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How to Overcome Your Fear and Make an Impact Through Speaking with Dave Allred from 2023-11-28T10:00
“If something scares you, you should probably do it."
Grant sits down with Dave Allred to talk about how speaking can help you expand your comfort zone, create opportunities, and ...
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Should Speakers Use ChatGPT? w/ Jeremy Rochford [Coaches Corner] from 2023-11-21T10:00
"I think it's important for speakers to be aware of it, to understand it, not be the type of speaker who's yelling at clouds like, no, I'm going to avoid this. When used in appropriate conte...
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How to Use Your Platform to Maximize Your Legacy with Dan Martell from 2023-11-14T10:00
"Speaking is a platform to share a message and a story that could transform somebody's life."
This week, Grant is joined by Dan Martell to talk about how to create a nontraditiona...
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How to Build a 6 Figure Speaking Business in 7 Months with Dr. Reggie Wright from 2023-11-07T10:00
“So I just cracked six figures in seven months? In seven months.”
Grant is joined on the podcast this week by Dr Reggie Wright to talk about how he scaled his speaking business in...
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Finding Your Footing as a DEI Speaker with Dominique Luster from 2023-10-31T09:00
"History doesn't repeat itself. It's just that humans tend to do the same thing in patterns even if 20 or 40 or 50 years ago they did the exact same thing when faced with the same inputs." Listen
How to Balance Your Energy to Achieve Your Goals with Angie Besignano [Coaches Corner] from 2023-10-24T09:00
"And it's interesting because our self talk starts at the very beginning of our day. So the minute you become conscious before, sometimes you even open your eyes, what's your first thought? ...
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Everything You Need to Know About Demo Videos with Shawn Hanks from 2023-10-17T09:00
"The key to a great demo video is showcasing your best work and highlighting your strengths. It should effectively demonstrate your skills, talent, and unique qualities in a concise and capt...
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The Impact of Gratitude with Dr. Peggy DeLong [Student Highlight] from 2023-10-10T09:00
"There were two modules that were particularly helpful for me...The module about preparing your talk was really helpful...It helped me fill in stories where I needed to fill in a story and a...
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How Speakers Can Maximize Their Time by Leveraging AI with Lauren Teague from 2023-10-03T09:00
"AI enhances my creativity and helps me explore new ideas. From AI-generated music and artwork to machine learning algorithms that assist in brainstorming and content creation, it has become...
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How to Make the Most of Your Coaching Program to Kick-Start Your Speaking Business with Emily Arnold [Coaches Corner] from 2023-09-26T09:00
"It's kind of like setting up a table for dinner. You don't want to just be scrambling and hustle to the table and be sweating and be like, I don't even know where the forks are. So I think ...
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Level Up Your ROI to Grow Your Speaking Business with Joey Coleman from 2023-09-19T09:30
"I think speakers are being called to be even more dynamic, more impactful, and a greater return on investment if they're addressing someone or having the pleasure of addressing someone in p...
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Unlocking Happiness to Grow Your Business with Bruce Wawrzyniak [Student Highlight] from 2023-09-12T09:30
"If you go through adversity and you don't learn anything from it, that it's a lost opportunity"
This episode of the Speaker Lab Podcast is another excellent episode of...
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How to Set Better Goals so You Can Grow Your Speaking Business with Jon Acuff from 2023-09-05T09:30
“Just because you’ve had success in other fields doesn’t mean that you get to skip rungs on the ladder.”
Grant welcomes Jon Acuff back to the The Speaker Lab Podcast! Jon is...
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Leveraging Discipline and Resilience to Grow Your Business with Katherine Johnson [Coaches Corner] from 2023-08-29T09:30
"We absolutely have the ability to cultivate a growth mindset, which will put us it makes us more resilient. It gives us the ability to see opportunities and connect more easily with people....
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Why A Pink Cadillac Will Transform Your Work With Ryan Campbell from 2023-08-22T09:00
"So there are definitely two main chapters to my life, and they both happened before age 22. So when I was very young, and they both involved aviation, and one was ultimately amazing, and on...
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How to Maximize Your Time to Build a Speaking Career You Love w/ Shailesh Ghimire [Student Highlight] from 2023-08-15T09:30
Many speakers lean gradually into speaking. Still others stumble upon it unexpectedly. And still others find their passion and talent early on in life with the help of formative family members–l...
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How to Use Your Story to Make an Impact with Bruce Van Horn from 2023-08-08T09:30
As a speaker, it’s often hard to find the balance between telling your story, building your personal brand, and serving your audience. No matter what your story is, you have to connect i...
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How to Find Your Niche with Katie Campbell [Coaches Corner] from 2023-08-01T09:30
Establishing your niche is one of the most important tasks of building your speaking business.
Like all important tasks, this isn’t a one-step process–it is a long journey of discovery and...
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How to Leverage Your Creative Gifts in a Speaking Career with Mike Montague from 2023-07-25T09:00
It’s not every day that a game show host comes onto The Speaker Lab podcast. But this is your lucky day! For this episode, Mike Montague joins Grant for an exciting conversation about how he bal...
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How to Overcome Burnout and Insecurity with Kyla Cofer [Student Highlight] from 2023-07-18T10:00
A lot of coaches become speakers, and a lot of speakers become coaches. It’s not a simple 2+2=4 formula, but there’s a few reasons why these professions complement each other so well! One of our...
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The 6 Step System to Book More Paid Speaking Gigs with Dan Irvin from 2023-07-11T09:30
Dan Irvin was laid off of his C-suite position just as COVID started taking off. He took it as a sign to start the speaking career he had long been considering. Between pandemic-induced chaos an...
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The Power of Vulnerability: How Sharing Your Story Can Be Your Superpower with Brittany Richmond from 2023-07-04T10:30
Brittany Richmond is an experienced volleyball coach and counselor. She’s also an uplifting speaker and influencer who inspires teens to manage their anxiety and overcome stigma around mental il...
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How to Develop Your Expert Positioning Statement (EPS) with Michelle Onuorah [Coaches Corner] from 2023-06-27T09:00
Our system here at The Speaker Lab includes establishing non-negotiable elements of a successful speaking business early. Once you establish these fundamentals, you get to move on to the “fun” s...
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How to Elevate Your Entrepreneurship with Tina Wells from 2023-06-20T08:30
Some entrepreneurs spend their whole lives hustling, allowing burnout to gradually erode their overall quality of life. Others prioritize work-life harmony early on, allowing them to pursue thei...
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Beyond the Keynote: How Coaching Can Build Your Speaking Business with Jeremy Rochford [Coaches Corner] from 2023-06-13T09:30
You can’t solve all your audience’s problems with one short keynote — often, you barely scratch the surface. So how do you offer your audience the next steps toward solutions? T...
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Why Every Speaker Needs an Email List with Amy Porterfield from 2023-06-06T09:30
Amy Porterfield describes herself as an “ex-corporate girl turned accidental entrepreneur.” It’s hard to believe it was an accident! Amy runs an incredibly successful business teaching other ent...
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How to Build Successful Habits as a Speaker with Sara Murray [Student Highlight] from 2023-05-30T09:30
One of the best feelings as a coach at The Speaker Lab is seeing our students turn their visions into reality. In episode 448 of The Speaker Lab podcast, TSL director of Student Success Maryalic...
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How to Prepare a Killer Talk with Shane Sams from 2023-05-23T09:30
Shane Sams is a man who has taken control of his life. After a scary experience with a supervisor that got in the way of caring for his family, he struck out into entrepreneurship with his wife ...
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How to Navigate Difficult Situations as a Speaker with Rick Clemons [Coaches Corner] from 2023-05-16T09:30
Speaking is full of surprises. Even if you’re equipped with the best business plan, vision, and work ethic, things don’t always go as planned. Knowing how to handle tricky situations is somethin...
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How to Write a Book That Actually Grows Your Business with Taurea Vision Avant from 2023-05-09T09:30
Every week, our Speaker Lab podcast guests surprise us with all the exciting twists and turns of their journey to the stage. This week’s guest, Taurea Vision Avant, is no exception — listen in t...
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How to Develop Perseverance as a Speaker with Alex Lee [Student Highlight] from 2023-05-02T09:30
Do you think some careers just aren’t a good fit for speaking? Think again! This week, we invited a world champion salsa dancer on the podcast. Not only is he a professional dancer, but also a v...
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How to Master the Evolution of Your Speaking Business with Bobby Umar from 2023-04-25T09:30
Bobby Umar is a speaker who does it all. He writes books. He runs coaching programs. He’s amassed hundreds of thousands of followers in his social media communities. He’s done multiple TEDx talk...
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How to Develop a Dynamic Workshop with Nanette Hitchcock [Coaches Corner] from 2023-04-18T05:58:15
Our coaches at The Speaker Lab are equipped to guide you through your speaking journey, no matter what kind of speaker you want to be. Which means if you prefer a side room with...
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Why Introverts Often Make the Best Public Speakers with Mike Bechtle from 2023-04-11T09:30
Speaking can be pretty intimidating for introverts. In fact, you might be under the impression that all successful professional speakers are extroverts. After all, isn’t getting up on a stage th...
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How to Win at Work by Winning at Home First with Cory Carlson from 2023-04-04T09:30
Balancing your work with your personal and family life is a challenge for any ambitious professional, but it can be especially taxing for speakers. Scaling your speaker business to the point whe...
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How to Build Relationships as a Speaker with William Quigg [Student Highlight] from 2023-03-28T09:00
Today’s guest on Episode 439 of The Speaker Lab podcast, part of our Student Highlight series, is proof that you can become a speaker at any stage in your career, even if you’ve spent your life ...
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Working for Yourself with Jeffrey Shaw from 2023-03-21T09:00
Often, one of the hardest parts of the learning curve of launching a speaking business is being self employed. Many would-be entrepreneurs have longed for a textbook that e...
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Finding Your Core Mission with Michelle Onuorah [Coaches Corner] from 2023-03-14T08:30
Our amazing TSL coaches do a lot of great work helping our students accelerate their speaking careers through our programs.
But beyond their great work at TSL, our coaches ar...
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The State of the Speaking Industry in 2023 with Erick Rheam from 2023-03-07T10:30
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 t...
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How to Make Magic From the Stage with Dr. David Palmiter [Student Highlight] from 2023-02-28T10:30
Our Student Highlight series continues with a student who came to us after years of success as a therapist and academic. Dr. David Palmiter knew how to fill in the gaps between scientific resear...
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How to Make Podcasting Work for Your Speaking Business with Lou Diamond from 2023-02-21T11:45:33
On The Speaker Lab podcast, we feature guests who find their way to the speaking industry via myriad paths. Sometimes their path is linear, and sometimes the story of how they got to speaking is...
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The Power of Executive Presence with Katherine Johnson [Coaches Corner] from 2023-02-14T10:00
Do you have executive presence? It’s not just for CEOs.
According to TSL coaches Maryalice Goldsmith and Katherine Johnson, executive presence actually refers to the constell...
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How to Become a Master Speaker with Erick Rheam from 2023-02-07T10:30
We have big news: we’re launching a new program at The Speaker Lab. In this podcast episode, Grant is joined by Erick Rheam to tell you all about our Master Speaker Program: wha...
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How to Have an Audacious Mindset with Anne Marie Anderson [Student Highlight] from 2023-01-31T10:30
When we say our programs get you results, Anne Marie Anderson is what we mean. After decades of experience in sports broadcasting, Anne Marie realized that the speaking gig...
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The Power of Intentionality with Ryan Botner [Student Highlight] from 2023-01-24T09:30
We love bragging about the success of our TSL students on the podcast. Today’s guest is a real gem — he speaks straight from the heart and you can hear it in his voice!
Ryan Botner h...
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Why Your Website is (and isn’t) Important [Coaches Corner] from 2023-01-17T09:30
You’ve probably heard from us before that a good website is one of your two most important assets as a speaker (the other is your demo video). At the same time, once you build your website you c...
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How to Navigate Legal Issues as a Speaker with Autumn Witt Boyd from 2023-01-10T09:30
As a speaker, there are plenty of legal issues to navigate as you build a rock-solid speaking business. Good news – Autumn Witt Boyd is bringing her expertise and experience to Episode 428 of Th...
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How to Navigate the 10 Biggest Distractions for Speakers [Coaches Corner] from 2023-01-03T09:30
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down with some of our coaches and take a deep dive into some of the hottest topics for speakers?
In our first episode of 2023, Director ...
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Why Strategy Matters to Build Your Speaking Business with Michael Laidler [Student Highlight] from 2022-12-27T10:30
Sharing in the excitement of our students’ success is a privilege for our team at the Speaker Lab! Our Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith, is taking the mic for our Student Highlig...
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How to Find What’s Missing In Your Speaking Business with Julie Solomon from 2022-12-20T09:30
You’ve built a successful speaking business, yet something still seems to be missing. But what could it be?
Julie Solomon joins us for Episode 425 of The Speaker Lab podcast to talk about ...
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Our Best Advice For Growing Your Speaking Business [Coaches Corner] from 2022-12-13T09:30
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down with some of our coaches and take a deep dive into some of the hottest topics for speakers?
Join Maryalice Goldsmith and Katie Camp...
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How To Create Opportunity from Economic Change with Karl Maier from 2022-12-06T09:30
It’s no secret that uncertain economic times might have speakers wondering if it’s the right season to take the leap and grow their business. This week, TSL student Karl Ma...
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How to Use Data to Get Booked and Paid to Speak with Arel Moodie from 2022-11-29T09:30
It’s one thing to be successful on stage, but it’s another to build a solid pipeline that builds sustainable growth for your speaking business. For Episode 422 of The Speaker Lab Podcast we’re w...
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How to Navigate Transitions In Your Speaking Business with Amy Fuentes from 2022-11-22T09:30
Sharing in the excitement of our students’ success is a privilege for our team at the Speaker Lab! Our Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith, is taking the mic for our Student Highlig...
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This One Mistake is Costing You Thousands [Coaches Corner] from 2022-11-15T10:30
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down with some of our coaches and take a deep dive into some of the hottest topics for speakers?
This week, Director of Student Success ...
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How to Build a Dream Team for Speaking Success with Veronica Romney from 2022-11-08T09:30
When it comes to building a successful and sustainable speaking business, so much of what really matters doesn’t happen on the stage. Veronica Romney, the Dream Team Architect...
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How Positive Communication Can Change Everything with Marcene Sonnek [Student Highlight] from 2022-11-01T08:30
Sharing in the excitement of our students' success is a privilege for our team at the Speaker Lab! Our Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith, is taking the mic for our Student Highlig...
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How to Build an Unstoppable Brand with Chris Ducker from 2022-10-25T08:30
Chris Ducker is an entrepreneur extraordinaire who has coined the term “Youprenuer” and is on a mission to help others build successful personal brands that build thriving businesses. His wealth...
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Why Coaching Will Transform Your Speaking Career [Coaches Corner] from 2022-10-18T06:55:33
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down with some of our coaches and take a deep dive into some of the hottest topics for speakers? Wonder no more! Our Coa...
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How to Overcome Burnout with Nour Khatib [Student Highlight] from 2022-10-11T08:31:37
Have you ever experienced burnout? Nour Khatib has — and she's here to tell you how to overcome it.
As an ER doctor that walked through the global pandemic with colleagues and patients, No...
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How to Create Marketable Assets That Will Grow Your Business [Coaches Corner] from 2022-10-04T09:00
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down with some of our coaches and take a deep dive into some of the hottest topics for speakers? Wonder no more! Our Coaches Corner series giv...
