russell Brunson, Jay Shetty, John Assaraf, Jordan Belfort, Stu McLaren, Dean Graziosi and Joe Polish to name but a few people who have worked with Bret. So today I want to learn how the paid speaking industry really works, and discover how to avoid mistakes that can be avoided. Discover more about Bret and the knowledge he has to share here:Website:       https://bretridgway.com/Facebook:    https://www.facebook.com/bretridgwayInstagram:   https://www.instagram.com/bretridgway/Twitter :        https://twitter.com/bridgwayLinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/bretridgway/Pinterest :   https://www.pinterest.co.uk/bretridgway/YouTube :    https://www.youtube.com/bretridgwayABOUT THE HOSTMy name is Dave Barr.I have been working as a Procurement Manager for well over 20 years and have had the joy of working in a number of global manufacturing and service industries throughout this time.I am passionate about self development, business improvement, saving money, buying quality goods and services, developing positive and effective working relationships with suppliers and colleagues and driving improvement through out the supply chain.Now I wish to share this knowledge and that of highly skilled and competent people with you, the listener, in order that you may hopefully benefit from this information.CONTACT ME, The Real Life Buyer @Email: david@thereallifebuyer.co.ukWebsite: https://linktr.ee/thereallifebuyerIf you are a Purchasing, Supply Chain or Logistics professional why not apply to my private Facebook Group ? Just look for the "Purchasing and Supply Chain Community Hub".Find and Follow me @reallifebuyer on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and now TikTok.I am proud to say this podcast is now rated as in the top 40 in the UK. See position number 25 here  https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_podcasts/  for more.Click here for some Guest Courses - https://www.thereallifebuyer.co.uk/guest-courses/Click here for some Guest Publications - https://www.thereallifebuyer.co.uk/guest-publications/

In this episode of Business Lunch with Roland Fraiser, he engages in an insightful conversation with guest Kane Mingus. Kane shares his journey from being relatively unknown to becoming a successful speaker on stages worldwide. Together, they delve into the intricacies of the speaking industry and the art of responsible selling.Kane emphasizes the importance of hustling and seizing opportunities, even when closing deals might not come naturally. He highlights the significance of delivering value while learning the art of effective selling. Kane emphasizes the need to teach audiences while simplifying presentations for accessibility.The discussion shifts to the role of promoters in the speaking industry, revenue splits, and partnerships with global promoters. Kane sheds light on their experiences and the strategies they employed to navigate the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. They delve into the initial frustrations of transitioning to virtual webinars and the subsequent process of building a professional studio for a more engaging online experience.The episode also explores the dynamics of pricing online events and the adjustments made to adapt to the shift from offline to virtual. Kane reveals their preference for higher volumes of attendees to foster energy and engagement, enabling them to identify suitable candidates for mentorship and investment programs.The conversation further uncovers Kane's unique business model, which focuses on partnerships and investments in various industries, including services, physical products, and their upcoming venture into the tech industry.Join Roland Fraiser and Kane Mingus in this episode as they provide valuable insights into the journey of a successful speaker, the challenges of adapting to virtual events, and the evolution of a business model that transcends traditional education.TIMESTAMPS 00:00: Introduction05:23 Identifying Partners13:21: Delivering value 19:34: Closing The Deal 21:58: Live events & The Pandemic 27:23: Virtual Summits 34:25: Challenges Of Planning 43:54: Take The Leap HIGHLIGHTS "The virtual event landscape has forced us to reimagine the way we engage with our audience, and it's crucial to create an immersive online experience that captures their attention and keeps them coming back for more."Transitioning from live events to online summits required us to rethink our revenue model. We had to find new ways to monetize our virtual platform, such as exploring sponsorship opportunities and offering premium content packages.""Building a dedicated studio for our online presentations was a game-changer. It allowed us to elevate the production quality and deliver a more professional and captivating experience to our attendees. Investing in the right technology and infrastructure is key to standing out in the virtual event space."Mentioned in this episode:Get Roland's Training on Acquiring Businesses!Discover The EXACT Strategy Roland Has Used To Found, Acquire, Scale And Sell Over Two Dozen Businesses With Sales Ranging From $3 Million To Just Under $4 Billion! EPIC Training

Getting involved in the speaking industry is one way to build your thought leadership and support yourself or your business.  But that journey isn't the same for everyone. There is more work that needs to be done to make the speaking industry more equitable. Danielle Tucker joins Erica for a conversation about the speaking industry, building thought leadership, and how people of color can be more visible and get paid well for what they do.   In this discussion: Where more accountability and responsibility are needed to bring equity to the speaking industry Why making change in the industry requires collaboration between speakers of color and allies in positions of influence How to build your visibility in ways that feel good and support your goals What it means to be a thought leader in a beneficial and impactful way Connect with Danielle Tucker: Professional Speaker Websites Expansive Thought Leadership Connect with Danielle on LinkedIn Resources: Danielle's 25 Speaking Essentials Checklist   Ready to dive deeper? If you want support in broadcasting your brilliance join Danielle and the other amazing members of The Pause on the Play® Community. Get the knowledge and support you need to bring your voice to the world in a community that is working together and invested in each other's success and wellbeing.  Learn more at pauseontheplay.com/community

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Every year, The Speaker Lab founder Grant Baldwin and coach Erick Rheam come onto the TSL show for an episode we call “The State of the Speaking Industry.” Grant and Erick use this time to zoom out and examine shifts in the last year and trends for the next year that affect speakers working on building their business this year. This is a chance to really dig deep into what's going on in a variety of different industries and how that changes things up for all speakers, from aspiring to advanced. In episode 436 of The Speaker Lab podcast, we're looking at the state of the speaking industry for 2023. Exciting things are happening as the world emerges from the COVID-impacted era of virtual events into a new hybrid era. Some organizations are eager to get back to classic conferences with lots of personal interactions and face-to-face communication, while others are enjoying the efficiency afforded by shifting everything to zoom. At the same time, many sectors are hurting due to the economy, and speakers in those industries are hurting as a result. More than ever, it's vital to get clear on some of the core tenets of our SPEAK framework: solving one specific problem for one specific audience. Whether you're a beginner, emerging, or experienced speaker, 2023 is bound to bring changes. With all this in mind, Grant and Erick share advice in this episode for every stage of launching and growing a speaking business. Let this episode put your fears at rest and energize your business plan for the upcoming year!You'll learn about…Which audiences are showing potential for growth in 2023. What virtual speaking can offer industries with continuing education requirements.How to leverage gigs into partnerships that get you regular engagements.How to manage and maintain momentum so it doesn't overwhelm you.How pivoting audiences can help you weather the economic storm.Why the solutions you offer are more important than the story you tell.Why clarity, consistency, and mentorship are must-haves for every speaker in 2023.…and so much more!Episode resources:The Master Speaker ProgramBook a Call with The Speaker LabSubscribe on Apple PodcastsGet Booked & Paid To SpeakGet a FREE Copy of The Successful SpeakerSpeaker Fee CalculatorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Description: In this episode, we sit down with Bret Ridgway, a 25-year veteran of the speaking industry. Bret shares his insights and experiences in building a profitable speaking business, tips for event promoters to increase back of the room sales, and maximizing membership site success. He also discusses the common mistakes that authors make and offers advice on how to avoid them. Bret delves into the importance of getting on the right stages and the differences between being a fee speaker or a free speaker. He also shares some of the biggest changes he's seen in the information marketing world over the last 10 years and some of the biggest "oops" moments he's witnessed from speakers. As a speaker or author, getting more gigs is crucial. Bret provides his tips on what it takes to get booked more frequently and why having a book is essential. He also talks about the biggest mistakes he sees routinely and shares the three key ingredients for success in the speaking and information marketing world. If you're interested in the speaking industry and want to learn how to build a profitable speaking business, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Join us as we dive deep into the world of speaking, with Bret Ridgway as our guide. To connect with Bret, visit his website: https://bretridgway.com/ Disclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show. Do your due diligence. Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphd We couldn't do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show: CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphd Venmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4 Buy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJx Thank you to our sponsor, CityVest: https://bit.ly/37AOgkp Click here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-online Click here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4p Follow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357 Thank you to our advertisers on Spotify. Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2023

In episode #132 of Productivity Mastery, we welcome to the podcast Zach Nadler, the Co-founder and CEO of one of the most successful speakers bureaus in the world

What is going on in the Speaking Industry in Canada, US and Europe? Tami Adams is a dedicated and passionate Speaker Agent, Manager, Coach & Events Professional who thrives in bringing people together for engaging and life-changing experiences. She believes that when people come together, that is where the magic truly happens! She loves using her voice to help raise others.  For those speakers wishing to expand their business internationally or for those already in the international market, this is an information packed podcast that will enrich your speaking business.  Find out what is happening in the Speaking Industry across Canada, US and Europe, the trends, virtual vs in-person, what it takes for a speaker to succeed in today's speaking world, what clients should be looking for in a speaker, why the industry needs to change when booking female speakers and what the future of speaking looks like. Learn more about Tami Connect with Tami on LinkedIn Learn more about Maria Connect with Maria on LinkedIn Listen Here Libsyn Itunes Stitcher Spotify

Premiere Speakers CEO Shawn Hanks sits down with National Speakers Bureau Senior Vice President Brian Palmer to reflect on his 50 years in the speaking industry. Brian answers questions on how the speaking world has changed over the years, his first booking, and advice to speakers to make a great event. You can learn more about Brian Palmer by visiting: https://nationalspeakers.com/ Beyond Speaking is hosted by Brian Lord and produced by Eric Woodie

So often we have a desire to be visible. But there's also a distinct lack of transparency in the visibility industry, whether you're an influencer, a photographer, a model, a speaker, even musicians and actors. It's really challenging to figure out what other people charge. And what you should, could, or can charge to collaborate with a brand or appear as a speaker. Evolve Benton joins India and Erica for a discussion on the speaking industry, how to diversify speaking, and using publicity and speaking as means of financial freedom. In this discussion: Why you need to speak in, as well as out with your goals and affirmations Why professional communities need to allow us to be our whole selves How to set pricing that honors your capacity, needs, and the value you bring Why asking for more is about more than just you   Connect with Evolve Benton: Speaking 4 Profit University Text "Speak" to 323-405-9492  Instagram: @Speaking4Profit Connect with Evolve Benton on LinkedIn   Connect with India Jackson and Flaunt Your Fire: Flaunt Your Fire LinkedIn: ​​India Jackson Instagram: @FlauntYourFire Ready to dive deeper? When we communicate with others, we have the opportunity to create impact in our lives and brand, as well as impact in the world, influencing the way people think, the actions they take, and the things they consider. Every month in Pause on the Play, The Community, we have a curated exploration of a theme through workshops, Q&As, and community conversation. Join us as we dig into communicating for impact, and get access to all prior months' themes, replays, and our thriving and supportive community. Resources: Listen to Damion Taylor on creating cultures that support difficult conversations in the workplace on Pause on the Play Ep 165: Confessions on Diversity in the Workplace

