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 the National Speakers Association, what relational selling is and why you should use it, and the role virtual speaking will play in the future of the speaking industry. You'll hear her insights on those topics and much more on this practical and applicable episode of The Speaker Lab! THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHO...
Aug 10, 2021•40 min•Ep. 354
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 reality. Erick is one of our original Booked and Paid to Speak students, and today he's a highly successful speaker. But he only recently left his corporate job to pursue his speaking career on a full-time basis. You'll hear what gave him the confidence to finally leave and so much more on episode 239 of ...
Aug 05, 2021•33 min
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 to share with us her HR background and how she went from speaking for free to building a six-figure speaking business of her own. Listen in and hear how you can follow in her footsteps on episode 353 of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: Are business plans necessary? Would she recommend doing free g...
Aug 03, 2021•36 min•Ep. 353
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 Phil Jones and he spends the bulk of his time helping people sell with more confidence and more credibility while getting better results. You’ll hear how he does that along with what the markets are like in South America, Europe, Asia and Australia when you join us on the 240th edition of The Speaker Lab. THE FIN...
Jul 29, 2021•42 min
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 race car driving applies to speaking. Ron is a very successful international keynote speaker who is back for this third appearance on the show. Hear us talk about how to exit a corner and more on episode 352 of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: How to embrace the reality of the room when you're sp...
Jul 27, 2021•33 min•Ep. 352
One of your greatest resources is your network. As you make connections, build relationships and ultimately grow your business, your network is essential. Erick Rheam is a former student of The Speaker Lab and now a friend, colleague, and coach in our program. He joined me in this episode to discuss specific ways to leverage your network and cultivate referrals that will ultimately help you land more speaking gigs. We’re answering a ton of questions in this episode including how to prioritize yo...
Jul 22, 2021•30 min
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 branding expert Clay Hebert, is here to explain how he helps people find what they do and also how he helps people define and share their perfect intro. We'll be diving into those topics and so much more on today's edition of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: Why does he want to kill the elevator ...
Jul 20, 2021•40 min•Ep. 351
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 for women about reaching their fullest God-given potential. On this episode we talk about some issues she is facing in her speaking business. Specifically, we help Kris find new gigs, leverage connections from previous gigs and evaluate whether it makes sense to pay to speak. Join us to hear insights on those t...
Jul 15, 2021•39 min
As a public speaker you are the brand, you are the product. Here to explain more is our guest Mike Kim. On this episode of The Speaker Lab, Mike explains what a personal brand is, the three broad markets all speakers fall within and how to narrow your focus in one of those markets. Tune in to hear those details and so much more on the 350th edition of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: Can you have a brand without having stepped foot on a stage? What are the 3 questions he asks peo...
Jul 13, 2021•36 min•Ep. 350
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 co-host of the show and she joins us again on The Speaker Lab to give you a breakdown of her personal speaking preparations. We give you a behind-the-scenes look at how we each rehearse and get ready for the stage. We specifically talk about music we listen to, food we eat or don’t eat, how much we hydrate, and ...
Jul 08, 2021•32 min
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 successful speaker and student at The Speaker Lab. He's also a former NFL player who spent most of his career with the Chicago Bears. On today's episode he tells us what led him into the speaking realm, how the pandemic impacted his business and the critical role a system has played in his success. Join us to hear ...
Jul 06, 2021•42 min•Ep. 349
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 gigs? What about 100 speaking gigs in a calendar year? Good news - Ty Bennett is telling us it’s possible AND how to make it happen. You'll hear: How Ty sold his portion of a direct sales business to take on full time speaking How he built his speaking business from scratch What tips you might need, how you can...
Jul 01, 2021•39 min
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-selling writer and coach who works with leaders and entrepreneurs from small businesses to large companies like Disney, Google and Starbucks. Today on The Speaker Lab, John explains the more common challenges he sees in his line of work, the state of people's mindsets as a result of this pandemic and why and how to c...
Jun 29, 2021•39 min•Ep. 348
Welcome back 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 ever wonder how some speakers are charging $20K for a gig and others can’t make ends meet? Mitch Joel is here to tell us how to become a highly sought-after speaker that can charge MORE. If you’re curious about the “must haves” that will take you to the next level --- this episode is for you! Mitch talks all about speaker i...
Jun 24, 2021•44 min
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 reached his first million in 25 hours! Plus, Kyle covers topics like following your own interests, writing and marketing his first children's book and whether or not he recommends following in his own eclectic footsteps. Hear all of that and more on episode 374 of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: Di...