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How to Be Your Authentic Self with Deepika Sandhu [Student Highlight] from 2022-09-27T07:30
Sharing in the excitement of our student’s success is a privilege for our team at the Speaker Lab! Our Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith, is taking the mic for our Student Highlig...
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How to Triple Your Income From Speaking with Jake Thompson from 2022-09-20T08:30
Since finishing a program with The Speaker Lab in 2017, Jake Thompson has had the "pedal to the metal” when it comes to building his brand and speaking career. His momentum and commitment to sei...
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How to Face the Grind of Building a Business with Erick Rheam from 2022-09-13T08:30
If you've been in the speaking business for long, you know that it's not easy! Building a successful and sustainable speaking business is a grind. It takes a lot of sweat equity, patien...
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How to Build Your Speaking Business and Not Just Get Gigs with David Avrin from 2022-09-06T08:30
We’re living in a world that continues to change post-pandemic — and speakers have to continue adjusting to stay relevant! There are more opportunities now than ever for speakers, but you have t...
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How Silence Can Lead to Success with Jason Dietrich from 2022-08-30T07:30
Sharing in the excitement of our student's success is a privilege for our team at the Speaker Lab! Our Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith, is taking the mic for our Student Highlig...
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How to Leverage Web3, NFTs, and Virtual Reality in your Speaking Business with Terry Brock from 2022-08-23T07:00
Have you seen the ongoing buzz about Web3, NFTs, virtual reality, and cryptocurrency? What exactly are these things, and what do they mean for your speaking business?
This...
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Why You Need Vision and Strategy as a Speaker [Coaches Corner] from 2022-08-16T07:00
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down with some of our coaches and take a deep dive into some of the hottest topics for speakers? Wonder no more! Our Coa...
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How to Find Your Why [Coaches Corner] from 2022-08-09T06:50:42
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down with some of our coaches and take a deep dive into some of the hottest topics for speakers? Wonder no more! Our Coaches ...
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How to Build a Recession Proof Speaking Business with Erick Rheam from 2022-08-02T05:00
Are we facing a recession? What does that mean for your speaking business?
We’re answering these questions and more during Episode 405 of The Speaker Lab Podcast. Th...
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How to Find What Makes You Unique with Rory Vaden from 2022-07-26T07:00:15
When it comes to building your brand, Rory Vaden is the expert you want in your corner. He's committed to helping others identify the problem they solve and build a strategy for lasting success....
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40 Speaking Lessons from 400 Episodes: Part IV from 2022-07-19T07:00:59
It’s time for the 40 Speaking Lessons from 400 Episodes finale!
For Part 4 we’re bringing back 10 final lessons from former podcast guests. These speakers are not...
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40 Speaking Lessons from 400 Episodes: Part III from 2022-07-12T07:00:44
It’s time to continue the rewind and our 40 Speaking Lessons from 400 Episodes series for Episode 402 of The Speaker Lab Podcast!
For Part 3 we are looking back a...
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40 Speaking Lessons from 400 Episodes: Part II from 2022-07-05T07:00:01
We’re thrilled to continue the rewind and our 40 Speaking Lessons from 400 Episodes series for Episode 401 of The Speaker Lab Podcast!
For Part 2 we are looking b...
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How to Find Your Focus with Tripp Crosby from 2022-06-21T07:05:28
To some people, it might seem that Tripp Crosby is constantly shifting gears and focus. But to know and hear from him, it’s easy to see that opportunity has gifted Tripp the ability to unveil hi...
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How to Find Your Story&Build Confidence with Ravi Rajani [Student Highlight] from 2022-06-14T07:00:02
Sharing in the excitement of our students’ success is such a privilege for our team at the Speaker Lab! Our Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith, is taking the mic for our Student Hi...
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How to Create an Incredible Customer Experience with Shep Hyken from 2022-06-07T07:00:40
It started with a magician gig at age 12 and turned into a passion and profession that has made Shep Hyken one of the best in the business. With a knack for entertainment and heart for customer ...
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How to Dive Deep with Tec Clark [Student Highlight] from 2022-05-31T07:00:03
Sharing in the excitement of our student's success is such a privilege for our team at the Speaker Lab! Our Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith, is taking the mic for our Student Hi...
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How to Define Your Success with Tim Schurrer from 2022-05-24T07:00:16
Tim Schurrer stepped away from his role as COO of StoryBrand to pursue a full-time speaking career. Determined to pave the way for his own defined success, Tim has kept his focus away from the c...
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How to Find Courage and Try Something Different with Rob Ferre from 2022-05-17T07:00:24
What started as a parking attendant at the happiest place on earth, led to a lucrative business as a speaker and entertainer. Rob Ferre has always gravitated to the stage, and now he’s got a hig...
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Three Reasons Your Talk is Boring with Jeremy Rochford [Coaches Corner] from 2022-05-10T07:00:34
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down with some of our coaches and take a deep dive into some of the hottest topics for speakers?
Join Maryalice Goldsmith, Director of S...
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How the National Speaker Association Can Help Speakers with Jaime Nolan from 2022-05-03T07:00:41
As speakers, many of us have a love-hate relationship with associations. Should we become a member? What are the benefits? How will this help me grow my business? Is it worth it?
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How to Change the Narrative with Shawn Singleton [Student Highlight] from 2022-04-26T07:00:02
Sharing in the excitement of our students' success is such a privilege for our team at the Speaker Lab! Our Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith, is taking the mic for our Student Hi...
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Why You Need An Abstract with Erick Rheam from 2022-04-19T07:00:18
He’s a favorite among the TSL family and he knows what it takes to strategically build and sustain a successful business. On pace to double his income in 2022, Erick Rheam has navigated the ups ...
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How to Turn Adversity into Opportunity with Alan Stein Jr. from 2022-04-12T07:00:19
When the pandemic hit, Alan Stein realized things had to change with his business and he needed to demonstrate the pillars of leadership that he had been talking about for years. Committed to servi...
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How to Find Financial Freedom and Flexibility with Shane Sams from 2022-04-05T07:00:42
Genuine, authentic, relatable, down-to-earth — that is Shane Sams. He gave up his place at the front of the classroom after realizing he wanted to find a way to provide and have the abilit...
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Achieving Your Purpose with Darwin Li [Student Highlight] from 2022-03-29T07:00:15
Sharing in the excitement of our student’s success is such a privilege for our team at the Speaker Lab. Our Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith, is taking the mic for our Student Highl...
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From Sales to the Speaking Stage with Wolf Millstone from 2022-03-22T08:00:54
Amidst a global pandemic and just weeks after he and his wife welcomed their second son into the world, Wolf Millstone decided it was time to leave his full-time sales gig and start Wolf Millsto...
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Five Mistakes Aspiring Speakers Make [Coaches Corner] from 2022-03-15T08:00:46
Join Maryalice Goldsmith, Director of St...
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Creating Your Own Podcast with Jeff Sanders from 2022-03-08T08:00:30
So, you’re thinking about hosting a podcast, but you don’t know where to begin?
Jeff Sanders launched his show, The 5 AM Miracle, 8 ½ years ago with no audience, minimal equipmen...
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How to Self-Publish a Book in 90 Days with Chandler Bolt from 2022-03-01T08:00:53
So, you want to write a book, but you don’t know where to begin. That’s okay! Look no further.
Chandler Bolt leads the organization Self-Publishing School and has helped lead ent...
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Managing Your Mindset with Francesco Samarelli [Student Highlight] from 2022-02-22T08:00:56
Sharing in the excitement of our student's success is such a privilege for our team at the Speaker Lab. Our Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith, is taking the mic for our Student Highl...
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Write Your Way to Speaking Success with Jessi Beyer from 2022-02-15T08:00:15
Are you a speaker? An author? Considering both? Jessi Beyer is both but her journey to this point in her career is not one you might expect! She joined us for Episode 381 to narrate her...
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Catapult Your Speaking Career [Coach's Corner] from 2022-02-08T08:00:03
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down with some of our coaches and find out what coaching is all about?!
Well, you’re in luck. Because that’s exactly what the Coaches...
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Silence the Inner Critic with Kindra Hall from 2022-02-01T08:00
We all have that little voice in our heads.
You know, the one that creeps in when we start to doubt ourselves and the ability to share our message.
So what can we do about that voi...
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Finding Your Why with Chris Failla [Student Highlight] from 2022-01-25T08:00
Sharing in the excitement of our student’s success is such a privilege for our team at The Speaker Lab. Our Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith, is taking the mic for our Stud...
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Living Out your Vision with John Israel from 2022-01-18T08:00
If you’re ready to hear a life-changing, vision-defining story of gratitude, then you’re in the right place.
John Israel is a friend and entrepreneur-turned-speaker who has redefined succ...
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The One Thing with Geoff Woods from 2022-01-11T08:00
The one and only Geoff Woods joined us for Episode 376 to explain what “the one thing” is and why you ...
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The Art of Stagecraft with Rick Clemons from 2022-01-04T08:00
How to Build a Team with Erick Rheam from 2021-12-28T08:00
You’ve done the heavy lifting, you’ve put in the sweat equity, and as a result, you have a thriving, growing business. And now you need help! So what’s next?
Erick Rheam joined us for Epi...
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Taking the Leap with Dana Knowles [Student Highlight] from 2021-12-21T08:00
Sharing in the excitement of our students' success is such a privilege for our team at the Speaker Lab. Our Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith, is taking the mic for our Stud...
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Planning Today for a Successful Tomorrow with Dorie Clark from 2021-12-14T08:00
Dorie Clark is the real deal. She’s intentional, professional, experienced, sincere, and she’s passionate about educating others to take action with the future in mind.
Having just releas...
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Why Cash Flow is King with Erick Rheam from 2021-12-07T08:00
We have to start somewhere right? And we've all been there, trying to build a business, cash is tight, and we need to make ends meet.
Erick Rheam, a great friend of TSL, has found incredi...
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Write Your Way to Speaking Success with John Jantsch from 2021-11-30T08:00
John Jantsch ---- author, speaker, marketing extraordinaire, and he’s here for Episode 370 of The Speaker Lab Podcast!
John just released his seventh book, The Ultimate Marke...
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How to Develop a Meaningful Workshop w/ Carrie Kerskie [Student Highlight] from 2021-11-23T08:00
Sharing in the excitement of our student’s success is such a privilege for our team at the Speaker Lab. Our Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith, is taking the mic for our Student Hi...
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Why Speaking is Fun with Mike Goodwin from 2021-11-16T08:00
He’s refreshingly funny, incredibly honest, and 100% awesome.
It wasn’t all fun and games when Mike Goodwin first took the stage, but through hard work, determination, and a gift for maki...
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What's The Big Idea with Jeff Goins from 2021-11-09T08:00
There’s so much pressure in the speaking industry to land your big idea.
But how do you find it?
When do you know if it’s the right one?
What if it isn’t?
Jeff Goins ...
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Creating Your Speaker Contracts with Jane Atkinson from 2021-11-02T07:00
With over three decades of industry experience, Jane Atkinson of Speaker Launcher is a colleague and friend of our program. We’re so grateful she agreed to join us as a repeat podcast guest to d...
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How To Find Your Audience with Michelle Onuorah [Student Highlight] from 2021-10-26T07:00
Sharing in the excitement of our student's success is such a privilege for our team at the Speaker Lab. Our Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith, is taking the mic for our Student Hi...
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How To Find Your Audience with Michelle Onuorah [Student Highlight] from 2021-10-26T07:00
Sharing in the excitement of our student's success is such a privilege for our team at the Speaker Lab. Our Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith, is taking the mic for our Student Hi...
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Cultivating Student Success with Maryalice Goldsmith from 2021-10-19T07:00
One of the very best parts about The Speaker Lab is our students. Every day our Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith, demonstrates unwavering commitment to helping them gain confiden...
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Creating Operational Success with KC Procter from 2021-10-12T07:00
As our Director of Operations, KC Procter is truly the wizard behind the curtain here at The Speaker Lab. He’s a master of organization, efficiency, establishing new processes, and implementing ...
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How to Make it in Marketing with Chris Seo from 2021-10-05T07:00
For Episode 362 I’m sitting down with Mr. Chris Seo, our Director of Marketing here at The Speaker Lab. His innovation and fearless leadership have helped pave the way for TSL to reach our peopl...
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How to Find Success in Sales with Sam Hill from 2021-09-28T07:00
It’s a privilege to work alongside a leadership team at The Speaker Lab who embodies our commitment to provide top-notch support, resources, and coaching to our students. For Episode 361 of The ...
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How We Make TSL the Best Place to Work: The TSL Leadership Team from 2021-09-21T07:00
Have you ever wondered who is behind the scenes at The Speaker Lab? Episode 360 is one of a kind as I’ve invited our entire leadership team to join me on The Speaker Lab Podcast. Join us for the...
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Thriving Amidst Uncertainty with Shawn Hanks from 2021-09-14T07:00
On Episode 359 of The Speaker Lab Podcast, I’m sitting down with my good friend Shawn Hanks, leader of the Premiere Speakers Bureau.
The last 18-months have been anything but predictable ...
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How to Find Your Red Thread as a Speaker with Tamsen Webster from 2021-09-07T07:00
Tamsen Webster is the author of Find Your Red Thread and she's also a sought-after keynote speaker and business strategist.
On today's episode, we talk about what it means to fin...
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VAULT: Using YouTube to Grow Your Speaking Business from 2021-09-02T07:00
Have you ever thought of YouTube as more than a place to host your videos? What if you could find out how to use YouTube to grow your speaking business? The man to tell us how is none other than...
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Setting Up Your Virtual Speaking Studio with Craigery Dennis from 2021-08-31T07:00
Setting up your virtual speaking studio is an important part of building your speaking business.
And the man to guide you through the nuts and bolts is Craigery Dennis: a video production...
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VAULT: The 5 Key Metrics to Growing Your Speaking Business from 2021-08-26T07:00
Do you track any of your speaking metrics? Our guest today, Erick Rheam, says there are 5 key metrics to growing your speaking business.
Erick has been on the show before so you can revis...
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Networking for Growth in Your Speaking Business with Jordan Harbinger from 2021-08-24T07:00
Networking to build your speaking business doesn't have to be complicated or take a lot of time.
Here to tell us why and how to do it is Jordan Harbinger, the host of The Jordan Harbinger...
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VAULT: The Four Rules of Cold Calling For Speakers from 2021-08-19T07:00
Does the idea of cold calling strike fear into your heart? It won't after today's edition of The Speaker Lab!
Joe is an up and coming speaker who has quickly added a lot of gigs to his ca...
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How to Get Speaking Referrals from 2021-08-17T07:00
Joining us to explain the process of becoming a referable speaker is the dynamite duo of Michael Port and Andrew Davis.
On today's The Speaker Lab, we talk about their latest book, T...
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VAULT: How to Use Blogging to Book Speaking Gigs from 2021-08-12T07:00
Hugh is one of our rare 3-peat guests and he's back to tell us how to use blogging to book speaking gigs.
On today's edition of The Speaker Lab, Hugh specifically explains why you should ...
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How to Sell as a Speaker (and Why You Should Love It) with Lois Creamer from 2021-08-10T07:00
Lois Creamer is a legend in the industry and she's here to give you practical advice for succeeding in speaking.
On this edition of The Speaker Lab, she tells us how she got involved in t...
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VAULT: How to Transition Into Speaking Full-time from 2021-08-05T13:22:08
Wondering how to transition into speaking full-time? The Speaker Lab guest today, Erick Rheam, has made the leap, and he'll talk about what it's like to turn pro and make your speaking career a ...
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Reaching Six Figures in Your Speaking Business with Lisa Perez from 2021-08-03T07:00
If a six-figure speaking business is one of your goals then you're going to love today's episode!
