The Speaker Lab Podcast

Have you found the one? Not that one, but the one thing ? The one and only Geoff Woods joined us for Episode 376 to explain what “the one thing” is and why you need to find it to achieve your goals. Passionate about how small things make a big difference and why world-class content is a must, Geoff’s approach to productivity and building a business is contagious. Not only will this episode help yo...

The art of stagecraft. It’s not just what you say, it’s how you say it. Understanding your artistic ability, and how to bring things to life, will separate the speakers from the professional speakers. So how do you find your inner performer? Our lead coach, Rick Clemons, is the expert on helping others find where their star shines the brightest, and how to take delivery and content to the nex...

You’ve done the heavy lifting, you’ve put in the sweat equity, and as a result, you have a thriving, growing business. And now you need help! So what’s next? Erick Rheam joined us for Episode 374 to explain three things you must consider when you decide to build out a team. We’ll talk in detail about mapping out your organization, creating margin so you can focus on areas you need to focus on, and...

Sharing in the excitement of our students' success is such a privilege for our team at the Speaker Lab. Our Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith, is taking the mic for our Student Highlight series so you can hear more about our students’ experiences and what they want you to know about growing your speaking business. Dana Knowles joined The Speaker Lab in April 2021. Her enthusiasm and...

Dorie Clark is the real deal. She’s intentional, professional, experienced, sincere, and she’s passionate about educating others to take action with the future in mind. Having just released her most recent book, The Long Game , Dorie joined The Speaker Lab Podcast to look at what you need to be doing today to build a successful (and sustainable!) tomorrow. In this episode we cover everything from...

We have to start somewhere right? And we've all been there, trying to build a business, cash is tight, and we need to make ends meet. Erick Rheam, a great friend of TSL, has found incredible success in recent years as his speaking career has taken off. He's about to release his sixth book and year after year he's breaking his own income records. So, how is he doing it? Erick joined us for a deep d...

John Jantsch: author, speaker, marketing extraordinaire, and he’s here for Episode 370 of The Speaker Lab Podcast! John just released his seventh book, The Ultimate Marketing Engine . When it comes to finding expertise on how to use book writing to grow your speaking business, John’s the one to give it. For decades he’s leveraged opportunities that fueled one another and created a growing platform...

Sharing in the excitement of our student’s success is such a privilege for our team at the Speaker Lab. Our Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith, is taking the mic for our Student Highlight series so you can hear more about our students’ experiences and what they want you to know about growing your speaking business. Carrie Kerskie has been speaking for over 15 years to consumer groups...

He’s refreshingly funny, incredibly honest, and 100% awesome. It wasn’t all fun and games when Mike Goodwin first took the stage, but through hard work, determination, and a gift for making others crack a smile, Mike has made a way for himself as a comedian and speaker. During our conversation Mike shares how he got his start, what led him to comedy, and how he has found success in both! He shares...

There’s so much pressure in the speaking industry to land your big idea. But how do you find it? When do you know if it’s the right one? What if it isn’t? Jeff Goins brings tons of industry experience and “big idea expertise” to the table in this episode. Jeff is demystifying the “idea formula” and unpacks why commitment to your craft, understanding your category of the industry, and getting your...

With over three decades of industry experience, Jane Atkinson of Speaker Launcher is a colleague and friend of our program. We’re so grateful she agreed to join us as a repeat podcast guest to dive into creating contracts! When it comes to navigating the ins and outs of speaking contracts, the process can be overwhelming. Jane breaks down the must-haves, opportunities to be creative, and where we...

Sharing in the excitement of our student's success is such a privilege for our team at the Speaker Lab. Our Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith, is taking the mic for our Student Highlight series so you can hear more about our students’ experiences and what they want you to know about growing your speaking business. Michelle Onuroah joined TSL in January 2021 and never looked back. As...

One of the very best parts about The Speaker Lab is our students. Every day our Director of Student Success, Maryalice Goldsmith, demonstrates unwavering commitment to helping them gain confidence, clarity, and a clear path to their very own speaking success. Coupled with her role as a coach, Maryalice has a passion for helping others discover their confidence and unpack their “why.” Maryalice has...