How to get started as a paid speaker A self-made, flourishing entrepreneur, Liza Pavlakos is a fast-rising motivational speaker and a powerful voice on successful entrepreneurship. At prestigious international events in Australia, Africa, Asia, and elsewhere she has energised thousands towards discovering their hidden potential and attaining their goals in the face of the toughest challenges. Her life-changing talks focus on the development of a winner's mindset and empowering entrepreneurs, business owners, and others to discover innovative strategies for transforming their hopes and ideas into phenomenal success stories. She has been featured on CNN as an influential thought leader from Australia, motivating and empowering aspiring women entrepreneurs. Winner of the prestigious Golden Gavel Honouree, please welcome my guest Liza Pavlakos.  Liza shares how she transitioned into speaking from her tailoring business, the lessons she learnt starting out as a speaker,  how she's learnt to deliver content when her story is so raw and how she debriefs and calms herself after delivery. Learn more about Liza Pavlakos Connect with Liza on LinkedIn More about Maria Franzoni Connect with Maria on LinkedIn Listen here: Libsyn  Itunes  Stitcher Spotify

I'm joined by one of my rockstar Lite Pink investors Kelly Kussman to talk about our exciting collab coming out tomorrow! Kelly is the founder of Cayla Gray, a luxury perfume and candle company, and we worked together to create a scent that captures the feel of drinking an icy glass of Rosé in the sparkling summer sun. When I wear Rosé Summer, I'm immediately transported back to when I was on a yacht on the Amalfi Coast, feeling the breeze in my hair, and smelling the salt in the air.    Kelly and I dive into our collaboration process and talk about how we worked together to create a visceral experience with Rosé Summer. She breaks down the difference between white labeling, private labeling, and starting a product-based business from scratch. She shares her tips for how to build your audience from the ground up and what her vision is for the future of Cayla Gray. To learn more about her company and shop Rosé Summer, check out @caylagrayco and caylagray.com!    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The life event that shifted Kelly's perspective and drove her to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams Kelly's first step when it came to experimenting and testing fragrances  Creative ways to expand your network when you're entering a new industry  Why Kelly decided to go the direct-to-consumer route  Trends in buyer habits and priorities  Kelly's simple trick for learning how to speak industry jargon  The fragrance notes and inspiration behind Rosé Summer RESOURCES Thanks to Indeed for supporting Earn Your Happy. Go to indeed.com/happy to redeem a $75 sponsored job credit.  Thanks to Gusto for sponsoring the show! To get 3 months free, go to gusto.com/lori.   Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!   CONNECT WITH KELLY Follow Kelly: @kelly_ward_kussman  Follow Cayla Gray:@caylagrayco  Shop Cayla Gray: caylagray.com    CONNECT WITH LORI Follow me: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business   GUEST BIO Kelly Kussman is the founder and CEO of Cayla Gray.  After 20 years building a career in corporate retail, she had a life altering incident that led her to change course and start her own dream business.  Cayla Gray was founded in 2020 and is a luxury line of clean fragrances, offering both core and seasonal scents.  Kelly wanted to create healthier fragrance options for women because we deserve better products.

This tea starts with lessons from Manasi's dog, Argo, Rising signs, and then settles into Manasi sharing her challenges as an immigrant woman from India to the USA, teaching spirituality as a Professional Speaker in the industry that is dominated by rich, white men motivational speakers or young, white women healers. Tune into this behind-the-scenes look to learn: How Motivational Speaking / Personal Development industry can induce wounds of self-worth on their audience How systemic issues of sexism, racism, and cultural appropriation are showing up in Professional Speaking industry What difficult decisions Manasi had to make to not only stand up for her values but also pave the path for other WOC Speakers This is also a call for you, our loyal audience, to help Manasi get hired as a Speaker, and not shoved off to the side under the label "She is difficult to work with" simply because she refuses to present her teaching in a culturally appropriated way that many event organizers in spiritual event spaces are used to. Manasi also conducts her own events so that she doesn't have to rely on event organizers to hire her. Her Patreon community is coming soon. Support her through that. Get on her email list for announcements by requesting one of the 3 free resources below. If they don't give you a seat at the table, build your own banquet hall, right? ;) Links mentioned in the episode: Want to go on a self-mastery and self-expression adventure with Manasi in a private 1:1 mentorship setting? Apply to Bridgewalker Visionaries' Incubator (BVI) Want Manasi to be the keynote speaker at your next event? Get in touch via info@manasikakade.com. Other resources for Bridgewalkers: Are you a Bridgewalker? Here are 3 free resources for Bridgewalkers. Follow Manasi on TikTok and YouTube. Shout out to our talented audio editor and musician, Daryl Cura. Check out his music creations here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manasi-kakade/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manasi-kakade/support

In this episode of #TheSpeakerShow, Maria Franzoni interviews Geoff Burch. Geoff Burch is a leading authority on sales, leadership, customers and change and has been voted Business Communicator of the Year by the Speechwriters' Guild. He is a regular contributor and presenter on TV and Radio and was the star of BBC television's hit business show ‘All over the Shop'.  Currently Geoff is regularly seen as a business correspondent and presenter for BBC television's Inside Out programme. Due to his love of riding huge motorbikes the Sunday Times referred to him as the Hells Angel of Management and where once he might have been thought of as a disruptive influence he has now been rehabilitated as an agent for change. Geoff is the author of many highly successful business books with six currently in print and has some powerful business messages to bring. In this fascinating episode, we discuss: Sales Customer Retention Business Growth Change Management Online vs Live Events Links: More about Geoff Burch More about Speakers Associates Connect with Speakers Associates on LinkedIn Connect with Maria on LinkedIn To book any of the speakers featured on the Speaker Show podcast, click here. Listen here: Libsyn  Apple Podcasts  Google Play Spotify If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/TheSpeakerShow and follow the simple instructions.

In this episode of #SpeakingBusiness Podcast, I talk to Dave Daniel. After 25 years at CSA - Celebrity Speakers, Dave Daniel became part of ‘the great resignation' during Covid and went freelance. He is the corporate agent for rock star turned businessman, Bruce Dickinson, lead singer of Iron Maiden amongst others. He has worked with speakers from Pele to Neil Armstrong, Bob Geldof to Lars Ulrich and says he's probably forgotten more about the world of speaking than he would care to admit.   He's also recently started working with Speakers Associates. Dave explains why being exclusive isn't right for all speakers, why the speaking industry needs a shake up as well as some insights into managing Bruce Dickinson and working with other music icons.  There is so much advice in this podcast about working with speaker bureaus, all your questions will be answered.   Connect with Dave on LinkedIn More about Maria Franzoni Connect with Maria on LinkedIn Listen here: Libsyn  Itunes  Stitcher Spotify This podcast was created using Alitu.  Powerfully simple recording and edit

It's vital for ANY business owner to know how to present themselves and speak clearly and concisely to a group. The owner of BBN Creative Management, Blair Bryant Nichols, is joining us today to discuss how you can foster NEW strategies for operations, communications, partnerships and business developments within the speaking industry. As a manager, coach, consultant, and business owner, Blair will clue us in on what leveraging the development of a speaking career can look like, and what to expect during the journey. He'll break down the steps for assembling the resources you'll need, connecting to opportunities that align with your objectives, and overall, achieving your speaking goals. Focusing your energy on strengthening your brand can help you become the speaker you know that you can be!   Finding Blair Bryant Nichols: Visit www.bbncreativemanagement.com   Email: bbn@bbncreativemanagement.com  LinkedIn: @Blair Bryant Nichols Instagram: @bbn_creativemgmt Twitter: @BBNichols   More From Jesse & Small Business Front:  Visit: https://www.smallbusinessfront.com/ LinkedIn: Small Business Front LinkedIn: Jesse Torres, Founder-SBF Instagram: @smallbizfront Twitter & Facebook: @SmallBizFront  Join our community of Frontliners! and get the most up-to-date resources and information for YOUR small business. *Thank you for listening and please share the show or an episode you love with your favorite small business! We believe that when you succeed we all succeed, so let's share the knowledge and resources!

The speaking industry evolves as the world evolves. Speakers every day face a risk of relevance – a need to change with the times and make their message resonate with people. Dr. Nick Morgan, communications and public speaking expert at Public Words, has a great quote from someone he spoke with on his show, a piece of wisdom that teaches us how exactly speakers, or anyone for that matter, can adapt to and deal with a new situation where everything has to be started from scratch. He shares this and other fascinating insights on navigating change in the speaking world with Adam Markel. Dr. Nick also explains why speakers are “lonely extroverts” and how building a community of speakers helps mitigate the loneliness that speakers feel after their time on stage is over. Join in and learn how dealing with uncertainty, building resilience, and change-proofing works in the speaking business.

It's Monday and that means it's time for a new episode of YB's Collaboration Corner! If you desire to share your story with the world, want to advance  in your career, create conversations and connections, and don't want to take years to do it  then this is for you. This week join President of Sales Rob "YB" Youngblood as he goes solo for  conversation & connection with  you!For over 20 years, Self Publish -N- 30 Days' President of Sales Robert “YB” Youngblood has leveraged his communication, leadership & networking skills to impact individuals & organizations. In many circles, he's known as “The LinkedIn Locksmith” because of his ability to UNLOCK the advantages of LinkedIn for Entrepreneurs. His clients hire him to transform their LinkedIn profiles into Powerful Prospect Magnets that Turn Connections Into Cash Flow & teach them how to leverage LinkedIn to create awareness, empower leaders, promote philanthropy, and make connections that lead to outstanding outcomes. YB co-authored a book published by the Black Speakers Network which features Les Brown, Dr. George Fraser and 30 other Speakers entitled "SPEAK UP! The Ultimate Guide to Dominate in the Speaking Industry" where his chapter focused on helping Speakers to leverage LinkedIn to increase their Network and Net Worth.Tune in for a new episode every Monday night at 7:00 pm (CST). Just choose "YB's Collaboration Corner Podcast" when you click the magic link below!https://linktr.ee/selfpublishn30daysYou can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel!https://youtu.be/Mv2LtCa_g_UDon't forget to subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher so you won't miss an episode!If you have been thinking about how to publish a book but you're not sure how, Self Publish -N- 30 Days is the company for you! As the #1 Self Publishing Company in the world we are able to publish your book faster and with less stress than other services. We offer the same services as KDP Amazon  but with a personalized approach. We know that to publish on Amazon, there are several steps that seem intimidating if you don't know what to do. At Self Publish -N- 30 Days our skilled team will walk you through the whole process of how to write a book step by step. Contact Us Today!This Is The Year For Your New Book!

Our guest this week started in the speaking industry in 2012 and began as an agent handling the speaking for a range of motivational speakers from the world of sport, adventure, and military. In 2014, he relocated to Hong Kong to start the Chartwell Asia office. The majority of clients there were financial services firms sourcing experts to speak at their regional conferences. During his time in Asia, he got a lot of experience in “co-broking” with US-Based Agencies. In 2016 he returned to London and took over as Managing Director of Chartwell at that time. His role now mainly consists of handling “exclusive speakers” and managing the corporate speaking engagements for a range of high-profile economists, politicians, technology entrepreneurs & academics. Questions: Tell us about Chartwell and what makes them USPs How did you get into the Speaking Industry? What's your background?  What's going on in the market? What type of speaker would work with you / Chartwell?  What advice would you give to a speaker looking to get booked by an agency like Chartwell?