Lisa Perez is one of our super successful students at The Speaker Lab. Today she's here t...
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VAULT: Becoming a Speaker in the International Market from 2021-07-29T12:00
Our guest on this episode has delivered 90+ plus events every year for the last 11 years, and has spoke in 57 different countries and has been paid to speak over 2500 times.
His name is P...
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352. Pivot Your Approach Like a Race Car Driver with Ron Tite from 2021-07-27T08:00
How to exit a corner might not be a phrase you're familiar with but it could be pivotal to helping your speaking career.
Ron Tite is here on The Speaker Lab to explain how this term from ...
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VAULT: Leverage Your Network from 2021-07-22T14:00
One of your greatest resources is your network. As you make connections, build relationships and ultimately grow your business, your network is essential. Erick R...
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351. Crafting The Perfect Intro with Clay Hebert from 2021-07-20T07:00
Today we are talking about the perfect intro: how to explain what you do as a speaker so people understand and want to hire you.
On this episode of The Speaker Lab, renowned speaking and ...
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VAULT: Simple Ways to Book More Gigs with Kris Reece from 2021-07-15T07:00
Are you overlooking some simple ways to book more gigs? You’ll find out when you listen to today’s show!
Kris Reece is a professional faith-based speaker who also coaches and writes books ...
350. You Are The Brand with Mike Kim from 2021-07-13T07:00
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VAULT: Preparing For Your Speech from 2021-07-08T07:00
Preparing for your speech is an important aspect of giving a great talk and here to give us her trade secrets is Melanie Deziel.
If you’ve been here before you know Melanie is a frequent ...
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349. From the NFL to TSL: How Desmond Clark Found Success Off the Field and On the Stage from 2021-07-06T07:00
You might think going from playing in the NFL to public speaking is a natural transition. Our guest today, Desmond Clark, has made that leap and is here to tell the tale.
Desmond is a suc...
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VAULT: How to Land 100 Speaking Gigs a Year With Ty Bennett from 2021-07-01T07:00
Welcome to The Vault --- a special edition of The Speaker Lab Podcast where we are unlocking timeless episodes by revisiting some of your favorites from the show.
Do you want to book more...
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348. Creating Your Best Mindset for Success with John Michael Morgan from 2021-06-29T07:00
Changing your mindset to be a better speaker is the foundation for growing your business, according to our guest on today's show.
John Michael Morgan is an exceptional speaker, best-selli...
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VAULT: How to Charge a $20K Public Speaking Fee w/ Mitch Joel from 2021-06-24T07:00
Welcome back to The Vault --- a special edition of The Speaker Lab Podcast where we are unlocking timeless episodes by revisiting some of Listen
347. Using Tik Tok to Book Gigs with Kyle Scheele from 2021-06-22T07:00
Being an education speaker is Kyle Scheele's forte, he's very good at it.
He's also an education speaker on TikTok with over 2 million followers, and he has an amazing story of how he rea...
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VAULT: How to get Booked to Speak at Colleges from 2021-06-17T07:00
Welcome to Episode 004 of The Vault --- a special edition of The Speaker Lab Podcast where we are unlocking timeless episodes by revisiting some of
346. Building a Future-Proof Speaking Business with Chris Ducker from 2021-06-15T07:00
What is the key to building a future-proof speaking business? The one and only Chris Ducker is here to tell us.
Chris is a veteran guest of the show but if you've missed his previous appe...
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VAULT - Selling Yourself as a Speaker from 2021-06-10T07:00
Welcome to back to The Vault --- a special edition of The Speaker Lab Podcast where we are unlocking timeless episodes by revisiting some of Listen
345. Embracing Business Development as a Speaker with Mo Bunnell from 2021-06-08T07:00
Embracing business development as a speaker might not be your favorite aspect of speaking, but it is one of the most critical.
And our guest, Mo Bunnell, is an expert on the topic. Mo is ...
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VAULT - How to Get Started as a Speaker with Jason Hewlett from 2021-06-03T07:00
Welcome to the Vault --- a special edition of The Speaker Lab Podcast where we are unlocking some of your <...
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344. Being a CEO and a Speaker with Kara Goldin from 2021-06-01T07:00
Being a CEO and speaker is an enormous challenge and our guest embraces it fully!
Today Kara Goldin is an ultra successful business owner, author and speaker. On this edition of The Speak...
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343. The Speaking Industry's Future with Blair Nichols from 2021-05-25T07:00
The speaking industry's future is our topic today with speaking world veteran Blair Nichols.
Blair has worked with everyone from the Harper Collins' speakers bureau to Keith Ferrazzi to A...
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342. The Future of Virtual Events with Christy Burch from 2021-05-18T07:00
With parts of the world opening up again, what is the future of virtual events? Our guest today has some insights and she's sharing them.
Christy Burch is an event planner who joins us to...
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341. Behind the Scenes with Bryan Harris from 2021-05-11T07:00
Today you'll go behind the scenes of The Speaker Lab with the man who has been here from the start: Bryan Harris.
Listen in to hear Bryan ask me questions and vice versa; we talk about a ...
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340. Your Signature Message with Erick Rheam from 2021-05-04T07:00
Why is finding your signature message key to longevity and success as a speaker? Our guest will tell us!
Erick Rheam is back for episode 340 of The Speaker Lab and he'll explain what a si...
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339. Developing a Powerful Talk with Mike Pacchione from 2021-04-27T07:00
One of the most intimidating aspects of becoming a speaker is developing a powerful talk. Here to help us is Mike Pacchione.
Mike is an incredible speaker who also helps Speaker Lab stude...
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338. Creating Your Talk with Harriet Turk from 2021-04-20T07:00
Creating your talk is one of the basics of becoming a great speaker.
Joining us to lay out the details of this process is Harriet Turk. Harriet is a masterful speaker who also helps Speak...
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337. Pivoting in Response to the Pandemic with Clint Pulver from 2021-04-13T07:00
How have you been pivoting in response to the pandemic? It's impacted the speaking industry and hear to tell us all about it is repeat guest and friend of the show, Clint Pulver.
We're ca...
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336. The Solution to Overthinking with Jon Acuff from 2021-04-06T07:00
Do you need the solution to overthinking? If you stopped to think about it then you probably do! Our guest today has your answer.
Jon Acuff, masterful author and speaker, is here to talk ...
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335. From Music to Comedy to Speaking with Jeremy Rochford from 2021-03-30T07:00
What's it like to go from a career in music to comedy to speaking? Our guest has done it and he's here to share!
Today Jeremy Rochford is an amazing public speaker and a coach in our Book...
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BONUS Episode - 22 Ways to Market Yourself from 2021-03-26T22:00
How do you effectively market yourself?
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334. How to Continue Scaling Your Speaking Business with Nanette Hitchcock from 2021-03-23T07:00
If you're serious about succeeding as a speaker, learning how to continue scaling your speaking business is essential.
Joining us to dive into this topic is Nanette Hitchcock, a successfu...
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333. How to Land a $40,000 Speaking Gig with Erick Rheam from 2021-03-16T07:00
What would you do to learn how to land a $40,000 speaking gig?
Fortunately all you have to do is listen to today's show and implement what our guest did! Our guest is Erick Rheam and he's...
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332. What 2020 Was Really Like as a Full-Time Speaker with Ty Bennett from 2021-03-09T08:00
What was 2020 really like for full-time speakers?
Our guest, Ty Bennett, is sharing his experience on today's episode of The Speaker Lab.
Ty typically does around 100 live, in-pers...
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331. Using Clubhouse for Your Speaking Career with Brian Fanzo from 2021-03-02T08:00
Have you heard of using Clubhouse for your speaking career? Clubhouse is the hottest app right now and it's by invitation-only.
Friend of the show, Brian Fanzo, is joining us on today's T...
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330. How to Speak to Associations with Katrina Davis from 2021-02-23T08:00
If you're looking to better understand how to speak to associations you are in luck!
Today's guest is Katrina Davis, who has been an event planner and education director for the Iowa Asso...
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329. How to Consistently Find and Book Gigs with Taylorr Payne from 2021-02-16T08:00
How to consistently find and book gigs is definitely necessary knowledge for all speakers!
And the person to share that knowledge is our guest today, Taylorr Payne of Speaker Flow. His bu...
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328. The Current State of the Speaking Industry with Erick Rheam from 2021-02-09T08:00
What is the current state of the speaking industry? What is the latest? Erick Rheam is going to tell us.
Erick is a student of The Speaker Lab who now coaches for us in additio...
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327. Public Speaking versus Corporate Speaking with Ryan Avery from 2021-02-02T08:00
Do you know what is different about public speaking versus corporate speaking? Our guest does and he's here to tell us.
Ryan Avery is a speaker who got his start by winning the Toastmaste...
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326. How to Focus and Adapt as a Speaker with Curt Steinhorst from 2021-01-26T08:00
How to focus and adapt as a speaker is one very important lesson everyone can learn, especially during a pandemic. Curt Steinhorst is an expert on focus and attention, and he's become adept at a...
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325. How to Work With Event Planners with Roy Cevallos from 2021-01-19T08:00
A great way to land more speaking gigs is through event planners, and here to tell us how to work with event planners is Roy Cevallos.
Roy is an event planner and program manager for the ...
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324. The Future of Live Events with Brandon Edmonson from 2021-01-12T08:00
2020 was a year like no other so it's natural for speakers to wonder about the future of live events. And our guest for today's edition of The Speaker Lab is going to weigh in with his wisdom. Listen
323. Pivoting During a Pandemic with Karen Harris from 2021-01-05T08:00
Speaking has changed because of COVID-19 and here to share about pivoting during a pandemic is our friend and yours Karen Harris of CMI Management.
Karen is a return guest, previously joi...
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322. Scaling Your Speaking Business with Houston Kraft from 2020-12-29T08:00
What does it look like if you're scaling your speaking business? Our guest today shares his journey from being a one-man show to scaling his speaking business beyond just himself.
Houston...
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321. How to Tell a Great Story and Help Audiences with Chris Field from 2020-12-22T08:00
How to tell a great story and help audiences are two of the strongest skills a speaker can have in their repetoire, and someone who knows full well how to do both is Chris Field.
If you'r...
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320. Changing Speaking Topics with Jessica Kriegel from 2020-12-15T08:00
Is changing speaking topics a difficult transition? It can be done and here to tell us about the journey is Jessica Kriegel.
Jessica is an author, leadership expert and speaker who is a r...
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319. Speaking As Your Side Hustle with Ryan Gottfredson from 2020-12-08T08:00
The beauty of speaking is that you can do it full-time or you can make speaking as your side hustle. Our guest today has done just that. Ryan Gottfredson is a leadership professor at Cal State-F...
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318. How to Speak On Cultural Diversity and Inclusion with J. Israel Greene from 2020-12-01T08:00
How to speak on cultural diversity and inclusion is our topic for today's edition of The Speaker Lab. Joining us is speaker, consultant and corporate leader J. Israel Greene.
Israel speak...
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317. Creating Impactful Stories with Rain Bennett from 2020-11-24T08:00
As a speaker, creating impactful stories matters. Here to talk about how creating impactful stories is something you can do consistently to help grow your speaking career is Rain Bennett.
316. From Physician to Full-Time Speaker with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith from 2020-11-17T08:00
Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith has gone from physician to full-time speaker, and she joins us to tell us how she made the leap!
After two decades in the medical world, today Dr. Saundra speaks ...
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315. Speaking in The Tech Space with Ilana Golan from 2020-11-10T08:00
Do you have an interest in speaking in the tech space? Our guest is a premiere speaker in that industry and she's here to tell us about it.
Ilana Golan helps executives grow in their care...
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314. Knowing Your Identity with Rocky Garza from 2020-11-03T08:00
One key to creating a thriving speaking business is knowing your identity and knowing what you bring to the table as a speaker.
Our guest is an expert at helping others know themselves an...
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313. Overcoming Adversity with Chris Ruden from 2020-10-27T07:00
Overcoming adversity is an experience almost everyone has at some point in their lives. Our guest today was faced with this challenge early on and today he shares how doing so led to his speakin...
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312. Your Message Matters with Jonathan Milligan from 2020-10-20T07:00
Have you ever doubted if your message matters? Our guest has literally written the book on this subject and today he is sharing some of his insights on the matter.
Jonathan Milligan is an...
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311. Building Your Speaking Web Site with Rick Clemons from 2020-10-13T07:00
Today we are talking about building your speaking web site: how to create it, what mistakes to avoid and what you must include.
We cover all the ins and outs of building your speaking web...
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310. How to Shift to Virtual Speaking with Brian Lord from 2020-10-06T07:00
How to shift to virtual speaking is something many speakers are exploring now, and our guest is sharing with us some of his best strategies for doing so.
Brian Lord ...
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309. The Power of The Pipeline Part V with Erick Rheam from 2020-09-29T07:00
Welcome back to our fifth and final episode in this series on The Power of The Pipeline!
Once again Erick Rheam is joining us as our co-host. If you missed the first...
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308. The Power of The Pipeline Part IV with Erick Rheam from 2020-09-22T07:00
Welcome back to the fourth in a five-part series called The Power of The Pipeline! Joining us again is your friend and mine, Mr. Erick Rheam.
If you missed last week's episode of The Spea...
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307. The Power of The Pipeline Part III with Erick Rheam from 2020-09-15T07:00
Welcome to 307, the third episode in our five part series on The Power of The Pipeline. Joining us is my friend and co-host for this series, Erick Rheam.
Last week we covered the second s...
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306. The Power of The Pipeline Part II with Erick Rheam from 2020-09-08T07:00
Welcome to the second episode in our 5-part series on The Power of The Pipeline. Joining me again as co-host is Erick Rheam, our Director of Student Success here at The Speaker Lab.
Last ...
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305. The Power of The Pipeline with Erick Rheam from 2020-09-01T07:00
Episode 305 is a brand new series focused on the power of the pipeline.
Joining me as co-host for this series is Erick Rheam, our Director of Student Success here at The Speaker Lab.
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304. How to Work With a Speaking Agent with Li Hayes from 2020-08-25T07:00
Have you ever wondered how to work with a speaking agent? Our guest, Li Hayes, has all the info you need to decide if an agent is right for you!
Li runs a boutique speaker agency and work...
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303. Speaking Part-Time to Grow Your Full-Time Business with Liz Bohannon from 2020-08-18T07:00
Speaking part-time to grow your full-time business can be a surefire way to expand your reach, maximize your impact and your bottom line. Our guest is a living example of this and she joins us t...
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302. How to Tell Stories That Stick with Kindra Hall from 2020-08-11T07:00
Stories are one of the most important tools for any speaker. So how do you tell stories that stick long after you've finished speaking? Our guest has the answer. Kindra Hall is a renowned speake...
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301. The Current State of the Speaking Industry with Ryan Giffen from 2020-08-04T07:00
Ryan Giffen is an agent at Premiere Speakers Bureau and he's here to give us an update on the current state of the speaking industry.
He's been an agent for over a decade. While he's join...
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How To Build A Speaking Business While Working Full-Time (without losing your mind or your job) from 2020-07-30T07:00
Don't quit your day job to start a speaking career. Begin building your speaking business on the side.
During this Speaking Workshop, We Cover:
- The 7 things you must clarify ... Listen
300. Episode 300 And A Special Giveaway! from 2020-07-28T07:00
Three amazing students join us for this very special 300th episode of The Speaker Lab!
All three of our guests today are students of The Speaker Lab and they crushing it. They are here to...
