The Speaker Lab Podcast

Welcome to the latest edition of The Speaker Lab! On today's show listener Linda writes in to ask how to sell her book after speaking. Are back of the room sales her only option or are there other ways to sell from stage? Listen in to hear the answer to on episode 39 of The Speaker Lab! EPISODE RESOURCES Reserve your spot for Speaker Lab Live! The Top Speakers' Tips PDF Get Free Speaker Resources...

Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab, thank you for listening in! Today's show is based on a question from a listener like you. Kevin is wondering how to set up his speaking business, and what legal entity is best to use (such as an LLC, etc). This is another great question that any speaker needs to know about, listen in to episode 37 of The Speaker Lab for the answer. EPISODE RESOURCES R...

On episode 37 of The Speaker Lab we're continuing to answer your questions, one by one! Patty writes in because he wants to know if you should charge non-profits and churches, and if so how much should you charge? Tune in for the answer on episode 37 of The Speaker Lab! EPISODE RESOURCES Reserve your spot for Speaker Lab Live! The Top Speakers' Tips PDF Get Free Speaker Resources Book a Call...

Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab, thanks for being here! Episode 36 is about a question Becky sent in: Becky is a regular listener who is already getting paid to speak, but she doesn't have a web site or blog. She wrote in to ask how to set up her first web site and where to get started. This is a great question every speaker needs to know the answer to, listen in to hear my thoughts...

Whether you've been speaking for decades or just weeks you've noticed some speakers are more at ease on stage than others. Today the renowned speaker and performer Matthew Kimberley is here to share how you can feel confident and at ease on stage no matter how much experience you have. On this episode of The Speaker Lab , Matthew and I talk about how to avoid nerves while speaking, and how to best...

Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab, thanks for joining in! Episode 34 is about a topic one listener, Jeff, recently asked about. He wants to know how to balance comedy and content. How much comedy vs content do people look for from their keynote speaker? An interesting question that you can hear the answer to on episode 34 of The Speaker Lab! EPISODE RESOURCES Reserve your spot for Spea...

Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab, thanks for being here! On this episode listener Maia calls in with a question about how to pay taxes on the fees you charge as a speaker. She asks if you pay taxes on the entire amount you receive, or can you subtract travel expenses too? Although I'm not a tax specialist I've got her answer, and you can hear it on episode 33 of The Speaker Lab! EPISO...

Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab, thanks for tuning in! On today's show listener Caelan called in with a question about speaker certifications. She wants to know which certifications are needed, and which are not. Ready to hear my recommendations? Then check out episode 32 of The Speaker Lab! EPISODE RESOURCES Reserve your spot for Speaker Lab Live! The Top Speakers' Tips PDF Get Free...

Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab, thanks for listening in! On today's show you'll hear a voicemail question from Jed. He wants to know how to transition from speaking to the faith-based market to the secular market. Ready to hear the answer? Then check out episode 31 of The Speaker Lab! EPISODE RESOURCES Reserve your spot for Speaker Lab Live! The Top Speakers' Tips PDF Get Free Speak...

 Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab. If you're just tuning in you've caught a special segment of the show: 30 episodes in 30 days. We are on day two of those 30 days! Here's how it works: every day a new episode will go up for 30 days and in that show I'll be answering one question from a listener. These will short, sweet and concise shows that will help you with one specific area...

Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab. This episode is the start of something very exciting: 30 shows in 30 days! Here's how it works: every day a new episode will go up for 30 days and in that show I'll be answering one question from a listener. These will short, sweet and concise shows that will help you with one specific area of speaking. Now that you know how it works let's get to toda...

Have you ever wondered why you need an email list and how to start, grow and monetize one? You are in luck! Today I’m talking with Bryan Harris of Video Fruit. He’s here to explain all the details of an email list from A to Z. On this episode Bryan explains his repeated attempts to start a business, and his repeated failures. He also explains why growing an email list was the key to his eventual s...

