The Speak to Scale Podcast

Have you ever invested the time to create the perfect presentation, but were unclear on how to rehearse it? You are not alone. How to practice for a talk or presentation is one of the most frequently asked questions that we get. You might only get one shot to present to a specific audience and you want to ensure that you're as prepared as you can be. On today's episode, we're going to cover exactl...

Today we are diving into speaking at online summits. I'm sure you've been hearing about them because it feels like they are popping up everywhere! If you'd like to get an understanding about how you can benefit your business by speaking at or hosting one, tune in as we dive into this subject with my guest Eden Fried who is the host and founder of the Rebel Boss Virtual Summit.  If you loved this e...

You've seen the Facebook ads, listened to gurus, and downloaded the resources that promise to help you " Make Money In Your Sleep !" But something isn't adding up. Passive income has started to feel more like a mythical creature than a reliable revenue stream in your business. Let's be honest, there is a lot of misinformation out there about what passive income really looks like. In today's episod...

Today we are talking all about networking at conferences! Whether you are attending events, speaking at them or hosting them yourself, you are investing a lot of time to be there. Whether it's time, money or days out of the office, you want to make sure that you are making the most of your investment. That means maximizing your relationships and taking the time to network with others so that you c...

We need to have a little heart to heart! I want to correct your perspective on many of the service-based business owners you see speaking. When seeing them on the stage at industry events, it's easy to get caught up in the glamor and instantly start to assume that this is something that is working so well for them. They're getting tons of exposure and they certainly must be getting a lot of client...

When it comes to hosting your own summit I know how busy you can get coordinating all the details, figuring out your marketing and planning how you're going to get this in front of your audience. When you're dealing with everything aforementioned, It can be a little overwhelming to think about where you actually find good speakers to help you facilitate your dream speaker line up. Today we're teac...

I am so excited that you're here and I know that you've been working really hard to grow your business with speaking. What about those times when you feel like you've poured into your presentation, had a strong delivery and still didn't convert the way you wanted? If this sounds like you, there's a good possibility that the missing piece is the lack of a connection you're establishing with your au...

When you hear the word "leader", do you get excited and empowered to make a difference or is that a word that makes you question your value or feel inferior? When we look at speaking and leading from the stage, the term leader is not about authority, seniority or recognition. Leading from the stage is all about service! It's the act of guiding your audience on a clear journey to help them achieve...

I know that a lot of our listeners have been implementing everything we're teaching, which includes speaking for free when you're getting started. I can relate to how hard it can be when you're not making as much money on the front end as you'd like. On this episode of the Creative Speaker Podcast, I've brought back my friend Danny Fountain to tell us about something that she is implementing in he...

Showing up online to stay at the forefront of our potential client's minds is really important. It's especially important If we want to be booked as a public speaker. Conference organizers won't know what we're doing and the incredible value we bring to the table if we're not front and center by going live, posting on social media, creating videos, etc. However, it can be hard to stay motivated to...

Over the last few weeks, we've covered how to make speaking fit in your business. If you're at the point where you're ready to dive in, you may need to create a little bit of white space in your current business by getting away from the day to day operations. I've brought in my friend Janelle Henningson from "Jenelle Joy Private Editing", who has grown her private editing business to a team of six...

Have you ever been scrolling through insta-stories or listening to a webinar/presentation and you felt like it was content you heard before? The reality is you're feeling that way because you probably have heard that content before. The practice of using other people's content within our own content is quite common and I want to clear the air here that there is nothing wrong with citing someone el...

Welcome back friends! Today's episode of the Creative Speaker Podcast is going to piggyback on last week's episode about becoming an educator in your industry . As you grow as an entrepreneur and start to develop new revenue streams, pricing the programs, services or courses you develop for your audience can be a bit confusing and overwhelming mainly due to the fact that in many cases you aren't d...

Do you feel like everyone in your industry is becoming an educator? It can sure feel like that sometimes, doesn't it? In case you're not 100% sure what I'm talking about - Let's clarify what I mean by "educator" - I'm not talking about a school teacher. For today's episode, we're discussing industry educators. If you loved this episode and it motivated you to add speaking to your business, please...

I'm so excited that you're here because today I get to nerd-out about crafting curriculum, which sounds boring but is a lot of fun for me! If you're planning to host your own event later this year or in the near future, this is for you. If you aren't, don't worry! This is still going to be value-added content for you. If you're somebody who wants to host an intimate retreat, a one day workshop or...

Hey friends! Welcome back to the Creative Speaker Podcast! I know that I have a few listeners out there who may hate their voice or might avoid public speaking all together because they're uncomfortable with the way they sound. Well today I've brought on my friend Rhonda Khan Speaker to walk us through some practical things we can do to start taking ownership of our voice and our message so we can...

Welcome back to the Creative Speaker Podcast! Today im here to give my loyal listeners a little pep-talk. Especially the ones who are subject matter experts with an amazing message to share! They deliver content that provides exceptional value, but might still be stuck behind the computer screen rather than on stage where they want to be. Don't give up! Today, I'm going to give you some reasons to...

Welcome to the Creative Speaker Podcast! Today, we're going to be doing something completely different. Instead of me doing the interviewing, I'm having my business/project manager Annie McCarty interview me to give our listeners some clarity around exactly what it is I do, the value that I provide my clients and what my main objectives are when it comes to helping my clients grow their businesses...

Welcome back to the Creative Speaker Podcast! The idea of speaking doesn't feel the same for all of us. Some of you might be listening and ready to jump up on that stage and serve your people. Others might be listening and starting to tremble a little bit at the idea of being on stage. Maybe the thought of public speaking sounds foreign and you feel like you aren't made for the stage. Today I've b...

Welcome back to the Creative Speaker Podcast! In the past I've covered the value of speaking for free and the type of things you should be considering before you agree to speak at one of these types of venues. There's nothing wrong with speaking for free as long as you've asked the right questions, done your due diligence and you know that you are the best speaker for this event and the event is t...

I am so excited to have you back today! We all know that it is really important for you to make an impact and hit home with your message to increase your chances of conversion. In order in order to effectively do that, we need to really understand our client's journey (what is going on with our buyers before, during, and after that sale). I am not an expert on that topic, but I have brought in my...

Welcome back!! This episode is going to be perfect if you're just getting started in your speaking journey. As you're searching for speaking opportunities, you may find that there are so many it can be overwhelming. If you aren't exactly sure which ones you should focus on, you're tuning into the right episode! I am so excited that you're here because today we're going to figure out exactly what y...

Welcome to The Creative Speaker Podcast! Today I'm really excited to interview Arel Moodie! Arel has built multiple 6 and 7 figure speaking businesses and has spoken to over 500,000 people in 48 states and 5 countries. He has even been invited to speak at the White House. He has been named to Inc. Magazine's 30 Under 30 list and been quoted in New York Times, Forbes, USA Today, and Essence Magazin...

Welcome back! In prior episodes, we have explored how to determine whether or not a speaking engagement is worth saying "yes" to. Agreeing to a speaking engagement is so much more than the idea of how much fun or a good opportunity it might be. A key piece of this decision-making criteria should be what the Return On Investment (ROI) looks like. Before we agree to any speaking opportunity, we real...

If you listen to my podcast, a goal of yours is probably delivering your message in front of the people you've been called to serve. In order to be able to step away from your business to do this, you need a business growth strategy that works without you being glued to your desk. Ideally, you need a method to extend your reach and bring in new clients/students for your business that operates on a...