We’re living in a world that continues to change post-pandemic — and speakers have to continue adjusting to stay relevant! There are more opportunities now than ever for speakers, but you have to be intentional and have a clear plan to build a sustainable speaking business. This week, David Avrin joins us to share some great advice and a little tough love that will help you build your speaking business and not just get gigs. David has a background in marketing and decades of experience in the sp...
Sep 06, 2022•42 min•Ep. 410
Sharing in the excitement of our student's success is a privilege for our team at the Speaker Lab! Our Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith, is taking the mic for our Student Highlight series so you can hear directly from our students about their experiences and what they want you to know about growing your speaking business. For Episode 409 we’re sitting down with Jason Dietrich. Jason recently went through The Speaker Lab program and is eager to share his experience and journey to ...
Aug 30, 2022•48 min•Ep. 409
Have you seen the ongoing buzz about Web3, NFTs, virtual reality, and cryptocurrency? What exactly are these things, and what do they mean for your speaking business? This week, we're taking a deep dive into these concepts with Terry Brock. Together we’ll address your questions and concerns and discuss what all of this means for the future when it comes to entrepreneurial success and how to leverage these options for growth. While these topics might seem unfamiliar, there’s a lot to consider so ...
Aug 23, 2022•39 min•Ep. 408
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down with some of our coaches and take a deep dive into some of the hottest topics for speakers? Wonder no more! Our Coaches Corner series gives you actionable advice and practical insights from our coaches that you can use right now to grow your speaking business. On Episode 406, Maryalice Goldsmith and Nanette Hitchcock took a deep dive into finding your why and how that step is the key to finding success in your speaking business. This week,...
Aug 16, 2022•46 min•Ep. 407
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down with some of our coaches and take a deep dive into some of the hottest topics for speakers? Wonder no more! Our Coaches Corner series gives you actionable advice and practical insights from our coaches that you can use right now to grow your speaking business. This week, Maryalice Goldsmith and Nanette Hitchcock discuss why your why matters and how finding that why is the key to your speaking success. Your message matters and it needs to b...
Aug 09, 2022•37 min•Ep. 406
Are we facing a recession? What does that mean for your speaking business? We’re answering these questions and more during Episode 405 of The Speaker Lab Podcast. The one and only Erick Rheam is guiding our conversation with strategies you can use in these uncertain times to recession-proof your speaking business. During this episode, we’ll talk about how to lead your business through a recession with confidence rather than fear, why you must invest in marketing and yourself, and why you have to...
Aug 02, 2022•48 min•Ep. 405
When it comes to building your brand, Rory Vaden is the expert you want in your corner. He's committed to helping others identify the problem they solve and build a strategy for lasting success. Rory has a unique story of how he came to be an entrepreneur, found his place on the stage, and embraced the wisdom and insight of others so he could keep growing. As a college student, he found his niche in door-to-door sales. With a knack for developing principles of personal success and development, h...
Jul 26, 2022•42 min•Ep. 404
It’s time for the 40 Speaking Lessons from 400 Episodes finale! For Part 4 we’re bringing back 10 final lessons from former podcast guests. These speakers are not only the real deal, but their insight brings incredible value to the aspiring or “in the trenches” entrepreneur. Collectively these tips will raise the bar when it comes to the success and sustainability of your speaking business. As we wrap up this series, you won’t want to miss the final 10 lessons that will complete your list! As sp...
Jul 19, 2022•54 min•Ep. 403
It’s time to continue the rewind and our 40 Speaking Lessons from 400 Episodes series for Episode 402 of The Speaker Lab Podcast! For Part 3 we are looking back at 10 more incredible lessons from our very own podcast guests. Living out the lessons shared by these seasoned speakers will not only strengthen you as a speaker but take your business and vision for the future to the next level. It's time to add to your list from Episodes 400 and 401 ! As you set your goals and put in the sweat equity,...
Jul 12, 2022•41 min•Ep. 402
We’re thrilled to continue the rewind and our 40 Speaking Lessons from 400 Episodes series for Episode 401 of The Speaker Lab Podcast! For Part 2 we are looking back at 10 more timeless tips from some of our very own podcast guests. What’s awesome about this next series of lessons is that while they were recorded at different times, together they provide a solid framework of guidance that will help you take your speaking business to the next level. Throughout this episode, you’ll hear clips from...