As our Director of Operations, KC Procter is truly the wizard behind the curtain here at The Speaker Lab. He’s a master of organization, efficiency, establishing new processes, and implementing awesome tools that support the mission of our core values. With a passion for keeping the day-to-day seamless and innovation at the forefront of future planning, KC has helped lead TSL into some of our...

For Episode 362 I’m sitting down with Mr. Chris Seo, our Director of Marketing here at The Speaker Lab. His innovation and fearless leadership have helped pave the way for TSL to reach our people and share our platform. Chris shares the inside scoop on why our team is so unique and how it’s helping speakers position themselves effectively in the marketplace. With a passion for branding and a wealt...

It’s a privilege to work alongside a leadership team at The Speaker Lab who embodies our commitment to provide top-notch support, resources, and coaching to our students. For Episode 361 of The Speaker Lab Podcast, I asked our Director of Sales, Sam Hill, to unpack the parallels of his role and expertise with that of speakers ready to take their business to the next level. Sam has walked alongside...

Have you ever wondered who is behind the scenes at The Speaker Lab? Episode 360 is one of a kind as I’ve invited our entire leadership team to join me on The Speaker Lab Podcast. Join us for the inside scoop on what it’s like to be part of the team at TSL and why we are so committed to making TSL the very best place to work. I’m sitting down with Sam Hill (Director of Sales/Enrollment), KC Procter...

On Episode 359 of The Speaker Lab Podcast, I’m sitting down with my good friend Shawn Hanks, leader of the Premiere Speakers Bureau. The last 18-months have been anything but predictable for all of us. We have been provided unique challenges and opportunities in the speaking business. Some of you might be wondering, are we past the impact of the pandemic? Will the industry come back? How can...

Tamsen Webster is the author of Find Your Red Thread and she's also a sought-after keynote speaker and business strategist. On today's episode, we talk about what it means to find your red thread, and how to build a successful speaking career around it. Please join us for this informative and engaging conversation on the 358th edition of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW: What is the...

Have you ever thought of YouTube as more than a place to host your videos? What if you could find out how to use YouTube to grow your speaking business? The man to tell us how is none other than my friend Thomas Frank. Thomas went through our Booked and Paid to Speak trainings a few years ago. I met him when he was in college; I spoke at his school. We stayed in touch and he's become extremely suc...

Setting up your virtual speaking studio is an important part of building your speaking business. And the man to guide you through the nuts and bolts is Craigery Dennis: a video production wizard. Today on The Speaker Lab, Craigery and I are talking about the fundamentals of setting up your virtual speaking studio. Join us to hear it all on this edition of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS...

Do you track any of your speaking metrics? Our guest today, Erick Rheam, says there are 5 key metrics to growing your speaking business. Erick has been on the show before so you can revisit his story on episode 126 and episode 150 . I brought him on to today's episode of The Speaker Lab to talk about the exponential growth he has had using certain key metrics. Specifically there are 5 key metrics...

Networking to build your speaking business doesn't have to be complicated or take a lot of time. Here to tell us why and how to do it is Jordan Harbinger, the host of The Jordan Harbinger Show and a masterful networker. On today's show, he explains how you can get started building your network and the major benefits of networking that money cannot buy. We'll be diving deep into those topics and mo...

Does the idea of cold calling strike fear into your heart? It won't after today's edition of The Speaker Lab! Joe is an up and coming speaker who has quickly added a lot of gigs to his calendar by using the four rules of cold calling for speakers. On this episode, Joe tells us what those four rules are as well as how to remove the fear of cold calling and how to make it easy for your prospects to...

Joining us to explain the process of becoming a referable speaker is the dynamite duo of Michael Port and Andrew Davis. On today's The Speaker Lab, we talk about their latest book, The Referable Speaker . We also discuss what a referable speaker is and how to become one before diving into how they test out new speech material and the biggest mistake speakers make when starting out. You'll hea...