What’s the link between copywriting and public speaking? On today's episode of The Speaker Lab my good friend Ray Edwards joins us to answer that question. Ray is one of the most successful copywriters in the industry and he shares how having solid copy helped him create a thriving speaking career. His early career days were in radio: as a DJ and in the corporate side. However he had the foresight...

On this episode of The Speaker Lab it's another great Q&A show! Today I'm answering one question, and only one because it's such a great question! It comes from our friend Bryan in South Africa. He wants to know about a very important aspect of professional speaking: website creation and management. My advice to Bryan has several parts including how speaking can fit into your existing business...

On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, I'm sitting down with speaker, entrepreneur, and all around good guy Arel Moodie. In this episode we discuss many important aspects of his career, as well as how created his current business. Arel offers his guidance on SO much today! He shares how to know your content and your audience so you can speak knowledgeably and confidently. Plus he explains how to s...

On episode 24 of The Speaker Lab I'm sitting down with Shawn Hanks, my friend and neighbor who runs Premiere Speakers Bureau. Not sure what a speakers bureau can do for you or why you should join you one? That's why he's here: he will explain exactly what a speakers bureau does and how being a member of one can help your speaking career. Shawn also shares his insights on how a speaker can become r...

There's one crucial aspect to having a thriving speaking career that is often overlooked, do you know what it is? It's the topic for today's episode: how to network. Networking with other speakers is so important because it can propel your career forward while helping you personally as well. Professionally you'll find other speakers often give referrals and today I explain why. On a personal level...

Whether or not you have considered writing a book it is a powerful tool I highly recommend all speakers have in their toolbox. But how do you know if your idea is the right one, if it will land with your target audience and will help you grow the speaking business you're working on? Our guest has those answers! Mr. Rob Kosberg of Best Seller Publishing offers done-for-you services for coaches, ent...

On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, we've got another great Q&A show. This is the show where I answer your most burning questions about speaking! And we've got a variety of topics to discuss: everything from how to follow up (without being annoying or obnoxious!) and what you need to be asking clients. We'll also get into how long to wait before sending a client more than one email and the...

If you already have a business can speaking help you expand your audience? If so, how? Today we're joined by a man with the answers to those questions and more: Mr. Chris Brogan. Chris is an author, speaker and all-around great guy who is here to share how speaking has helped his business flourish. He also shares how his introverted nature has positively impacted his speaking, and how to remain th...

One of the most intimidating aspects of speaking is humor. If you're like other speakers you may find it daunting to incorporate jokes into your talk. The biggest risk with jokes or humorous stories is the lack of guarantees the audience will enjoy it. However, when used appropriately humor can magnify a talk and convey your message perfectly! Today, I'll be showing you how to utilize humor t...

On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, I'm sitting down with accomplished author and speaker Dan Miller to talk about his personal business model and his other endeavors, and of course his speaking career. Dan offers his sage-like advice on how to decide which audience will respond your message the best, and also how he made the transition from speaking as an "extra" in his business to speaking pr...

One thing all great speakers do, whatever their topic or their audience, is practice. They practice, practice and practice more. They rehearse their speech from start to finish many times, they never just wing it on stage. What often makes a great speaker so great is their commitment to practice. And that's why I'm spending this entire show to talk about practice and rehearsal. I'll be coveri...

 If there’s one thing every speaker faces before a speaking gig it is the possibility of nerves, and how to deal with those nerves. Ask any seasoned veteran of the public speaking world and they’ll tell you they have received all sorts of advice, some of it good and some of it not as good. Because there’s so much misinformation out there about how to deal with nerves I’m devoting today’s epis...

When you're thinking of what subject to speak on remember that topic will change over time. In the course of your career your topic will even change a few times, it will evolve as you evolve as a professional speaker. A great reminder of this is Chris Ducker, our guest on this episode. If you don't know him Chris is a best-selling author, multi-successful entrepreneur and in-demand speaker who has...