In this episode Ashley breaks down the number one relationship she had to fix before she increased her revenue in her speaking business. THIS IS A SPECIAL EPISODE that we are posting off schedule so that you can listen to it before midnight TONIGHT!! Make sure you get your tickets at: speakyourwaytocash.com/event ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Apply For Ashley’s Private Training For Speakers: https:...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Usually, Ashely drops a lot of gems on how to get large corporate contracts, but in this solo episode Ashley speaks about what happens after you landed your contract. In this solo episode Ashley cover: •The cost of landing multi 6 figure contracts. •Tips about how to determine your topic. •Understanding the tools that you need before and after you land 6 figure contracts; and much more!! Attend Speak Your Way To Cash Live 2021: speakyourwaytocash.com/event ---------------------------------------...
Oct 15, 2021•45 min
WARNING!! Only listen in if you want to be challenged and you want to grow. In this solo episode Ashley speaks about the 5 types of speakers and what they need to do to grow their business. In this episode Ashley covers: •The 5 types of speakers and their main characteristics. •Tips to increase revenue for each one of those types. •How your gifts can be used in your speaking career and how to transform them to be attractive to the corporate world; and much more!! Attend Speak Your Way To Cash Li...
Oct 11, 2021•25 min
In this solo episode Ashley speaks about pricing. Are your prices too high? Learn how the way Ashley’s daughter learned how to go downstairs will help you grow your business! In this episode Ashley covers: •3 points to determine whether you are pricing to high or not. •What determines the possibility that your prices are high or not. •The role of positioning in your pricing strategy. •Common mistakes when selling high contracts. Attend Speak Your Way To Cash Live 2021: speakyourwaytocash.com/eve...
Oct 08, 2021•32 min
In this amazing solo episode Ashley covers: •How people react to different amounts of money and it's repercussion in their business. •Why people instantly divorce from success and how to avoid that. •The place that money should have in people’s life. Attend Speak Your Way To Cash Live 2021: speakyourwaytocash.com/event ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Apply For Ashley’s Private Training For Speakers: ...
Oct 04, 2021•27 min
In this episode Ashley reveals the bonuses that she'll be giving in the Speak Your Way To Cash 2021 Live welcome box for attendees who get their ticket before the end of September. She also covers why every single speaker need to attend Speak Your Way To Cash Live. Attend Speak Your Way To Cash Live 2021: speakyourwaytocash.com/event ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Apply For Ashley’s Private Training...
Sep 30, 2021•32 min
In this episode Ashley speaks again to Jasmine Womack. Jasmine is CEO of The EMPACT Group, LLC, a seven-figure coaching and consulting brand. She is a generational educator and publisher helping professional and aspiring authors become subject-matter storytellers, and teaching them how to package, market, and monetize their stories to impact and transform the world. In this episode Jasmine covers: •How big is mindset for transitioning from 9 to 5 job to a full time entrepreneur lifestyle. •The d...
Sep 27, 2021•51 min
Ashley Kirkwood is currently on a book tour to promote her new book, Speak Your Way to Cash®: How To Start at the Top of the Speaking Market Instead of Working Your Way Up From the Bottom! This is a recording of her virtual book tour with Brian J. Olds In this episode Ashley and Brian cover: •The power of virtual speaking engagements. •How position and packaging boost speakers’ careers. •The big mindset shift people need to make to achieve success. •What is licensing and why is so important; and...
Sep 24, 2021•29 min
In this solo episode Ashley speaks about how to grow your speaking business and the one thing you need to stop doing right now that prevents that growth. And this episode is very useful not only for speakers but for any entrepreneurs, business leaders and anyone else who is interested in growing their business. In this episode Ashley covers: •The number one thing that was holding Ashley back to achieve what she wanted. •The strategy to grow your business and how to complete the activities requir...
Sep 20, 2021•55 min
In this solo episode Ashley speaks about 2 KEY concepts for every business: Pricing and Positioning. Having a clear vision of your place in the industry and having the right pricing strategy communicates professionalism and experience. In this episode Ashley covers: •The things that Pricing and Positioning tells about how your service-based business is doing. •Myths about competition. •Where does your business stand in the industry you are in? •How to price for your future; and much more! Attend...
