When you’ve been around an industry for over 30 years, like I have, it is easy to spot and empathize with people who are going through growing pains. As a professional speaker, it is a part of the journey from speaking for free to earning 6 or 7 figures. Working through (and past) growing pains
On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we are talking about how to use video to help grow your speaking business. Today we are so fortunate to be joined by my good friend Dan Thurmon, who is here to share his expertise on what makes great video and how to use it in your
Time and time again in my webinars and mastermind groups, a common question arises: “How much should I get paid to speak,” or “How do I know how to set my speaking fees?” Most often, my answer is “it depends.” It depends on the person, the situation, the expertise and the talent of the speaker.
On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast we are discussing how to gain followers on social media. Joining us today is Brendan Kane, author of One Million Followers, How I Built a Massive Social Following in 30 Days. He’s here to share his framework for leveraging digital platforms to grow your brand quickly and
The Promise Statement. Those of you in my community know that I talk about the importance of a perfect promise statement often. It is, after all, essential for effectively marketing your speaking business and getting people to understand exactly who you are and what you’ll deliver. A promise statement is not a new marketing idea
Over the past 30 plus years, I’ve had a bird’s eye view into the careers of many professional speakers. It has been incredible to watch so many talented individuals build and grow their speaking businesses. And as I’ve watched these various speakers go through the process, I’ve been able to identify five phases of the
How well known are you in your market? When someone says, “If you want to know all about [insert your industry/expertise here], you’ve got to check out [??]” – is it your name that is coming up in the [??]? If yes – then you have probably done a great job positioning yourself in the
On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast we are discussing how to build a brand that will sustain the test of time and be consistently profitable. Our guest today is world-class, speaker and singer, best-selling author and media personality, Dr. Willie Jolley. Willie has achieved remarkable heights in the speaking industry, having come from
A common area I see many people working to build their speaking business explore is working with a speakers bureau to get more gigs. While for some, this can prove to be highly effective, it isn’t for every speaker. Today I’m going to share the ins and outs of working with a speakers bureau so
On this episode of the Wealthy Speaker Podcast we are talking about building your business. Today, we are so fortunate to be joined by Joe Calloway, a world class speaker, author and a very good friend of mine! Joe is a business author, consultant and speaker whose client list reads like an international Who’s Who
As a professional speaker, you will spend a lot of time thinking about your speech, your business and how to perfect your craft. Here’s why that matters. What Decision Makers Want from Professional Keynote Speakers Before you can understand what an event decision maker wants from you – the keynote speaker candidate – you need
On this episode of the Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we are talking about making significant connections on social media. Today we are joined by social media guru, Phil Gerbyshak. Phil has written 5 books and over 3000 articles. He began his career in the Navy, delivering email – by hand – for the National Security Agency.
When you’ve been around an industry for over 30 years, like I have, it is easy to spot and empathize with people who are going through growing pains. As a professional speaker, it is a part of the journey from speaking for free to earning 6 or 7 figures. Working through (and past) growing pains
On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we are talking about how to use video to help grow your speaking business. Today we are so fortunate to be joined by my good friend Dan Thurmon, who is here to share his expertise on what makes great video and how to use it in your
Time and time again in my webinars and mastermind groups, a common question arises: “How much should I get paid to speak,” or “How do I know how to set my speaking fees?” Most often, my answer is “it depends.” It depends on the person, the situation, the expertise and the talent of the speaker.
On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast we are discussing how to gain followers on social media. Joining us today is Brendan Kane, author of One Million Followers, How I Built a Massive Social Following in 30 Days. He’s here to share his framework for leveraging digital platforms to grow your brand quickly and
The Promise Statement. Those of you in my community know that I talk about the importance of a perfect promise statement often. It is, after all, essential for effectively marketing your speaking business and getting people to understand exactly who you are and what you’ll deliver. A promise statement is not a new marketing idea
Over the past 30 plus years, I’ve had a bird’s eye view into the careers of many professional speakers. It has been incredible to watch so many talented individuals build and grow their speaking businesses. And as I’ve watched these various speakers go through the process, I’ve been able to identify five phases of the
How well known are you in your market? When someone says, “If you want to know all about [insert your industry/expertise here], you’ve got to check out [??]” – is it your name that is coming up in the [??]? If yes – then you have probably done a great job positioning yourself in the
On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast we are discussing how to build a brand that will sustain the test of time and be consistently profitable. Our guest today is world-class, speaker and singer, best-selling author and media personality, Dr. Willie Jolley. Willie has achieved remarkable heights in the speaking industry, having come from
A common area I see many people working to build their speaking business explore is working with a speakers bureau to get more gigs. While for some, this can prove to be highly effective, it isn’t for every speaker. Today I’m going to share the ins and outs of working with a speakers bureau so
On this episode of the Wealthy Speaker Podcast we are talking about building your business. Today, we are so fortunate to be joined by Joe Calloway, a world class speaker, author and a very good friend of mine! Joe is a business author, consultant and speaker whose client list reads like an international Who’s Who
As a professional speaker, you will spend a lot of time thinking about your speech, your business and how to perfect your craft. Here’s why that matters. What Decision Makers Want from Professional Keynote Speakers Before you can understand what an event decision maker wants from you – the keynote speaker candidate – you need
On this episode of the Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we are talking about making significant connections on social media. Today we are joined by social media guru, Phil Gerbyshak. Phil has written 5 books and over 3000 articles. He began his career in the Navy, delivering email – by hand – for the National Security Agency.
Relationships still run the speaking business (yes, even now). Jane has laid out three of the reasons to help you get more bookings!