Justin Breen, Founder and CEO of BrEpic Communications LLC, has 20+ years in the media business, won dozens of editing and writing awards, and is an author of countless viral stories. Justin talks about his journey from sports journalism to being a CEO of his own company, how his services differ from traditional PR agencies, and his insight on who he chooses to network with!
Jan Spence is a Certified Speaking Professional, author, and consultant. With contagious charisma and a zest for life which make her an excellent motivator and leader, this TEDx speaker has used her vast knowledge in sales, communications, finances, and employee engagement to help numerous clients including Pillsbury, Walmart, and Frito-Lay. Jan talks about her strategy to surviving and continuing to grow her business through the Corona Virus pandemic of 2020! She also talks about fighting Zoom ...
Eliza is the author of A WOMAN'S GUIDE TO CLAIMING SPACE. Stand Tall. Raise Your Voice. Be Heard., which will be published by Berrett Koehler in May '21, and available now for pre-sale. A student of the arts and political science, Eliza is a Cook House Fellow at Cornell University, member of Govern For America's League of Innovators, and a Diversity Crew partner. Eliza talks about what the concept of claiming space is, her experience in moving towards a virtual speaking environment, the growing ...
Steve Olenski is the epitome of a unicorn. Part writer, part marketer, full-time coffee drinker. Having never graduated college nor taking a writing course in his life, Steve fought his way to working in marketing departments of the biggest brands in the world including Oracle as well creative director and senior copywriter on the agency side. He served nearly 10 years as a leading contributing writer for Forbes. He has been dubbed "The CMO Whisperer” by the former CMO of Walmart and Prudential....
Pia Silva is an entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, author, and the host of the podcast Show Your Business Who’s Boss. She helps experts build profitable lifestyle businesses. Pia talks about her experience in almost losing her business and how she turned it around to where it is today! She also talks about her passive approach to taking on new clients, taking on larger projects, and why she is happy in her income range!
For two decades, Dr. Matthew Champagne has influenced survey and feedback practices in learning organizations worldwide as a researcher, university professor, author, serial entrepreneur and in-demand speaker. He has authored more than 75 articles, books and how-to guides with practical solutions for creating high-quality feedback tools and processes that have now been implemented at more than 600 organizations across the globe. Doc Champagne talks about effective engagement for webinar events a...
Nancy shares some secrets to creating an engaging and exciting bio for you that welcomes potential clients to your doorstep! She talks about what the bio should really be about, why less is more, and also shares tips on being the perfect podcast guest!
Milana Leshinsky is an entrepreneur, business strategist, and a marketing mentor to coaches, authors, and speakers. She is the founder of Coaching Genie, Simplicity Circle, creator of Recurring Revenue Revolution, inventor of telesummit, and the author of “Coaching Millions” and “Simplicity Entrepreneurship: Escape Burnout, Find Flow, and Discover Your Shortest Path to Profit”. Milana shares with us how her Group Coaching Genie program works, communicating through multiple platforms, how to main...
Amira Alvarez, CEO of The Unstoppable Woman, shares her expertise in navigating a successful sales conversation and her revelation that pulled her out of the pattern of struggle!
Jim Huffman is the CEO of GrowthHit, a growth consultancy focused on conversion optimization, and the co-creator of FunnelTeardowns. He has grown two startups from idea to over $10M in sales. Spent over $4M on Facebook ads. Lead workshops at Fortune 500 brands like FedEx, Oreo, Hot Wheels & Intuit. Jim wrote a book, The Growth Marketer’s Playbook. It was #1 on Amazon until Seth Godin launched his new book and then it was quickly not #1. Jim shares his experience of going through the initial ...
Dan Kuschell is a Dad, Thought Leader, Humanitarian, Angel Investor, and Business Growth Specialist. Dan started his first company at 22 years old, has owned multiple companies, and has over 22 years of experience helping business grow exponentially. Dan talks about finding your business’ core values, goals, ideals clients, and how that all applies to expanding your business! He also shares his experience on how he discovered these secrets for his own businesses!
Mike is the co-founder and CEO of FreshBooks, the #1 accounting software in the cloud, designed exclusively for freelancers and growing service-based business owners. Mike McDerment tells us how he built his business from his parents’ basement to having the #1 accounting service in the cloud! He also talks about his value-based pricing model, landing big name endorsers, and much more!
Sandy Gennaro was born and raised in NYC and currently resides in Nashville, TN. Throughout his career as a world class rock and roll drummer, Sandy has toured the globe and recorded with world renowned artists: Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Bo Diddley, Johnny Winter, The Monkees, Joe Lynn Turner, Michael Bolton, Benny Mardones, Craaft, The Mamas and Papas and Jon Paris. Sandy talks about his move from being a rock star drummer to being a rock star speaker, the similarities betwee...