Happy #talktuesday! Today @theeamateurexpert is going LIVE with Roquita Johnson (@roquitajohnson_publicspeaking)! Roquita is an award-winning speaker, Certified World Class Speaking Coach, Certified Virtual Presenter, and founder of Roquita Johnson Public Speaking! We will be discussing her career path, her ideas of success and the tips & motivators she used along the way. Guest bio: Roquita Johnson is an award-winning speaker, Certified World Class Speaking Coach, Certified Virtual Presenter, and founder of Roquita Johnson Public Speaking, LLC. She transforms Christian female professionals and entrepreneurs from simply being public speakers to being powerful presenters. Her goal is not to change who a person authentically is, but instead – to bring out the BEST version of who they already are as a speaker. Through one-on-one sessions, group coaching, and training programs, she works with clients on presentation creation, audience engagement, managing nerves and more. She is originally from Bridgeport, Connecticut and now lives in Huntsville, Alabama. Roquita considers it a calling to help people “Slay the Stage!” Roquita is also proud to be a co-author of the Black Speakers Network's Amazon #1 best-selling book: “Speak Up! The Ultimate Guide to Dominate in the Speaking Industry”. Audio Engineer: b_cuz Originally recorded February 8, 2022 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theeamateurexpert/support

We often take for granted our own voices. Not many can speak their mind, especially about controversial things – matters of public concern. We let our ideas, stories, and knowledge stay locked up in our heads, if it means we can avoid conflict or ridicule from those with opposing beliefs. The problem with this is that we live in a society where each of us is called to serve one another. In keeping our thoughts to ourselves, we deny those we are called to serve of valuable learnings. As entrepreneurs, we're unable to serve our clients to the full extent when we don't get to deliver the messages they need to hear. Understandably, most people shy away from the stage because speaking your mind can be quite daunting. This is where Kerry Heaps can help us! Kerry is an entrepreneur of 16 years, and the president of Book.Speak.Repeat. She also hosts a Podcast show of the same name. On top of these, Kerry is also an author and a sought-after speaker. Growing up in an entrepreneurial home was probably one of the biggest influences to her becoming an entrepreneur herself. Kerry saw how her father worked hard in his business but was always able to make time for her as a child. In the beginning, Kerry used to work jobs that others would consider great; however, she knew that there was something more for her. She wanted to be in-charge of her own projects, she wanted to be in control of her time, and more importantly, she wanted to pursue what she was passionate about. Today, Kerry helps others increase their speaking opportunities. She believes that everyone has different ideas they want to share, and different goals they want to achieve. Regardless of what those are, the power to effectively communicate is always a key component to success. How is speaking relevant to business success? How does she reach her desired market? How does she leverage content to augment her visibility strategies? Tune in to gain insights from the experiences of fellow entrepreneurs and learn more about setting your business up for success! Time Stamps:[00:05:25] VIRGINIA: Are you still doing the same business you did 16 years ago when you first went out on your own or have you kind of changed and evolved and stuff?[00:08:52] VIRGINIA: Who is your ideal avatar or client?[00:09:50] VIRGINIA: So how do you get in front of those people?[00:13:34] VIRGINIA: What are a couple of big goals that you're hoping to achieve in the next one, two years?[00:15:05] VIRGINIA: How would that all change your business?[00:23:30] VIRGINIA: Do you feel like there's a roadblock that's kind of stopping you from reaching your goal of getting your books published by the first quarter or having the other people that you've been able to help?[00:25:30] VIRGINIA: What would you say would be the best advice that you have ever received?[00:26:54] VIRGINIA: What would you say the best advice that you have ever given?[00:28:10] VIRGINIA: Is there anything that you would like to share with us that we haven't talked about today? Kerry Heapswww.bookspeakrepeat.comLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-kathleen-heaps-6783a6a6/Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNLNBsZvoFl3q3Z2mH1nicQFacebookTwitterhttps://twitter.com/kerryheapsAmazon link or link to your bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Kerry-Kathleen-Heaps/e/B071FRV5NF?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_4&qid=1567792219&sr=8-4 Virginia Purnellhttp://facebook.com/distinctdmhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiapurnell/ Virginia PurnellFunnel & Visibility SpecialistDistinct Digital Marketing(833) 762-5336virginia@distinctdigitalmarketing.comwww.distinctdigitalmarketing.comBook a Free Call http://bit.ly/DDMBookACallEC

This week I bring amazing news for the Speaking Industry. The market is hot, it's picked up, in fact so much so that many of my Speaker Bureau colleagues are recording booking figures higher than in 2019. WOW! After a very tough 18 months, this is just the news we have all been waiting for. The even better news is that 2022 is looking very positive too. So are you making the most of this fabulous news? Are you out there prospecting, talking to clients, talking to prospects and saying, do you need my help? Do you need my services? Because if you aren't, you're going to miss out. If you've found this audio useful you might find this week's podcast interview How to market yourself as an international speaker with Frank Furness, very helpful too - https://mfl.global/2021/10/05/frank-furness/. Frank Furness is an international specialist in sales, technology, social media and goal setting and how they work in tandem to produce great results for organisations. He is Past President of the Professional Speakers Association of Europe and past Chair of the International PEG for the National Speakers Association of USA. Many of the world's most successful speakers started out by attending his 'Speakers Bootcamp' which he runs on 5 continents. In this podcast, Frank shares marketing tips for speakers, how he established himself as an international speaker, what his speaking business consists of and the services and products he offers.

Making money in the public speaking industry can seem like an insurmountable goal. So, many factors are involved with finding the right topic, expertise, and audience. Ashley Kirkwood is an accomplished public speaker who has cracked the code to making money in this competitive industry. Ashley explains her ground-breaking framework and valuable lessons in confidence. From her beginnings as a corporate attorney to starting her own firm to reaching exceptional success as a speaker with her new Speak Your Way To Cash® speaker training organization, Ashley has branded herself as one of the industry's leading experts in paid public speaking. Ashley explains every step in the process of building your own framework to become a public speaker, how to begin a career in public speaking, and essential tools every speaker needs to get themselves out there in front of any target audience, from colleges to major corporations.Here's what you'll learn:Ashley Kirkwood's explanation of her speaker training organization, Speak Your Way to Cash.How to form a framework for becoming a paid public speaker.The skills and tools needed for the job. What every speech or presentation needs to be successful and engaging. How to be prepared for various scenarios in public speaking. Advice for finding the perfect target audience based on your unique expertise. If you want to learn more about Ashley or Speak Your Way to Cash, check her website, Speak Your Way to Cash's site, or her social media pages!Follow: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAshleyNicoleShow/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theashleynicoleshow/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleynkirkwood/Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caZ9fK6aZZ4Looking for more information about the show?Support the show (http://www.laraschmoisman.com)

To reach out to Alex D. Tremble you can contact him below and use #TheATshow. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alextremble/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/alextremble Instagram: https://instagram.com/alexdtremble Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexDTremble Dr. Willie Jolley There are many motivational speakers, and then there is the one, the only, the incomparable Dr. Willie Jolley. He truly is a renaissance man! He is a serial entrepreneur and global consultant/thought leader. He is also a Hall of Fame speaker, an award-winning singer, an international best-selling author, a popular national radio show host, and a dynamic television personality. Dr. Willie Jolley has achieved remarkable heights in the speaking industry, having come from humble beginnings of being a fired singer who was replaced by a karaoke machine! He has gone on to be named “One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World” and “Motivational & Inspirational Speaker of The Year” by the 175,000 members of Toastmasters International. In 2005, he was inducted into the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame and received the C.P.A.E. Award (Council of Peers Award of Excellence), as well as achieving the distinction of Certified Speaker Professional (CSP) by the National Speakers Association. In 2012, was a recipient of the Ron Brown Distinguished Leadership Award. In 2013, he was named “One of the Top 5 Leadership Speakers” by speaking.com. In 2018, he was named a “Legend of The Speaking Industry” by the Veterans Speakers Association. Many know him as the expert Ford Motors called on in 2006–when they were on the brink of bankruptcy. He worked with them in 2006, 2007, 2008 and in 2009, they were able to reject a government bailout and go on to make billion-dollar profits. Dr. Jolley started his speaking career as a drug prevention coordinator for the DC Public School System and went on to speak to millions of youth around the world and produce the first PBS Special for teens. As a result of his popularity with youth audiences, he started receiving speaking request calls from other industry sectors and went on to great success speaking to colleges, associations and corporations. In 2014, he replaced the legendary Zig Ziglar on the National Get Motivated Tour. Dr. Jolley was the first African American President of the Washington, DC Chapter of The National Speakers Association (NSA) and was able to double memberships and revenues in one year. As a result, he went on to become the first African American elected to the National Board of NSA. He is presently the Chairman of The Speaker Hall of Fame Leadership Committee and is also the first African American to hold that position. Dr. Willie Jolley uses his public platform to pursue his mission of empowering and encouraging people to rise above their circumstances and maximize their God-given potential! No matter the venue, from his exciting television appearances to his Sirius XM radio show–to corporate audiences like Walmart, General Motors, Comcast, Verizon, Marriott, Johnson, and Johnson Dubai, Coca-Cola US, Coca-Cola South Africa, Prudential Australia, and Prudential Malaysia or The Million Dollar Round Table–Dr. Willie Jolley keeps it moving with high energy and enthusiasm. He delivers nuggets on how every person can live a better life and win more, every day! Dr. Willie Jolley is the author of several international best-selling books including, It Only Takes A Minute To Change Your Life, A Setback Is A Setup For A Comeback, Turn Setbacks Into Greenbacks and An Attitude of Excellence–which was endorsed by former Ford Motors CEO, Alan Mulally and Dr. Stephen Covey, author of the landmark book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Dr. Jolley is also co-author–with his wife of 36 years, Dee Taylor-Jolley–of the popular new marriage book, Make Love, Make Money, Make It Last! Dr. Jolley can be heard daily on the "Get Up Mornings With Erica Campbell" show on the Radio One Network and weekly on...

Dr. Willie Jolley is a world-renowned Hall of Fame speaker, award-winning singer, best-selling author, and popular television and radio personality. He has been named “One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World” & “Motivational / Inspirational Speaker of The Year” by the 175,000 members of Toastmasters International. Dr. Jolley has been inducted into the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame and named, “A Legend of the Speaking Industry.”Dr. Jolley is the host of the #1 Motivational Radio Show in America on SiriusXM and the Wake Up & Win daily radio program on Get up Mornings with Erica Campbell on Radio One stations across America. He is also the host of the Willie Jolley podcast on iHeart Radio and Spotify. Dr. Jolley is the author of several international best-selling books including, It Only Takes A Minute To Change Your Life, A Setback Is A Setup For A Comeback, Turn Setbacks Into Greenbacks, An Attitude of Excellence, and his popular marriage book, Make Love, Make Money, Make It Last!, that he wrote with his wife of over 30 years, Dee Taylor-Jolley. Dr. Jolley's clients include many Fortune 100 companies including Walmart, Verizon, Johnson and Johnson, P&G, and General Motors. Many know him as the speaker who helped Ford Motors go from the brink of bankruptcy to be able to reject a government bailout and go on to billion-dollar profits! Dr. Jolley is now leading the field in terms of virtual programs due to years of being in front of television cameras and being able to engage and connect with people, even in this new virtual environment. Many people globally are connecting to his daily video messages to help people to get through these crisis times! 