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299. How to Be a Corporate Trainer with Michael Bungay Stanier from 2020-07-21T07:00
One area we haven't touched on is how to be a corporate trainer, my friend Michael Bungay Stanier is here to change that!
Michael is a well-established keynote speaker and corporate train...
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298. Building Relationships Through Giving Gifts with John Ruhlin from 2020-07-14T07:00
We talk about relationships but what about building relationships through giving gifts? What are the dos and don'ts of successful gift-giving? Here to tell us is gifting expert, best-selling aut...
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297. How to Speak To The Medical Field with Nisha Mehta from 2020-07-07T07:00
How to speak to the medical field is a question I get asked a lot, and today our guest is answering it. Nisha Mehta is a practicing physician, specifically a radiologist. She also speaks around ...
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296. A Discussion on Race and The Speaking Industry with Nicole Walters from 2020-06-30T07:00
Today's conversation is a discussion on race and the speaking industry with my friend Nicole Walters. Nicole is an incredible speaker, amazing entrepreneur and phenomenal human being.
On ...
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295. How to Embrace Your Fears with Michelle Poler from 2020-06-23T07:00
How to embrace your fears is the subject that helped our guest today jumpstart a whole new career as an international speaker and author.
Michelle Poler is here on The Speaker Lab to talk...
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294. How to Pivot to Speaking Virtually With Jon Acuff from 2020-06-16T07:00
How to pivot to speaking virtually may not have been something you thought of before the pandemic, but our guest today explains why he and a lot of other speakers are embracing it now.
Jo...
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293. What Meeting Planners Want With Jay Baer from 2020-06-09T07:00
Knowing what meeting planners want from a speaker can be the difference between booking some gigs and being a full-time speaker. Our guest today has the inside scoop on this very topic and he's ...
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Why a Speaking Pipeline Matters With Erick Rheam from 2020-06-08T07:00
Grant Baldwin and Erick Rheam hosted a Facebook Live to talk about one of the biggest challenges professional speakers face: getting consistent speaking gig leads and what to do with them.
<... Listen
292. How Public Relations Helps Speakers With Chris Winfield from 2020-06-02T07:00
How public relations helps speakers may not be something you've considered before, but after today's episode you will know how PR can make a difference in your speaking career.
Chris Winf...
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291. Why Writing Matters for Speakers With Hugh Culver from 2020-05-26T07:00
You may see the value of writing, but do you know why writing matters for speakers?
Our guest does and he's here to tell us on the 291st edition of The Speaker Lab! Hugh Culver is a repea...
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290. How to Find Your First Paid Speaking Gig with Bryan Allain (VIII) from 2020-05-19T07:00
Today's edition of The Speaker Lab is the final segment of our eight-part series on how to find your first paid speaking gig with Bryan Allain!
If you missed the first seven episodes chec...
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289. How to Find Your First Paid Speaking Gig with Bryan Allain (VII) from 2020-05-12T07:00
Welcome to part seven of how to find your first paid speaking gig with Bryan Allain.
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288. How to Find Your First Paid Speaking Gig with Bryan Allain (VI) from 2020-05-05T07:00
Welcome to part six of how to find your first paid speaking gig with Bryan Allain!
If you missed the first five episodes with Bryan you can Listen
287. How to Find Your First Paid Speaking Gig with Bryan Allain (V) from 2020-04-28T07:00
Welcome to part five of how to find your first paid speaking gig with Bryan Allain!
If you missed the first three episodes with Bryan you can Listen
How Speakers Are Still Getting Booked and Paid to Speak w/ Erick Rheam from 2020-04-27T07:00
Grant Baldwin and Erick Rheam hosted a Facebook Live to talk about how speakers are still getting booked and paid to speak even in the midst of the pandemic.
During the live stream, Grant...
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How Speakers Can Maximize the Gift of Time During Quarantine w/ Michael Port from 2020-04-24T07:00
Grant Baldwin and Michael Port hosted a Facebook Live to talk about what speakers can do to take advantage of the extra time during quarantine to improve their value as a performer.
Durin...
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How Speakers Can Create New Value Through Virtual Offers with Clint Pulver from 2020-04-22T07:00
Grant Baldwin and Clint Pulver hosted a live stream to talk about how speakers can change and adapt to a new “normal”.
During the interview, Grant and Clint discuss:
- De... Listen
286. How to Find Your First Paid Speaking Gig with Bryan Allain (IV) from 2020-04-21T07:00
Welcome to how to find your first paid speaking gig with Bryan Allain - part four.
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What a Physician Says About the Current Speaking Industry With Nisha Mehta from 2020-04-17T07:00
Grant Baldwin and Nisha Mehta hosted a Facebook Live to talk about a physician's perspective on the speaking industry during turbulent times.
During the live stream, Grant and Nisha discu...
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Discussing the Future of the Speaking Industry With Scott Stratten from 2020-04-15T07:00
Grant Baldwin and Scott Stratten hosted a Facebook Live to talk about the future of the speaking industry after a pandemic.
During the live stream, Grant and Scott discuss:
- ... Listen
285. How to Find Your First Paid Speaking Gig with Bryan Allain (Part III) from 2020-04-14T07:00
Welcome! This is part three of our how to find your first paid speaking gig series with Bryan Allain.
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How to Work on Your Speech and Craft During Quarantine With Mike Pacchione from 2020-04-13T07:00
Grant Baldwin and Mike Pacchione hosted a Facebook Live to talk about how to work on your speech and hone your craft during the quarantine.
During the live stream, Grant and Mike discuss:...
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How Speakers Can Benefit From the Stimulus, Unemployment, EIDL, and PPP from 2020-04-10T07:00
Grant Baldwin and Josh Bauerle hosted a Q&A on Facebook Live to talk about how speakers can benefit from the stimulus and address your questions about the stimulus check, unemployment, EIDL, and...
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Confessions of a Professional Speaker Dealing With COVID Featuring Phil Jones from 2020-04-09T07:00
Grant Baldwin and Phil Jones hosted a Facebook Live to talk about the true confessions of a professional speaker dealing with the impact of COVID-19.
During the live stream, Grant and Phi...
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284. How to Find Your First Paid Speaking Gig with Bryan Allain (Part II) from 2020-04-07T07:00
Welcome! This is part two of our how to find your first paid speaking gig.
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264. How to Find Your First Paid Speaking Gig with Bryan Allain (Part I) from 2020-04-07T06:30
Wouldn't it be great if someone could guide you through how to find your first paid speaking gig?
One of our own team members is here to demonstrate, Mr. Bryan Allain. Bryan has worked wi...
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How Speakers Should Handle Their Finances in This COVID World With Mike Michalowicz from 2020-04-06T07:00
Grant Baldwin and Mike Michalowicz hosted a Facebook Live to talk about how speakers should handle their finances in the midst of crisis.
During the live stream, Grant and Mike discuss: Listen
How Speakers Can Diversify Their Business With Carrie Wilkerson from 2020-04-03T07:00
Grant Baldwin and Carrie Wilkerson hosted a Facebook Live to talk about how speakers can diversify their business.
During the live stream, Grant and Carrie discuss:
- Sta... Listen
How to Book Virtual Speaking Gigs With Erick Rheam from 2020-04-01T07:00
Grant Baldwin and Erick Rheam hosted a Facebook Live to talk about how speakers can convert live events that are postponed or canceled into virtual gigs.
During the live stream, Grant and...
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283. Staying Positive on Your Speaking Journey with Jon Gordon from 2020-03-31T07:00
Staying positive on your speaking journey will help you succeed, and our guest today is the perfect example of this.
Jon Gordon is the author of Stay Positive, The Energy Bus and many oth...
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How Event Planners Are Responding to the Coronavirus With Josh McGhee from 2020-03-30T07:00
Grant Baldwin and Josh McGhee hosted a Facebook Live to talk about how event planners are responding to the coronavirus and its impact on the speaking industry.
During the live stream, Gr...
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How to Create Virtual Speaking Opportunities With Terry Brock from 2020-03-28T07:00
Grant Baldwin and Terry Brock hosted a Facebook Live to talk about you can create virtual speaking opportunities.
During the live stream, Grant and Terry discuss:
- Makin... Listen
How Speaker Bureaus Are Responding to COVID-19 With Shawn Hanks from 2020-03-27T07:00
Grant Baldwin and Shawn Hanks hosted a Facebook Live to talk about how speaking bureaus are responding and adjusting to the coronavirus.
During the live stream, Grant and Shawn discuss: Listen
How the Youth Speaking Industry Is Responding to COVID-19 With Kyle Scheele from 2020-03-26T07:00
Grant Baldwin and Kyle Scheele hosted a Facebook Live to talk about how the youth speaking industry is responding and adjusting to the coronavirus.
During the live stream, Grant and Kyle ...
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How To Diversify Your Speaking Income Right Now with Neen James from 2020-03-25T07:00
Grant Baldwin and Neen James hosted a Facebook Live to talk about how to diversify your speaking income right now.
During the live stream, Grant and Neen discuss:
- Comparing t... Listen
282. Focusing on Your Speaking Topic with David Newman from 2020-03-24T07:00
Narrowing down and focusing on your speaking topic is can be one of the harder aspects of speaking.
Here to help ease that p...
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Why Generosity is a Strategic Advantage in Times of Crisis with Vinh Giang from 2020-03-23T13:00
Grant Baldwin and Vinh Giang hosted a Facebook Live to talk about how speakers and magicians can adapt to delivering virtual experiences in unprecedented times.
During the live stream, in...
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How Speakers Can Best Use Technology in a Chaotic Climate with Brian Fanzo from 2020-03-20T07:00
Grant Baldwin and Brian Fanzo (from iSocialFanz.com) hosted a Facebook Live to talk about how speakers can best use technology in this current climate.
During the live stream, Grant and B...
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How Speakers Can Deal With Unexpected Changes in the Industry with Jane Atkinson from 2020-03-19T07:00
Grant Baldwin and Jane Atkinson (from Speaker Launcher) host a Facebook Live to talk about how speakers can deal with the current changes in the industry.
During the live stream, Grant an...
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How Speakers Can Thrive in the Midst of Crisis from 2020-03-18T07:00
281. How to Thrive In a Crisis with Erick Rheam from 2020-03-17T07:00
Speakers are feeling fearful right now, and to help ease that we're talking about how to thrive in a crisis.
Joining us to talk about this unique time is Erick Rheam, our Director of Stud...
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280. The Unmistakable Creative with Srini Rao from 2020-03-10T07:00
Our guest today, Srini Rao, runs the site and podcast called The Unmistakable Creative. He's also a prolific best-selling author and sought-after international keynote speaker.
Today, he ...
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279. How Passion Can Fuel Your Speaking Success with Kindra Hall from 2020-03-04T08:00
Here to tell us how passion can fuel your speaking success, and why you don't need to climb Mount Everest or win a gold medal first, is Kindra Hall.
Kindra is a successful keynote speaker...
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278. Managing The Highs and Lows of Speaking with Mitch Joel from 2020-02-26T08:00
Ever wonder how successful speakers are managing the highs and lows of speaking? Mitch Joel can tell us and he's here to do just that for today's The Speaker Lab.
Mitch is a returning gue...
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277. Writing a Book with Jeff Goins from 2020-02-18T08:00
To commemorate the official launch of my book, The Successful Speaker, my friend and co-author of the book, Jeff Goins, is here!
On this edition of The Speaker Lab, Jeff and I talk about ...
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277. The Successful Speaker (Bonus episode) from 2020-02-13T08:00
Welcome back to The Speaker Lab for a special bonus episode!
The Successful Speaker is a book I am releasing soon and as part of the launch, you're going to hear the first few ch...
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276. How to Become a Virtual Speaker, with Terry Brock from 2020-02-11T08:00
Virtual reality is becoming part of our lives, even part of our speaking careers.
Terry Brock is our guest for today's show and he's to dig deeper into something we touched on during his ...
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275. 5 Step Goal Setting Process with Erick Rheam from 2020-02-04T08:00
Erick Rheam is our co-host and we are talking about the 5 step goal setting process you can use to create and achieve your goals in 2020 and beyond.
On today's episode of The Speaker Lab,...
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274. How to Find Your Voice with Allison Fallon from 2020-01-28T08:00
Whether you're a speaker or a writer or both, you should be asking how to find your voice.
The woman with the answer is Allison Fallon and she joins us on episode 274 of The Speaker Lab. ...
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273. Selling Yourself as a Speaker with Matthew Kimberley from 2020-01-21T08:00
A man who is an expert at selling yourself as a speaker is here for episode 273 of The Speaker Lab!
Mr. Matthew Kimberley is a sales wizard and he gives us great strategies on what it tak...
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272. How to Turn Your Clients Into Fans with David Meerman Scott from 2020-01-14T08:00
Ever consider how to turn your clients into fans - even raving fans? Our guest today, David Meerman Scott, has literally written the book on doing so and he's here to share his insights.
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271. How to Communicate in an Online World with Nick Morgan from 2020-01-07T08:00
How to communicate in an online world is very different from in-person communication, and today's guest is an expert at both!
Dr. Nick Morgan is returning to The Speaker Lab to talk about...
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270. Delivering Results as a Speaker with Mark Bowden from 2019-12-31T08:00
What's one thing you can do to ensure success? It's delivering results as a speaker. Mark Bowden is a phenomenal speaker who has built a thriving business doing just that in a niche market.
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269. Expanding Your Influence Beyond the Stage with Joe Sanok from 2019-12-24T08:00
For some speakers, presenting in front of an audience is only the beginning of their impact, but knowing exactly how to expand beyond the stage can be intimidating. On today's episode of The Spe...
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268. How Writing and Speaking Go Together with Ryan Holiday from 2019-12-17T08:00
How writing and speaking go together may seem obvious, but there are important distinctions and here to explain what they are is Ryan Holiday.
Ryan is a best-selling author of several boo...
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267. How to Use Creativity to Stand Out with Jesse Cole from 2019-12-10T18:00
Jesse Cole has a unique story that highlights how to use creativity to stand out, and you are going to hear it on this edition of The Speaker Lab!
I won't give away too many details becau...
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266. Speaking Fees and Speaking Bureaus with Josh Linkner from 2019-12-03T08:00
How do you know what to ask for your speaking fees and when to raise them? And should you work with speaking bureaus?
Josh Linkner is the man to ask and he's here with the answers on toda...
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265. Solving a Problem For The Right Audience with Terry Brock from 2019-11-26T08:00
One of the important aspects of speaking is solving a problem for the right audience.
So how do you choose the right audience and find the most pressing problem they are facing? There's o...
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263. 5 Strategies for Storytelling From Stage with Mike Pacchione from 2019-11-12T08:00
Our guest for episode 263 of The Speaker Lab is Mike Pacchione and he's giving us his 5 strategies for storytelling from stage.
Mike is a speaker and coach who works with a lot of names y...
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262. How to Use Slides, Stories and Data with Nancy Duarte from 2019-11-05T08:00
How to use slides, stories, and data in your speeches is something every speaker should know, whether you're new to the game or have been around for a while.
And there's no one better to ...
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261. The Self-Reliant Entrepreneur with John Jantsch from 2019-10-29T07:00
What does it mean to be a self-reliant entrepreneur? Our guest today is here to tell us; he has literally written the book on the subject!
John Jantsch is a phenomenal speaker and author,...
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260. Is Your Speaking Topic Financially Viable with Clay Hebert from 2019-10-22T07:00
How do you know if your speaking topic is financially viable or if your audience will actually pay to hear what you have to say? The man to answer those questions and more is your friend and min...
