Cheryl Knowlton

Speaker Real

Business EN ↓ 185 episodes

Welcome to "Speaker Real," the podcast where the journey to becoming a professional paid speaker is laid bare – REAL, unedited, and authentic. I'm Cheryl Knowlton, your dynamite host with over 20 years of experience captivating audiences - and making mistakes. As a Certified Speaking Professional, I've navigated the exhilarating highs and challenging lows of public speaking, and I’m here to share the real stories with you – the triumphs, the stumbles, and everything in between. Join me and my incredible guests, including other esteemed Certified Speaking Professionals and Hall of Fame Speakers...

Author

Cheryl Knowlton

Category

Business

Podcast website

cherylknowlton.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Connie Sokol: What's Your "Why?" 06.05.2022

In this episode, Cheryl and Connie discuss: Purpose changes everything  Staying true to your purpose  Creating momentum towards success Sharing your message effectively Key Takeaways: Purpose changes everything. That's why you need to start with "why" and strive to always stay in your zone of genius in order to truly live a fulfilled life.  Staying true to your purpose brings a feeling of peace -...

Special Mother's Day Episode with Brynne Wise 05.05.2022

In this episode, Cheryl and Brynne Wise discuss: Doing habit stacking  Making it a party  Delegating tasks  Better than perfect  Key Takeaways: Practice habit stacking. Pair activities that you like with activities that you don't like and do them together.  When you call anything you don't like a party, for some reason it totally changes everything.  Things that deplete your energy must be delegat...

Lyndsey Van Sickle: Shredding Your Limiting Beliefs 29.04.2022

In this episode, Cheryl and Lyndsey discuss: Empowered through awareness  Writing your feelings freely  Bringing awareness to unconscious feelings  Being there for yourself  Key Takeaways: Awareness gives you power to conquer limiting beliefs. When you're unaware of those beliefs, they'll be sitting in the back of your mind, subtly controlling your life.   Sit yourself comfortably and allow yourse...

Eric Aroca: Building a Winning Culture 22.04.2022

In this episode, Cheryl and Eric discuss: Leadership and culture-fitness  Double-downing on hiring mistakes  Going to our strengths, hiring for our weaknesses  The key to building relationships quicker Key Takeaways: Make sure that the right people are on the right seats and that you are picking culture-fit people in your team.  When hiring, sometimes you'll make mistakes. Don't double-down on the...

Craig Grant: Top Tech Tools for Today's Real Estate Professional 15.04.2022

In this episode, Cheryl and Craig Grant discuss: Opening up your world with smartphones Building and maintaining relationships  Why you need Canva  Posting on social media  Key Takeaways: First thing's first, get a good, top-tier smartphone. It'll open up your world to apps and accessories that will be very useful to you. If you're going to save money, don't do it on your phone. Second, research a...

Beverly Whipple: The Tattooed Realtor 08.04.2022

In this episode, Cheryl and Beverly discuss: Cultivating a love for learning  Letting your "freak flag" fly  Stop pleasing everybody  Creating referral partnerships  Key Takeaways: Things are always changing, that's why it's important to cultivate a love for learning. Always seek new lessons and fresh ideas and apply your learnings to your business. Do the things that not many people do.  Embrace...

Kathy Loveless: Taking Action When Times Are Tough 01.04.2022

  In this episode, Cheryl and Kathy discuss: Taking action when times are tough Dare to dream big  Living what you talk about  Investing in the next generation  Key Takeaways: When times are tough, take action. When you don't think you can do it, figure out what to do and work at it to the best of your ability.  Dare to dream big. Imagine yourself in the place where you want to be, imagine how it...

Coni Meyers: Preparing for the Unexpected 25.03.2022

In this episode, Cheryl and Coni discuss: Gift and opportunity in every situation Planning for the unexpected  Preparing gradually  Preparedness procrastination  Key Takeaways: There is always a gift or opportunity in every situation. Remembering that is the key to being resilient.  Planning ahead for the unexpected and remaining resilient in the face of disaster is essential for surviving and thr...

John Ciet: The Line to Success is Never Straight 18.03.2022

In this episode, Cheryl and John Ciet discuss: The line to your success  What pain and discomfort tells you  The most important conversation  Tips for working on your own success  Key Takeaways: The line to your success will never be a straight line, it's gonna be all over the place and it's gonna be filled with both joy and pain. It's necessary that you decide once and for all that you're not goi...

Rychen Jones: Your Trusted Voice in Real Estate 11.03.2022

In this episode, Cheryl and Rychen discuss: Why appreciation shouldn't be primary Understanding cash flow  Making sure your taxes are in order  When hiring property managers  Key Takeaways: Appreciation is the icing on the cake and shouldn't be the only way you can make money on a property that you choose. The ingredients of the cake is cash flow, principal reduction, and tax saving.  Understandin...

Alen Kantarevic: Bringing people up into success 04.03.2022

In this episode, Cheryl and Alen discuss: Building tenacity in tragedy  The power of proximity  Approaching life like a game Bringing people up into success Key Takeaways: Living through unbelievable tragic circumstances can change your perspective. It will build your tenacity and make difficult things a lot less harder to handle. Proximity is power, whether for good or for bad. Be mindful of the...

Les Patterson: Creating a Life of Love and Greatness 25.02.2022

In this episode, Cheryl and Les discuss: Miracles during times of crisis Making a promise to one  Reinforcing confidence within people The opportunity to communicate love  Key Takeaways: Crises and tragic circumstances have the potential to propel us into making a change for the better.  Think about who you're becoming and what legacy you'll leave. Make a promise to yourself. This promise will hel...

