The Speaker Lab Podcast

If you're serious about succeeding as a speaker, learning how to continue scaling your speaking business is essential.Joining us to dive into this topic is Nanette Hitchcock, a successful leadership expert and one of our very own coaches at The Speaker Lab.On this episode, Nanette describes her journey from speaking for free to a leadership expert and coach who continues to scale up her speaking business. It's all here on episode 334 of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:What helped her gain momentum and be recognized as a leader?How does she blend coaching and speaking within her business model?If you really want to get paid how should you approach speaking?Does Imposter Syndrome occur for everyone at some point in their careers?How can you get over the mental hurdles that are keeping you from taking action?How to be coachable and why it's critical to your success.What are the differences between those speakers who make it and those who don't?And so much more! EPISODE RESOURCESNanette Hitchcock's web siteNanette Hitchcock on LinkedInGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What would you do to learn how to land a $40,000 speaking gig?Fortunately all you have to do is listen to today's show and implement what our guest did! Our guest is Erick Rheam and he's here to share the details on how he signed his biggest contract so far. Today on The Speaker Lab he goes through his experience in detail so you can follow in his footsteps.Join us to hear it all on episode 333 of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:How can you create a hybrid of offerings to meet your clients' needs?Why you shouldn't run away from your market and what you already know.Can you align your passions with your experience?Why you should look for creative outlets to test your ideas.How did he learn the lesson to book gigs from gigs?What phrase should be music to your ears as a speaker?Why believing in your message is key.How do you start to mine the gold in your network?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESErick Rheam's web siteErick Rheam on TwitterGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What was 2020 really like for full-time speakers?Our guest, Ty Bennett, is sharing his experience on today's episode of The Speaker Lab.Ty typically does around 100 live, in-person gigs a year so 2020 was very different for him. On this edition, he talks about the changes he made as the lockdown began and how his business evolved over the course of pandemic and his advice for new speakers.Join us to hear that and more on episode 332 of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:Where does he see the momentum shifting now?Will virtual continue to be a part of his business?What benefits has he found in virtual speaking?Are people valuing virtual speaking equally in terms of fees?What is the average lead time for virtual gigs?How does he engage with his online audiences?Does production value matter?Where are keynote speakers finding opportunities today?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESTy Bennett's web siteTy Bennett on TwitterTy Bennett on InstagramEpisode 162 with Ty BennettGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you heard of using Clubhouse for your speaking career? Clubhouse is the hottest app right now and it's by invitation-only.Friend of the show, Brian Fanzo, is joining us on today's The Speaker Lab. He's here to talk about what it is, how to use it for booking gigs and how it has helped his mental health during the pandemic.Hear us dive into those Clubhouse-related topics and so much more on episode 331 of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:What's the difference between speaking for free versus speaking for no fee?What is his top tip for using Clubhouse as a speaker?How is this app like a pop-up mastermind?Why asking great questions on Clubhouse is the way to stand out.Is it better to host or participate?How this app has helped his mental health through this pandemic.How can you find your groups on this app and insert yourself in their conversations?Should you have a call to action?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESBrian Fanzo's web siteBrian Fanzo on ClubhouseGrant Baldwin on ClubhouseBrian's Misfit MafiaBrian Fanzo on TwitterGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you're looking to better understand how to speak to associations you are in luck!Today's guest is Katrina Davis, who has been an event planner and education director for the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives for over 15 years.On this episode of The Speaker Lab, she tells us about what she has learned from her work with a variety of speakers, how COVID has changed their approach to events and much more!Listen in to hear it all on today's edition of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:How speaking at one association can open the door to many more gigs.What question should you ask to adapt your speech to an association or industry?When should you speak to members of an association?What is one thing good speakers do ahead of time?What can you do to get on the radar of an event planner?Do your videos need to have recent footage of you speaking?What info should your web site have on it?Are there certain approaches that are more effective when following up?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESIowa Association of Electric Cooperatives web siteNRECA web siteKatrina Davis on LinkedInGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to consistently find and book gigs is definitely necessary knowledge for all speakers!And the person to share that knowledge is our guest today, Taylorr Payne of Speaker Flow. His business, Speaker Flow, helps experts build better businesses so they can spend time doing the things they love - like speaking from stage. On this edition of The Speaker Lab, Taylor and I talk about the main challenges speakers run into and how systems and processes apply in the virtual speaking world.Hear those topics and more when you listen to episode 329 of The Speaker Lab!THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:What are the most important systems you need as a speaker?Who can sell you better than you?How do you find the balance between technology and humanity?Why do so many prospecting efforts fail?What should be automated and what should be personalized in your sales process?Why you shouldn't solely rely on outsourcing.What are the approaches working best during the pandemic?