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259. How to Stay Relevant with Scott Stratten from 2019-10-15T07:00
Scott Stratten is a phenomenal professional speaker who has been in the business well over a decade, and today he tells us what he's learned about how to stay relevant as a speaker.
We al...
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258. 5 Parts to a Successful Event with Chris Mefford from 2019-10-08T07:00
How can you create a really great event? One person who knows is Chris Mefford.
Chris knows the 5 parts to a successful event and he's going to tell us what they are on today's episode of...
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257. How to Create a Speaking Pipeline with Erick Rheam from 2019-10-01T07:00
How to create a speaking pipeline might be one of the most important differentiators between those who speak full-time and those who wish they did!
On today's The Speaker, we will be divi...
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256. The Five Most Common Fears Among Speakers with Erick Rheam from 2019-09-24T07:00
Do you have fears that hold you back?
Most speakers do and here to tell us the five most common fears among speakers is your friend and mine, Eric Rheam.
On today's show, we also t...
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255. Speaking Your Life's Story with Josh Sundquist from 2019-09-17T07:00
How do you make a living speaking your life's story and stand out from other motivational speakers?
How do you position yourself and make your story relevant and applicable to the right a...
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254. The Financial Side of Speaking with Mike Michalowicz from 2019-09-10T07:00
One of the most challenging aspects of being a speaker is avoiding the feast or famine financial rollercoaster.
Our guest today has advice on how to leave the rollercoaster ride at the am...
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253. How to Change Target Audiences with Vanessa Van Edwards from 2019-09-03T07:00
If you begin your career speaking to certain people do you know how to change target audiences?
Or even if you should change target audiences? Never fear our guest for this episode has do...
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252. Cultivating Relationships as a Speaker with Harriet Turk from 2019-08-27T07:00
What's one of the most important aspects of your business? Cultivating relationships as a speaker, and here to give us wisdom on that topic (and more) is Harriet Turk.
On episode 252 of T...
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251. Navigating Life Changes as a Speaker with Melanie Deziel from 2019-08-20T07:00
Change is inevitable, but what is it like navigating life changes as a speaker? Our guest for today's episode of The Speaker Lab shares her journey. She's someone you know and love - Ms. Melanie...
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250. Create and Use New Speaking Material with Ron Tite from 2019-08-13T07:00
What's the best way to create and use new speaking material? Our guest, Ron Tite, knows how and he is sharing all the details on today's The Speaker Lab!
Ron is a phenomenal speaker and a...
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249. A Day in The Life of a Professional Speaker from 2019-08-06T07:00
What does a day in the life of a professional speaker look like? You'll find out on today's show!
Today on The Speaker Lab, we get into how to organize your day and how to maximize your t...
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248. Leverage Your Network from 2019-07-30T07:00
How can you leverage your network to land more speaking gigs? There are plenty of ways and here to tell us is my co-host, Eric Rheam.
On this episode of The Speaker Lab, we talk about spe...
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247. Selling Yourself as a Speaker from 2019-07-23T07:00
If the idea of selling yourself as a speaker is your least favorite aspect of speaking then we have the solution for you!
On this edition of The Speaker Lab, we are joined by my co-host, ...
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246. Free to Focus with Michael Hyatt from 2019-07-16T07:00
What could you accomplish if you were truly free to focus on the things you love most? A man who will help you find out is our guest today, the one and only Michael Hyatt.
Michael is an a...
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245. What Event Planners Look For in a Speaker, with Josh McGhee from 2019-07-09T07:00
What event planners look for in a speaker may seem like a mystery, but today's guest is going to reveal all the secrets!
Josh McGhee is an event planner who books professional speakers wi...
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244. How to Leverage YouTube For More Speaking Gigs with Amy Landino from 2019-07-02T07:00
How to leverage YouTube for more speaking gigs may be a question you've asked yourself. If so your answer is on today's episode of The Speaker Lab, and you'll definitely want to hear!
Joi...
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243. How to Make a Good First Impression with Sylvie di Giusto from 2019-06-25T07:00
Do you know how to make a good first impression? Have you thought about it? You will after you listen to this episode!
On The Speaker Lab today, Sylvie di Giusto talks with us about how t...
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242. The Current State of the Speaking Market with Brandon Edmondson from 2019-06-18T07:00
What's the current state of the speaking market like right now? Our guest, Brandon Edmonson, has the answers and he is telling all on episode 242 of The Speaker Lab!
Brandon is the Vice-P...
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241. Creating Your Speaking Brand with Rick Clemons from 2019-06-11T07:00
How much does branding matter to a speaker's career? Quite a bit, and here to talk about creating your speaking brand is industry expert, Rick Clemons.
Rick is a former student now coach ...
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240. Becoming a Speaker in the International Market with Phil Jones from 2019-06-04T07:00
If becoming a speaker in the international market is something you dream about then you'll love this episode of The Speaker Lab!
Our guest today has delivered 90+ plus events every year f...
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239. How to Transition Into Speaking Full-time with Erick Rheam from 2019-05-28T07:00
Wondering how to transition into speaking full-time? The Speaker Lab guest today, Erick Rheam, has made the leap, and he'll talk about what it's like to turn pro and make your speaking career a ...
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238. The History of The Speaker Lab, Part II from 2019-05-21T07:00
We are back with the history of The Speaker Lab part II! If you missed part one you can hear it...
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237. The History of The Speaker Lab, Part I from 2019-05-14T07:00
Episode 237 of The Speaker Lab is a unique show: we are diving into the history of The Speaker Lab!
And we are doing it by flipping the tables: I am going to be interviewed by Eric Rheam....
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236. The Things Nobody Tells You About Speaking with Jane Atkinson from 2019-05-07T07:00
On this episode of The Speaker Lab I have a fireside chat with Jane Atkinson, founder and creator of The Speaker Launcher. The journey to creating this business began with a desire to work for a...
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235. Speech Breakdown of Mel Robbins from 2019-04-30T07:00
234. Intellectual Property (IP) For Speakers with Pamela Slim from 2019-04-23T07:00
Has a company ever asked to license your material? Whether or not you've ever been approached, it's important to understand the topic of intellectual property for speakers.
Here to tell u...
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233. Speech Breakdown of Toastmasters Champion Ramona Smith from 2019-04-16T07:00
We're doing something different this week on The Speaker Lab: coming straight from our YouTube channel is our play by play breakdown of speeches and popular Ted Talks. We'll talk about what work...
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232. Simple Ways to Book More Gigs with Kris Reece from 2019-04-09T07:00
Are you overlooking some simple ways to book more gigs? You'll find out when you listen to today's show!
Kris Reece is a professional faith-based speaker who also coaches and writes books...
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231. How to Follow Through on Your Follow Up with Jim Kukral from 2019-04-02T07:00
Follow up is what separates part-time speakers from full-time professionals.
But how do you follow through on your follow up in the most effective way? That's what we are talking about to...
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230. How to Narrow Your Speaking Audience with Rocco Cozza from 2019-03-26T07:00
Ever feel like your topic should be heard by everyone? If you said yes today's show is perfect for you. Our guest is facing the same dilemma many speakers have faced: how to narrow your speaking...
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229. How to Use Blogging to Book Speaking Gigs with Hugh Culver from 2019-03-19T07:00
Hugh is one of our rare 3-peat guests and he's back to tell us how to use blogging to book speaking gigs.
On today's edition of The Speaker Lab, Hugh specifically explains why you should ...
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228. How to Network and Get More Keynote Speeches with Lea Pica from 2019-03-12T07:00
Do you know how to network and get more keynote speeches as a result? Our guest is here to find out, and you'll hear too when you listen to today's episode of The Speaker Lab.
Lea Pica is...
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227. Getting Paid to Speak on Creativity with Beth Inglish from 2019-03-05T08:00
Is getting paid to speak on creativity really a viable option? Is that a topic to build your business around? Here to explore those questions is one of our Elite coaching students, Beth Inglish....
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226. Creating Your Own Rocky Story with Clint Pulver from 2019-02-26T08:00
Everyone loves an underdog, right? If you're just starting out as a speaker you definitely fall in the underdog category. So why not take full advantage and create your own underdog Rocky story?...
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225. The 5 Key Metrics to Growing Your Speaking Business with Erick Rheam from 2019-02-19T08:00
Do you track any of your speaking metrics? Our guest today, Erick Rheam, says there are 5 key metrics to growing your speaking business.
Erick has been on the show before so you can revis...
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224. Speaking Tips From The Accidental Creative with Todd Henry from 2019-02-12T08:00
Todd Henry is a successful speaker, consultant and best-selling author who is here to give us speaking tips from the accidental creative point of view.
Todd has written four books, includ...
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223. The Four Rules of Cold Calling For Speakers with Joe Hirsch from 2019-02-05T08:00
Does the idea of cold calling strike fear into your heart? It won't after today's edition of The Speaker Lab!
Joe is an up and coming speaker who has quickly added a lot of gigs to his ca...
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222. 7 Steps to Your Speaking Brand with Mike Kim from 2019-01-29T08:00
Mike Kim is one very smart man who knows marketing and branding, and he is here to share his 7 step process for creating your speaking brand. This is the same process he has used with his client...
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221. How to Write, Speak and Host Conferences with Alli Worthington from 2019-01-22T08:00
Some people do it all and our guest today is one of those people! Alli Worthington joins The Speaker Lab to tell us all how to write, speak and host conferences.
Alli is a speaker, author...
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220. How to Get Started as a Speaker with Jason Hewlett from 2019-01-15T08:00
If you are just starting out your main concern might about how to get started as a speaker. Our guest on this episode of The Speaker Lab is here to tell us how he did it.
Today Jason Hewl...
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219. What Magic Can Teach Us About Speaking with Justin Flom from 2019-01-08T08:00
Justin is a unique guest who is unlike any other guest we've had before on this show: he's here to explain what magic can teach us about speaking.
As a magician, Justin is an amazing ente...
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218. Running Down A Dream with Tim Grahl from 2019-01-01T08:00
As we kick off the new year resolutions are in the air! Is writing a book one of yours? If writing a book is your way of running down a dream then there's no one better to help you on your path ...
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217. How Being Different is Awesome with Ryan Haack from 2018-12-25T08:00
Is there something unique about you, perhaps something you haven't fully shared with the world? Our guest joins us to share how being different is awesome and how what makes him different has op...
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216. The Art of Showcasing to Colleges with Judson Laipply from 2018-12-18T08:00
What is a speaker showcase and how do you master the art of showcasing to colleges? Justin Laipply will explain on this episode of The Speaker Lab.
Justin has been on the show before on <...
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215. Why Investing In Yourself Matters with Kate Garnes from 2018-12-11T08:00
People who excel at speaking and any other profession have one thing in common: they invest in themselves. A great example of this is our guest for today's show, Kate Garnes. Kate is a member of...
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214. Using YouTube to Grow Your Speaking Business with Thomas Frank from 2018-12-04T08:00
Have you ever thought of YouTube as more than a place to host your videos? What if you could find out how to use YouTube to grow your speaking business? The man to tell us how is none other than...
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213. Living a Life of Significance with Pete Smith from 2018-11-27T08:00
At a certain point, most of us think about how to ensure we are living a life of significance. One person who has definitely done this is our guest today, Pete Smith. Pete has devoted his career...
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212. Providing an Exceptional Customer Experience with Joey Coleman from 2018-11-20T08:00
One of the fundamental keys to succeeding as a speaker is providing an exceptional customer experience for your client. This includes all aspects of your client's event: before, during and even ...
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211. How to Pivot In Your Speaking Career with Kendra Dahlstrom from 2018-11-13T08:00
Can you change your audience once you’ve started speaking? You can, and here to share how to pivot in your speaking career is Kendra Dahlstrom.
On today’s episode of The Speaker Lab, Kend...
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210. Do You Need a Speaking Management Company? with Karen Harris from 2018-11-06T08:00
Do you need a speaking management company? What's the difference between a speaking management company and a speakers bureau?
Here to answer those questions and more is Karen Harris of CM...
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209. How to Develop Your Voice Through Speaking and Writing with Ann Handley from 2018-10-30T07:00
Have you ever considered how to develop your voice through speaking and writing? Whether you are a speaker who wants to write or a writer who has a book to promote writing and speaking go hand i...
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208. How to Narrow Your Audience and Speak More with Rick Clemons from 2018-10-23T07:00
Some of the advice you'll hear most on this show is about how to narrow your audience. Yes your topic may appeal to a wide range of audiences, but how are you going to find the people perfect fo...
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207. Why Speakers Bureaus Won't Make You Successful with Marcus Sheridan from 2018-10-16T07:00
Do you think if you get listed with a speakers bureau the gigs will just come pouring in? It's not quite that simple.
Marcus Sheridan joins us to share why speakers bureaus alone won't ma...
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206. How SEO Can Grow Your Speaking Business with Brian Dean from 2018-10-09T07:00
Do you know what SEO stands for or how SEO can grow your speaking business? You're in luck because today's guest will answer those questions, and more. Brian Dean of Backlinko joins us for episo...
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205. How to Compete Every Day with Jake Thompson from 2018-10-02T07:00
You know it takes time, effort and energy to build and grow your speaking career; succeeding as a speaker means you also must know how to compete every day. Someone who embodies this is Jake Tho...
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204. How to Get a Book Deal with Chad Allen from 2018-09-25T07:00
Can publishing a book help your speaking career? It can and here to explain how to get a book deal is my friend Chad Allen. Chad has 20 years of publishing experience under his belt, including b...
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203. How to Create a Demo Video from 2018-09-18T07:00
One of the most common topics people ask me about is how to create a demo video. To dive into this topic our co-host, Ms. Melanie Diezel, is returning for episode 203.
This is an importan...
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202. How to Transition Into Speaking Full-Time from 2018-09-11T07:00
Are you a part-time speaker, or are you someone who speaks on occasion? Or maybe you're doing a lot of speaking on the side while still working your full-time job, and you're wondering how to tr...
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201. How to Be Married to a Speaker (Part II) with Sheila Baldwin from 2018-09-04T07:00
This is my favorite guest we've ever had and ever will have: my wife! We are talking with Sheila Baldwin, my other half.
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200. The Speaker Lab Round-up: Top Tips From Top Speakers from 2018-08-28T07:00
Welcome to The Speaker Lab for a very special milestone: episode 200! Whether it's your first time here or you've been with us for all 200 shows, thank you for listening.
On today's episo...
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199. Grow Your Speaking Revenue Through Publishing with Jeff Goins from 2018-08-21T07:00
By now you know publishing is a great way to solidify your reputation in your niche. But did you know you can also grow your speaking revenue through publishing? You can and our friend Jeff Goin...
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198. Build a Speaking Business Beyond the Stage with Pat Flynn from 2018-08-14T07:00
You know a speaker only makes money when they speak - unless they build their business beyond the stage. And today we are exploring one of the ways to do just that with the one and only Mr. Pat ...
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197. How to Never Lose a Customer Again with Joey Coleman from 2018-08-07T07:00
Wouldn't it be great if you knew how to never lose a customer again? Absolutely! To give us insights is the man who literally wrote the book on this subject: Joey Coleman.
Joey is a full-...
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196. How Customizing Improves You as a Speaker with Chris Hogan from 2018-07-31T07:00
Have you ever listened to a speaker and felt like they knew you and your fellow audience members personally? That feeling makes all the difference as a listener, but it also makes a difference f...
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195. Being Your Authentic Self on Social Media with Michael Barber from 2018-07-24T07:00
Why is being your authentic self on social media important to your speaking career? The answers are on this episode, and it's an extra special one. We're doing something today we have never done...