Jun 22, 2021•35 min•Ep. 347
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 your favorites from the show. If you’re looking to break into the college circuit, this episode is especially for you! I’m sharing my personal experience from the stage and highlighting 9 potential markets that exist within almost any institution. This episode will help position you to market yourself effectively with colleges, universities, and the ...
Jun 17, 2021•18 min
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 appearances on The Speaker Lab, he's a renowned entrepreneur, speaker and author. He's built several multi-million dollar businesses, written two best-selling books and traveled the globe sharing his insights with audiences everywhere. You'll get to hear that wisdom on episode 346 of The Speaker Lab with Chris Ducke...
Jun 15, 2021•32 min•Ep. 346
Welcome to back 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. Today we’re talking about how to sell yourself as a speaker with Matthew Kimberly. Matthew shares how to build trust and credibility in sales and as a speaker. Matthew shares his masterful approach to speaking for free and the secret behind his successful business model. Check out the episode and more HERE . See Privacy Policy ...
Jun 10, 2021•37 min
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 a speaker, author, and trainer. On today's show, Mo tells us how he went from being an actuary to a business development (BD) expert generating over $70 million in client revenue to running his own BD organization. Join us to hear Mo's insights and expertise when you tune in to episode 345 of The Speaker Lab. TH...
Jun 08, 2021•37 min•Ep. 345
Welcome to the Vault --- a special edition of The Speaker Lab Podcast where we are unlocking some of your favorites from the show. In this episode, Jason Hewlett discusses how he struggled with how to start before finding great success as a professional speaker and entertainer. Jason shares how he made his dream a reality by establishing a plan and taking clear action to find his niche in the industry. Learn more about Jason's story and the episode HERE . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...
Jun 03, 2021•39 min
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 Speaker Lab, she tells us how working with legendary organizations like CNN and Time magazine led her to create Hint, write her best-selling book Undaunted and become a sought-after keynote speaker. Join us to hear her insightful tales and lessons on episode 344 of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: Did...
Jun 01, 2021•35 min•Ep. 344
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 Advance Your Reach, where he currently works today. On this episode of The Speaker Lab, we'll talk about the shifts he sees coming up in the speaking industry's future and how to keep a healthy mindset while building your speaking career. You'll definitely want to tune in for that and much more on the 343rd editi...
May 25, 2021•32 min•Ep. 343
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 talk all things virtual events. On this edition of The Speaker Lab, she's giving us the full details on the future of online events including the most common mistakes people make and how to avoid them. You'll hear those topics and more on today's episode of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: When ...
May 18, 2021•34 min•Ep. 342
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 few of our favorite books, the importance of coaching at any level and the main differences between those who flourish and those who don't. We'll dig into all of that and more on episode 341 of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: What's the best way to teach and train people? Why the "ah ha" moment ...
May 11, 2021•49 min•Ep. 341
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 signature message is and why it's critical to helping you survive and thrive during times of change (like the recent pandemic). Join us to hear those subjects and more on today's edition of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: What are the differences between a hobbyist and a professional speaker? What...
May 04, 2021•30 min•Ep. 340
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 students to develop their talks. On this episode of The Speaker Lab, we get into details like why lists work well as a speech, how to figure out what lesson you're sharing with your audience, and how to take the pressure off yourself. Join us to hear that and much more on today's edition of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER...
Apr 27, 2021•39 min•Ep. 339
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 Speaker Lab students create their talks. On this episode, Harriet walks us through the basic steps, the role of stories and much more. Tune in to hear it all on the 338th edition of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: What is the first thing you must know when creating your talk? Is it okay to use second...
Apr 20, 2021•38 min•Ep. 338
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 catching up with Clint to hear about the pivots and shifts he's made during the pandemic into virtual speaking and what he sees as the long-term implications within the industry. Join us to hear why he resisted virtual at first, the versatility virtual speaking offers and so much more on today's The Speaker Lab! T...
Apr 13, 2021•37 min•Ep. 337
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 about his latest book, Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking . On today's The Speaker Lab, Jon tells us what broken soundtracks are, specific ways to insert positive soundtracks into our lives and a few stories about bombing on stage. You'll definitely want to hear his insights and tales so join u...
Apr 06, 2021•40 min•Ep. 336
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 Booked and Paid to Speak program, but he began work in the music world. On episode 335 of The Speaker Lab, Jeremy tells us about his journey from music to comedy to speaking, and some of the most common roadblocks speakers face when starting out. Listen in for that and so much more on this edition of The Speaker Lab...
Mar 30, 2021•35 min•Ep. 335