Maria Franzoni has worked in the Speaking industry for over 23 years. She has held senior positions with 2 leading bureaus; CSA Celebrity Speakers and London Speaker Bureau – named by the New York Times as “the only international speaker bureau”. From 2007 to 2021 she ran her own multi-million-pound company representing the good and the great of the speaking world including First man on the moon Neil Armstrong; business magnate Richard Branson; Body shop founder and environmentalist Anita Roddick; singer songwriter and political activist Bob Geldof; and former trader and author of Black Swan Nassim Nicholas Taleb …. To name a few. https://speakingbusinessacademy.com/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/maria-franzoni-speaking-industry-expert-mark-stephen-pooler

Want Early Access to the Paid To Speak Accelerator Community? If you listened to the end of this episode, you heard Kent mention that he is launching a Paid to Speak Accelerator Community soon. This community will include: Ongoing, live, weekly training sessions. Live "Take Action" sessions — you actually implement what you are learning during these sessions by taking action on things like sending out marketing emails, writing website copy, and more. Live "Opportunity Seat" sessions — you get to tap into the power of the community through mastermind sessions where other members help you shape your speaking business or your presentation skills. Exclusive, private Facebook group for  24/7 answers to your most pressing questions. Extensive video library of pre-recorded content and training (including access to our signature First Paid Speech course which is the foundation to the Paid to Speak system — six modules, one hour each). Discount to live events. To get on the first-alert list for early access to the Paid to Speak Accelerator, send an "I'm interested in the P2S Community" message using our Contact Page. How 2020 Changed the Speaking Industry In this episode, I share 3 changes that have taken place in the speaking industry since 2020 and why these changes are so beneficial for new speakers. An Inside Look at This Episode: 1. In-person events are coming back, but virtual events are here to stay. 2. There are fewer speakers today, but just as many (or MORE) speaking opportunities. 3. In virtual speaking, presentation skills are as important, if not more important, than content (but they are very different from in-person presentation skills). We Need Your Help: What tips, strategies, or resources do you need to move forward in your speaking career or business? Please share your thoughts here: https://paidtospeakpodcast.com/contact Episode Resources: 9 Ways to Get Paid as a Speaker (FREE Resource) 5 Keys to Create a Speech That Pays (FREE Resource) Got questions? Submit them here Thank You for Listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on iTunes. Also, share it by using the social media buttons at the top or bottom of this post. Until next time, continue to move from #DREAMtoDO as a speaker.

My next guests are Willie and Dee Jolley. Dr. Willie Jolley is a Hall of Fame speaker, award-winning singer, best-selling author, and popular media personality. He was named "One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World" by 175,000 Toastmasters International members. He has been inducted into the prestigious Speakers Hall of Fame. The Veteran Speakers Association named him a "Legend of The Speaking Industry!" Dee Taylor-Jolley is the C.O.O. of Willie Jolley Worldwide. She is also the Chief Learning Officer for Jolley University, the training, and development division of Willie Jolley Worldwide. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Willie and Dee Jolley.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My next guest is Don Lemon. He is the host of a top-rated podcast entitled, "Silence is not an option." The podcast Silence is not an Option embarks on tough, honest, and provocative conversations with activists, artists, and thinkers, offering perspective about our nation's deep racial divide while exploring what Americans can do to help find a path forward. He can also be seen weekday, during primetime hosting CNN Tonight. He is on the show to talk about the power of not remaining silent and his new book, "This is the Fire: What I Say To My Friends About Racism." Please welcome to Money Making Conversations, the only African American news anchor in primetime Don Lemon. My next guest is Terrence Terrell. He is Motaur, the half-man-half motorcycle in the Progressive motorcycle insurance commercials. He Emmy Award-winning Actor, Author, Musician, and Philanthropist. Terrence has appeared on BOSCH for Amazon, ROOM 104 for HBO, BATWOMAN for The C.W., and THE FIRST WIVES CLUB for BET+, as well as Issa Rae's GIANTS, for which he won his Daytime Emmy for "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Digital Drama Series. Terrence can be seen as a series regular on the new Chuck Lorre comedy for C.B.S., B POSITIVE. He is originally from Cleveland, MS, is an HBCU alum (Mississippi Valley State University), and currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. Terrence is also passionate about mentorship. He serves as the Head Mentor for Tina Knowles Lawson and Richard Lawson's WACO Theater and "Angels and Warriors" non-profit organization in L.A. to empower young, underprivileged millennial students to experience and accomplish their dreams in arts and entertainment. His self-published children's book series includes BLACKY, THE SHES, THE CROWN KIDS, and his latest book, MY LITTLE BLACK BOOK. My Little Black Book, the books promote Black beauty, inclusion, and self-love, which are Terrence's driving forces. He is building an empire through talent, hard work, passion, and a commitment to making the world a better place every day. Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Terrence Terrell. My next guests are Patrice Covington & Rebecca Naomi Jones. Acclaimed actresses and singers Patrice Covington and Rebecca Naomi Jones are co-starring on "Genius: Aretha" as Erma and Carolyn Franklin. Patrice Covington is an Emmy® Award-winning actress, singer, teacher, author, and model. Rebecca Naomi Jones is currently featured in those Nissan's Rogue 2021 national campaign. She has also performed in solo concerts at Lincoln Center American Songbook and Apollo Cafe. They are both starring in the Genius: Aretha. GENIUS is an Emmy-winning anthology series that dramatizes the fascinating stories of the world's most brilliant innovators, their extraordinary achievements, and complex lives. This season will explore Aretha Franklin's musical genius and incomparable career, as well as the immeasurable impact and lasting influence she has had on music and culture around the world. My next guests are Willie and Dee Jolley. Dr. Willie Jolley is a Hall of Fame speaker, award-winning singer, best-selling author, and popular media personality. He was named "One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World" by 175,000 Toastmasters International members. He has been inducted into the prestigious Speakers Hall of Fame. The Veteran Speakers Association named him a "Legend of The Speaking Industry!" Dee Taylor-Jolley is the C.O.O. of Willie Jolley Worldwide. She is also the Chief Learning Officer for Jolley University, the training, and development division of Willie Jolley Worldwide.  Please welcome to Money Making Conversations Willie and Dee Jolley.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Merry Christmas from The #SpeakEasy Podcast family!! We hope that you and your family have a safe and blessed holiday! This special Christmas Cookies episode is one that will inspire you to finish 2020 strong. It's all about the blu can Christmas cookies and my adventures in finding a smaller can of them in the Dollar store. Thank you for all the conversations that have been started because of The #SpeakEasy Podcast. Our listeners are the best and continue to grow with us. This year we celebrated launching three powerful series (Power of Why, Mompreneurs & Boys to Men) that creating key conversations in the entrepreneurial industry. The guests delved into some hot topics that we hoped inspired you to elevate in life and business this year. We can't forget all the new platforms where The #SpeakEasy Podcast is attracting new listeners. MintWave Radio, Desire to Inspire Entertainment, Women to Woman App & DFW Den Radio. Collaborations with others in the media industry like these platforms have added traction to our mission of empowering people around the world. Can you believe that we have been on the airways for almost four years now? Oh, and it is not over. Be on the lookout for even more great conversations that matter. I can't forget to share with you my Christmas Cookies story that is sure to give you a great holiday laugh. Listen in and leave a review on your love, or hate, of Christmas cookies. Meet Altovise: Altovise Pelzer unmutes the voice of women who are ready to speak up about the things that have kept her silent for way too long. She is an award-winning empowerment speaker and founder of the World Voice League. Altovise also hosts The #SpeakEasy Podcast where she empowers authors and speakers with hot topics and candid interviews.Altovise is the Visionary Author for the #1 Best Selling book “A Stage of Their Own: More than a movement.” She is also a contributing author to the #1 Best Selling book “Speak Up! The Ultimate Guide to Dominate in the Speaking Industry.” World-renowned speaking legends Dr. George Fraser and Les Brown wrote the Foreword and Afterword for the book. Homelessness and molestation affected Altovise. She hit a turning point in her personal life after decades of being silent about her molestation story even after finding out both her girls were molested. This was the catalyst for her decision to motivate women to “Leverage Their Life's Circumstances” by learning to love and use their voice. Social Mediawww.instagram.com/worldvoiceleaguewww.facebook.com/worldvoiceleaguewww.linkedin.com/in/worldvoiceleague

Dr. Willie Jolley is a world-renowned Hall of Fame speaker, award-winning singer, best-selling author, and popular television and radio personality. He has been named “One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World” & “Motivational / Inspirational Speaker of The Year” by the 175,000 members of Toastmasters International. Dr. Jolley has been inducted into the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame and named, “A Legend of the Speaking Industry.” Dr. Jolley is the host of the #1 Motivational Radio Show in America on SiriusXM and the Wake Up & Win daily radio program on Get up Mornings with Erica Campbell on Radio One stations across America. He is also the host of the Willie Jolley podcast on iHeart Radio and Spotify. Dr. Jolley is the author of several international best-selling books including, It Only Takes A Minute To Change Your Life, A Setback Is A Setup For A Comeback, Turn Setbacks Into Greenbacks, An Attitude of Excellence, and his popular marriage book, Make Love, Make Money, Make It Last!, that he wrote with his wife of over 30 years, Dee Taylor-Jolley. LISTEN Now as we discuss, How To Maximize Your Minute!

"Born on the East Rand township of Tembisa , Mother was a Domestic Worker , Father a Driver ... we never slept hungry , no iPads , Netflix , WiFi , Apple etc ... however in the past 20 years I've travelled to over 59 countries ... Inspiring Individuals , Athletes , CEO's , Fortune 500 Companies , Heads of States etc ... am not special , I just had a DREAM .. . Never stopped being hungry learned from multitude of Mentors and Coaches... the DREAM and hunger is still in my soul ... I focus on Personal Development and not entertainment ... You have more access than most of us had ... make the right DECISIONS, FOCUS , chose your immediate CIRCLE  and you will IMPACT the World .. remain GRATEFUL And HUMBLE ..."Billy Selekane Billy Selekane is an  Internationally Acclaimed Inspirational Speaker , Organization Culture Expert , working with successful CEO'S , MD's , HR Executives is assisting them to build high performance cultures .He assists CEO's to articulate their messages and re-connect with their people for maximum impact and profitability.He professionally trains Entrepreneurs , Leaders and upcoming Generations on how to Master their Lives and Businesses and build a profound legacy.Billy Selekane is a  CSP (Certified Speaking Professional ) , Inducted into the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa Hall of Fame , Recipient of on an EXPY ( equivalent to an Oscar in the Speaking Industry ).

Billy Selekane is an  Internationally Acclaimed Inspirational Speaker , Organization Culture Expert , working with successful CEO'S , MD's , HR Executives is assisting them to build high performance cultures .He assists CEO's to articulate their messages and re-connect with their people for maximum impact and profitability.He professionally trains Entrepreneurs , Leaders and upcoming Generations on how to Master their Lives and Businesses and build a profound legacy.Billy Selekane is a  CSP (Certified Speaking Professional ) , Inducted into the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa Hall of Fame , Recipient of on an EXPY ( equivalent to an Oscar in the Speaking Industry ).