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194. How to Get Attention and More Clients with Neen James from 2018-07-17T12:39:57
Knowing how to get attention in today's increasingly digital world is no small feat, and our guest is here to fill us in. If you've listened to the show for awhile you may remember her from Listen
193. How to Improve Your Life Through Networking with David Burkus from 2018-07-10T07:00
Do you hate the idea of networking or do you see it as an opportunity to give to others? For some networking has a negative connotation, but our guest is here to set the record straight and tell...
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192. Preparing For Your Speech from 2018-07-03T07:00
Preparing for your speech is an important aspect of giving a great talk and here to give us her trade secrets is Melanie Deziel.
If you've been here before you know Melanie is a frequent ...
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191. The Technical Aspects of Using Slides from 2018-06-26T07:00
On episode 191 of The Speaker Lab, we're talking about the technical aspects of slides when you're speaking: the pros and the cons, and how to deal with the cons.
As a recap from last wee...
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190. Should You Use Slides During Your Speech? Part I from 2018-06-19T07:00
Should you use slides as a speaker? Some say yes, some say no and some say it depends! To weigh on whether or not you should use slides during your speech we're bringing back our lovely and tale...
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189. How to Put Yourself Out There with Nicole Walters from 2018-06-18T18:28:54
Our guest is an expert at many things, especially how to put yourself out there! Nicole Walters is our entertaining, energetic and sassy guest on this episode of The Speaker Lab.
Nicole i...
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188. What You Need to Know About Insurance, with Matt Ham from 2018-06-05T07:00
What do you need to know about insurance? Do you even need to know about insurance? Yes! I get questions about this all the time so I'm bringing you the man with the answer: Matt Ham. Matt is ou...
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187. How to Create Systems For Success from 2018-05-29T14:29:33
There's something the most successful speakers do that you might not know: they know how to create systems for success. Without systems, businesses either never really get going or they fall apa...
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186. How to Interact With Your Speaking Audience from 2018-05-22T07:00
Want to know how to pull off the riskiest move as a speaker? Then you'll want to know how to interact with your speaking audience! And here to help us break this topic down is our returning co-h...
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185. How to Be a Road Warrior from 2018-05-15T07:00
Part of living the speaker life is travel, so today you'll find out how to be a true road warrior! Joining us to give her expert insights and wisdom is our co-host, Melanie Diezel. If you've bee...
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184. How to Provide Value Offstage for More Success with Brian Fanzo from 2018-05-08T07:00
Do you know how to provide value offstage for more success? It's true - what you provide offstage can do just as much (if not more) to help grow your onstage business. Our guest today is proof p...
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183. Can You Be an Introvert and a Great Speaker? with Jonathan Fields from 2018-05-01T07:00
When you think of speakers do you normally think of extroverted people? Does that have you wondering if you can be an introvert and a great speaker?
That's a question I answer today with ...
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182. How to Speak Effectively in Two Different Markets with John Morgan from 2018-04-24T07:00
If you are wanting to learn how to speak effectively in two different markets our guest today is your source! Typically I tell people not to speak to two markets but John Michael Morgan has done...
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181. How to Use Systems to Build Your Business with Andrew Davis from 2018-04-17T07:00
How to use systems to build your business is one of the keys to creating a lasting speaking career. No one is better at this then my friend Andrew "Drew" Davis.
Drew is a master at implem...
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180. How to Expand Your Business Beyond the Stage With David Loy from 2018-04-10T07:00
The true key to your speaking business is knowing how to expand your business beyond the stage, and applying what you know. David Loy is going to share that knowledge with you on today's show so...
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179. How to Craft an Experience for Your Audience With Stephen Shapiro from 2018-04-03T07:00
As a speaker you want to leave a good impression, but do you know how to craft an experience for your audience during your speech? Our guest, Stephen Shapiro, is a master at doi...
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178. How to Grow Your Speaking Career with Publicity with Selena Soo from 2018-03-27T07:00
Publicity isn't just for actors and celebrities! Learning how to grow your speaking career with publicity can be one of the fastest ways to grow your brand and your speaking platform. And to exp...
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177. How to Speak to the Military With Mike Domitrz from 2018-03-20T07:00
"How can I speak to the military?" is a question I am asked on a regular basis, and you will uncover the answer on today's episode!
Our guest is Mike Domitrz, international speaker and fo...
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176. How to Speak to the Education Market, with Scott Backovich from 2018-03-13T07:00
Ever wonder how to speak to the education market? Are you interested in making a career out of touching the lives of students, teachers and the parents of students? If so you are in the right pl...
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175. How to Position Yourself as an Expert With Chris Ducker from 2018-03-06T08:00
One of the most important things you can for your speaking career is to find out how to position yourself as an expert. And I could think of no one better to describe and demonstrate this topic ...
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174. How to Negotiate Perks For Speaking from 2018-02-27T08:00
Should you ever speak for free or accept a lower fee? Today my co-host Melanie Deziel and I are answering both of those questions for you.
We specifically talk about why money isn't the o...
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173. How to Prepare For When Things Go Wrong as a Speaker from 2018-02-20T08:00
Inevitably you'll run into some issue before, during or right after you give a talk. Do you know how to prepare for when things go wrong as a speaker? Both my co-host and I do and that's what we...
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172. How to Get The Most Referrals and Testimonials with Melanie Deziel from 2018-02-13T08:00
Once you've given your speech the next step often becomes how to get the most referrals and testimonials after you've given a speech. Today we're going to walk you through the best ways to do th...
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171. What You Need to Know Before Signing a Contract with Melanie Deziel from 2018-02-06T08:00
One of the common questions I get asked is what you need to know before signing a contract. To answer this question we are joined by Melanie Deziel today. But unlike our usual format Melanie isn...
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170. How to Sell Yourself With Digital Persuasion with Erin Gargan from 2018-01-30T08:00
Because there is a right way and a wrong way to sell yourself, our guest is here to explain how to sell yourself with digital persuasion. Erin Gargan is a multi-entrepreneur who currently owns a...
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169. How to Be Comfortable With Your Imperfections with John Michael Morgan from 2018-01-23T08:00
To be comfortable with your imperfections may not be a speaking goal you've set for yourself but our guest on today's episode of The Speaker Lab shares how doing so has made an impact on his car...
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168. How to Create the Most Referrals From Your Speeches With Andrew Davis from 2018-01-16T08:00
If the true hallmark of a great speech is how many referrals it generates, how can you create the most referrals from your speeches? Our guest, Andrew Davis, knows exactly how to do it and he te...
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167. How to Use Social Media to Land More Gigs With Jon Acuff from 2018-01-09T08:00
Social media is part of our everyday lives, and it can be an effective business tool. But do you know how to use social media to land more gigs, while still being the real you? Our guest, Jon Ac...
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166. How to Stay Healthy When Speaking on the Road With Shawn Stevenson from 2018-01-02T08:00
Whether it's the start of a new year or not, it's your job to stay healthy. Your health should be a top priority for you as a speaker. Which begs the question: how to stay healthy when speaking ...
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165. Why and How to Diversify Your Revenue Streams With Dorie Clark from 2017-12-26T08:00
Do you know why and how to diversify your revenue streams? Our guest for today does and she's here to tell all. Dorie Clark is a marketing strategy consultant, executive coach, author and profes...
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164. Creating Your Greatest Competitive Advantage as a Speaker With Vinh Giang from 2017-12-19T08:00
If you were creating your greatest competitive advantage what would it be? Our guest for today has discovered his and he's here to share what it is and how he found it.
Vinh Giang is an i...
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163. How to Stay Top of Mind With Potential Clients With Brandon Edmonson from 2017-12-12T08:00
The key to repeat business and staying booked solid is learning how to stay top of mind with potential clients. And one man who knows exactly how to do this is Brandon Edmonson of Premiere Speak...
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162. How to Land 100 Speaking Gigs a Year With Ty Bennett from 2017-12-05T08:00
If you want to know how to land 100 speaking gigs a year, or even a fraction of that number, you will love today's guest!
Ty Bennett first found his passion for speaking and training wh...
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161. How to Make Money Speaking to Non-Profits With Connie Albers from 2017-11-28T08:00
Learn how you can make money speaking to non-profits and why you shouldn't listen to all the myths you hear in the industry.
Is it really true that non-profits don't have funds to pay for...
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160. What the Best of the Best Do Differently With Alan Stein, Jr. from 2017-11-21T08:00
Do you know what the best of the best do differently? There are universal principles, and our guest today will tell you what they are on this episode of The Speaker Lab.
Alan Stein, Jr.'s...
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159. How to Book Speaking Gigs When You Work With Event Planners With Lindsey Castleman from 2017-11-14T08:00
Learn how to book more speaking gigs when you're able to connect, follow-up, and build authentic relationships with event planners. It's one of the most important things you can do for your care...
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158. How to Avoid Common Mistakes When Selling Yourself With Phil Jones from 2017-11-07T08:00
Do you know how to avoid common mistakes when selling yourself - the kind most speakers make even if they are seasoned pros? Today's guest does, and he tells all on episode 158 of The Speaker La...
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157. How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome and Conquer Your Doubts With Laura Gassner Otting from 2017-10-31T07:00
Do you know how to overcome Impostor Syndrome, that voice inside that doubts you? It's that voice that says you don't belong on stage, you aren't good enough, etc. Nearly everyone has that voice...
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156. How to Know If You're Worth Higher Speaking Fees With Ian Altman from 2017-10-24T07:00
Ever wonder how to know if you're worth charging higher speaking fees - and be confident when you quote your fee? Our guest for this episode does, and he spills all the beans on episode 156!
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155. How to Bring Humor Into Your Speeches With Patrick Henry from 2017-10-17T07:00
Do you know how to bring humor into your speeches, and do it a way that amuses your audience but still conveys your message? Our guest for episode 155 does, and he tells all today.
On tod...
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154. How to Make a Living Speaking in the Education Market with Ryan Giffen from 2017-10-10T07:00
Would you like to make a living speaking in the education market? Does the idea of helping educators light you up? If you said yes then you will love our guest on today's episode of The Speaker ...
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153. How to Share Your Story to Connect With Your Audience With Nick Morgan from 2017-10-03T07:00
Do you know how to share your story to connect with your audience in a way that conveys your message while still helping them? Do you fully understand how your unique story can skyrocket your sp...
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152. How to Speak on the Topic of Your Choice With Liz Coddington from 2017-09-26T07:00
Are you struggling to speak on the topic of your choice? It is one of the most frequent questions I am asked so today's show is going to answer that question.
In this edition of The Speak...
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151. How to Be a Great Speaker to Work With, With Chris Mefford from 2017-09-19T07:00
Do you know how to be a great speaker to work with, or if you already are? Today you'll find out directly from an expert!
Chris Mefford is a speaker and a former executive in charge of ev...
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150. How to Work Full-Time and Build Momentum as a Speaker With Erick Rheam from 2017-09-12T07:00
Do you struggle to work full-time and build momentum as a speaker? Does it seem like an impossible feat to grow your speaking business while juggling your full-time job, your family and your oth...
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149. How to Manage Your Time as an Entrepreneur and International Speaker With Josh Steimle from 2017-09-05T07:00
Today on The Speaker Lab Podcast, I have Josh Steimle Entrepreneur and International Speakers, here to talk about how he manages his time while owning an international marketing agency and speak...
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148. How to Get Further in Your Speaking Career With Virtual Support With Trivinia Barber from 2017-08-29T07:00
Do you want to hire a virtual assistant (VA), but don't know where to start? Or have you been disappointed when you tried to get further in your speaking career with virtual support? In either s...
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147. How to Grow Your Business Beyond the Stage With Jill Christensen Pt 2 from 2017-08-22T07:00
Learn how to scale your business, pitch and validate your ideas without losing time or money getting to the next level. Fast-track your success now.
Jill Christensen, Human Resources prof...
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146. How to Go From Zero Speaking Gigs to 30 in a Year, with Dr. Sue Ettinger (BPS Student) from 2017-08-15T07:00
If you're struggling to gain traction or just get started speaking today's guest is here to help.
Dr. Sue Ettinger is a veterinarian who joined one of our programs about a year ago becaus...
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145. How Speakers Can Increase The Bottom Line With Membership Sites, with Mike Morrison from 2017-08-08T07:00
Whether you are a newcomer or a veteran listener, I'm glad you are here! Thanks for joining us on episode 145 of The Speaker Lab. Today we have THE go-to expert for memberships, Mr. Mike Morriso...
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144. How To Charge $20K Or More As A Speaker, with Mitch Joel from 2017-08-01T07:00
Can you imagine how you'd feel if your first speaking gig was in front of 6,000 people, and Dr. Phil was speaking at the same event? You'll hear how today's guest on The Speaker Lab felt because...
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143. Why Creating Content Will Make You A Better Speaker, with Maggie Rowe from 2017-07-25T07:00
If you like to record video content but you know your audience is on Facebook, what should you do? Here to answer that question, and so much more about content creation for speakers is our very ...
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142. How to Negotiate Your Speaking Fees, with Liz Saunders from 2017-07-18T07:00
If negotiating your fees has ever been difficult for you our guest will solve that problem today! Liz Saunders is an expert on booking speaking gigs, including how and when to negotiate your fee...
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141. How To Pick A Niche And Grow Your Speaking Business, with Jill Christensen (BPS Student) from 2017-07-11T07:00
If you've ever worried that narrowing your audience and your target market will hurt your speaking business, you'll want to listen to today's guest. Jill Christensen has grown her speaking busin...
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140. How To Use PR To Get Speaking Gigs, with Janet Murray from 2017-07-04T07:00
Could public relations (PR) help you get more speaking gigs? This isn't an area I've paid much attention to but our guest for episode 140 changed my tune. Janet Murray is an author, speaker and ...
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139. How to Get More Speaking Gigs With Online Advertising, with Rick Mulready from 2017-06-27T07:00
Have you ever considered running ads on Facebook, YouTube or Google to get more speaking gigs? If not then you'll reconsider after hearing today's guest, Rick Mulready. Rick is an expert who has...
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138. Using Improv To Be A Better Speaker, with Mike Ganino from 2017-06-20T07:00
When you think of improv do you think of sketch comedy, Saturday Night Live or do you think of becoming a better speaker? It can be all of the above! So says our guest for episode 138 of The Spe...
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137. How To Start And Run A Mastermind from 2017-06-13T07:00
Many of you have been asking about the mastermind I'm in and how to start and run a mastermind of your own. To fill you in on all the details I've gathered the other three members for episode 13...
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136. Confessions of a Public Speaker, with Scott Berkun from 2017-06-06T07:00
A lot of speakers want to write books and be recognized as best-selling authors - but not many speakers call themselves a writer who happens to speak. But our guest for episode 136 of The Speake...
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135. Get Your Audience to Take Action, with Noah Kagan from 2017-05-30T07:00
Have you ever listened to someone's speech and immediately taken action as a result? It's rare for a speaker to do this for their audience, and yet it's critical to making a lasting impact.
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134. Real Artists Don't Starve, with Jeff Goins from 2017-05-23T07:00
Do you think creative types must be starving artists with no hope of real income? Our guest for today's episode of The Speaker Lab is going to change that mindset if you do!
Jeff Goins is...
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133. How to Build a Life of Significance, with Aaron Walker from 2017-05-16T07:00
If there's one thing nearly all entrepreneurs and business owners have in common it is the desire to live a life of significance. We want to do something that matters, something that makes a pos...
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132. How to Find Your Big Idea, with Tamsen Webster from 2017-05-09T07:00
It isn't often we have guests come back for a second visit but today's guest is a special one! Tamsen Webster is here for her second conversation on The Speaker Lab.
If you missed her fir...