Jul 05, 2022•51 min•Ep. 401
After 400 episodes, it’s a time to celebrate! We’re doing a rewind and sharing 40 Speaking Lessons from 400 Episodes in this new series of The Speaker Lab Podcast. It’s a privilege to look at where we’ve been and what we’ve learned over the years. Week by week we’ll unpack some of the finest lessons learned through personal experience and conversations with our awesome guests. For Episode 400, our very own Grant Baldwin is joined by Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith to reveal the ...
Jun 28, 2022•46 min•Ep. 400
To some people, it might seem that Tripp Crosby is constantly shifting gears and focus. But to know and hear from him, it’s easy to see that opportunity has gifted Tripp the ability to unveil his real passion. Having built a successful video content business, it seemed like Tripp was all set. However, after some soul searching and brainstorming Tripp realized that it was time to pursue his own personal brand. During this episode, Tripp unpacks the value of being singularly focused, how to become...
Jun 21, 2022•38 min•Ep. 399
Sharing in the excitement of our students’ success is such a privilege for our team at the Speaker Lab! Our Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith, is taking the mic for our Student Highlight series so you can hear directly from our students about their experiences and what they want you to know about growing your speaking business. He credits (or blames!) his mom for directing him to a career on the stage after she made him attend dance lessons with his sister at age 8. While it wasn’...
Jun 14, 2022•47 min•Ep. 398
It started with a magician gig at age 12 and turned into a passion and profession that has made Shep Hyken one of the best in the business. With a knack for entertainment and heart for customer experience, Shep has relied on tried-and-true values to build his business while managing to embrace the ever-changing landscape of the speaking industry. He understands the numbers game, how to face imposter syndrome, and is here to share why one gig should lead to your next. During this episode Shep hig...
Jun 07, 2022•41 min•Ep. 397
Sharing in the excitement of our student's success is such a privilege for our team at the Speaker Lab! Our Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith, is taking the mic for our Student Highlight series so you can hear directly from our students about their experiences and what they want you to know about growing your speaking business. Tec Clark is in the business of helping others develop the work culture they want to be known for. How does he do it? He spends his time on the speaking st...
May 31, 2022•40 min•Ep. 396
Tim Schurrer stepped away from his role as COO of StoryBrand to pursue a full-time speaking career. Determined to pave the way for his own defined success, Tim has kept his focus away from the cultural narrative of what it looks like to be an accomplished entrepreneur and instead set his sights on where he finds true meaning and fulfillment. With a mission to learn, serve, and grow through his platform on stage, Tim is helping others to transform their own journey by beginning with the end in mi...
May 24, 2022•38 min•Ep. 395
What started as a parking attendant at the happiest place on earth, led to a lucrative business as a speaker and entertainer. Rob Ferre has always gravitated to the stage, and now he’s got a highly successful business that has taken him across the globe. Whether he’s the DJ at a major corporate event or giving their keynote the morning after a celebration, Rob has mastered the fundamentals of keeping an audience engaged and coming back for more! He pivoted through the global pandemic, adapted to...
May 17, 2022•42 min•Ep. 394
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down with some of our coaches and take a deep dive into some of the hottest topics for speakers? Join Maryalice Goldsmith, Director of Student Success, and Coach Jeremy Rochford as they take a deep dive into 3 reasons why your talk is boring and what you can do to change it! Jeremy begins the conversation by challenging listeners to begin framing who they want to become as a speaker, by acknowledging what they don’t want to be. Together they ta...
May 10, 2022•44 min•Ep. 393
As speakers, many of us have a love-hate relationship with associations. Should we become a member? What are the benefits? How will this help me grow my business? Is it worth it? For Episode 392 we’re sitting down with President and CEO of the National Speaker Association, Jaime Nolan, to unwrap the ins and outs of what the NSA does for members and their businesses. While Jaime is new to NSA, she brings over two decades of experience with associations and meeting planners, and therefore a unique...
May 03, 2022•35 min•Ep. 392
Sharing in the excitement of our students' success is such a privilege for our team at the Speaker Lab! Our Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith, is taking the mic for our Student Highlight series so you can hear directly from our students about their experiences and what they want you to know about growing your speaking business. Shawn Singleton is a highly accomplished individual who credits his success to a deep desire to “stop the cycle” of bad habits and take a deeper dive into ...