Julie Cluff: Building a Life After Loss 18.02.2022

In this episode, Cheryl and Julie discuss: Things happen as they were meant to happen  Letting yourself feel the pain and the grief  What are you supposed to do with your suffering?  Going back and reframing past experiences Key Takeaways: Things happen as they were meant to happen. There's no use trying to wish for time to rewind nor is there any use in dwelling in the darkness and blaming yourse...

Kat Granderath: Overcoming Your Limiting Beliefs 11.02.2022

In this episode, Cheryl and Kat discuss: Responding to people or thoughts that limit you Inspiring people with your life Opportunity is hard work  From goal to commitment  Key Takeaways: Don't let anybody tell you what you can and can't do. "Anybody" includes your own self. Often, your own limiting beliefs are your own worst enemy. Faith in yourself, that you can do anything, isn't only useful for...

Rochelle Seltzer: Owning Your Mental Space 04.02.2022

In this episode, Cheryl and Rochelle discuss: Your potential as a creator Owning your mental space Knowing yourself first  Clarity, focus and freedom  Key Takeaways: Living your potential as a creator means letting yourself have access to both sides of your brain. Take the facts, seek the truth truth and at the same time let your intuition and imagination flow.  Be aware of what's happening in you...

Ami Paradise: The True Cost of Burn Out 28.01.2022

In this episode, Cheryl and Ami discuss: The cost of burn out  Silencing the thief of joy Focusing on what's going right Journeying together with people Key Takeaways: Burn out brings about a sense of dread about work or just the act of stepping out your front door. It can affect you both psychologically and physically and it often leads to feelings of cynicism and anger.  Comparison is the thief...

Dr. Jeff Barnes: Winning together! 21.01.2022

In this episode, Cheryl and Dr. Jeff Barnes discuss: Winning with people Stepping up to be the hero Success through adversity  Getting off the bench Key Takeaways: Win together! Bring people along with you on the ride to success - you won't only be more effective, but you'll be more satisfied.  Stop waiting for a hero, stop making excuses, stop blaming people or situations for what happens in your...

Anne Bonney: Overcoming Discomfort 14.01.2022

In this episode, Cheryl and Anne discuss: Dancing in the discomfort What could go wrong and what could go right The five P's Living through the mess Key Takeaways: Step off the porch of your comfort zone. Normalize discomfort, dance in it!  Don't focus only on what could go wrong, plan for those scenarios but also think about what could go right - set your mind on all the good things that'll happe...

Michelle Villalobos: Becoming a Star 07.01.2022

In this episode, Cheryl and Michelle discuss: What does it mean to be a star?  Embracing the desire to shine The true meaning of business Being out of alignment  Key Takeaways: Being a star means activating your light to uplift others. When stars are together, they make a constellation and they altogether create beauty.  Don't dismiss that desire to shine as something childish. If you feel miserab...

Joe Massey: Goal Setting for the New Year 31.12.2021

In this episode, Cheryl and Joe Massey discuss: Setting goals for the year  Taking daily steps  How to win more and sell more Mindset on phone calls  Key Takeaways: Set goals, write them down, and hold yourself accountable.  Don't be obsessed with the outcome, instead, focus on the daily little steps that will take you there and celebrate each win to keep yourself motivated and in momentum.  If yo...

Tara Michielli: Are You Staying Memorable? 24.12.2021

In this episode, Cheryl and Tara Michielli discuss: How to stay memorable  Humor is your secret weapon Choosing strategic gifts Getting coached and setting goals Key Takeaways: 87% of people love their realtors and would love to work with them again, but only 11% do so - that's because people often forget names. If you're able to make it easier for them to recall your name and number - for example...

Will Cooper: How to Provide Value 17.12.2021

In this episode, Cheryl and Will Cooper discuss: Bringing a vision to life Being someone's hero How to provide value  Doing hard things  Key Takeaways: Collaborative intelligence and team effort is what it takes to bring a vision to life.  As a realtor, you're not only selling a house, you're changing somebody's life. You have a choice on how you're impacting that life with the way you serve and t...

Darryl Davis, CSP: Improve Your Life and Increase Your Sense of Purpose 10.12.2021

In this episode, Cheryl and Darryl discuss: Be like bamboo - flexible and strong Focusing on service, not yourself The power of metaphors Navigating through current unstable times Key Takeaways: Organizations who were able to bend to the changes and were able to work through being forced to learn new technology will be the ones to come out of these challenges stronger.  If you're going through som...

Susan Friedman: From Unknown Author to Expert Authority 03.12.2021

In this episode, Cheryl and Susan discuss: Susan has written 17 books Going from unknown author to expert authority How to use the GEL formula for success The "Stage to Page" method of starting your book Figuring out who your book is for Key Takeaways: How to use your book to get rich in your niche The reason you start doing something is not always the reason you continue it Writing your book is o...

LeeAnn Webster: Building Trust and Creating Engagement 26.11.2021

In this episode, Cheryl and LeeAnn Webster discuss: Building trust by asking permission  Making engaging content Keep your rhythm Utilizing technology  Key Takeaways: Don't throw up all over somebody's email just because you got a hold of their business card and don't scrape people's emails from LinkedIn. Instead, offer a way for them to opt-in using engaging and valuable content to encourage them...

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