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131. How to Build Your Consulting Business With Speaking, with Joe Sanok from 2017-05-02T07:00
What if you'd like speaking to be a complement to other aspects of your business, like consulting? Should you approach speaking differently if so? Today's guest has your answers!
Joe Sano...
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130. How to Fill Your Speaking Calendar, with Joy Groblebe from 2017-04-25T07:00
Have you ever found yourself tongue-tied when a potential client has asked about your speaking fees? If you have today's guest will help you solve that problem in the future!
Joy Groblebe...
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129. How to Thank Your Clients from 2017-04-18T07:00
Ready for another one?! Today on The Speaker Lab we have two more questions from listeners just like you. Stephanie sent a voicemail asking about the proper strategy for thanking clients after a...
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128. The Five Essentials To Pitching Yourself from 2017-04-11T07:00
Welcome back to The Speaker Lab! This week we've got another episode of listener Q&As. We have one question from Cathy about the absolute essentials to pitching yourself.
We also have a q...
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127. How to Follow the Speaker Success Road Map from 2017-04-04T07:00
Have you ever wanted a guide or a road map to help you along your speaking journey? Today I'm giving you exactly that!
On this listener Q&A show, Clayton Watson called in to ask what his ...
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126. How to Be Booked and Paid to Speak, with Erick Rheam from 2017-03-28T07:00
Today we've got an extra special guest for you: Erick Rheam. Erick is a student of our Booked and Paid to Speak program, and he has been wildly successful in his speaking career since signing up...
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125. How to Use Video to Grow Your Speaking Career, with Josh Drean from 2017-03-21T07:00
As a speaker or an aspiring speaker you know the importance of a demo video. But what about other forms of video content like a YouTube channel or Facebook Live? Could those help you build your ...
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124. How to Set Yourself Apart as a Speaker, Neen James from 2017-03-14T07:00
Have you ever considered that how to set yourself apart as a speaker may be to embrace what is uniquely you? Maybe it's an accent you have or your above-average height, whatever it is it may be ...
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123. How to Go From Unpaid to Paid Speaking Gigs, with Chris Field from 2017-03-13T15:22:48
Episode 123 of The Speaker Lab is unlike any other episode we've done before! In essence today's show is a one-on-one coaching call I had with a listener who emailed me.
I wanted to share...
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122. How to Turn One Speaking Gig Into Many, with Carrie Wilkerson from 2017-02-28T08:00
Buckle up buttercups! We've got our sassy friend back in the saddle with us today: Ms. Carrie Wilkerson and she is in rare form on episode 122 of the Speaker Lab. If you missed her previous visi...
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121. How to Get Repeat Clients and Referrals, with John Spence from 2017-02-21T08:00
Would you struggle for five years as a speaker if you knew it was going to pay off? Would you be willing to travel 220 days a year if that's what it took to one day share the stage with Simon Si...
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120. How to Give a Memorable Speech, with Hugh Culver from 2017-02-14T08:00
What makes a speech a memorable one? Our guest for today knows! He says there are 5 keys you must include to make your speech memorable. Joining us for episode 120 is our repeat visitor and frie...
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119. How to Start Over as a Speaker and Author, with Mike Michalowicz from 2017-02-07T08:00
If you built several successful businesses and sold them, what would you do next? Would you write books and become a speaker? That's what our guest for today's episode of The Speaker Lab has don...
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118. The In’s And Out’s of TED/TEDx And How To Speak At One Of Their Events, with Tamsen Webster from 2017-01-31T08:00
Is giving a TED Talk or a TEDx Talk on your bucket list? If it is then today is your lucky day! Joining us for this episode of The Speaker Lab is Tamsen Webster. Tamsen is a keynote business spe...
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117. How to Give Keynotes and Teach Workshops, with Marcus Sheridan from 2017-01-24T08:00
Have you given both keynotes and taught workshops? Some speakers prefer one over the other, while some enjoy both.
Marcus Sheridan of The Sales Lion is an interactive and engaging speaker...
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116. How to Use Social Media to Land Speaking Gigs, with Brian Fanzo from 2017-01-17T08:00
Speakers often come from diverse backgrounds, and today's guest is no exception! Brian Fanzo began his career in Computer Science working for the United States Department of Defense on issues li...
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115: How to Speak 800 Times in 5 Years, with Chantelle Adams from 2017-01-10T08:00
Can you imagine doing 800 gigs in 5 years? Our guest for this edition of The Speaker Lab did just that and she's here to share exactly how she successfully managed such a feat!
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114. How to Be a Speaker and Entrepreneur, with Jay Baer from 2017-01-03T08:00
Many speakers' businesses rely solely on getting paid to speak. But how can you build a business in addition to your speaking roles? Is it possible to have a successful speaking career and a thr...
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113. How to Become a Full-Time Speaker, with Jon Vroman from 2016-12-20T08:00
You've probably heard of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, but did you know there is a similar charity that helps adults and kids with life-threatening illnesses? It gives them the opportunity to expe...
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112. How to Position Yourself as an Expert, with Jeff Rose from 2016-12-13T08:00
Positioning yourself an authority is a surefire way to be featured in major media outlets and open doors that would otherwise be closed. But how do you do it?
Our guest for episode 112 ha...
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111. How to Get Speaking Testimonials from 2016-12-06T08:00
When you try a new restaurant do you read what others have posted about it on Yelp? Or before you buy a new product do you read the Amazon reviews people have written?
If you do you under...
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110. How To Find Contacts In The Faith-Based Market from 2016-11-29T08:00
Today is a Q&A episode highlighting a question asked by listener, Eric Moss. Eric called in with a great question about finding the appropriate contacts within the faith-based market.
It'...
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109. How to Get Paid to Talk, with Carrie Wilkerson from 2016-11-22T08:00
Do you think speakers are born or can they be made? Is there a checklist of characteristics that make someone a great speaker? Our guest for episode 109 is here to weigh in on those topics, and ...
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108. How to Balance Your Home Life and Your Hustle, with Erik Fisher from 2016-11-15T08:00
Whether you are building a speaking business or any other kind of business, you most likely are doing so while still working a full-time job. When you add in the responsibilities of being a spou...
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107. How to be an Inspirational Comedian, with Judson Laipply from 2016-11-08T08:00
Our guest today is from an exclusive club: he's the proud creator of one of the most viewed videos on YouTube! Judson Laipply is our guest and he is known as "The Evolution Dance" guy.
He...
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106. How to Develop Your Personal Story for Speaking from 2016-11-01T07:00
Episode 106 of The Speaker Lab is a double feature! Listener Breahna wrote in with two questions, and I recorded two answers for her and for you.
Today I'll be explaining what to do if yo...
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105. How To Use Speaking Visual Aids from 2016-10-25T07:00
Two listeners wrote in with two great questions this week so rather than choose one, I'm answering both on episode 105 of The Speaker Lab!
Paton left a message asking how and when to use ...
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104. How To Follow Up With Potential Speaking Clients from 2016-10-18T07:00
If there's one thing I've learned in my time as a professional speaker, it is the importance of the follow up.
A listener called in and asked about how to properly and effectively follow ...
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103. How to Be an Emcee at Events, with Thom Singer from 2016-10-11T07:00
Have you ever considered adding Master of Ceremonies (MC) to your speaking offerings? Our guest for today's show is a talented keynote, MC and overall great speaker.
Thom Singer, otherwis...
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102. How to Be A Motivational Speaker, with Kyle Scheele from 2016-10-04T07:00
When someone says motivational speaker, what do you think? Chris Farley's character on Saturday Night Live, or someone who actually helps people move their lives where they want to go? Our guest...
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101. How to Get Speaking Gigs at Colleges, with Adam Carroll from 2016-09-27T07:00
The question of how to make a career out of speaking to college audiences is a common one, so I decided to bring my friend, Adam Carroll, on the show to give you the answer.
Adam has been...
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100. 100 Tips On How To Become A Motivational Speaker from 2016-09-22T07:00
099. How to Create Endless Speaking Topics, with Jeremy Johnson from 2016-09-20T07:00
If you've ever struggled to come up with ideas for a speech you won't after today's episode! Today I've brought in one of my friends, Jeremy Johnson. He is simply one of the best speakers I've e...
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098. How to Email Potential Clients, with Ed Gandia from 2016-09-15T07:00
Have you emailed potential clients about speaking gigs only to hear crickets? If you aren't getting the response you want (or any response at all), today's show is just your cup of tea. Ed Gandi...
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097. How to Use LinkedIn to Gain Speaking Gigs, with Josh Turner from 2016-09-13T07:00
If you're looking to connect with a highly targeted group of prospects to help you grow and advance your speaking career, you'll want to hear today's guest! Josh Turner is a LinkedIn guru, as we...
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096. How Running a Podcast Will Grow Your Speaking Career, with Cliff Ravenscraft from 2016-09-08T07:00
Do you think starting a podcast can help you reach your target audience and land more speaking gigs? Our guest for episode 96 says yes, and he's got the history to prove it.
Cliff Ravensc...
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095. How to Pivot to a Speaking Career, with Jenny Blake from 2016-09-06T07:00
Whether you're a business owner, self-employed or work for a company, you know today's marketplace isn't like the past. It's no longer about getting a good job and staying with a company for 40 ...
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094. How to Reach The Masses With Your Message, with Dan Miller and Andy Andrews from 2016-09-01T07:00
Do you think you could learn from 40 of the best, brightest and most successful speakers on the planet today? I thought you could so I gathered them all in The Speaker Lab Summit.
To give...
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093. The Speaking Wisdom of Pat Flynn and Tim Sanders from 2016-08-30T07:00
What if you could learn from 40 super successful speakers and you could learn from them all in one place? That's what you'll get in my latest course, The Speaker Lab Summit.
To give you a...
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092. How to Dress When You're Speaking from 2016-08-25T07:00
Different speakers dress differently. I'm sure you've seen speakers come on stage in everything from jeans to a suit. So what should you wear?
091. How to Run a Successful Q&A Session from 2016-08-23T07:00
Have you ever held a question and answer session (a Q&A) after one of your speaking gigs? Do you know what made it successful, or why it wasn't?
090. How to Amplify Your Brand With a Book, with Chad Cannon from 2016-08-18T07:00
In previous episodes we've talked about the important role a book can have in furthering your career as a speaker. It's a great marketing tool to open more doors and get your foot into and throu...
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089. How To Make Sure You Look And Sound Good (AV Stuff), with Jeff Douglass from 2016-08-16T07:00
One of the most crucial aspects of a great speaking gig is the audio visual team. If you want to be taken seriously as a speaker and make a great impression every time you're on stage the first ...
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088. How Being a Writer Can Make You a Better Speaker from 2016-08-11T07:00
If you've ever spent hours cleaning out your garage or attic or any other space in your home, you will be intrigued by today's guest's story.
About eight years ago Joshua Becker decided t...
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087. 10 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Speaking from 2016-08-09T07:00
Now that I've been working as a speaker there are things I wish I had known at the beginning of my career that I know today. Listen
086. How To Hire And Build A Team from 2016-08-04T07:00
How do you know when it's the right time to hire someone? Whether you think you need help now or you simply have an eye to the future, today's episode is all about hiring a staff to grow your sp...
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085. How to Use a Speaking Rider from 2016-08-02T07:00
Have you ever heard those crazy stories about musicians who would include ridiculous requests in their riders, like Van Halen and their brown M&M clause? Ever wonder exactly what a rider is, and...
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084. How to Choose Your Speaking Business Model from 2016-07-28T07:00
When you started speaking did you give much consideration into how it would serve your business? If you didn't, you are not alone! Often, people begin speaking without thinking about how it will...
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083. How to Travel Hack Around the World, with Travis Sherry from 2016-07-26T07:00
What if you could travel to Australia for free? Or take your family to Hawaii for next to nothing? Our guest on today's show, Travis Sherry, knows how and he's built a business by helping others...
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082. How to Create a Lasting Speaking Career, with Harriet Turk from 2016-07-21T07:00
Have you considered creating a lifelong speaking career? Whether you've pondered your speaking longevity or you just want to break into the speaking world, you'll hear about both topics from Har...
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081. How to Get Booked to Speak at Colleges from 2016-07-19T07:00
Have you ever wanted to speak to college students or collegiate staff? If you have but weren't sure where to start this is the show for you!
Recently a listener named Eric wrote in wantin...
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080. How to Sell From Stage, with Cole Hatter from 2016-07-14T07:00
Can you imagine speaking for 3 days? What if it meant making 7 figures a year - can you imagine it then? Our guest for today, Cole Hatter, doesn't imagine it - he lives it.
Cole began as ...
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079. How to Create A Successful Event For Your Industry, with Philip Taylor (aka PT Money) from 2016-07-12T07:00
Do you think your niche is ready for a conference or other major event? How would you know if there's enough interest, before booking a venue, speakers, etc?
Our guest today is here to an...
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078. How To Find Your Path To Speaking Success, with Bob Burg from 2016-07-07T07:00
One of the surest ways to excel as a speaker is to find someone who is a success, and then follow their early steps. It's true in speaking, it's true in business and it's true in other avenues o...
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077. How to Be Yourself On Stage, with Scott Stratten from 2016-07-05T07:00
Today Scott Stratten is a world-renowned keynote speaker, best-selling author and all-around awesome guy who is known by nearly everyone in the speaking community.
But did you know that i...
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076. How to Choose Your Speaking Gigs, Jordan Harbinger from 2016-06-30T07:00
If you already have a business becoming a speaker can only expand your reach, your audience and how many people you can serve. A great example of this is our guest, Jordan Harbinger of The Art o...
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075. How to Perform Your Speech, with Amy Port from 2016-06-28T07:00
Is there a connection between acting and speaking in public? There most certainly is a link between, according to today's guest. Amy Port joins us to talk about that connection, and how to tap i...
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074. Travel Tips for Speakers, Part II from 2016-06-23T07:00
Continuing from our last show today I'll be sharing more of my personal travel tips for your speaking engagements. On episode 74 the topic is what to do when things go wrong during your travel.<...
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073. Travel Tips For Speakers, Part I from 2016-06-21T07:00
When most people think of traveling for speaking gigs they think it's glamorous: you travel first class, visit a new city, stay in a nice hotel, etc.
And sometimes it is fun and exciting ...
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072. How to Manage your Taxes, with Josh Bauerle from 2016-06-16T07:00
Do you dread taxes or worry you aren’t using the right entity for your business? Then this is the episode for you! Josh Bauerle, CPA, accountant and all-around tax wizard is here for the 72nd ed...
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071. How to Use Mobile Marketing, with Greg Hickman from 2016-06-14T07:00
Have you ever wondered what goes on in the world of mobile marketing? Perhaps you’ve heard of the website System.ly and are curious about its origins and its purpose. Then Greg Hickman is the ma...
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070. How to Create Your Online Course, with Joseph Michael from 2016-06-09T07:00
If you've considered creating your own online course but never pulled the trigger because it seemed too complicated then episode 70 is just what the doctor ordered! My friend and fellow mastermi...
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069. How to Launch a Book, with Elizabeth Marshall from 2016-06-07T07:00
If I told you today's guest has had such notable clients as Michael Port and Seth Godin, would you be impressed and pay attention to what she has to say? If you said yes then get ready to tune i...
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068. How To Negotiate Speaking Fees from 2016-06-02T07:00
Many of us as speakers love what we do - so much so we'd consider doing it for free! But since we also need a roof over our heads, food in our stomachs and clothes on our back it's important to ...
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067. How To Self Publish Your Book, with Chandler Bolt from 2016-05-31T07:00
Will having your own book help you land more speaking gigs? Should you write a book before even trying to land your first speaking job? And how exactly do you navigate the self-publishing waters...