Sep 17, 2021•35 min
In this solo episode Ashley will give you amazing gems to build your confidence to the point to not be intimidated by huge opportunities and avoid working with the wrong people. In this solo episode Ashley covers: •Licensing, Royalties and Monetization Strategies. •Making decisions for the permanence not for the price. •Meaningful insights from her corporate experience when negotiating big deals; and much more! Attend Speak Your Way To Cash Live 2021: speakyourwaytocash.com/event ---------------...
Sep 13, 2021•58 min
In this solo episode Ashley speaks about the great surprises she’s preparing for the Speak Your Way To Cash 2021 Live Event! This year surprises include: •The SYWTC Notebook! •Not only an amazing in person event but also an amazing virtual experience with top professionals in the audio and video streaming industry. •A language lab for sales, contracts, etc; and much more!!!! Attend Speak Your Way To Cash Live 2021: speakyourwaytocash.com/event ----------------------------------------------------...
Sep 10, 2021•31 min
In this episode Ashley speaks to Michelle G. Rhodes. Michelle is the CEO of RNterprise ™ Academy, International Speaker and 8-time author who has a rich experience of 24 years in health care and Registered Nursing. Michelle is a Certified Executive Coach, Certified Mentor who has completed both the WellCoaches and Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship programs which is why she can provide her clients with a nurse professional perspective. Inspired by her passion to help people realize their dreams a...
Sep 06, 2021•43 min
Ashley Kirkwood is currently on a book tour to promote her new book, Speak Your Way to Cash®: How To Start at the Top of the Speaking Market Instead of Working Your Way Up From the Bottom! This is a recording of her virtual book tour with UnCloned® Marketing’s Audria Richmond! In this incredible virtual book tour interview, Ashley covers: ✅Some of the mindset barriers that are keeping speakers from landing large contracts. ✅What needs to be in place to have the confidence to pitch a 6 figure con...
Sep 03, 2021•42 min
In this solo episode Ashley speaks about: •The importance of having a great vision of yourself to be able to price your services. •How to price yourself properly, using the concept of VALUE. •The thoughts and feelings that we face and powerful tips of how Ashley overcome them; and much more!! Attend Speak Your Way To Cash Live 2021: speakyourwaytocash.com/event ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Apply F...
Aug 30, 2021•46 min
In this solo episode Ashley speaks about how to simplify the corporate sales process and empower you to start selling to corporate. So, if you are trying to sell to corporate but it seems like there are some mysteries, looking to ensure that you’re putting your best when selling to corporate or you’re dealing with an impostor syndrome when selling to corporate this is the episode for you! In this episode Ashley covers: •The differences between working in the corporate world and being a vendor fo...
Aug 23, 2021•28 min
In this solo episode Ashley speaks about how to simplify the corporate sales process and empower you to start selling to corporate. So, if you are trying to sell to corporate but it seems like there are some mysteries, looking to ensure that you’re putting your best when selling to corporate or you’re dealing with an impostor syndrome when selling to corporate this is the episode for you! In this episode Ashley covers: •The differences between working in the corporate world and being a vendor fo...
Aug 16, 2021•36 min
In this episode Ashley speaks to Jason McCoy. Jason McCoy is an internationally published photographer and nationally recognized creative. He is also a photography educator and creative artist panel speaker. Jason’s work has provided him with the opportunity to work with several reputable brands and he has been recognized by NBC5 as a Martin Luther King Man of Distinction. “Black Love”, his recent art series, created new history and was featured on the cover of Ebony Magazine. In this episode Ja...
Aug 09, 2021•36 min
In this episode Ashley talks about the belief system we already have, the relationship mindset we have with other people and the events that motivate her mind change. Some of the key points she mentions in the episode are: •Why a lot of adults are not achieving what they could be achieving and at the level they want it. •Why we have such a big struggle with the word “NO". •The shift we need to make in our way to think to overcome our fears and start creating habits to achieve the success we want...
Aug 02, 2021•33 min
In this episode Ashley talks about questions that she has gotten over her career that were not the best when people try to learn about her success. You will get valuable tips to ask better questions to people who have achieved success. On this episode Ashley covers: •Why you shouldn’t ask people how they feel about their success. •Don’t ask JUST about the result, ask about the habits. •Are the right questions being asked to the wrong person? Attend Speak Your Way To Cash Live 2021: speakyourwayt...