Right now the speaking industry is facing it's biggest challenge to date which sees many speakers tweaking their offering or pivoting and reinventing themselves for a brave new future. My name is Gerry Morris, I have been involved in the professional speaking industry since 2001 and have the joy of working with an array of wonderfully inspiring speakers and fabulous clients. With 16 years of experience booking speakers and four years of running events, I know first hand both sides of the speaking and events industry. In 2018 we created Book Speakers Direct.com to be an alternative way for clients to deal with speakers direct and then came along a world pandemic. So what does the future hold? Connect with Gerry: www.bookspeakersdirect.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrymorris/ https://www.facebook.com/bookspeakersdirect

Speaking on a stage is one of the most important street cred indicators in thought leadership. Even though people aren't going to events physically, the speaking space hasn't slowed down. In fact, speaking has actually ramped up in the virtual space over the last 6 months. Thought leaders have the opportunity to play in global speaking space where people aren't limited by location, and even a chance to get out in front of the competition when live events do return.  Virtual and hybrid events have become the new way to get in front of people, and anyone who's able to capitalize on this time of experimentation has a real chance to overtake other thought leaders.  Where is money in events going right now and how can we get our content out to more people? What are the credibility indicators that companies are looking for when it comes to when it comes to who they choose as speakers?  In this episode, I'm joined by the founder of Markman Speaker Management, Steve Markman. He shares what we need to be doing right now to align with the new normal in speaking. 

Aaron discusses the following industry articles from July 30th 2020: 2020 Event Industry turned upside down - 2021 seen as Year of Recovery EIC Releases Meeting & Event 20 pg design guide Capitol City Speakers Bureau named one of the top speakers bureaus to grow your business with!

In this episode, Kaywanda interviews Brian J. Olds of Black Speakers Network. Brian shares why he felt there was a need to create Black Speakers Network, how he got the idea, and why this network exists. Brian goes on to share his 5 step framework from BSN which is the 5 M's: Mission, Message, Marketing, Monetize, and Management. He also explains what you need to learn right now to get started speaking for free.This episode is FULL of nuggets about how to get started speaking and how to build a long-lasting speaker brand, what you need to have in place, and where you can go for support. Listen to this episode with a pen and paper, sis. So many good nuggets for new and experienced speakers. Even if you're not black, this episode is super valuable.He then breaks down how to know what you can talk about for the next ten years. Hint: 3 things: passion, expertise, and marketing demand. He shares this process so you can figure out your special speaker brand sauce using a Venn diagram. He calls the intersection of these 3 your “Speaker Sweet Spot.”This conversation was so good. Be sure to check Brian out at BlackSpeakersNetwork.com Join the BSN Facebook group and look up the book, Speak Up! I have a copy of it and it is LIFE! I'm also a silver member and I paid for the annual membership after this interview. I cannot believe the value I get for the price he charges. The community is awesome. Note: This episode was recorded in 2019 pre-COVID. Be sure to follow Brian and BSN to keep up with future live and virtual events and join his free community. He gives every member the opportunity to speak.Links to Things we mentioned to help you:Join the Black Speakers Network Facebook groupBSN WebsiteGrab your copy of “Speak Up! The Ultimate Guide to Dominate in the Speaking Industry” with the foreword from Dr. George Fraser and Afterword by Les Brown.Brian's tip for speakers: “If you think you can do better than the speakers you're listening to, do it.”Whatever you do, just get started. Support the show (https://cash.app/$KaywandaLamb)

The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show airs every Tuesday at 6:00 pm EST. Find out more about our host and guests at http://www.Sharvette.com.   Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 6:00 PM EST Robert T. "YB" Youngblood is the Chief Connecting Officer of YBConnects, LLC, a Relationship & Referral Marketing Firm that focuses on enhancing the Visibility, Credibility & Profitability of Entrepreneurs. In many circles, he's known as “The LinkedIn Locksmith” because of his ability to UNLOCK the advantages of LinkedIn for Entrepreneurs. His clients hire him to transform their LinkedIn profiles into Powerful Prospect Magnets that Turn Connections Into Cash Flow & teach them how to leverage LinkedIn to create awareness, empower leaders, promote philanthropy, and make connections that lead to outstanding outcomes. YB co-authored a book published by the Black Speakers Network which features Les Brown, Dr. George Fraser and 30 other Speakers entitled "SPEAK UP! The Ultimate Guide to Dominate in the Speaking Industry" where his chapter focused on helping Speakers to leverage LinkedIn to increase their Network and Net Worth.  