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066. How To Use Webinars In Your Speaking Business, with John Corcoran from 2016-05-26T07:00
Have you ever wondered what it takes to host a successful webinar? My good friend and future webinar co-host, John Corcoran, offers some valuable help on episode 66!
John excels in many v...
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065. How to Use a Seminar Company to Build Your Speaking Business from 2016-05-24T07:00
Have you heard of seminar companies? Do you know what they do and if they are of value to your speaking career? Today's special Q&A will answer those questions and more about working with semina...
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064. How To Build A Speaker Program Beyond Yourself, with Phil Boyte from 2016-05-19T07:00
Are you interested in speaking to youth or a school audience? On today's episode of The Speaker Lab my close friend and mentor Phil Boyte joins us to share his insights on that very topic. Phil ...
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063. How to Speak in the Faith-Based Market, with Paul Evans from 2016-05-17T07:00
Would you like to talk about faith or speak to faith-based audiences? On this episode of The Speaker Lab, my friend and accomplished speaker Paul Evans joins us to talk about that very topic. Listen
062. How to Turn Your Story Into Speaking Gigs, with Joe Sangl from 2016-05-12T07:00
Do you have a personal story that could help others, but you aren't sure how to get it out to people? Our guest on episode 62 will share how he took his own experiences and turned them into seve...
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061. Who Pays For Travel For A Speaker? from 2016-05-10T07:00
Have you been asked for your speaking fee but weren't sure how to bill for the travel aspect of your gig? Or have you ever wondered how to handle that topic when it does come up in the future? Listen
060. How to Be Married to a Speaker, with Sheila Baldwin from 2016-05-05T07:00
On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, I have a very specialguest for you! My lovely and amazing wife Sheila Baldwin is here. Ibrought her on the show to talk about what it’s really like to bema...
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059. How To Pick Your Domain Name from 2016-05-03T07:00
If you are truly serious about becoming a speaker there are twothings I recommend you have: a web site of your very own andownership of your name as a domain. For example I have The SpeakerLab a...
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058. How to Grow Your Email List, with Tim Paige from 2016-04-30T07:00
Have you ever wondered if you could grow your email list even when you're speaking live? There is a way and our guest, Tim Paige of LeadPages, is here to talk about it. Tim is an expert on email...
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057. Hosting Events vs. Podcasting: Which Has Greater Impact? from 2016-04-29T07:00
We're coming down to the final few episodes of our 30 shows in 30 days. In fact this is 27 of 30 and it's another good one courtesy of a listener like you.
Joe Sanok left a voicemail for ...
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056. How to Create Demo Videos with Wes Wages from 2016-04-28T07:00
Whatever level of speaking expertise you have you know the importance of a good demo video. But do you know what actually constitutes a good demo video and how you can create one? After this epi...
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055. Can You Speak on Multiple Topics? from 2016-04-27T07:00
Do you have different topics you would like to speak about? Do you have expertise in multiple areas and want to know how (or even if) you should give a speech for each area?
Those are the...
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054. Questions About Speaking Fees from 2016-04-26T07:00
As a speaker it's our privilege to share what we know and impart our wisdom on others. And it's also our privilege to get paid to do so!
On episode 54 I'll be answering specific speaker f...
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053. Should You Host Your Own Speaking Events? from 2016-04-25T07:00
Today's question is coming from our friend Joe. Joe called in wanting to know if it's better to speak at other people's events, or host your own and speak at it?
What are your thoughts - ...
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052. Should You Use Third Party Sites for Bookings? from 2016-04-24T07:00
With the advent of the Internet there are third party sites cropping up for everything, including booking speaking gigs.
Should you use these to book a gig for yourself? That is the quest...
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051. What It's Really Like to Start a Speaking Career, with Melanie Deziel from 2016-04-23T07:00
On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, I have the privilege of talking with one of my very own Booked and Paid to Speak students, Melanie Deziel.
Melanie is currently beginning her speaki...
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050. How to Start Speaking at Schools from 2016-04-22T07:00
Have you wanted to speak at a school but didn't know how to reach the right person on staff? If you said yes you are not alone.
Mettie asked this question on Facebook and I wanted to shar...
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049. Should You Speak For Free? from 2016-04-21T07:00
A common topic discussed among speakers is whether or not to speak for free in the early days of your career.
On episode 49 of The Speaker Lab I'll give you my thoughts as I answer the qu...
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048. How to Land Sponsorships, with Jason Zook from 2016-04-20T07:00
Something you may not know is how much overlap there is between how to get sponsorships, and how to land speaking gigs. The art of finding, connecting and working with the right people is critic...
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047. Should You Join Toastmasters? from 2016-04-19T07:00
There are many speaking groups out there but one of the most popular is Toastmasters.
On episode 47 of The Speaker Lab I weigh in on whether you should join your local Toastmasters, and w...
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046. Where to Find a Speaking Agent from 2016-04-18T07:00
Welcome to another edition of The Speaker Lab! This is number 46 for those of you counting at home.
Today our topic is how and where to find a speaking agent. This is a question I have he...
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045. How to Use Comedy In Your Speaking, with Ron Tite from 2016-04-17T07:00
Have you ever gotten on stage and told a joke, only for it to fall flat? Or maybe you've avoided cracking a joke from stage because you're worried you'll hear the proverbial crickets chirping in...
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044. What is a Speaker One Sheet? from 2016-04-16T07:00
Thank you for joining us on episode 44 of The Speaker Lab, so glad you're here!
Avid listener Hector asked the question that is the focus of this show: he wants to know what a speaker one...
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043. When Should You Create Your First Product? from 2016-04-15T07:00
Welcome to episode 43 of The Speaker Lab! We are on a roll with our 30 shows in 30 days, and today we keep on rollin'.
The topic for today comes from a listener, Kevin, who wants to know ...
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042. How to Create Marketing Funnels, with Scott Oldford from 2016-04-14T07:00
You know how important email lists are, but do you have a marketing funnel set up to grow that list? And if you have a funnel set up how do you know if it's the right one and it's doing what it ...
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041. How to Narrow Down Your Target Audience from 2016-04-13T07:00
Welcome back for another edition of The Speaker Lab!
Today is episode 41, and it's courtesy of a listener like you. Pamela wants to know any recommendations for narrowing down her target ...
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040. Choosing The Right Environment For Your Demo Video from 2016-04-12T07:00
Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab, thanks for joining in!
Episode 40 is about your demo video. It's brought to you courtesy of Ronald, he wrote in to ask if he needs to includ...
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039. How To Sell Products After You Speak from 2016-04-11T07:00
Welcome to the latest edition of The Speaker Lab!
On today's show listener Linda writes in to ask how to sell her book after speaking. Are back of the room sales her only option or are th...
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038. Choosing A Business Structure For Your Speaking Business from 2016-04-10T07:00
Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab, thank you for listening in!
Today's show is based on a question from a listener like you. Kevin is wondering how to set up his speaking busi...
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037. Should You Charge A Speaking Fee For Churches And Other Non-Profits? from 2016-04-09T07:00
On episode 37 of The Speaker Lab we're continuing to answer your questions, one by one!
Patty writes in because he wants to know if you should charge non-profits and churches, and if so h...
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036. How To Set Up Your First Speaking Website from 2016-04-08T07:00
Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab, thanks for being here!
Episode 36 is about a question Becky sent in: Becky is a regular listener who is already getting paid to speak, but s...
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035. How to Sell from Stage, with Matthew Kimberley from 2016-04-07T07:00
Whether you've been speaking for decades or just weeks you've noticed some speakers are more at ease on stage than others. Today the renowned speaker and performer Matthew Kimberley is here to s...
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034. Balancing Content with Comedy from 2016-04-06T07:00
Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab, thanks for joining in!
Episode 34 is about a topic one listener, Jeff, recently asked about. He wants to know how to balance comedy and cont...
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033. Paying Taxes as a Speaker from 2016-04-05T07:00
Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab, thanks for being here!
On this episode listener Maia calls in with a question about how to pay taxes on the fees you charge as a speaker. Sh...
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032. What are Speaking Certifications and do You Need Them? from 2016-04-04T07:00
Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab, thanks for tuning in!
On today's show listener Caelan called in with a question about speaker certifications. She wants to know which certif...
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031. How to Transition From Faith-Based Speaking to the Secular Market from 2016-04-03T07:00
Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab, thanks for listening in!
On today's show you'll hear a voicemail question from Jed. He wants to know how to transition from speaking to the ...
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030. How to Get Referrals When Speaking from 2016-04-02T07:00
Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab. If you're just tuning in you've caught a special segment of the show: 30 episodes in 30 days.
We are on day two of those 30 days! Here's ho...
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029. Should You Use a Pen Name When Speaking? from 2016-04-01T07:00
Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab. This episode is the start of something very exciting: 30 shows in 30 days!
Here's how it works: every day a new episode will go up for 30 da...
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028. How Speakers Can Grow An Email List, with Bryan Harris from 2016-03-31T07:00
Have you ever wondered why you need an email list and how to start, grow and monetize one?
You are in luck! Today I’m talking with Bryan Harris of Video Fruit. He’s here to explain all th...
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027. Why Speakers Need To Be Good Copywriters (And How To Become Better), with Ray Edwards from 2016-03-29T07:00
What’s the link between copywriting and public speaking? On today's episode of The Speaker Lab my good friend Ray Edwards joins us to answer that question.
Ray is one of the most...
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026. How to Add a Speaking Page to Your Existing Website from 2016-03-24T07:00
On this episode of The Speaker Lab it's another great Q&A show! Today I'm answering one question, and only one because it's such a great question! It comes from our friend Bryan in South Africa....
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025. How to Practice The Art of Likability, with Arel Moodie from 2016-03-22T07:00
On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, I'm sitting down with speaker, entrepreneur, and all around good guy Arel Moodie. In this episode we discuss many important aspects of his career,...
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024. How to Utilize a Speakers Bureau, with Shawn Hanks from 2016-03-17T07:00
On episode 24 of The Speaker Lab I'm sitting down with Shawn Hanks, my friend and neighbor who runs Premiere Speakers Bureau.
Not sure what a speakers bureau can do for you or why you sho...
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023. How to Network with Other Speakers from 2016-03-15T07:00
There's one crucial aspect to having a thriving speaking career that is often overlooked, do you know what it is? It's the topic for today's episode: how to network.
Networking with other...
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022. How to Self-Publish Your Book, with Rob Kosberg from 2016-03-10T08:00
Whether or not you have considered writing a book it is a powerful tool I highly recommend all speakers have in their toolbox. But how do you know if your idea is the right one, if it will land ...
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021: How to Follow Up on Speaking Leads from 2016-03-08T08:00
On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, we've got another great Q&A show. This is the show where I answer your most burning questions about speaking!
And we've got a variety of topics to d...
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020. How to Grow Your Business with Speaking, with Chris Brogan from 2016-03-03T08:00
If you already have a business can speaking help you expand your audience? If so, how? Today we're joined by a man with the answers to those questions and more: Mr. Chris Brogan.
Chris is...
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019. How To Find&Use Humor When Speaking from 2016-03-01T08:00
One of the most intimidating aspects of speaking is humor. If you're like other speakers you may find it daunting to incorporate jokes into your talk.
The biggest risk with jokes or humor...
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018: How To Find Your Core Speaking Message, with Dan Miller from 2016-02-25T08:00
On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, I'm sitting down with accomplished author and speaker Dan Miller to talk about his personal business model and his other endeavors, and of course his speak...
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017: How To Practice&Rehearse Before Your Next Presentation from 2016-02-23T08:00
One thing all great speakers do, whatever their topic or their audience, is practice. They practice, practice and practice more. They rehearse their speech from start to finish many times, they ...
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016. How to Deal with Nerves from 2016-02-18T08:00
If there’s one thing every speaker faces before a speaking gig it is the possibility of nerves, and how to deal with those nerves. Ask any seasoned veteran of the public speaking world and they...
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015. Finding Your Speaking Groove, with Chris Ducker from 2016-02-16T08:00
When you're thinking of what subject to speak on remember that topic will change over time. In the course of your career your topic will even change a few times, it will evolve as you evolve as ...
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014. How to Create Your Talk from 2016-02-11T08:00
Once you've decided you want to speak and you have an idea of what you want to speak about, how do you actually create your talk?
And what makes a talk good versus another talk? I'm answe...
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013. Insider Tactics from the Top Speakers Today from 2016-02-09T08:00
On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, I'm breaking down the top speaking tips from some of the most influential speakers in the business. You'll hear tactics and tools from such greats...
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012. How the National Speakers Association Can Help Your Speaking Career, with Brian Walter from 2016-02-04T08:00
For many of us the first thing we think of when giving a speech is giving a keynote. But there are plenty of other speaking formats that are in demand and are lucrative ways to create a successf...
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011. Q&A: How Can You Utilize The Internet to Land Speaking Gigs? from 2016-02-02T08:00
Whether you're starting out as a speaker or want to gain more traction or simply grow to the next level of your speaking career you are in the right place!
The Speaker Lab is a show dedic...
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010. How to Get More Speaking Business, with Hugh Culver from 2016-01-28T08:00
Welcome to another edition of The Speaker Lab. Today I'm talking with Hugh Culver; he is a dear friend from Canada who is an accomplished speaker and a speaking coach. He knows the world of spea...
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009. How to Create and Refine a Presentation, with Mike Pacchione from 2016-01-26T08:00
On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, I'm sitting down with my friend Mike Pacchione. Mike works for Duarte, a company that gives presentations about how to create meaningful and moving present...
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008. What Do You Want to Speak About? from 2016-01-21T08:00
On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, the focus is on choice: making choices in terms of the content and main ideas of your talks, speeches and presentations. In essence we’re looking at how to...
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007. Heroic Public Speaking, with Michael Port from 2016-01-19T08:00
Welcome back to The Speaker Lab. On today's show I'm sitting down with my friend Michael Port for a special dual interview show. On this special episode, not only do I interview Michael, but he ...
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006. Q&A: What Should Be Included In a Speaker Contract from 2016-01-14T08:00
Welcome back to The Speaker Lab! On today's show I'm here with another special Q&A episode, this time with a focus on one great question: speaking contracts.
Today on The Speaker Lab our ...
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005: Beginning Your Speaking Career, with Clay Hebert from 2016-01-11T20:00
On this episode of The Speaker Lab, world-renowned speaker Clay Hebert joins the show to talk about starting your speaking career.
Clay specializes in speaking to corporations, a...
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004: Q&A: How To Organize Your Talk from 2016-01-11T19:30
On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, we are answering your burning questions. That's right, today's episode is another Q&A session with me, and it is all about you! Remember, your que...
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003: How to Find Your Reason for Speaking from 2016-01-11T19:00
If you are considering speaking as a career, you have probably asked yourself this question: why do you want to speak? If you've been pondering this question and wondering how your speaking goal...
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002: How to Get Your Speaking Career Started from 2016-01-11T18:30
Welcome to episode 2 of The Speaker Lab. On today’s show I will be answering all of your burning questions about how to become a speaker and build your speaking career; in other words, ...
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001: Welcome to The Speaker Lab! from 2016-01-11T18:00
Welcome to The Speaker Lab, a brand new podcast series brought to you by me, Grant Baldwin - the man behind How Did You Get Into That! In our very first episode, I break down w...
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Welcome to The Speaker Lab! from 2016-01-11T18:00
Welcome to The Speaker Lab, a brand new podcast series brought to you by me, Grant Baldwin - the man behind How Did You Get Into That! In our very first episode, I break down w...
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