The Speaker Lab Podcast

Grant Baldwin and Erick Rheam hosted a Facebook Live to talk about one of the biggest challenges professional speakers face: getting consistent speaking gig leads and what to do with them. During the live stream, Grant and Erick discuss: Where many speakers get stuck Why you can’t afford to sit back and wait for the phone to ring How Erick falls back on principles he learned in the military What s...

How public relations helps speakers may not be something you've considered before, but after today's episode you will know how PR can make a difference in your speaking career. Chris Winfield joins us to talk about this topic. He teaches PR (public relations) and the art of relationships and connections. We dig into those three areas right out of the gate, and also talk about my skepticism of the...

You may see the value of writing, but do you know why writing matters for speakers? Our guest does and he's here to tell us on the 291st edition of The Speaker Lab! Hugh Culver is a repeat guest who is a successful speaker in his own right, and also works with other speakers and thought leaders on content, blogging, and writing. Today we'll talk about the process of writing for speakers, how it ca...

Today's edition of The Speaker Lab is the final segment of our eight-part series on how to find your first paid speaking gig with Bryan Allain! If you missed the first seven episodes check them out here: part one, part two here , part three here,   part four here , part five here,   part six  and part seven . A lot has happened in Bryan's life since our first show and we talk about...

Welcome to part seven of how to find your first paid speaking gig with Bryan Allain. Missed the first six episodes? You can listen here to part one, part two here , part three here,   part four here , part five here  and part six . Today, you'll hear a two-part conversation: in the first part, we talk right before Bryan talks to a potential client he got a positive response from and in t...

Welcome to part six of how to find your first paid speaking gig with Bryan Allain! If you missed the first five episodes with Bryan you can listen to here to part one, part two here , part three here,   part four here , and part five here . On these in-depth talks, we are diving into what it takes to become a speaker: step by step what he needs to do, what he needs to think through on his jou...

Welcome to part five of how to find your first paid speaking gig with Bryan Allain! If you missed the first three episodes with Bryan you can listen to here to part one, part two here , part three here and part four here . On this fifth episode, you'll hear about Bryan's progress as well as the work he still has to do. You'll also hear about a slight delay he had and what that sidetrack was all ab...

Grant Baldwin and Erick Rheam hosted a Facebook Live to talk about how speakers are still getting booked and paid to speak even in the midst of the pandemic. During the live stream, Grant and Erick discuss: The state of the speaking industry Dealing with ambiguity and anxiety Long-term ramifications of social distancing How some speakers are still getting booked and paid to speak Reaching the poin...

Grant Baldwin and Michael Port hosted a Facebook Live to talk about what speakers can do to take advantage of the extra time during quarantine to improve their value as a performer. During the live stream, Grant and Mike discuss: This is the time to be working on your talk “Either it will pass or I will pass." Best practices for wearing glasses on camera Surviving as a speaker in the midst of a cr...

Grant Baldwin and Clint Pulver hosted a live stream to talk about how speakers can change and adapt to a new “normal”. During the interview, Grant and Clint discuss: Developing a virtual demo video Taking one day at a time on the rollercoaster Live events that convert to digital and ask for virtual keynotes Binge-watching the Imagineers documentary on Disney+ Creating a virtual studio at home 5 th...

Welcome to how to find your first paid speaking gig with Bryan Allain - part four. If you missed the first three episodes with Bryan you can listen to here to part one, part two here and part three here . In this show, Bryan is establishing himself as the expert through his web site and his demo video. You'll also hear how to deal with the impostor syndrome, something he talks about today. We even...

Grant Baldwin and Nisha Mehta hosted a Facebook Live to talk about a physician's perspective on the speaking industry during turbulent times. During the live stream, Grant and Nisha discuss: Balancing a professional career as a radiologist while speaking internationally Building large online communities among certified physicians Maintaining social distancing to flatten the curve Insights on the p...

Grant Baldwin and Scott Stratten hosted a Facebook Live to talk about the future of the speaking industry after a pandemic. During the live stream, Grant and Scott discuss: The long-term impacts the coronavirus will have on the speaking industry Experimenting with style and facial hair while social distancing Why “speaking” isn’t really your true profession Understanding the gig is the payoff for...