Adapting to Changes In today's episode Jeffrey Hayzlett talks about How To Adapt To A Changing Speaking Industry. Jeffrey Hayzlett is a CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame inductee and now primetime television host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett and Executive Perspectives on C-Suite TV. He is the author of four best-selling business books including his most recent with Entrepreneur Press: The Hero Factor: How Great Leaders Transform Organizations and Create Winning Cultures. Please SUBSCRIBE ►http://bit.ly/JTme-ytsub ♥️ Your Support Appreciated! If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on YouTube, iTunes or Stitcher and write a brief review. That would really help get the word out and raise the visibility of the Creative Life show. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple: http://bit.ly/TSL-apple Libsyn: http://bit.ly/TSL-libsyn Spotify: http://bit.ly/TSL-spotify Android: http://bit.ly/TSL-android Stitcher: http://bit.ly/TSL-stitcher CTA link: https://speakersu.com/the-speakers-life/ FOLLOW ME: Website: https://speakersu.com LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/JTme-linkedin Instagram: http://bit.ly/JTme-ig Twitter: http://bit.ly/JTme-twitter Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/IS-fbgroup Read full transcript at https://speakersu.com/sl061-how-to-adapt-to-a-changing-speaking-industry-with-jeffrey-hayzlett/ James Taylor Hey, there's James Taylor and I'm delighted today to have on the show Jeffrey Hayzlett. Jeffrey Jeffrey Hayzlett is a CPA speaker Hall of Fame Inductee, and now primetime television host of C-Suite with Jeffrey Hayzlett and executive perspectives on C-Suite TV. He is the author of four best selling business books, including his most recent with entrepreneur press, the hero factor, how great leaders transform organizations and create winning cultures. Our frequent television business commentator, you might see him telling it like is on networks, including MSNBC, Fox Business, Bloomberg and CNN. You might even recognize him from his numerous appearances as a judge on NBC as Celebrity Apprentice shares my great pleasure to have Jeffrey with us today. So welcome, Jeffrey Hayzlett guys, thanks so much for having me. I appreciate it. This is awesome. James Taylor So share with us what's happening in your world at the moment. Jeffrey Hayzlett Right now um, you know, we I leave the C suite network which is the world's largest trusted network for executives and we're building out our C suite radio which are Podcast Network, we're building out C suite, TV C suite Academy, you name it anything with C suite, we just launched C suite loans. We're about to launch C suite supplies, we got c Suite Marketplace coming down the pike. I'm in the middle of three acquisitions. So you know, it's been a pretty busy time for me. James Taylor So take us back a little bit, because you have that you've had this entire other career, which a lot of people in the speaking industry don't necessarily know about, which was your role in a CMO of a very well known business. So take us through the transition, because I know there's a lot of people that listen, watch this, who are maybe in the corporate world and I've always gotten interested in maybe in making that that transition into what a professional speaking Jeffrey Hayzlett Well, I was actually a speaker before I went into the corporate world, you know, I was an entrepreneur and then became a speaker. I joined the National Speakers Association back when I was 26 years old, you know, sitting around the table with Zig Ziglar. And oh, gosh, Brian Tracy, and, you know, some of the greatest speakers in the world I got a chance to sit side by side niba need an E with over the years and then went into the corporate world I bought and sold over 250 businesses about 25 billion in transaction became the chief marketing officer of a fortune 100 company served in a number of capacities in in the C suite mostly always as a chief sales or Chief Marketing Officer, but also CEO of my own companies and now of course chairman of a number of companies serve on about 14 boards today. Three of them are have been publicly traded companies so a little bit of everything you know, you've moved so I mean treats. This always blows my mind for a lot of speakers are just kind of coming into it. They haven't heard name necessarily like Zig Ziglar Brian Tracy, some of the some of the names that you mentioned, get out, get out more often they should be the greatest speakers of all time, right. James Taylor I remember I remember interviewing a while back guy, Jim Kiska, we were just talking about some of these needs. But years ago kind of being introduced some of these but one I'd never really checked out before this was going back to Betamax or VHS. I guess I could never get them was augmon Dino and through the power of YouTube now I went on a complete augmon Dino binge Of what? Jeffrey Hayzlett Well, you should as well you should I mean, the author the book, the salesman, probably one of the greatest all time motivational books of all time. love to read it Have I have a signed copy of it? leather bound edition right here in my, in my office, you know, the same thing like with Dale Carnegie, Napoleon Hill, Think and Grow Rich, Aye. Aye. I'm reading chapter 10 of that book right now, because of our mastermind work that we do in the C suite network. We have hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of members in various groups that are what we call councils or masterminds in the C suite network. And of course, Napoleon Hill was the the, you know, the originator of the mastermind, of course, now I think it's been bastardized by a bunch of people. People don't know what they're doing. But nonetheless, you know, it's a great way and the right way to do it. But yeah, there are some of those names skip Ross. You know, augmentee know, Bill Brooks, who's now past former coach at Syracuse, and, you know, used to lead the fighting padres. I laugh about that, because he was a football coach of the fighting padres things. I mean, imagine what do you I mean, would you really get pumped up? What do you do? Just take a knee and pray, I guess is what you do. But, you know, he was, but I used to sit with those folks. You know, when I was 26 years old, as a member of that Association, and there used to be like, 200 people as part of NSA back then it wasn't a lot of people. You know, it would go to a convention and you'd be in the room with those people. Right? And I say those people meaning some of the greatest speakers of all time now in the Hall of Fame, but you know, yeah, go just go look at some of the greats you should be googling those people you should be understanding and learning and going to the archives to listen to to Norman Vincent Peale. You No power positive thinking, you know, I, when I'm in New York and my home in New York, I live across the street from his church, you know, marble church, and of course, Michael Brown has been the pastor there since Dr. Peale passed. And then Michael Brown took over and has been the pastor there for 30 some years and, you know, one of the greatest oranges of our time, but you'll never hear about that name, of course, but he learned in the shadow of Norman Vincent Peale. You know, my daughter sings at that church, you know, in New York, so it's just, yeah, it's amazing when you but you know, but there's older folks who haven't heard some of the young names, right. Yeah. So I guess it goes both ways. But if you're good at what you do, okay, and especially the speaker, you should be looking at what other speakers do good and bad. So you can say, Yep, I like to learn that I can learn from that, you know, you know, to take apart some of the great masters of today like Mark Sean Brock, who's a Polish famer, you know to watch him do his craft. Now what he does isn't what I do, but to see him pick apart and how he meticulously does his craft. I love that to watch a good preacher. And then watch what they do to watch a good politician. Watch what they do to watch a good actor or a good comedian. I love to watch you know different things or even listen to old records, you know, or if your tapes or shows like Jerry clower mouth of the South, which you will never even you've never heard of James I'm sure no. James Taylor You would just mentioned this to my wife the other night, my wife's a jazz singer. And, and I remember coming coming to Florida speaking obviously, was watching all these great videos from some of these incredible speakers. But then also watching people like Frank Sinatra and seeing about how they use their body, their posture, how they could command the stage and tell a story. And and there's a lot of people like that I remember kind of looking at it. I'd love to be able to take that, that string down Power on stage and there's a playfulness on stage and translate that into the world of speaking as well. So we can learn, Jeffrey Hayzlett How do you take? How do you take something that's, you know, 8000 people you might be performing to or speaking to, and then pause in such a way that 8000 people become so silent, that you can hear a cough in the back of the room, you know, to and then what's the technique that you would learn from you know how to do that what to do or when to stand so close to the stage that you're almost falling off that everyone's in unison, right. Or that I can tell you there's a moment of when I used to take a video camera and show it on stage and and throw it in a pitcher of water with it live and people would scream because I thought I just ruined the video camera when it's a waterproof video camera, and then proceed to then take it out and pour a glass you know the entire pitcher of water. water on it on stage making this mess, you know, and think, you know, just doing different things like that. The techniques that you learn so some of those things I quite frankly, just do, you know, and just try, right. I don't think of them ahead of time James Taylor when we're now obviously in a time the whole idea of doing virtual presentations, obviously really accelerated. Lots of organizations have talked about it for years. Lots of universities have talked about going online for years. And finally, overnight, they've had to do they've had to make that transition very quickly. What are some as your I know, you obviously with things like C suite network, and your your online, kind of presentations that you do as well, you can relatively early into this. Yeah, for those maybe those speakers are watching this just now. And I'm going to say not just younger speakers or new into but maybe the speakers who are very, very comfortable going up there and speaking on stage in front of 500 people or 5000 people, but now I have this screen screen to what we're communicating in with this slightly to medium, what advice would you give them on how to create that same energy? Same kind of power that same transformation audience online? Jeffrey Hayzlett Well quit quit Quit whining. So Quit whining that you you can't do it like you used to do it and start to say, what how can I do it? How can I make that square? so interesting that they only want to look at me? What background Can I put in? What graphics Can I add? What animation must I do? That will get garner the attention of one of you know, 120 screens or so filled with 1215 people on each screen or whatever the number is? how can how can you be that person that's so intriguing that they don't want to leave their desktop, right? And so it's really about it's doing the same thing you were doing before, but just in a different tiny size point a thumbnail, right? And that's the difference that I think it's a mindset of saying, look, look, I can't help right now with what's going on with COVID I can't I'm not a doctor. I'm not a nurse, I can't even sew a frickin mask right? But what I am is a business first responder. So what I am is someone who can help I can motivate I can inspire I can educate, I can show empathy I can do I can give you a kick in the ass I can I can bring you through when you can't do it. I will calm you down when you need to be calm down. That's my job. My job. All right, my, my mission is to do that. So rather than sit there and say, Well, my I used to do it this way. Do it this way. Change, adapt or die. Go. That's it, folks. That's your choice. So rather than sitting around as a speaker, bemoaning the fact that you're not your your, your gigs are canceling got it. Okay, while your gigs are canceling. I'm doing five a day. And I have never been busier. You hear my voice right now cracking because I literally am so tired from speaking all day every day. And I'm making money with it without question. Okay. More than I have made in lots of years, okay? Because I'm adapting to a new norm. And, and so I'm not sitting back complaining, I'm not gonna make my one K, forget the one K, I'm looking to buy my own jet now. All right. I'm not saying I will. But my point is or bigger, a bigger computer screen and better mics at board graphics for animation, right? Because I'm doing what I'm doing and I don't have to wear pants. You know, if that's the case, right? You know, but unless you want to stand up and you want to get that experience, which you certainly can do, you figure out the things that make it more interesting. Even as you and I are talking, we're talking over a visual medium, right in the background. There's my logo for TV. There's my green screen with the beautiful background got proper lighting, looks like I'm sitting in a studio, right? So there's ways in which you can start to do it in different make it making exciting, that's our job. James Taylor And one of the words you mentioned was this what adoptability there was a there was a natural kind of history program on TV. Last night here in the UK on the BBC, when there's going to Attenborough type programs, and it was all about primates, like baboons, monkeys, chimpanzees, and the narrator said something interesting. He said adaptability and resilience are the hallmarks of primates is of us of what we you know, kind of what we're about. So you can have that that first part is the adaptability piece you were talking about when it comes to because you've obviously you've had this life on the stage as a presenter of ideas and inspiring people. But you've also spent a lot of time doing that kind of small screen as well. Now, in the same way, we say I was watching a Michael Caine masterclass, and he's talking about difference between acting on stage as opposed to acting on screen. There's different ways you use your eyes, your physicality. What did you learn from all those years of whether it's a CNN in front of camera or being up there doing one of your C suite network? of recordings as well, that you think something you may want to pass on to other speakers but how they communicate in this medium? Jeffrey Hayzlett Well, their performances. First of all, thanks for thinking me with primates. That was great. It was a great absolutely we're all come from the same same genre jeans have. But the and by the way, relentless is one of my keywords just being relentless. You know, I don't always do it, right. But I will be relentless in getting there. You know, and I will make a lot of mistakes, you know, people talk about fail, fail, you know, fail fast, bullshit, win fast. That's what I want to do. I don't want to fail fast. I want to win fan, I'm going to fail. Trust me, I will fail. But I'd much rather win fast. But yeah. So when you talk about performance, talk about those screens in the different genres and what how would you? How do you act? How do you present? Well, it's a performance. So whether it's performance on stage or performance in on screen or a one to one performance, don't you want to be prepared, don't you want to be ready and I I've actually found that on television, you have to anticipate, how do you grab? How do you grab the mic? You know? Who was it? Diana Ross once told Michael Jackson when they give you the mic, never let go, right. And I've learned, you know, those are some of the things you want to be able to do understand the cadence of that discussion on TV, that it's a give and take, and you have to give them a chance, you know, just like in a podcast, and you have to give them a chance to ask you the right kind of question because you're here as a guest, but I'm here to perform. I'm here to help you get that message across and be the best so people can say, Oh my gosh, did you hear Oh, James had on the show, right? And so what you want to do is anticipate those questions and understand and have responses ready. And especially if you're doing it for small screen, they have to be memorable kinds of responses because what you want to do is have those clips those quotes, those those things that they'll pull out those little tiny nuggets, were in the small screen, especially for you know, like an interview or for television interviews or for that type of presentation, you only have those short burst, you can't tell the story, you don't have the luxury of the story as if you are on stage and you can act it out and you can be sometimes more animated. So you have to be animated with the oral, okay. And the face, okay, as opposed to the body leaning in leaning out pausing. If you pause in television, they will jump in with another question, right? So you have to you have to learn how to do those kinds of things and understand that that cadence, that energy that you have in each of those genres is different. James Taylor And how do you use humor? Because I always find this is, this is hard. I was I was speaking, doing an event last week and it was for a client, the client was in India was a telecoms company. And so there's obviously the cultural thing you can thinking about because primarily the audience was in India, but then I'm also thinking about how I want to use humor on some of it because I know What might work on stage when I can roll up jokes in line? I don't have the ability sometimes to do. So how do you kind of find using humor on these different media, Jeffrey Hayzlett I find that with humor, it has to be directed at you when it's on that small screen. It has to be about you can't be about them because they don't have a way to fight back or give it back. In an audience setting of a group. I can not only be self deprecating, but I can make fun of the audience. I can say when they don't laugh, I can say Oh, come on. That was frickin funny, you know? Do you you know, like or when no one laughs Come on. People don't have cable TV. I mean, come on, you get out more often. You can have fun with the group because you can build it up. You can't do that one to one. It's much more personal because they don't see the other people they just see you and them. And so there is that connection as opposed to that group kind of occurred in the crowd. Where they can they can kind of, you know, feel safer. You can't feel a safe When you're one to one, you get more and more, it's more much more emotional This way, you would think it's less emotion because it's so detached. Oh, but there's more, you know, watch chat rooms. I've watched people who've gone on, you know, on these do events. And there's people carrying on an entire chat about other things not related to the speaker at all. Like, can you believe they don't have more women speaking? Bah, bah, bah, bah, bah. I was. That was one of the other you know, things I was watching about somebody the other day they were, I was waiting in the wings. Right. And, and then I'm watching the chat going on. And, and yet the speaker didn't address it at all. It just kept going. And I thought, ooh, so I addressed that when I got there. And now, you know, I might so they were talking about not having enough women. I said, I can't believe you out your heart. You got this big white guy, you know, to come and speak to you, I guess, you know, and so I just had some fun with that right? Boom. To pull them in right away. James Taylor You've got the interactivity happening, which you can it's almost like you know, looking at the eye of the audience, you can pick up certain things that's your your eyes, you're kind of looking at that, Jeffrey Hayzlett Well, you have to so so I always have a staff person or to who's in the audience and watching that stuff and then over to the right or left, they're feeding me that information. In real time, Jeff, watch out, this is being said this, this, this, and I can address it right there. And that shows that I'm paying attention. Now normally, if I were on TV, I've got IBF right here in my ear, and I got a producer talking to me, and you know, give me countdowns times. key questions, key points that I can bring up about you. The fact that you broke your leg when you were 13 Baba, whatever it might be that you know that she knows or he knows, I don't have so in this in a stage you don't do that in the stage, right. You're, you're presenting, it's you it's that it's the it's live, it's gritty, but in the TV and or online, I can get those kinds of pieces and it's interactive and I think that's a better way of doing it these days. I mean, I like that I hey, you just ask a question. I think this is a great time to take a pause. And let me get to that question because I've it's very important. And I think it's very relevant to the point that I just talked about, you know, that shows I'm paying attention to them, James Taylor you know, so you've been told by obviously, some speakers are still like deers in the headlights just now. You can like figure out what about when it comes to the bureau side, when you're having conversation with your bureau partners? Where are they at? Are they still Jeffrey Hayzlett They've been stopped, they've been down, they've been stopped and they have they're still they're still working on the old model. And I think some of them are starting to get the new model. I just got another booking, you know, for half my fee, but I don't care. It's half my fee and I got the time I'm taking it right. That you know, because it's inventory, your time is inventory folks as a speaker so if you're not using the inventory, okay, then your inventory gets discounted. That's what happens. Okay. So way business works. And so, but I'm filling it up and I'm taking it. But if it's an interactive presentation online, I can't remember how many people but yeah, we're we're doing a lot more of those. But so some viewers are getting the new model. And this is going to be a new model. But let's be clear, it's going to be a new model. Doing this isn't going to go away. James Taylor And then when it comes, I mean thing always fascinated me about but what you do is you, you have that kind of public persona with the, you know, the keynote speaker that the speaker world knows you about. There's a persona that you have, which is very much for the consumer when you're on CNN and things like that. And then you have this whole C suite network. And I find that really fascinating because so many speakers would maybe just go down the route of let's say, maybe online courses or maybe some training thing they they have some certification, for example, but you went in a slightly different way. So because I think Jeffrey Hayzlett this is actually an evolution so so where you're what you were talking about with the traditional model is most speakers are what we call one two or three trick pony. So you have your speak, then you might have a product. And then you might have a service or subscription. I've just taken the subscription on steroids and I just haven't had 350,000. And then on top of it, I have 170 podcast shows which other authors and speakers and thought leaders are part of. I have other television shows that other speakers authors, so I'm monetizing that and then monetizing the community and monetizing the content. So all I did was take what my my audience my tribe was, increase it and say who else is relevant in this tribe that would like to come and play? So the C suite network is very much like a giant sequoia tree, you know, big Redwood. And if you've ever been in a redwood forest or a big forest with these massive old trees, well, there's a canopy and underneath the canopy is this very lush ecosystem? That's the C suite network. Well, who else has done that? Facebook LinkedIn, Salesforce, Amazon. And so what we're doing is building a platform. And so I started early on, I said, Look, I can have fame or I can have fortune, I'd rather have fortune. And if I'm really good at what I do, I'll get the fame for free. And if not, I can afford to pay for it, if that's what I want, right? So what we're doing is building a platform for people to operate underneath that canopy of the C suite in that environment of a trusted ecosystem. And then how can we all help each other, but because if we learn, you know, together, if we share we learn, then we cheer. And then of course, we care. And so for me, it's always about you know, the, the really the relevancy of us together, what's relevant. So that's the C suite, the business community, then it's about our reach, combining my reach which is big, huge, I admit that and then the, then your reach, you know, might be a little bit less but together with you and all of these thousands or hundreds of other thoughts. leaders, it's massive. And then it becomes about reciprocity, and how do I help you and you help me. And if we can get that that's a win win. And that's what that's what I'm about. James Taylor You're always reminding me now of your lady Oprah of the of the C suite, because it's not about just your brand, or your what you're one of brands. But I always thought what Oprah was amazing at doing with Harper and her business was kind of building other brands, whereas Dr. Phil, or you know, the other brands around her as well. And when you start working with maybe some of those other brands, thought leaders, experts, and when you help them understand that C suite, that subscriber to your C suite network, what are some of the key things you try to impart upon them to really help them understand that mindset or that the how Jeffrey Hayzlett how to leverage that IP and then how to build their own community. So I'm teaching them we have a slide that I call the thought value chain and it teaches them all along The 2030 points of products and services and things that you could, you know, give time for and giving time for you can get get more revenue for. And most of us are way down in the lower left hand portion of that of that value chain. And we only speak or we only have a book or we only have a podcast, or we only have a course or training. Well, what about the alumni group? What about the courses? What about the academy? What about your council? Your mastermind? What about a supergroup? What about me? I can keep going of what about enablement, tools? All the things that you can do that you're missing out on as a result of just saying I'm a speaker, right, rather than a real thought leader? And then what does that thought leadership mean? And then with that, how do you then operate inside or under that in that ecosystem or under that canopy? And by doing so we can add zeros, we add zeros to what they do. And we have hundreds of these folks that are part of this network that are doing that every day. Now You know, I, I promote myself and my brand well, because that's what I got. Right. But I'd much rather promote hundreds of others because I can get a lot bigger, you know, James Taylor that almost reminds me of the way an investor like Ray Dalio would go and build a would build investment. He has the all weather fund, where it has 40% are in low risk bonds, which is like subscriptions, essentially all memberships, but 30% are in stocks, high risk stocks, which is kind of at the keynote side, you know, it's when the economy is really good, it's really good when it's not good. And then he has like the, you know, the consulting and then and so, it is almost like regardless of where the economy goes, he's winning in that as well on the Jeffrey Hayzlett the on stage James the onstage model only is a dying model, you know, you know, post post Corona, those people who will make it will be a very low in the very high end What I mean by that, so those willing to basically do it for free. And then those who get paid a lot of money for like myself another who are very professional, but they have to be a, they have to be a professional athlete, a celebrity, they're going to have to be a subject matter expert, or they're going to have to be an unbelievable entertainer. Right. And some of us are a little bit of all that, right. And, and so those folks are going to continue to thrive in what we're doing. Those that just follow them the marketplace of I'm a keynote speaker, I'm just a speaker, right? It's going to be very tough as events go away, right? As they do things in different ways, but those at the low end will make it because they do it for free. Right. So they'll continue to do the TED talks and the you know, the free stuff and the little stuff that really doesn't matter. And you know, or you know what I'm talking about in terms of your pocket book. They'll still do it, they'll still do it. But if you unless you're a subject matter matter experts and entertainer you know a notable a well known and really good at what you do it's going to be a tough so you should be building a community you should be looking at the value chain and how you want to increase it and do it differently and you should be joining every damn group you can get your hands in you know get into and put your feet first and and just and don't always look for what's in it for me look at what can I do to enhance this group and get something out of it? That's the way to think about it. You know if you're going in with a servant mentality it's awesome if you go into it with well what am I going to get? Well then when I hear people come to our C suite network and they asked me Well, what am I going to get? I say you know this isn't for you. This isn't for you. I think we're talking about the wrong thing so they go No no no I want to be know if you're if your primary reasons just to come in here and to rape and pillage so to speak, then and just sell sell sell. Nope, not interested. Don't don't, I don't want that. If you want to come and say, Tell me what you can give how you can add more value to this community, then you'll get the more you give, the more you get. And that's the way that's the new this new economy. That's the way to look at it. James Taylor So what role then does the bureau have in this new economy? Because you think, well, if what you're kind of talking about in terms of those, essentially the superstar thought leaders, which that lends itself very well to I already company entertainment industry, so like a Live Nation model, 360 degree model wraps around the speaker, they do the merchandise, the live the publishing everything. They're like the CEO, the concealing Aires of those thought leaders, businesses, so I want to I can see that in the speaker management companies. But then what role does the bureaus have now? Jeffrey Hayzlett Well, that's so they'll start changing the model has to change for them. The bureau I love bureaus, I mean, we do about 35% of our business to bureaus and I And I love bureaus we have great relationship with bureaus, but bureaus don't work for me. bureaus work for the client. So bureaus are representing their amalgamating. They're there, they're consolidating, they're looking at all the things that are available and then present that up to their client, their client being the person that's hiring the speaker, not the speaker. There is no bureau that works for the speaker. Now, I know we work in a partnership. And I don't want to say but if you really look at what bureaus, do, they they're working for the client, and they're helping to be a demand aggregator of what they need and how they need it, and then deliver that experience and pick the best person and saying, well, we need all this stuff out and do that, but they're working for the client. So yeah, if they're going to look at different models, and by the way, I don't know that even the speaker management model is going to work unless you get some big speakers with some big fees, right? Yeah. Because it's just gonna be you know, it's just going to be a little bit different. So, you know, a lot of people say, Well, I want somebody to manage me, well, you got nothing to manage. You're paying somebody James Taylor 00 Yeah, exactly. So yeah, Jeffrey Hayzlett you know, there's lots of things to look at it, but I, you know, there, there will always be, I mean, for really great businesses, and there are some bureaus that are really great at what they do. Well, that's what you're gonna see they're gonna survive, they're gonna be they're the ones that that aren't as good. You know, that don't have that value that don't have the, the servant mentality that don't have the client base and the relationships because it's always about relationships. That's what's going to carry them through. And so they're going to have some difficult. James Taylor So as we start to finish up here, just a couple of final kind of quick questions for you. We were talking about the augmon dinos and Brian Tracy's earlier on as well. If you were to recommend one book to our audience, maybe it could be a book about how to adapt now to this new age, this new time that we're in or it could be an absolute classic. We just had these essential principles and Neil, you know, time doesn't really change them. What would the book be that you'd recommend? Jeffrey Hayzlett The easiest book I can suggest How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie, I read it every single year, it's still tested, it still passes the test of time, you know, just no different than the Bible, no different than certain types of books there. I'm not saying they're comparatively the same. But my point is, there are certain books that are grounded in what we do. You know, I would also, you know, give a self plug but to push my hero factor book about how to set your how to how to build a company that puts people but prophets, and how do you build hero cultures? And I think we're at we're at some turning points. Right now in our, in our society, I think this isn't going to make us friendlier. It's just going to make us more human. And, and I this entire experience is going to really lay us out a little bit for a while. And I think it's been a good pause a good you know, permission to pause for us to say, what's what's important, and that's so now we're taking the time to look at sunsets now. We're taking the time to fly you know, To bake a little bit more, cook a little bit more, to be with family a little bit more to have, like, you know, have kids across from you at the desk going to school that you're helping with school, when you should have been doing that anyway. Right? That, you know, I got my brother in law living with me, you think that I want that I want that. Well, now it's turning out to be a really nice thing. So those are the things that you want to look at, I think and say, yeah, these are the right things to do. James Taylor And actually, essentially, you mentioned that book, How to Win Friends and Influence People I was looking at the other day, because I was looking at old books had been written during the Great Depression. And that was actually one of the books had been written during a depression and and you would think it was very dark time. But there was actually a lot of amazing businesses that were started a lot of amazing books are written a lot of amazing films that were created by Marx Brothers fan, what the great Marx Brothers movies were created during that time as well. So there's gonna be a lot of very good things. They're going to come out this time. Jeffrey Hayzlett Well, there's going to be great businesses. Look at the last, the last the last recession. Bond, Arab Airbnb spawned Uber, go back even further and look during other downturns, some of the greatest business, you know, there's a saying don't waste a good crisis. Don't waste a good crisis. So the question for each speaker that's sitting here listening right now is, what are you doing to make sure that you don't waste the time? And I think that's a key question for you. What are you doing that you could then up your game and change it exponentially to be something bigger and better to take the message that you have and exponentially? You know, make it more relevant for today and make it greater in terms of its reach? That's, that's a good question for people. I'm doing my best. I've never worked harder. I have absolutely never worked harder during this entire time. This this last seven weeks that we're into this already as part of this thing. Not to not make this evergreen but I don't care whenever it is, what do you don't let a day go by without saying I'm going to make a difference or doing a different way? I wouldn't Do that. James Taylor Now one question, kind of final question I asked all my guests is, imagine if you woke up tomorrow morning, and you had to start from scratch. It's an interesting question. This time we're living in just now as well. So, Jeffrey, I want you to imagine tomorrow morning, you wake up, you have to start from scratch, you've got all the knowledge, you've acquired all the expertise, but no one knows you. And you know, no one, what would you do? How would you resolve things? Jeffrey Hayzlett I, first of all, I would do it faster. And I would do it with greater intensity, I wouldn't care so much about what other people think. That's the first thing. So and and I think by the way, the closer you get to who you really are in your intensity of that authenticity, the better it is. So that's what I would do it and by the way, I gain it and do it one fan at a time, one friend at a time. And then by and I did that's what I would do. I wouldn't change much more than that. And I would do it every single day just like that. You know, listen, if you grow 1010 people on your LinkedIn a day at the end of the year, you got to 3650 new people you never knew before. If you if you did you know, 10 of this, or 10 of this are just simple things that builds it up and it's real. It's not fake. It's not bullshit. It's real. And I built my entire career on just doing that. And I'm going to continue to do that because you know why? Because I can and that's why I want to do it though. James Taylor Well, Jeffrey, thank you for continuing to do that and cutting coming on shows and sharing your knowledge in this way as well where especially for people to go to learn more about your speaking bolts or to learn things about C suite that would be Yeah, Jeffrey Hayzlett just go to Hayzlett.com. H A Y Z L E T T .com or go check me out on C-Suite, look up anything with C-Suite, C-Suite network or C-Suite, TV C-Suite, radio C-Suite, book club, C-Suite TV, that we own them all, and you can come find us. James Taylor Well, Jeff, thanks so much for coming out today. I wish you and your family all the best. Stay safe, stay healthy, and I'm sure that you are going to use this time you're going to create some amazing things. Jeffrey Hayzlett We're going to have some fun and thanks so much James. Oh, It's a pleasure to be on your show. Thank you More of Jeffrey Hayzlett Learn More About SpeakersU #speakerslife #speakersU

