Technically Speaking

In today's episode, we're talking about finding your influential voice. And to cover that topic, we've brought in Tricia Brouk. Tricia is an international award-winning director. She has worked in theater, film, and television for three decades. Her work includes the writing of two musicals, both produced in New York City, a one-woman show, and four documentaries, two eligible for Academy of Motio...

Today, we're chatting with the king of differentiation, Mark Levy. Mark Levy is the founder of Levy Innovation LLC, a positioning and branding firm that helps consultants and other thought leaders increase their fees by up to 2,000%. Yup. You read that right. He's also the genius behind Simon Sinek's "Start With Why" and the Millionaire's Magician, Steve Cohen. In this show, we're talking about th...

In today's episode, we're chatting with Stephen Shapiro about innovation and how it applies to not only full-blown organizations but also expert-based businesses. Innovation at its core is all about a cultural change and asking yourself the right questions. Stephen shares with us his lessons, trials, and triumphs navigating the world of an expert, sheds light on his business model, and shares how...

Greg has been a long-time friend of ours at SpeakerFlow and got his speaking career started just a couple of years ago. Greg was a professional salesperson by day and a dueling pianist at night. Both taking a tremendous toll on his vocal cords. He was told that if he didn't have surgery to repair his vocal cords, he'd never sing again. Since, Greg has been on a warpath helping get the word out the...

Welcome to another episode of technically speaking. We're super excited about today's guest, leading DEI speaker, Glen Guyton! Glen helps organizations become more culturally competent and has been growing his speaking business over the last 4 years. We talk about what the journey has been like from starting his business in 2017 to now. We talk about the trials, tribulations, and successes of a gr...

In today's episode, we're discussing the importance of clear and cohesive messaging that allows you to easily connect with your audience and decision-makers. We're unpacking the difference in approach to refining your message for your audience vs. your decision-makers and providing you with the insights you need to make tweaks. On the show today, messaging strategist, Kristine Schoonmaker! If you'...

So today's topic is about the importance of having a clear mission, vision, and goals and how to turn those into action. We'll be hearing from one of the most accomplished and prolific speakers on productivity today - Dr. Mary Kelly. If you were to model your business after anyone, it would probably be Mary, so you're not going to want to miss this. Still reading? Get to listenin'! Show Notes: ✅...

In today's episode, we're talking about the importance of going beyond the keynote to increase the value you provide for your clients and the revenue it creates for your business. We're super excited for today's guest and expert in this subject - Head of Speaker Coaching for MFL global, Mary Tilson! Mary has been helping global speakers develop their content, delivery style, impact, and approach t...

In today's episode, we're chatting with Linda Swindling, negotiation expert, on how negotiation surrounds both our businesses and our lives. We explore the inside tips for negotiating effectively, talk about how to have the confidence you need to negotiate, and how to ask outrageously. If you're ready to master the art of negotiation, you've come to the right place. Let's dive in! Show Notes: ✅ C...

In today's episode, we're chatting with Annette Brechbill and taking a look into the trends of the speaking industry, the must-have assets as you grow your business, as well as an inside scoop from the perspective of a bureau. Annette Brechbill is a speaker agent, virtual event content creator, TEDx executive producer, and member of the International Association of Speakers Bureaus (IASB). Listen...

In this week's episode, we're chatting with Neil Mullarkey. You may recognize him from his performances in Whose Line Is it Anyway, I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue, QI, and two Austin Powers movies. Yeah, you read that right! We're chatting about all things Improv and how you can level up your business and your relationships by using improv as a tool. Let's dive in! Show Notes: ✅ Learn more about Neil...

In this week's episode, we're chatting with inventor and expert in tech and innovation, Julie Holmes. Julie has created HeyMic!, tons of digital products, and collaborated with us to build SpeakerFlow CRM. In today's show, we're talking about how systems are designed to save yourself some time, energy, money, and stress. Ready to stress less? You'll want to give this one a listen. Show Notes: ✅ D...

In today's episode, we're chatting with DJ, speaker, and entertainer extraordinaire, Rob Ferre. Rob founded his entertainment company, Life of the Party, in 2007 after training 3 years in the family entertainment capital of the world, Orlando Florida. Where he worked for Disney, Universal Studios, and Nickelodeon as a game show host and DJ. He is one of the most sought-after speakers in the weddin...