Welcome! This is part three of our how to find your first paid speaking gig series with Bryan Allain. If you missed part one and part two you can listen to here to part one and part two here . In those episodes you heard Bryan's background: he has done some speaking but is struggling with where to start. This week on The Speaker Lab, you'll find out who Bryan has chosen to speak to, what problem h...

Grant Baldwin and Mike Pacchione hosted a Facebook Live to talk about how to work on your speech and hone your craft during the quarantine. During the live stream, Grant and Mike discuss: Tips and tricks for virtual speaking Enjoying becoming a first-time dad Helping speakers deliver the best talk of their lives How to prepare for your next live gig while social distancing Getting feedback on your...

Grant Baldwin and Josh Bauerle hosted a Q&A on Facebook Live to talk about how speakers can benefit from the stimulus and address your questions about the stimulus check, unemployment, EIDL, and PPP. DISCLAIMER: We are not finance or tax experts. Please contact your financial planner or local financial institution for professional advice. EIDL - Economic Injury Disaster Loan PPP - Payroll Prot...

Grant Baldwin and Phil Jones hosted a Facebook Live to talk about the true confessions of a professional speaker dealing with the impact of COVID-19. During the live stream, Grant and Phil discuss: Rescheduling or canceling 27 events Where do new event scheduling start coming from How does the market react and build on the other side of this crisis Using new technology and trying new things Taking...

Welcome! This is part two of our how to find your first paid speaking gig. If you missed part one you can listen to it here . Then come back and join us for the second half of our talk with Bryan Allain. Bryan has done a bit of speaking but is struggling with where to start. On this raw, authentic coaching call with him, we explore that topic. Join us to hear how we walk Bryan through getting his...

Wouldn't it be great if someone could guide you through how to find your first paid speaking gig? One of our own team members is here to demonstrate, Mr. Bryan Allain. Bryan has worked with us for a year now and he wants to know if what we teach actually works. This is an unscripted walk the process of how to find your first paid speaking gig. Get ready to hear the details on this edition of The S...

Grant Baldwin and Mike Michalowicz hosted a Facebook Live to talk about how speakers should handle their finances in the midst of crisis. During the live stream, Grant and Mike discuss: Pivoting business to accommodate canceled or postponed events Expediting projects to fill the gap created by live events Amplifying communication frequency while decreasing quantity Super long, rambling emails can...

Grant Baldwin and Carrie Wilkerson hosted a Facebook Live to talk about how speakers can diversify their business. During the live stream, Grant and Carrie discuss: Starting her brand as “The Barefoot Executive" Self-isolating with teenagers in Texas Why worry won’t do you a bit of good Prioritizing daily communication with your audience Marketing with empathy and not appearing tone-deaf Creating...

Grant Baldwin and Erick Rheam hosted a Facebook Live to talk about how speakers can convert live events that are postponed or canceled into virtual gigs. During the live stream, Grant and Erick discuss: Booking webinars and workshops to replace/supplement live events Finding value in what you’re already doing and converting it to an offer Repurposing the challenge of working from home to create ne...

Staying positive on your speaking journey will help you succeed, and our guest today is the perfect example of this. Jon Gordon is the author of Stay Positive, The Energy Bus and many other best-sellers. He's also an equally prolific and successful speaker. On episode 282 of The Speaker Lab, he tells us how he got started speaking, the pros and cons of speaking for free, and how he thinks about hi...

Grant Baldwin and Josh McGhee hosted a Facebook Live to talk about how event planners are responding to the coronavirus and its impact on the speaking industry. During the live stream, Grant and Josh discuss: How many events an event planner will typically manage in the course of a year An insider view of how events approach the decision to cancel or postpone The likelihood of rescheduling and pos...

Grant Baldwin and Terry Brock hosted a Facebook Live to talk about you can create virtual speaking opportunities. During the live stream, Grant and Terry discuss: Making room for natural reactions to stressful times Intentionally focusing on positive attitude Leveraging technology to reach our audiences and deliver value Why now is the time to hustle Market trends when it comes to events canceling...