Are you flying too high? It's a question that can be tied to many different things including quarantine. Today's episode hit on some points that step way outside the typical COVID-19 conversations that you have heard recently. We started out with the question: "Do you have the license to make the money?"Shari Williams, the Goddess of Drones, shared how she made the transition from PR to Flying Drones. There were even a few tips about who may be hiring drone flyers in the near future. There are limitless opportunities because the commercial use of drones is still fairly new. - career options - flexibility - you have niche down Many of the tips Shari shared mirror what is done in the Speaking Industry. Do you have the skills to be considered an expert in your field? While quarantine has definitely had its disappointments and hardships, there is the potential for you to add to your media kit and experience. Thinking of your speaking business in the same way that a drone operator does can put you in a different mindset. Better yet, it can put you in a different tax bracket. Ask yourself these questions:~ Are you showing people what you do? ~ Do you have certification or training in your industry? ~ Have you networked with people in your industry? ~ Do you know who you serve? ~ Do you know the laws of speaking? The most powerful way for you to show up as the expert and not be put into a box is to do the work. Having a mentor or coach adds accountability and credibility to you as a speaker. They allow you to fly a little higher just like when you are a drone operator. Think about how drones are being used to save lives. Your speech, your book, your course has the same level of value when you invest in it. Shari dropped the mic in this episode when she said, "What in life is really that easy?" The goal for us is to pass the tests in life, in business, and even in self-development so we can teach someone else. Become a professional in everything. I am a mother of two grown daughters and a glammom of 1 grandson. I have a successful marriage of 25 years and I am passionate about celebrating, promoting, and Investing in women and in my community. I have a women's networking group, speakers network and I teach people how to fly drones. I have over 25 years of experience as a Public Relations professional and I love to travel and connect with women in business.Shari Williams is a professional public relations consultant, public speaker, professional model, brand ambassador, and licensed UAS drone pilot and instructor providing on-site and virtual drone classes and training. We also provide a networking membership platform to support Women in Business and the community and we assist our clients with health and wellness products and fitness tips; we celebrate, promote, and invest in men and women in business and the community. Social Media Handles (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.)Shariawilliams-LinkedIn goddessofdrones-Instagram, shari williams enterprises -Instagram, shari.williams-facebook, shariswilliams- twitter

