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 Phil discuss: Rescheduling or canceling 27 events Where do new event scheduling start coming from How does the market react and build on the other side of this crisis Using new technology and trying new things Taking advantage of the opportunity to serve past clients Finding joy in the gift of time to refocus prior...
Apr 09, 2020•33 min
Welcome! This is part two of our how to find your first paid speaking gig. If you missed part one you can listen to it here . Then come back and join us for the second half of our talk with Bryan Allain. Bryan has done a bit of speaking but is struggling with where to start. On this raw, authentic coaching call with him, we explore that topic. Join us to hear how we walk Bryan through getting his first paid speaking gig and how you can do the same on this episode of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER DE...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 284
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 with us for a year now and he wants to know if what we teach actually works. This is an unscripted walk the process of how to find your first paid speaking gig. Get ready to hear the details on this edition of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: What should one of your first goals be? Is there a simpl...
Apr 07, 2020•41 min•Ep. 264
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: Pivoting business to accommodate canceled or postponed events Expediting projects to fill the gap created by live events Amplifying communication frequency while decreasing quantity Super long, rambling emails can have a negative impact on your brand The difference between seizing an opportunity to serve and bein...
Apr 06, 2020•23 min
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: Starting her brand as “The Barefoot Executive" Self-isolating with teenagers in Texas Why worry won’t do you a bit of good Prioritizing daily communication with your audience Marketing with empathy and not appearing tone-deaf Creating leverage in your business to create a “stage” in different ways Teach a masterclass on your area of ...
Apr 03, 2020•30 min
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 Erick discuss: Booking webinars and workshops to replace/supplement live events Finding value in what you’re already doing and converting it to an offer Repurposing the challenge of working from home to create new value Discovering new opportunities to diversify your speaking platform Add value while recognizin...
Apr 01, 2020•34 min
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 other best-sellers. He's also an equally prolific and successful speaker. On episode 282 of The Speaker Lab, he tells us how he got started speaking, the pros and cons of speaking for free, and how he thinks about his business beyond the stage. Join us for this intriguing and illuminating conversation with Jon Gord...
Mar 31, 2020•38 min•Ep. 283
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, Grant and Josh discuss: How many events an event planner will typically manage in the course of a year An insider view of how events approach the decision to cancel or postpone The likelihood of rescheduling and postponing events that are further out than 1-2 months Adapting to fast-changing circumstances in the m...
Mar 30, 2020•26 min
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: Making room for natural reactions to stressful times Intentionally focusing on positive attitude Leveraging technology to reach our audiences and deliver value Why now is the time to hustle Market trends when it comes to events canceling vs postponing Speakers are communicators who solve problems How to suggest virtual options to exist...
Mar 28, 2020•26 min
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: How appropriate the term “unprecedented” is in these unique times Finding comfort in shared experiences Adapting in the midst of unforeseen circumstances Navigating the process of postponing/rescheduling 400+ events The challenge of responding with grace versus reacting in fear Operating from a place of fear in t...
Mar 27, 2020•31 min
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 discuss: Navigating the crazy ups and downs Adjusting to unexpected free time Plenty of events that are rescheduling and postponing instead of canceling How long will it take to get back to normal Looking back to history for a sense of hope Taking steps to prepare your finances for difficult times Making a list ...
Mar 26, 2020•26 min
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 the impact of COVID-19 to the 2008 recession Relocating to the United States and starting speaking business over from scratch How uncertainty creates a unique challenge Keeping your head in the right space A service vs a sales mindset Defaulting to positivity and generosity The difference between making money during a crisis ...
Mar 25, 2020•34 min
Narrowing down and focusing on your speaking topic is can be one of the harder aspects of speaking. Here to help ease that process is David Newman. David is a professional speaker who also coaches other speakers, and all-around great guy! Today on The Speaker Lab, we talk about everything from speaking fees, the NSA and demo videos. He even walks us through a specific exercise to find the right topic that has speaking opportunities within it. Be sure to join us and hear it all on episode 281 of ...
Mar 24, 2020•34 min•Ep. 282
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 addition to a live magic trick, Grant and Vinh discuss: How a state-mandated shutdown impacts live performers Identifying audience categories and how to serve them Assuming a position of generosity as a strategic investment Putting relationships first Accepting the new normal of virtual events The opportunity t...
Mar 23, 2020•34 min
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 Brian discuss: Leveraging technology and social media to grow your speaking business Starting a podcast to supplement your speaking and increase your audience How to use virtual options to replace in-person meetings Reinventing digital meeting experience with the distracted attendee in mind The challenge event pl...