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESSpeaker Flow web siteTaylorr Payne on LinkedInTaylorr Payne on InstagramTechnically Speaking podcastGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is the current state of the speaking industry? What is the latest? Erick Rheam is going to tell us.Erick is a student of The Speaker Lab who now coaches for us in addition to having his own successful speaking business. As a coach, he hears from other speakers what is happening out there. Today we dive into the system he utilized to have a better year financial year than the previous one and hear answers to the most common questions speakers are asking him right now.Listen in for all of that on episode 328 of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:How did he bring in over $300k in 2020?How do you know how much to charge both virtually and in person?What two questions can you ask yourself to shift your business right now?Can you start from scratch and gradually invest in your virtual studio?How having a system can help you in the good times and the difficult times.Should you chase events or can you create your own?Why COVID is actually a blessing for speakers.Is virtual here to stay and if so, how does it shape future events?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESErick Rheam's web siteErick Rheam on TwitterGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you know what is different about public speaking versus corporate speaking? Our guest does and he's here to tell us.Ryan Avery is a speaker who got his start by winning the Toastmasters' World Championship of Public Speaking. Today, he talks to leaders and companies about what it takes to be THE go-to in an industry versus just another option.Today he shares how got started in speaking on a fluke, how he became a World Champion public speaker in 8 months and why it's important to know the differences in public speaking versus corporate speaking.You'll hear his thoughts on those subjects and more on today's episode of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:Does everyone have something to say and a story to share?What are the pros and cons of Toastmasters?Do people hire you to speak or for your strategies?Is there a wrong way to go into the speaking business?What are the ways to nurture your speaking abilities?Who are the three types of people you must add value for as a speaker?Why and how to continually challenge yourself.Why isn't he on any social media and how is it actually good for his business?And so much more! EPISODE RESOURCESRyan Avery's web siteEgo is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday World Championship of Public Speaking web siteGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to focus and adapt as a speaker is one very important lesson everyone can learn, especially during a pandemic. Curt Steinhorst is an expert on focus and attention, and he's become adept at adapting thanks to the Covid-19 restrictions.Curt speaks, writes and coaches on the science of attention. Specifically, he helps organizations and teams create a culture that fosters focus and attention. On today's The Speaker Lab, he tells us how he chose this area, he's pivoted and adjusted his speaking and other revenue streams during 2020, and what he plans to do in the near future.You'll hear all of those topics and more on this edition of The Speaker Lab!THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:How to balance what people are hiring for and what you want to talk about.What kind of emotional prep can help you with the ups and downs of building a speaking business?How can you utilize your past accomplishments as a foot in the door for speaking opportunities?What did he do when 90% of his revenue disappeared in one week?Why did he take an extra month off in the middle of the pandemic?How does virtual speaking fit into his business now and going forward?When did he hit his groove with speaking online?How far in advance are people booking speakers right now?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESCurt Steinhorst's web site Can I Have Your Attention? by Curt SteinhorstCurt Steinhorst on LinkedInCurt Steinhorst on TwitterGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A great way to land more speaking gigs is through event planners, and here to tell us how to work with event planners is Roy Cevallos.Roy is an event planner and program manager for the Northwest Public Power Association. He works with a lot of speakers so we'll talk about what he looks for in new and existing speakers for his events, plus what things look like in this new, strange virtual world of speaking.Join us to hear all of that and more on episode 325 of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:How can you be persistent without being annoying?Where does he find most of his new speakers?Why it's important to tap into your own network, and how to do it effectively.What is the biggest roadblock he's experienced with speakers?Why finishing your speech on time is critical.What is one thing you can do to make an event planner's job easier?How can you continue to evolve and polish your presentation?Are we going towards a hybrid of live and virtual events, even when the pandemic is over?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESNorthwest Public Power Association's web siteRoy Cevallos on LinkedInGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.