I had the opportunity to attend the inaugural #SpeakerCon2019 in Arlington, VA in early November. The experience was next level as speakers, authors, and podcasters came together to educate, network and celebrate each other. A conference like no other, SpeakerCon brought people who had connected online to space where they could connect offline. During the conference, I had the opportunity to do a quick interview with Brian J Olds who is the founder and CEO of Black Speakers Network. Brian shared some great insight into the journey of a speaker, including the process of finding your niche in the speaking industry. The story of his first speaking opportunity will resonate with many that have that fear of speaking. It led him to his passion for helping other speakers to not just get started but to sharpen their skills. We all know that it is only when you begin to sharpen your skills that you are able to generate revenue from your speaking. SPEAK UP! YOUR AUDIENCE AWAITS..." No matter if your speaking journey has been a life-long calling or a newly kindled interest, Speak Up! The Ultimate Guide to Dominate in the Speaking Industry is here to serve as your road map to the next level."-Brian J Olds, Founder Black Speakers NetworkBlack Speakers Network (BSN) is a membership-based speaker development and empowerment company with over 5,000 members globally. Our mission is to equip, connect and inspire the next generation of black professional speakers through providing access to speaking opportunities, training, and resources to start or grow your speaking business.Connect with Brian and Follow BSNhttps://www.facebook.com/BlackSpeakersNetwork/https://www.facebook.com/groups/BlackSpeakersNetwrok/https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjolds/

Imagine giving your all on the mic just to have someone walk up to you, an older women, to tell you that you need a waist trainer. Uh....WTW?? There is a very harsh reality that the way a women "should look" in order to present includes makeup, dresses and straight hair. That is one of the many reasons why Ciara's post about #beautymarks stands out so much to me. Altovise shares her personal experience with this in the Speaking Industry. Altovise, our #SpeakEasy Podcast host, deep dives into this topic from the perspective of a single mother. Securing the bag financially means nothing if you have not scured the bag emotionally, mentally and physically. Listen in as she shares her view of the topic as well as a piece of her personal journey. Altovise Pelzer is a Best-Selling Author, Professional Speaker, Live Streamer, Life Coach and founder of the World Voice League. She also hosts the #SpeakEasy Podcast, your #1 Podcast for unscripted perspectives on becoming and staying a successfully paid Author or Speaker. At her core, she is mom of four, will break out into impromptu dance parties, take a beach trip or read a book.Homelessness and molestation greatly affected Altovise. She hit a turning point in her life after decades of being silent about her molestation story even after finding out both her girls were molested. This was the catalyst for her decision to motivate women to “Leverage Their Life's Circumstances” by learning to love their voice. She takes women from abuse to applause by equipping them to Define, Accept and Use their Voice as a Speaker, Author or Entrepreneur. Social Mediawww.instagram.com/worldvoiceleague www.facebook.com/worldvoiceleaguewww.instagram.com/speakeasy_podcast www.facebook.com/speakeasypodcast1www.linkedin.com/in/worldvoiceleague

Being a speaker is something so many people connect with me on to hear my story on how I got started and advice for getting started themselves. After my almost 4 years as a speaker and learning directly from New York Times Bestselling Author, Cy Wakeman, who has built a successful speaking business over the last 20 years, I wanted to share all of my learnings with you! On this podcast episode, I speak with Marcus Chambers about how he can get started with his speaking career. Marcus has recently graduated from the University of Oregon and has been signed by Nike as a track and field athlete. He is an Olympic hopeful and an incredible guy who has an electric spirit and a hunger to share his story and become a speaker. I hope this information gives you some great ideas and tips for getting started on your journey. In this podcast we cover: My story of getting started speaking 4 years ago My best tips for getting your first few speeches Best-practices for getting momentum to get your name out there How to get more testimonials after your speeches to build credibility How to build out your speech Best practices I've found in models to present your information How to learn from the best speakers in the industry And much more! I think I've now had 10+ meetings on people that are interested in sharing their story through the platform of a live stage. This call is your reference to what I typically talk about in those meetings! Always happy to connect if I am in your city to grab a coffee an discuss further. I hope you enjoy and find this information helpful! Much love. Alex If you have any feedback or questions let's continue the discussion at any of the places below: Twitter Instagram Facebook For more of my videos and behind-the-scenes footage of my keynotes and speaking engagements check out my YouTube Channel. If you'd love for me to speak at your next event you can check out my Speaker's Page to learn more. Let's keep ditching the drama.

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The speaking industry is growing massively, but Maria Franzoni has been booking speakers for over 20 years! An owner of her own bureau, MFL, and a founding member of the European Association of Speakers Bureaux (EASB), Maria Franzoni is a formidable influence in the space. In this show, she takes me behind the scenes of speaker bureaux, what they are looking for in speakers, how to approach a bureau, what you need to have in place to transition into paid speaking and loads more!   If you are serious about progressing your speaking career, or you're curious to find out how the speaking industry works, then you'll love this show.   What you'll learn The criteria speakers need to meet to get taken on by a bureau What not to do if you want to join a speaker bureau How to increase your chances of getting taken on by a speaking bureau Why it's counterproductive to talk about everything How becoming an expert on the right topic can accelerate your professional speaking career How a coach or mentor can fast-track your speaking career Speaker show reels…how long, what should be in it, what quality should it be? The difference between the European and American speaking market. Why you should establish yourself in the market where your audience is. Top tips for moving into paid speaking What is the typical first fee for speakers, and how high can you go! How important writing a book is to your speaking career. What makes the difference between a good speaker and a great speaker. What's the benefit of using a speaker bureau What the speaker fee is paying for What a typical day in a speaker bureau looks like     Resources:   All things Maria:   https://mfl.global   Twitter @MariaFranzoni LinkedIn/en/MariaFranzoni FB Group   Thanks for listening! To share your thoughts:                                                  leave a comment below. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and review really help get the word out and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes.

Tune into this amazing episode of The Dating Advisory Board Show to learn 10 Secrets To Shape A Great Marriage. “The person who you marry will be responsible for 90% of your misery or 90% of your joy. Make thoughtful choices,” said Dr. Willie Jolley, along with his wife Dee Taylor-Jolley, on The Dating Advisory Board. For more insights, pick up a copy of the Jolley's latest book – Make Love, Make Money, Make It Last! Dr. Willie Jolley is a Hall of Fame speaker, award winning singer, best-selling author, and popular media personality. He was named “One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World” by the 175,000 members of Toastmasters International. He has been inducted into the prestigious Speakers Hall of Fame. The Veteran Speakers Association named him a “Legend of The Speaking Industry!” Dr. Jolley is the host of the #1 Motivational Show in America on SiriusXM. He has authored several international best-selling books including It Only Takes A Minute To Change Your Life, A Setback Is A Setup For A Comeback, Turn Setbacks Into Greenbacks and Achieve Greatness with An Attitude of Excellence. He holds a B.A. degree in Psychology and Sociology from The American University; a Master's in Theology from Wesley Theological Seminary; and a Doctorate in Faith Driven Achievement from the California Graduate School. Dee Taylor-Jolley is the C.O.O. of Willie Jolley Worldwide. She is also the Chief Learning Officer for Jolley University, which is the training and development division of Willie Jolley Worldwide. Before working with her husband, Dee was a high school teacher, a corporate trainer and a congressional aide. As an educator, she was honored as a Teacher of the Year with the DC Public Schools. She was a trainer for American Management Association and the training director for the National Association of Home Builders. She went on to serve as a staff member to several Members of Congress. She holds a BA in Political Science from Howard University and a Master's Degree in Curriculum Design from The Catholic University of America. Willie & Dee Dr. Willie Jolley and Dee Taylor-Jolley have withstood the test of time. They have been married for over 32 years. They work together, play together, and along the way, they have learned how to stay together

Brian Tracy is an Author, Keynote speaker and seminar leader. He addresses more than 250,000 people each year on the subjects of personal and professional development and has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 70 books that have been translated into dozens of languages.He has written and produced more than 300 audio and video learning programs, including the worldwide, best-selling Psychology of Achievement, which has been translated into more than 28 languages. Prior to founding his company, Brian Tracy International, Brian was the Chief Operating Officer of a $265 million dollar development company. He has had successful careers in sales and marketing, investments, real estate development and syndication, importation, distribution and management consulting. He has conducted high level consulting assignments with several billion-dollar plus corporations in strategic planning and organizational development. He has traveled and worked in over 107 countries on six continents, and speaks four languages. Brian is happily married to Barbara and has four children. Brian is active in community and national affairs, and is the President of three companies headquartered in Solana Beach, California. Show Highlights: Without self-discipline, hard work, and focus, you really can't accomplish anything. @BrianTracy“The Master key to riches is self-discipline” – Napoleon Hill“Self-discipline is the ability to make yourself do what you should do, when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not.” - Albert HubbardSelf-discipline is the catalyst or linchpin that makes all the other principles work. @BrianTracyManage your time, get organized, set priorities and determine most important thing and stay with it until it's complete. @BrianTracyI didn't graduate high school so I thought washing dishes was my future. @BrianTracyI had 3 major turning points in my life:    @BrianTracyDiscovered I was responsible for my own life.Discovered the importance of written goals and plans.Discovery of personal developmentDiscipline yourself to do what you need to do to accomplish the goals that are important to you. @BrianTracyEvery high powered person is very responsible. @BrianTracyI found the only way to be successful was to go back to basics. @BrianTracy My focus has been to teach people how to dramatically increase the rate at which they reach their goals. @BrianTracyWhen speaking, romance your points. Give more stories and low it down so they can assimilate it. @BrianTracy To connect with Brian and find materials on self confidence, goal setting and much more visit: briantracy.com The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation's top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!