The Wealthy Speaker Podcast – Jane Atkinson

In the frenzy of closures and cancellations the last few days, my goal became to put out some positive ideas and information.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I’m so happy to welcome Gerard Braud who is here to talk to us about how to endure the crisis of the Coronavirus and to position yourself for what your business will look like when it’s over. Few people in the speaking business...

Do you feel that your keynote is flawless as it is, or could it use a little work?  We are of the mindset that you should always be working on your craft and improving your presentation.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I’m so excited to welcome my good friend Darren LaCroix. Darren is currently the only speaker in the world who is a CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), an AS (Accre...

Watching the news and keeping an eye on the markets for the last couple of weeks, I’m sure many people were feeling the same as me…panicked and more than a little anxious.  In this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are very happy to welcome back Andrew Busch, whom I refer to as “The Great Calmer Downer”.  Andy joins us to discuss the Coronavirus outbreak and provides some great insight as to...

How many times have you been told “I’m so sorry, we don’t pay our speakers”?  Too many times, I’m sure. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome Julie Austin who is here to talk about where and how to find the sponsors so you can turn the non-paying gig into one that pays and gets you on the stage. Julie is an award-winning author, inventor, futurist, and innovation keynote speaker....

What does it take to create a positive mindset?  Do you show up every day thinking, today we’re going to…book that gig, scale the business to a new level, find a great new client, etc…  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are so happy to welcome Kris Plachy who will talk about how our thoughts really do affect everything that happens to us, in business and in life. Kris is a leadership...

Have you been struggling to get your speaking business started while still working your “regular job”?  Today on the Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome Alex Swire-Clark who is here to talk with us about balancing it all…work, speaking, and family, while creating the speaking business of your dreams.     Alex Swire-Clark is an emotional intelligence expert, author, and award-winning speaker and has b...

Do you have your pricing down to a science?  Do you offer different pricing packages or is it one price for everyone?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re going to explore Sweet Spot Pricing.  It’s not for everyone, but we’ll see how Keynote Speaker and Customer Service Expert, Laurie Guest uses her unique formula to create pricing and packages that have clients choosing what works...

Have you read your own bio or “about me” page lately?  Is it compelling? Do you feel that it’s engaging enough to entice a potential client to stay on your website?  To click further into your world and choose you…over the sea of others out there who offer the same thing that you do?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome back Caroline Mays to talk about how to revise your bio […...

A successful speaking business doesn’t just happen, it’s a culmination of hard work, dedication and consistently putting strategies in place to grow and flourish over time.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are thrilled to welcome legendary speaker Mark LeBlanc. Mark runs a speaking business based in Minneapolis. He conducts presentations (over one thousand) on how creating an extre...

Have you ever found yourself stuck at a plateau in growing your business?  Would you like to create a path that could help increase your income to the seven-figure range?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome back my long-time friend and very successful entrepreneur, Greg Schinkel. My podcast listeners will remember Greg from our discussions about how to land seven-figure traini...

Many people starting out in the speaking world think that it’s all about getting on stage and sharing their message with the audience.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome Teresa Easler who will share her expertise on becoming a well-rounded entrepreneur and creating a business beyond the platform. After many years of consulting with her corporate clients, Teresa realized compa...

How clear are you in regards to creating a great speaking business?  Do you have a clear and well thought out design? Do you take time each day to ensure you’re maintaining your plan to build the career of your dreams?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I’m thrilled to welcome my friend and long-term speaker, Mark Sanborn.    Mark Sanborn, CSP, CPAE, is president of Sanborn & Associates...

With the internet, technology and smartphones constantly within reach, we are immersed in the news, politics and the economy more today than ever before.  But what does it all mean? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are delighted to welcome Andrew Busch. Andy is the former 1st Chief Market Intelligence Officer for the US government.  At the CFTC, he was charged with improving and enh...

Climbing the ladder of the speaking world takes time, dedication and hard work.  I have been looking forward to this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show since it was booked and today, I’m thrilled to welcome Josh Linkner. Josh started his career as a jazz guitarist – personifies creativity, entrepreneurship and disruptive innovation. He has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which so...

For most of us, creating a great social media following doesn’t come easy.   We have to work hard to generate content that entices our audience to follow us and keep them engaged.  What is the best platform? How often should I post?, etc… On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show we are happy to welcome back Erin Gargan King who will answer these questions and share how she transitioned from run...

Do you currently have a podcast…if not, what are you waiting for?  If you do, are you happy with how it’s going? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we are so fortunate to welcome back Doug Sandler to share his expertise on how to create and maintain a successful podcast. Doug is an entrepreneur and industry leader. His book, Nice Guys Finish First is a #1 ranked Amazon Best Seller.  A...

Imagine for a minute if you can, a world where you are born different.  How would you live your life? Would you focus on your disability, or would you strive to create your best possible life?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are thrilled to have Alvin Law join us to share his story. In the early 1960’s Thalidomide was given to over 13,000 pregnant women around the world to help th...

Recently, one of my private coaching clients shared that somebody told him “there is no money in speaking”.  And I thought about that for a minute. And I’m like, what, what do you mean there’s no money in speaking? So, on this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I’m gonna SHOW YOU THE MONEY! If there was no money is speaking, there wouldn’t be world renowned speakers like Joe Calloway, Ryan Estes...

Let’s face it…it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to stand out from the crowd in the speaking business.  So, how do we get an edge and differentiate ourselves from the pack? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are joined by Branding Expert, Gair Maxwell who will share his story and thoughts on Vistage as well as some great ideas on how to use video to propel your speaking career....

In this digital age, there’s a constant flow of new programs that promise to help you streamline your business.  Do you find yourself buying the next shiny object and then just putting the software on a shelf because you don’t know how to implement it?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome 2 guest experts, Taylorr Payne and Austin Grammon from Speaker Flow. Listen to the podcast...

What happens when you feel you did an amazing performance and then everyone in your audience responded differently than you’d hoped?  Do you stew over it and let it bring you down or did you take the criticism, refocus and use it to improve?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome back Jason Hewlett who is going to share his experience to let us know that the road back from self-d...

Isn’t it great when you start a conversation thinking you know the direction it’s going to take, only to find that it drifts into an unexpected and fantastic ride?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am so happy to welcome Erin Falconer back to talk about building your business and the evolution of her brand. Erin is the editor in chief and co-owner of Pick the Brain, one of the most p...

They say laughter is good for the soul…it’s also a great way to make your audience relax and feel more connected to you as a speaker.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome comedian Rik Roberts to share his insight on how to inject a little humor into your keynote. Rik Roberts has performed comedy full-time since 1991. He is based in Nashville, TN with a wonderful wife, two young...

I used to think that mindset was a small part of getting to where you want to be in your speaking career and business, but I have since concluded that it’s one of the most important pieces of the puzzle.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are joined by Lindsay Preston who is with us to talk about recognizing, identifying and dealing with your mindset blocks to help you move forward a...

Being authentic is a very important part of speaking today and helps you to connect with your audience, and in turn gets your message through loud and clear.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome Simon T. Bailey who will share his thoughts on finding your authentic self and how it’s helped him succeed in business and in life. Simon T. Bailey is a Breakthrough Strategist whose li...