Mar 20, 2020•35 min
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 and Jane discuss: Being aware your mindset Intentionally limiting your intake of the news and social media Balancing negative and positive influences Taking the opportunity to learn something new Importance of diversifying your booking strategies Asking bureaus to pay your compensation in advance High demand for m...
Mar 19, 2020•20 min
Grant Baldwin and Erick Rheam hosted a Facebook Live to talk about how coronavirus has impacted the speaking industry and how you can thrive in the midst of crisis. During the live stream, Grant and Erick discuss: How to process times of crisis The importance of managing cashflow Be flexible and proactive with event planners Challenges of rescheduling and postponing events Creating value and security with event planners through patience How airlines are setting an example for customer service Re...
Mar 18, 2020•18 min
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 Student Success at The Speaker Lab and also a well-respected speaker in his own right. On this episode of The Speaker Lab, we're going to help you deal with the COVID-19 crisis and future challenges you may face in the speaking industry. Erick lays out four points to mitigating the impact of any crisis as he learned...
Mar 17, 2020•39 min•Ep. 281
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 joins The Speaker Lab to talk about his speaking journey, how he pitches a broad topic like creativity to companies and how he balances the business side of being an artist. This is a far-reaching conversation, be sure to join us on episode 280 of The Speaker Lab to hear it all! THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: H...
Mar 10, 2020•31 min•Ep. 280
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 who has exploded on the speaking circuit in the last few years. On today's The Speaker Lab, you'll hear how passionate Kindra is about speaking, and how you can be a great speaker even if you don't have any special skills or experiences. We cover those areas, plus a lot more on this show. So get ready to take s...
Mar 04, 2020•38 min•Ep. 279
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 guest (previously on episode 144 ) who came back to cover everything from the value of building relationships with other speakers to managing the highs and lows of this career path to the importance of making friends with other speakers. You're going to learn all of that and more when you join us for episode 278 of...
Feb 26, 2020•35 min•Ep. 278
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 the book writing process for The Successful Speaker: Five Steps For Booking Gigs, Getting Paid, and Building Your Platform . We also give you a behind the scenes look at the making of this book, how this journey began with a joke (!) and how working on this book actually helped Jeff's speaking career. Join us an...
Feb 18, 2020•36 min•Ep. 277
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 chapters on today's show. Directly from the actual audiobook, you'll hear what's in this book, who I am and my story on becoming a speaker. You'll also get an overview of the successful speaker roadmap and then chapter one about choosing your audience. Join us to hear these topics and then be sure to get your own copy of T...
Feb 13, 2020•41 min
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 first visit: how to become a virtual speaker. On this episode of The Speaker Lab, we get into the finer details on virtual speaking and things like the technology you need, how to price yourself, the clients who hire virtual speakers, and how you can actually earn more as a virtual speaker than speaking in-perso...
Feb 11, 2020•34 min•Ep. 276
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, Erick and I walk you through each of the five steps and we also talk about how we use these personally in our speaking careers and also here within The Speaker Lab itself. Whether you're listening at the start of the year or any other time you're going to get useful and practical advice, including specific exam...
Feb 04, 2020•38 min•Ep. 275
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. On this edition of the show, Allison and I talk about how to deal with nerves before you speak, the value of writing as a speaker and why you should create a writing habit. Be sure to check out those topics and more in this conversation with Allison Fallon on episode 274 of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER DETAILS OF ...
Jan 28, 2020•35 min•Ep. 274
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 takes to truly sell yourself in the speaking world. On today's show, we also talk about when and why he speaks for free and the math behind that choice. You can hear that and much more when you tune in to this edition of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: What is the best way to build trust, credibili...
Jan 21, 2020•35 min•Ep. 273
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. Today on the Speaker Lab, we talk about how to turn your clients into raving fans, and how he can talk about a general topic that applies to many audiences while still standing out in the marketplace. We also discuss how he landed speaking gigs on Tony Robbins' stages, something he does frequently. Plus you'll w...
Jan 14, 2020•42 min•Ep. 272
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 his latest book, Can You Hear Me? . The book is about how to connect with people in a virtual world including how to ensure you are getting the correct message across to your clients. We also talk about the power of emojis! This is a wide-ranging conversation I think you will really enjoy so join us for episode...
Jan 07, 2020•38 min•Ep. 271
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. Today on The Speaker Lab, he explains the 3 things that have moved the needle most for him, the difference between picking a topic you're interested in versus a result you can deliver and the messages you may be sending with your body language on stage. Hear his wisdom and insights on those concepts and more ...
Dec 31, 2019•38 min•Ep. 270
