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August 7, 2025

From Side Hustle to 6-Figure Business with James Robbins

BY Jane Atkinson

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From Side Hustle to 6-Figure Business with James Robbins

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Quote: “I used to always think, get the keynote, get the keynote. And now I’ve come to learn, okay, the keynote can be nice, but the breakout is where you can make your money!” James Robbins

Are you speaking full-time, or are you still treating it as a side hustle? How do we know when it’s time to take the plunge and make speaking your full-time profession? Where do we find the courage or wherewithal to even start to think about giving up our “real job”? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am thrilled to welcome my past client and long-time friend, James Robbins, to discuss how he transformed his small side hustle into a thriving 6-figure business.

James is an executive coach and leadership expert and has given over 2,500 speeches in the last 25 years. As a leadership trainer, James helps equip managers to show up daily and get the most out of those they lead. He is the author of the best-selling book Nine Minutes on Monday, which became the #1 Business Book of the Year, and his new book, The Call to Climb (Wiley), is scheduled for release in August 2025. and was recently named one of the top 100 Leadership Speakers by INC. Magazine.

Highlights you won’t want to miss:

James’ humble beginnings. [1:00]
How his business has evolved. [3:30]
The leap to full-time speaking. [9:00]
Marketing flash points. [12:00]
So many ways to follow up. [16:00]
Dangle a better carrot. [20:00]
Let’s talk mindset. [24:00]
Don’t boil the ocean. [26:00]

James is a rare mix of management consultant, change specialist, adventurer and motivational speaker. He speaks to audiences worldwide, helping them raise their performance to match their potential. He has been helping equip and transform leaders for over 20 years. James’ style of teaching has set him apart as a master communicator, combining stories from his adventures with practical truths that help audiences make simple changes that stick. Audiences are both inspired and equipped during his time on the stage.

If you would like some great advice on what it takes to finally make the move to full-time speaking, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

I hope you’ll listen and learn.