The Speak to Scale Podcast

Have you been churning out podcast pitches left and right, only to get a bunch of "no thank you" responses back? Or even worse, no responses at all? You might be thinking that there's something wrong with you, your pitch, your brand, what have you. But I bet that's not the case. Your podcast pitches may be falling flat if you're not doing your homework properly. In this episode, I talk about some...

If you're listening to this podcast or reading these show notes, there's a good chance you could already use a little help scaling your speaking. You feel amazing in front of an audience, but you're unsure if your speaking opportunities are the best for your business. Or your calendar is booked out with engagements, but you're not getting any new leads or clients . You don't have to go on your spe...

What makes an in-demand speaker so popular? Why do event organizers and planners flock to certain speakers instead of others? What are they doing right that you can learn from and apply to your own speaking journey? I can't say for sure since everyone is unique…but I have a pretty good idea. And you know what? Becoming one of those most-booked speakers involves more than sending a gazillion pitche...

You've booked an incredible speaking opportunity. You're ready to get onstage in front of your dream clients or customers. You want to prime your audience to buy your offer, but you're not exactly sure how to do that. Is it too salesy to introduce your do-it-yourself services from the very beginning of your talk? How do you talk about done-for-you offers without sounding pushy or arrogant? And wha...

I've talked about whether you should always get paid for speaking opportunities before; long story short, it depends on the event itself. Speaking opportunities come in all shapes and sizes. Getting booked doesn't necessarily mean you'll be onstage at a conference. And that's great news for us speakers, because it means that we can show up for our people in so many ways . But when you are getting...

On this podcast, we've talked a lot about pitching yourself. Promoting your business and speaking journey. Connecting with the right people or getting on the right stages at the right time. It's a lot to take in! Which is why I wanted to get back to the basics for a bit and discuss what to say when promoting your talk. There are three major details you want to focus on: your title, talk, and takea...

You're talking to event organizers and planners about speaking opportunities later this year. But…everyone seems to be asking you for slightly different things. One planner wants to hire you for a keynote, while another asks if you can host a workshop for their seminar.  Is there a difference? Does it matter?  Yes, and yes. You may call your content "presentations," but depending on who you ask, s...

For full show notes and links: www.thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/shownotes/200 The last few years have been anything but what we expected. Even with the ups and downs, speaking has stayed strong. Where we spoke, who we spoke to, or what we spoke about may have changed… but speaking is clearly here to stay for the long haul.  As we look ahead to 2023, what will the speaking world look like for yo...

For full show notes and episode links: www.thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/shownotes/199 Did you know that public speaking anxiety, or glossophobia , affects about 73% of the population ? That's a lot! Nearly three in four people are afraid of speaking in public.  Fear of public speaking is frustrating. I get it. You want to get on stage to scale your business, but that fear is sometimes so strong...

For full shownotes and links: www.thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/shownotes/198 Podcasts are one of the most fun places to flex your speaking skills. And I'm not just saying that as a podcaster! While there's no experience quite like speaking in front of a live audience, podcasts are exciting in a different way. There's something really cool about sharing your message with your audience in a quiet...

For full show notes and links go to www.thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/shownotes/197 "My publicist will be in touch." Sounds fancy, doesn't it? Many of us get the impression that only celebrities or CEOs of huge companies have public relations, or PR, for themselves and their organizations. But truthfully, every business can benefit from good PR! And you don't have to hire an expensive publicist...

Full show notes, links, and more: https://thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/shownotes/196 Calling all coaches! Are you looking for that perfect coaching client?  You know who I'm talking about. Someone who's in line with your values, and the vision for your business. Someone whose personality vibes with yours. Someone who you know would be a dream to coach. You want to help people, of course, but yo...

If you're working on your speaking craft, one of the most helpful things to remember is that you will make mistakes when speaking. You'll fumble a word. Forget what to say next. Totally freeze up for a second. These things will happen, and usually, they won't be noticed by anyone other than you. However, there are some mistakes that can and should be avoided early on in your speaking journey. Let'...

"I'm too shy to speak!" If I had a nickel for every time I've heard this when chatting with people about speaking… Here's the truth. Some of the most impactful speeches have come from people who consider themselves shy or introverted. You don't need to be an extrovert who loves public speaking to thrive on stage.  You just have to learn a few tricks that will help you calm your nerves and make spe...

Burnout. It's one of the worst feelings ever, especially as an entrepreneur. We've all had those moments running our businesses when we feel like throwing in the towel and just taking a nap. But burnout is more intense than that. Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or overly stressed? Does it feel like you can't concentrate or be productive? Experiencing sleep problems? All of these and more are signs...

"Am I ready? Am I good enough? Can I really be a speaker?" Do these questions sound familiar to you? Maybe you've been waiting to become a speaker until you reach a certain level of success or hit a milestone in your business. But you know what? You already have what you need to become a successful speaker.  All you have to do is tap into your skills that'll take you to the next level. In this epi...

Friend, life is full of a series of seasons and some of them stretch us more than others. Some seasons cause us to have to make tough calls. For me, I'm in one of those seasons right now and so I am going to make a tough call that I didn't plan to make. I will be pausing the production of The Speak to Scale Podcast for the summer. Listen to this episode to learn why.   Review show notes and transc...

As a business owner, you want to help your clients have success and impact. The best way to do this is by identifying where you shine and then using your expertise to help others do the same. In this episode, Sharice Enis shares how she took her love for marketing automation and turned it into a business where she now helps her clients have the success they've always dreamed of. Review show notes...

You may think that speaking is reserved for professional paid speakers or for those who use speaking as a sales mechanism. Friend, there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to speaking. As an agency owner, you probably don't fit into the traditional speaking roles but speaking can still help you scale your business in ways that you can't even imagine. Review show notes and transcript at: https:/...

If you own an agency, you may be wondering what it actually looks like to add speaking to your business. In this episode, Stephanie Skryzowski shares her strategy that secures consistent clients. She has successfully grown and scaled her agency in such a way that she's always ready for more clients and has used speaking as a method to do that. Review show notes and transcript at: https://thepublic...

How does your role as a speaker change as you are adding members to your team? As your business grows and more people are on your team, you need to decide if these team members should be a part of your speaking strategy. Speaking is about so much more than ourselves. In this episode, I speak with Joey Vitale about how he has empowered his team to speak and the importance of showing more faces of t...

Are you at a place where you're starting to shift your business model? Friend, there are going to be some growing pains as you embark upon this journey. However, you can ease those pains when you add speaking to the mix. In this episode, I share what it looks like to shift your business model, prepare for the road ahead, and overcome the obstacles quickly. Review show notes and transcript at: http...

We don't often talk about the financial side of speaking, but it's important to take a hard look at our numbers so that we can make better decisions for our future. Visibility without a clear strategy is a fast track to burning yourself out, friend. Being intentional about increasing sales requires making strategic decisions. In this episode, Danielle Hayden and I discuss what we need to be consid...

Having a steady stream of passive income seems amazing, right? Unfortunately, the promise of passive income isn't always as passive as it seems, friend. In this episode, Trena Little will take you behind the scenes on how she has created passive income by scaling digital offers with speaking. You will hear about all the ups, downs, and everything in between. Review show notes and transcript at: ht...