Apr 26, 2022•50 min•Ep. 391
He’s a favorite among the TSL family and he knows what it takes to strategically build and sustain a successful business. On pace to double his income in 2022, Erick Rheam has navigated the ups and downs of the past few years with grit and grace. While there are many crucial resources needed in the process of building a speaking business, this episode highlights one very important yet simple piece you must add to your repertoire. The abstract. The abstract is made up of seven parts, fits on one ...
Apr 19, 2022•35 min•Ep. 390
When the pandemic hit, Alan Stein realized things had to change with his business and he needed to demonstrate the pillars of leadership that he had been talking about for years. Committed to serving others, Alan has diversified his offerings to keep adding value for his audience and keep growing his business. In addition to writing his second book, Sustain Your Game , Alan created a course and added a coaching piece to his business to continue fulfilling his mission of filling others’ buckets a...
Apr 12, 2022•38 min•Ep. 389
Genuine, authentic, relatable, down-to-earth — that is Shane Sams. He gave up his place at the front of the classroom after realizing he wanted to find a way to provide and have the ability to be present for the people who matter most in his life. What started as making playbooks for coaches and lesson plans for teachers soon turned into a full-blown education company as Shane claimed the title of “online entrepreneur.” Soon after, he and his wife realized they could share their resources and en...
Apr 05, 2022•42 min•Ep. 388
Sharing in the excitement of our student’s success is such a privilege for our team at the Speaker Lab. Our Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith, is taking the mic for our Student Highlight series so you can hear more about our students’ experiences and what they want you to know about growing your speaking business. A near-death experience eventually led Darwin Li to find his place on the speaking stage. He knew there was something he had to give others – insights and hard lessons f...
Mar 29, 2022•45 min•Ep. 387
Amidst a global pandemic and just weeks after he and his wife welcomed their second son into the world, Wolf Millstone decided it was time to leave his full-time sales gig and start Wolf Millstone Group. It was time to take a leap of faith and begin his journey to the stage --- and that’s exactly what happened. Just one year later and Wolf is bringing in six figures, booking gigs left and right, and is now in a position of needing to scale his business and bring on his first employee. In just 12...
Mar 22, 2022•37 min•Ep. 386
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down with some of our coaches and take a deep dive into some of the hottest topics for speakers? Join Maryalice Goldsmith, Director of Student Success, and Lead Coach, Rick Clemons for our second episode of the Coaches Corner series! Together they're unpacking the 5 biggest mistakes made by aspiring speakers and how to keep them from standing in your way of success. Our coaches at TSL are in the trenches with students to challenge, encourage, a...
Mar 15, 2022•44 min•Ep. 385
So, you’re thinking about hosting a podcast, but you don’t know where to begin? Jeff Sanders launched his show, The 5 AM Miracle , 8 ½ years ago with no audience, minimal equipment, and the simple goal of expanding on the content he was already providing on his blog. Fast-forward to today, and he has a wildly successful show that has catapulted his ability to network, market, and book gigs as a speaker and author. How did he do it? He’s here to share! Jeff quickly realized that his show attracte...
Mar 08, 2022•38 min•Ep. 384
So, you want to write a book, but you don’t know where to begin. That’s okay! Look no further. Chandler Bolt leads the organization Self-Publishing School and has helped lead entrepreneurs through the process of bringing their own book to life through self-publishing. His MOVE writing method helps build momentum through a unique checklist process that keeps the light at the end of the tunnel in focus. During this episode, you’ll learn more about why self-publishing can help fast-track the opport...
Mar 01, 2022•35 min•Ep. 383
Sharing in the excitement of our student's success is such a privilege for our team at the Speaker Lab. Our Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith, is taking the mic for our Student Highlight series so you can hear more about our students’ experiences and what they want you to know about growing your speaking business. Francesco Samarelli believes in paying it forward to fellow speakers and generously agreed to share about his journey to speaking success. One of the pillars of value fo...
Feb 22, 2022•45 min•Ep. 382
Are you a speaker? An author? Considering both? Jessi Beyer is both but her journey to this point in her career is not one you might expect! She joined us for Episode 381 to narrate her experience in building a business committed to helping others find healing through their struggles with mental health. Jessi quickly found that the success of her first book catapulted her into a world of opportunity she’d not yet experienced as a speaker. She talks about her insecurities (or lack there-of!), wha...
Feb 15, 2022•34 min•Ep. 381
