

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 9, 2016 • 16min
Should You Charge A Speaking Fee For Churches And Other Non-Profits?
On episode 37 of The Speaker Lab we're continuing to answer your questions, one by one!Patty writes in because he wants to know if you should charge non-profits and churches, and if so how much should you charge?Tune in for the answer on episode 37 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 8, 2016 • 18min
How To Set Up Your First Speaking Website
Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab, thanks for being here!Episode 36 is about a question Becky sent in: Becky is a regular listener who is already getting paid to speak, but she doesn't have a web site or blog. She wrote in to ask how to set up her first web site and where to get started.This is a great question every speaker needs to know the answer to, listen in to hear my thoughts on episode 36 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 7, 2016 • 39min
How to Sell from Stage with Matthew Kimberley
Whether you've been speaking for decades or just weeks you've noticed some speakers are more at ease on stage than others. Today the renowned speaker and performer Matthew Kimberley is here to share how you can feel confident and at ease on stage no matter how much experience you have.On this episode of The Speaker Lab, Matthew and I talk about how to avoid nerves while speaking, and how to best prepare for any type of speaking engagement.We also dive into his sales career as well as his acting experience, and how both led him to become such an accomplished speaker despite living on a tiny island in the Mediterranean! Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on this episode of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWHow can you use an accent to your advantage?Can confidence be taught in speaking?How to always avoid being unprepared.How to manage the transition from speaking for free to speaking for a fee.The importance of avoiding an "informercial" talk.Matthew's tips for being an excellent salesperson.Why is it important to have a money-back guarantee?How can you use urgency effectively?And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESMatthew Kimberley's websiteMatthew Kimberley's Principles of Persuasion, his gift to you Matthew Kimberley on TwitterMatthew Kimberley on FacebookTop 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 6, 2016 • 16min
Balancing Content with Comedy
Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab, thanks for joining in!Episode 34 is about a topic one listener, Jeff, recently asked about. He wants to know how to balance comedy and content. How much comedy vs content do people look for from their keynote speaker?An interesting question that you can hear the answer to on episode 34 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 5, 2016 • 12min
Paying Taxes as a Speaker
Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab, thanks for being here!On this episode listener Maia calls in with a question about how to pay taxes on the fees you charge as a speaker. She asks if you pay taxes on the entire amount you receive, or can you subtract travel expenses too?Although I'm not a tax specialist I've got her answer, and you can hear it on episode 33 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 4, 2016 • 16min
What are Speaking Certifications and do You Need Them?
Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab, thanks for tuning in!On today's show listener Caelan called in with a question about speaker certifications. She wants to know which certifications are needed, and which are not.Ready to hear my recommendations? Then check out episode 32 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 3, 2016 • 17min
How to Transition From Faith-Based Speaking to the Secular Market
Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab, thanks for listening in!On today's show you'll hear a voicemail question from Jed. He wants to know how to transition from speaking to the faith-based market to the secular market.Ready to hear the answer? Then check out episode 31 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 2, 2016 • 19min
How to Get Referrals When Speaking
Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab. If you're just tuning in you've caught a special segment of the show: 30 episodes in 30 days.We are on day two of those 30 days! Here's how it works: every day a new episode will go up for 30 days and in that show I'll be answering one question from a listener. These will short, sweet and concise shows that will help you with one specific area of speaking.On today's show we hear from Chris who wants to know how to properly gain referrals from the audiences you're speaking to. Ready to find out the answer? Then listen in to episode 30 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 1, 2016 • 15min
Should You Use a Pen Name When Speaking?
Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab. This episode is the start of something very exciting: 30 shows in 30 days!Here's how it works: every day a new episode will go up for 30 days and in that show I'll be answering one question from a listener. These will short, sweet and concise shows that will help you with one specific area of speaking.Now that you know how it works let's get to today's show. This question comes from Jerry who wants to know if and when to use a pen name as a speaker. To hear the answer tune in to episode 29 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.

Mar 31, 2016 • 34min
How Speakers Can Grow An Email List with Bryan Harris
Have you ever wondered why you need an email list and how to start, grow and monetize one?You are in luck! Today I’m talking with Bryan Harris of Video Fruit. He’s here to explain all the details of an email list from A to Z.On this episode Bryan explains his repeated attempts to start a business, and his repeated failures. He also explains why growing an email list was the key to his eventual success, and why following in the footsteps of key influencers like Nathan Barry and Seth Godin finally gave him traction.There’s all of that and so much more on today episode of The Speaker Lab!THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW What is an email list and why is important?What book opened his eyes to the need for an email list?What is offline vs. online advertising?Can you create an email list for any topic?Why should you choose email over Facebook or Twitter or other social media?Why having people know, like and trust you is so crucial to your success.How can you get people to opt-in to your list?Bryan shares how he generated 10k subscribers and $25k in sales in 10 months!And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESBryan Harris' websiteBryan Harris on TwitterAuthority by Nathan BarryReserve your spot for The Speaker Lab Live webinar!Top 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.


