

The Speaker Lab Podcast
The Speaker Lab
Want to learn how to get booked and paid to speak — consistently? The Speaker Lab podcast features business tactics, speaking tips, and insider strategies from TSL CEO Dan Irvin, The Speaker Lab coaches, and some of the world's most successful speakers.You'll learn how to find speaking gigs, build relationships in your industry, negotiate higher speaker fees, and grow your speaking business. Every week, this podcast will give you key insights and practical advice from speakers who have been there and done that and can help you take the next step in your speaking journey. Whether you’re just getting started as a paid speaker or you’re a veteran speaker looking to build and grow your business, The Speaker Lab Podcast is here for you!
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Apr 19, 2016 • 14min
Should You Join Toastmasters?
There are many speaking groups out there but one of the most popular is Toastmasters.On episode 47 of The Speaker Lab I weigh in on whether you should join your local Toastmasters, and whether it's relevant to you and the success of your speaking career. Intrigued?Good! Lend your ears a few minutes to hear this edition of The Speaker Lab!EPISODE RESOURCESReserve your spot for Speaker Lab Live!Get 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.

Apr 18, 2016 • 12min
Where to Find a Speaking Agent
Welcome to another edition of The Speaker Lab! This is number 46 for those of you counting at home.Today our topic is how and where to find a speaking agent. This is a question I have heard many people ask over the years, and it's a relevant one for anyone with a speaking interest or career.To find out the answer check out this episode of The Speaker Lab!EPISODE RESOURCESReserve your spot for Speaker Lab Live!Get 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.

Apr 17, 2016 • 44min
How to Use Comedy In Your Speaking with Ron Tite
Have you ever gotten on stage and told a joke, only for it to fall flat? Or maybe you've avoided cracking a joke from stage because you're worried you'll hear the proverbial crickets chirping in the audience!Here to talk about how to integrate comedy into your speaking gigs is Ron Tite, a hilarious and accomplished businessman. Ron certainly keeps himself busy: he works in several different areas while still speaking regularly about marketing and other aspects of business.On episode 45 of The Speaker Lab Ron shares how he became a speaker, and how that skill has afforded him the unique opportunity to drive business revenue. In addition Ron also shares his guidance on speaking bureaus, how he began his comedy career, and how to position yourself as an engaging speaker. Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on this episode of The Speaker Lab! THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW What most appealed to Ron about speaking?How a speaking bureau can help advance your speaking career.Ron shares what it's really like in the world of comedy.Why it's important to create relevant and engaging content for your audience.How to balance being funny and being effective.How can you incorporate comedy in your speaking if you're not a comedian?What to do when your jokes fall flat.And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESRon Tite's websiteThe Tite Group websiteMonkey ToastRon Tite on FacebookRon Tite on TwitterEpisode 24 of The Speaker Lab with Shawn HanksGet 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.

Apr 16, 2016 • 16min
What is a Speaker One Sheet?
Thank you for joining us on episode 44 of The Speaker Lab, so glad you're here!Avid listener Hector asked the question that is the focus of this show: he wants to know what a speaker one sheet is and if he needs one.To hear the answer to Hector's question sit right there and hit the play button on episode 44 of The Speaker Lab!EPISODE RESOURCESReserve your spot for Speaker Lab Live!The Top Speakers' Tips PDFGet 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.

Apr 15, 2016 • 19min
When Should You Create Your First Product?
Welcome to episode 43 of The Speaker Lab! We are on a roll with our 30 shows in 30 days, and today we keep on rollin'.The topic for today comes from a listener, Kevin, who wants to know when you should create your first product. How long into your career should you be before creating and selling your own products?That is the question of the day! So listen in to hear the answer on episode 43 of The Speaker Lab.EPISODE RESOURCESReserve your spot for Speaker Lab Live!The Top Speakers' Tips PDFGet 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.

Apr 14, 2016 • 28min
How to Create Marketing Funnels with Scott Oldford
You know how important email lists are, but do you have a marketing funnel set up to grow that list? And if you have a funnel set up how do you know if it's the right one and it's doing what it is meant to do?Whatever state your email list and marketing funnels are in our guest for today's show will help you tremendously.Scott Oldford is stopping by to share what he has learned in his 12 years of online marketing. We talk about all things related to marketing funnels and email lists. Specifically Scott and I deep dive into the three types of leads and how to speak to each of them with different marketing funnels, and how to leverage your audience and serve more people.There's all of that and so much more on this 42nd edition of The Speaker Lab! Sit back, listen in and prepare to expand your marketing funnels knowledge.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWWhy it's important for your bottom line to build an audience.What are the three types of marketing and how do they work together?Why do you want to "own the relationship" with your audience?What are the three mindsets your audience has and how can you respond to each?Why being relevant allows you to not sell to your target group.What is the #1 reason entrepreneurs don't have a marketing funnel?How to adopt and adapt according to where your audience is in their journey.And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESScott Oldford's websiteScott Oldford on TwitterTop Speakers TipsGet 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.

Apr 13, 2016 • 11min
How to Narrow Down Your Target Audience
Welcome back for another edition of The Speaker Lab!Today is episode 41, and it's courtesy of a listener like you. Pamela wants to know any recommendations for narrowing down her target market.This is a valuable lesson you'll want to listen in for, check it out on episode 41 of The Speaker Lab!EPISODE RESOURCESReserve your spot for Speaker Lab Live!The Top Speakers' Tips PDFGet 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.

Apr 12, 2016 • 11min
Choosing The Right Environment For Your Demo Video
Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab, thanks for joining in!Episode 40 is about your demo video. It's brought to you courtesy of Ronald, he wrote in to ask if he needs to include any video from non-church speaking engagements when creating a demo to land corporate gigs.This is an intriguing question you should know the answer to, and it's on this episode of The Speaker Lab!EPISODE RESOURCESReserve your spot for Speaker Lab Live!The Top Speakers' Tips PDFGet 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.

Apr 11, 2016 • 16min
How To Sell Products After You Speak
Welcome to the latest edition of The Speaker Lab!On today's show listener Linda writes in to ask how to sell her book after speaking. Are back of the room sales her only option or are there other ways to sell from stage?Listen in to hear the answer to on episode 39 of The Speaker Lab!EPISODE RESOURCESReserve your spot for Speaker Lab Live!The Top Speakers' Tips PDFGet 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.

Apr 10, 2016 • 15min
Choosing A Business Structure For Your Speaking Business
Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab, thank you for listening in!Today's show is based on a question from a listener like you. Kevin is wondering how to set up his speaking business, and what legal entity is best to use (such as an LLC, etc).This is another great question that any speaker needs to know about, listen in to episode 37 of The Speaker Lab for the answer.EPISODE RESOURCESReserve your spot for Speaker Lab Live!The Top Speakers' Tips PDFGet 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.