In today's episode, we're chatting with association insider and certified professional speaker, Ed Rigsbee. Ed is a certified association executive and is known as the "ROI Guy" for associations. Ed is also the president and executive director of the Cigar PEG, Inc., an IRS-recognized 501 (c) (3) non-profit public charity. Since 1999, he's donated over $700,000. With an inside scoop on what associ...

Mark Hunter, CSP, "The Sales Hunter," is recognized as one of the top 50 most influential sales and marketing leaders in the world. He is the author of three best-selling books, "High-Profit Prospecting" and "High-Profit Selling" and his newest "A Mind for Sales" on its first day of release zoomed to #1 bestseller status on Amazon.  His sales strategies are used each day by thousands of salespeopl...

In today's episode, we're chatting with Chris West, Founder of Video Narrative - the leading video production and branding company for professional speakers. Chris is with us chatting about what it means to be a world-changer and how you can position yourself as the expert in your niche. He gives us some awesome tips and tactical tools to help us better communicate our message and outlines the imp...

In this episode, we've brought in CSP, CPAE Speaker Hall-of-Famer, and leadership extraordinaire, Jason Hewlett! Having delivered thousands of presentations over 2 decades, Jason Hewlett is the only speaker in the world teaching leadership in a performance of uncanny musical and comedy impressions, utilizing the legends of stage. Today, we're chatting about his new book, The Power to the One, and...

In this episode, we've brought in managing partner and Chief Marketing Officer at eSpeakers, Joe Heaps. In his many years in the industry, Joe's innovative ideas and strategic vision has moved eSpeakers forward - recognized as the leading software provider in the industry. Listen in as we uncover how to use eSpeakers to level up your speaking business and grow in 2021. Show Notes: ✅ Check out eSp...

In this week's episode, we're chatting with speaker, author, futurist, and money business insider, Joel Block. Joel's a long-time venture capitalist and hedge fund manager (gobbledygook for "professional investor") who lives in a Shark Tank world like on TV. Since selling his publishing company to a Fortune 500, Joel keynotes conferences worldwide, sharing Wall Street insights that enhance stakeho...

In this week's episode, we're chatting with 30-year speaking business veteran and coach, Jane Atkinson. Jane Atkinson has been helping speakers catapult their careers for nearly 30 years. She is the author of The Wealthy Speaker 2.0, The Epic Keynote, and The Wealthy Speaker Daily Success Planner and Journal. Today, we're chatting about what it takes to scale a speaking business. If you're ready t...

In this week's episode, we're chatting with award-winning speaker, and leader in creativity and innovation, James Taylor. James was able to build a 7-figure speaking business in as little as 3 years. In this episode, we find out how he did it, what's required to make it happen, and the formula to breaking into the 2-comma club. You don't want to miss this one! Let's dive in! Show Notes: ✅ Get Jam...

In this episode, we're chatting with renowned speaker and clinical psychiatrist, Dr. Tharaka - a.k.a. Dr. T. Dr. T helps Leaders better understand and navigate their own mind, the mind of their people, and their clients in order to inform strategic behavioral change that drives greater progress. He chats with us about his journey as a speaker, how to stay resilient, and gives us mental tools to co...

In this episode, we're chatting with Million-Dollar Speaker, Simon T. Bailey. Simon has spoken to over 1800 organizations in 49 countries, a 10-time published author, and one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. We chat with Simon about his journey as a professional speaker, what started it all, and what it's taken to become a member of the National Speakers Association's Million-Dollar Roundtab...

In this episode, we're chatting with sales and emotional intelligence expert, Merit Kahn, CSP. Merit unloads the secret sauce to sales and how emotional intelligence plays directly into how much revenue you make. We talk about the state of selling through the pandemic, how to balance empathy with assertiveness to close the deal, and how to use consultative selling to get more yes' at higher fees....

In this week's episode, we're chatting with Sam Schrup - founder and developer of Textiful. Textiful is the EASIEST text-to-opt-in tool on the market. With an insanely easy-to-use interface, Textiful makes it so easy to not only build your email list fast, but also to stay top of mind with your audience. We talk about ways speakers can use Textiful to keep their audience engaged, charge higher fee...