Dr. Laura Louis has 10 years as an experienced licensed psychologist, speaker and consultant. She is the owner/CEO of Gifted Counseling, LLC; a well-knowing practice located in Atlanta, Georgia. Her approaches have influenced people, organizations, businesses, and companies all over the world! Laura shares her insights on building your speaking business from the ground up, making money as a speaker in quarantine, easing the tension with virtual events, and much more!
For over 20 years Pat has traveled the world to work with companies, organizations, and industries to unlock the profit of laughter, levity, and joy in their work cultures. From daily stakeholder to internal interactions he has worked to harness their untapped strengths to allow them to make positive and lasting development. Pat returns to the podcast to have a chat with David about the world, how the pandemic has affected his life, and his upcoming RV adventures with his family!...
Ed Wallace is President and Chief Relationship Officer of The Relational Capital Group. He consults with and speaks for corporations and associations across the globe with a client list that is a Who’s Who of Fortune 500 companies. Ed talks about his latest book, The Relationship Engine, establishing relationships on social media, his 5-step methodology, and more!
David Neagle is a bestselling author and one of the architects of the coaching and personal growth industry itself. David shares his incredible journey from working menial jobs with limited skillsets to becoming one of the most well-known speakers in the industry. He talks about how mindset played a huge role in his success, building his speaking business, coaching other mentors, and much more!
This Hijack Episode of The Speaking Show is brought to you by Ellen Melko-Moore of SuperTight LinkedIn! Ellen and David discuss what high-fee speakers and entrepreneurs have been doing right, wrong, and just downright crazy with their businesses since the pandemic struck! They also share some tips on what you can do to stay ahead of the game and talk about a free resource offer from David!
Ellen Melko Moore loves helping intentional entrepreneurs make the jump from local expert to world class thought leader. She is brand specialization expert who has worked with hundreds of service-oriented entrepreneurs to create compelling and powerful brands through unique business offers and original content. Ellen shares some juicy secrets and tips of how you can navigate yourself to an exceptional LinkedIn profile and utilizing it as a tool of communication and establishing connections! She ...
David looks back on some of his favorite episodes between 101 and now!
Sean has been helping entrepreneurs create training programs and coaching programs for over 13 years and has taught thousands of clients. Sean talks about what it takes for anyone to start a career as a coach in their respective fields of expertise, advertising free content, and adopting a mindset of action!
John DeMato is a branded lifestyle portrait and virtual photographer who collaborates with speakers, trainers, consultants, and other expert-based business owners to create an emotional connection with their audiences through persuasive visual storytelling. John talks about the role of photography in branding and marketing that goes beyond the vanity aspect! He also talks about his experience in television production and shifting to virtual photo shoots!
Mary Byers, CAE, is co-author of Race for Relevance: Five Radical Changes for Associations and Road to Relevance: 5 Strategies for Competitive Associations. Mary works with not-for-profit organizations to help them remain relevant in a rapidly changing environment and specializes in working with volunteer association leaders and chief staff executives to help define their roles and clarify their vision through leadership conference programming, facilitating strategic planning retreats and coachi...
Skip Shuda is a serial entrepreneur, medical marijuana operations executive, digital marketing specialist and startup business advisor. From January 2017 until April 2018 he was Chief Operating Officer of one of Pennsylvania’s first medical marijuana dispensaries. He helped the team achieve a ranking of #8 out of 255 statewide dispensary applicants, ensuring a successful application. Skip oversaw the first sale to take place in the southeastern part of PA and the move to an operational status of...
Liz Wendling is a nationally recognized speaker, sales consultant, and author of 6 books. Her two most recent are The Heart of Authentic Selling and Sell Without Selling Your Soul. Liz talks sales language, what to say, what not to say, how to say it, and much more through your sales pitch!
Tamsin talks about developing habits to combat overwhelm, stress, and staying motivated! She also talks about her discovery of Ayurveda and shares tips on how you can take more control of your life!
Nick shares some tips on how to produce video content for your business including content for multiple platforms, writing a brief, storytelling and advertising your content! Nick also talks about how he lands large corporate clients in competition with big advertising firms, and when production value crosses the line over authenticity!
With a passion and special knack for communicating and public speaking since a very young age, Brian is the driving force behind all things Square. With decades of experience across a wide range of creative industries, Brian’s ability to inspire and collaborate make him an invaluable leader. And when it comes to presentations, he doesn’t just talk the talk. Brian is a highly regarded speaker, regularly presenting to audiences all around the world about innovation and the power of communication. ...
John Garrett is a nationally recognized speaker and emcee who draws on his condition as a recovering Big Four CPA to deliver messages that hit home with corporate audiences. This professional member of the National Speakers Association is on a mission to shatter the definition of “stereotypical professional” and in the meantime, show organizations how to create a stronger culture that increases engagement and reduces turnover. John talks about how he came up with the concept of ‘What’s Your And?...
JD talks about the status of social business in today’s economy, how you can adapt and pivot to carry your business through the pandemic, and why personal branding still play a large role in social business!
