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 the details of an email list from A to Z. On this episode Bryan explains his repeated attempts to start a business, and his repeated failures. He also explains why growing an email list was the key to his eventual success, and why following in the footsteps of key influencers like Nathan Barry and Seth Godin final...
Mar 31, 2016•34 min•Ep. 28
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 successful copywriters in the industry and he shares how having solid copy helped him create a thriving speaking career. His early career days were in radio: as a DJ and in the corporate side. However he had the foresight to see the possibilities of the Internet and left to pursue online marketing, promotions and copywr...
Mar 29, 2016•35 min•Ep. 27
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. He wants to know about a very important aspect of professional speaking: website creation and management. My advice to Bryan has several parts including how speaking can fit into your existing business, how my websites have progressed as my speaking career has grown and finally what content should be...
Mar 24, 2016•15 min•Ep. 26
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, as well as how created his current business. Arel offers his guidance on SO much today! He shares how to know your content and your audience so you can speak knowledgeably and confidently. Plus he explains how to select an appropriate topic to speak on, while maintaining a clear vision for your speaking career. A...
Mar 22, 2016•37 min•Ep. 25
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 should join you one? That's why he's here: he will explain exactly what a speakers bureau does and how being a member of one can help your speaking career. Shawn also shares his insights on how a speaker can become represented in his bureau, what is required of one of his bureau's speakers and much more. Listen in ...
Mar 17, 2016•39 min•Ep. 24
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 speakers is so important because it can propel your career forward while helping you personally as well. Professionally you'll find other speakers often give referrals and today I explain why. On a personal level many speakers experience loneliness, and networking can help alleviate those feelings. By talking w...
Mar 15, 2016•30 min•Ep. 23
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 with your target audience and will help you grow the speaking business you're working on? Our guest has those answers! Mr. Rob Kosberg of Best Seller Publishing offers done-for-you services for coaches, entrepreneurs, consultants and speakers. As a best-selling author himself he knows firsthand the import...
Mar 10, 2016•28 min•Ep. 22
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 discuss: everything from how to follow up (without being annoying or obnoxious!) and what you need to be asking clients. We'll also get into how long to wait before sending a client more than one email and the tools I use to help me run every aspect of my speaking business. Plus you’ll hear all about Speaker ...
Mar 08, 2016•18 min•Ep. 21
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 an author, speaker and all-around great guy who is here to share how speaking has helped his business flourish. He also shares how his introverted nature has positively impacted his speaking, and how to remain the same person on stage as you are in real life. And finally he offers his guidance on how to overcom...
Mar 03, 2016•24 min•Ep. 20
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 humorous stories is the lack of guarantees the audience will enjoy it. However, when used appropriately humor can magnify a talk and convey your message perfectly! Today, I'll be showing you how to utilize humor the best way for you and your speaking style. Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on this episo...
Mar 01, 2016•24 min•Ep. 19
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 speaking career. Dan offers his sage-like advice on how to decide which audience will respond your message the best, and also how he made the transition from speaking as an "extra" in his business to speaking professionally. Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on this episode of The Speaker Lab! THE...
Feb 25, 2016•36 min•Ep. 18
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 never just wing it on stage. What often makes a great speaker so great is their commitment to practice. And that's why I'm spending this entire show to talk about practice and rehearsal. I'll be covering how much to practice, how to properly rehearse and what sort of process to use when as you are practic...
Feb 23, 2016•24 min•Ep. 17
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’ll tell you they have received all sorts of advice, some of it good and some of it not as good. Because there’s so much misinformation out there about how to deal with nerves I’m devoting today’s episode to that very topic. On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, we’ll be covering that and much more! THE F...
Feb 18, 2016•23 min•Ep. 16
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 a professional speaker. A great reminder of this is Chris Ducker, our guest on this episode. If you don't know him Chris is a best-selling author, multi-successful entrepreneur and in-demand speaker who has given presentations and keynotes around the globe. Chris started speaking almost by accident (a sto...