Jul 26, 2021•27 min
In this episode Ashley speaks to Michelle Thames. Michelle is a Social Media Strategist who specializes in helping creators, influencers, and small biz owners build strategies to market their brands on social media. Founder of Thames Media Solutions LLC. In this episode Thames covers: •Tips for social media management. •How The Speak Your Way To Cash 2020 Live Event helped her to develop her speaking career. •The KEY element that she learned in the 2020 Live Event that helped her to secure her 5...
Jul 19, 2021•22 min
In this solo episode Ashley speaks about a topic that is of great value for entrepreneurs and speakers that are beginning their business. Do you remember the last time you dreamed and wrote down your vision? In this episode Ashley covers: •3 things to consider when writing your goals for this week. •The steps to get into personal belief. •Practical tips for getting into action to achieve your goals and dreams; and much more! Attend Speak Your Way To Cash Live 2021: speakyourwaytocash.com/event T...
Jul 12, 2021•27 min
In this episode Ashley speaks to Dorianne St Fleur. Dorianne is an HR leader, Diversity & Inclusion strategist, and career & leadership coach who turns professional women of color into paid and prominent corporate powerhouses. Funder of Your Career Girl a digital career development agency for women of color, and the creator of the career development podcast, Deeper than Work, which has been recognized by BuzzFeed as one of “27 Podcasts You Need To Start Listening To.” She has been featur...
Jul 05, 2021•36 min
In this solo episode Ashley shares in detail her story since college until today and the principles behind it that guided her to accomplish her goals •Why people are not working in what they are good at. •How other people insecurities and doubts affects our goals. •The role of money on achieving your goals. •How she found her purpose in life. •Why repetition, perseverance and consistency are KEY to achieve goals. •The secret to go above and beyond in your goals. •The hard true about why people d...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 10 min
In this episode Ashley speaks to Kelly Parker, a remarkable student of the Speak Your Way Academy. Kelly is a professional speaker with 15 years of experience presenting at colleges, churches, and corporations. She is the founder and lead consultant at Kelly D. Parker Consulting, where she and her team teach entrepreneurs, business professionals, speakers and thought leaders the keys to effective communication. A marketing professional with a career path that includes prestigious global powerhou...
Jun 21, 2021•50 min
In this episode Ashley and her husband Chris talk about their experiences and learnings from past Speak Your Way To Cash Live events. AND THE GREAT ANNOUNCEMENT!! People who have worked with Ashley know that she is always the ultimate dreamer, she is always leveling up, aiming for excellence, great customer service, and on top on that she works with people who want to change the world with their message. Join Chris and Ashley to discover the amazing surprises they are preparing for the 2021 Spea...
Jun 14, 2021•47 min
In this episode Ashley talks about why people struggles a lot when trying to be consistent. She shares the key to finally unlock consistency in your life and 3 critical aspects to work on. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attend Speak Your Way To Cash Live 2021: speakyourwaytocash.com/event To Apply For Ashley’s Private Training For Speakers: https://www.ashleynicolekirkwood.com/.. . To learn more about Ashley and join her mailing list head h...
Jun 07, 2021•56 min
In this solo episode Ashley speaks about the silent killer of business that the core of their business model is selling a service or sell intellectual property. In this episode Ashley covers a lot of KEY points to consider when protecting the most valuable asset of your business, your IDEAS. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attend Speak Your Way To Cash Live 2021: speakyourwaytocash.com/event To Apply For Ashley’s Private Training For Speaker...
May 31, 2021•36 min
Take your notebook and pencil out to make notes because on in this amazing solo episode Ashley drops tens of gems about this amazing topic of pricing! Just to give you an idea of the amazing tips she’s giving to you, on this episode Ashley covers: •Myths about pricing. •3 Commons ways speakers use to set their price that might not always work. •Recommendations to set rates; and much more! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attend Speak Your Way...
May 24, 2021•35 min
In this solo episode Ashley shares the 10 biggest lessons she has learned since the early days when she started her business. This is part of a series of episodes commemorating the 100th episode of the Speak Your Way To Cash podcast. In this episode Ashley shares a lot of great tips in topics like: •Hiring. •Leadership style. •Business plan and life plans. •Advices. •Friends and business. •Negotiation. •Money as a tool. •Sales planning; and much more! --------------------------------------------...
May 17, 2021•30 min