Feb 16, 2016•43 min•Ep. 15
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 answering all of those questions on this show. I'll walk you through the process I use to create a great talk from idea to completion. I'll also explain why each step in the process is important and why it can help you when creating your next (or your first!) speech. We cover all of that and much more on episode 14 o...
Feb 11, 2016•20 min•Ep. 14
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 as Michael Port, Matthew Kimberley, Dorie Clark and John Lee Dumas to name a few. There's so much valuable content in this show I created a special PDF of all the tips so you have a visual aid to remember all of them! After listening to the episode be sure to download the PDF from the Resources section below . Bu...
Feb 09, 2016•36 min•Ep. 13
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 successful speaking career. Brian Walter is a shining example of this. He is someone who is highly in-demand for his non-traditional approach to speaking, and he's here to talk about it. Today he shares the origins and progression of his speaking career, how his Extreme Meetings business began and how you can lea...
Feb 04, 2016•44 min•Ep. 12
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 dedicated to helping your speaking career become whatever you want it to be. And today's edition is one of my favorite types of shows to bring you: the Q&A. Listen in to hear my recommendations on fully tapping into the Internet and social media to land more speaking gigs on this episode of The Speaker Lab! THE F...
Feb 02, 2016•18 min•Ep. 11
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 speaking and he's here to give us the goods! On this episode we talk about how to make your name known in the speaking world, how he became a speaker and how you can niche down to make your business bigger - plus so much more. It’s all here on this episode of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW Th...
Jan 28, 2016•38 min•Ep. 10
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 presentations like the creation of Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth. On today's episode Mike shares his journey to his current position with Duarte, how to know whether your talking ideas are good or not and the most effective ways of structuring your presentation. Listen in to hear all of that and so much more o...
Jan 26, 2016•44 min•Ep. 9
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 decide exactly what it is you want to speak about. I offer several bits of advice on the decisions you will have to make about your topics, including the five ways that will help you decide what you want to talk about during your speaking career. Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on this epi...
Jan 21, 2016•22 min•Ep. 8
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 interviews me as well! Today on episode seven, our talk runs the gamut. From Friends trivia to transitioning from one career to a speaking career to the three questions every beginning speakers needs to ask him/herself, we dive into it all. It's well worth a listen so check it out on this episode of The S...
Jan 19, 2016•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 7
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 focus is on contracts in the speaking world, and all the details that go along with them. Everything from the actual details of speaking contracts to contract etiquette as well as rules to follow when communicating with potential employers. Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on this episode of Th...
Jan 14, 2016•27 min•Ep. 6
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, associations and conferences for entrepreneurs. He began his career speaking for free at conferences, and eventually made his way into speaking at bigger engagements and paid bookings. Today on The Speaker Lab, Clay talks about who does and who doesn't pay for speakers, how having a relationship with a fellow speaker jump...
Jan 11, 2016•36 min•Ep. 5
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 questions can be featured on future episodes of The Speaker Lab, so make sure to submit your questions at the link below. Today on The Speaker Lab, Grant answers viewer's questions about very different and exciting topics. Today's question topics range from organizational skills to speaking preparation to actual ...
Jan 11, 2016•13 min•Ep. 4
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 goals can motivate you, then this episode is tailored for you! Today on this episode of The Speaker Lab, I discuss the importance of having a direction in your speaking career and offer guidance on how to find and stay motivated, and how to begin your speaking career. Listen in to hear all of that and so much...
Jan 11, 2016•24 min•Ep. 3
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, it's all about you! We'll cover everything from getting a demo video to contacting potential speaking engagements. Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on this episode of The Speaker Lab! THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW How can you submit a question for future Q&As? Do you need a demo video? What to d...
Jan 11, 2016•25 min•Ep. 2
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 what The Speaker Lab is all about, and share valuable information on when, where and how you can listen to this series. I also share my story of how I became a paid speaker, the journey that led to the creation of How Did You Get Into That, and now, The Speaker Lab. Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on the fi...
Jan 11, 2016•16 min•Ep. 1
