The Wealthy Speaker Podcast – Jane Atkinson

We all have that inner voice that tells us we’re not good enough, smart enough, or worthy of what we desire in this life.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are so fortunate to welcome Rick Carson who will discuss those nasty little “Gremlins” and how to banish them from our thoughts to create the world that we dream of. For nearly five decades, Rick has been a practicing psychothera...

A large part of The Wealthy Speaker philosophy is to build the business and lifestyle of your dreams.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we are talking to a speaker who has taken that mantra to the next level and beyond!  Peter van Stralen is joining us to share his journey from a teenager with a lawn mower to living the dream everyday with his family! Peter van Stralen energizes and...

Getting your message and offerings out there can seem like a daunting task because in today’s market there are so many options of where to advertise. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome Facebook ad and conversion optimization expert, Claire Pelletreau. Claire spends her days brainstorming ad strategies with her students, training a future generation of professional ad managers,...

We are always talking about picking a lane, but how do you know when it’s time to change lanes?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome back world class speaker, author, Speaker Hall of Fame inductee and great friend of mine, Joe Calloway.   Joe joins us to share his insights and experience on shifting the focus in his thriving business. Joe is a business author, speaker, and coac...

Many professional speakers are also writers, but some just don’t know how to get started. Others are writing a book but keep getting in their own way.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we welcome bestselling author, Allie Pleiter to share her ideas and the Chunky Method of writing. Over 1.4 million Allie Pleiter fiction and non-fiction titles have been sold around the world. The awa...

If you’ve listened to The Wealthy Speaker Podcast in the past, chances are pretty good that you’ve heard me mention Ryan Estis.  Ryan is a long-time client of mine and has built a 7-figure speaking business from the ground up. Today we are so fortunate to have Ryan join us, to discuss mindset and how it’s helped him to become a huge success in the speaking world!  Ryan has been recognized as one o...

The most important part of being a speaker is your keynote! It will make or break you in this business, so you want to construct and deliver an epic speech every single time you hit the platform.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are so fortunate to be joined by one of the greatest stage performers in this industry…Hall of Fame speaker, Joel Weldon! For over 40 years Joel has been o...

I always advise my clients to choose a specific topic and discuss the importance of letting your potential clients know exactly how you can serve them.  Today I am thrilled to welcome Elaine Froese to The Wealthy Speaker Show. Elaine is a long-time friend, keynote speaker and lifelong farmer who will share her journey and explain why choosing a particular niche is a great idea. As a certified farm...

Being specific in your topic is so important to building your brand and becoming recognized as an expert in your field.  Today, we welcome Anna Liotta to The Wealthy Speaker Show to talk about her journey and explain, if you unify your focus you can command higher fees. Anna is the CEO and Founder of The Generational Institute™, an award-winning keynote speaker and best-selling author of Unlocking...

We all strive to create a successful speaking business but are we truly living the life that we envision for ourselves? Today I am happy to welcome to The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, Dan Miller who joins us to talk about building YOUR ideal business model. Dan is the author of the New York Times best-selling 48 Days To The Work You Love, No More Dreaded Mondays and Wisdom meets Passion. He has been a...

The last several months have been crazy busy with the launch of my new website and creating entirely new course offerings!  Since I have been through all of the ups and downs first-hand, I thought this would be a great opportunity to share some of the trials and triumphs that may help to guide you on a smoother path to building your course or community. Listen to the podcast below: Highlights you...

Self-publishing (aka indie-publishing) has shed the stigma of “those who can’t get published, self-publish.”  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are happy to welcome back Erin Casey to share her ideas about indie-publishing and using your book as a tool to market yourself and earn more as a speaker. Erin Casey is an author, book editor, and the owner of My Writers’ Connection, a publi...

Everyone has a finite amount of emotional real estate to process decisions, change, drama, baggage, and relationships. Today on The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome Christine Laperriere to discuss how to make conscious choices about what you allow to occupy that space and to proactively manage your energy to prevent burnout. As Founder of Leader In Motion in 2008 and the Executive Director of the...

I always stress the importance of picking a lane…but, what happens if you want to change lanes or merge onto a different road all-together?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we are talking to Jason Hewlett about the path to reinvention. From Vegas Entertainer to being inducted into the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame and one of the youngest ever inducted, Jason’s journey is sure to...

Imagine a world where fear motivates you and hustle makes you very, very lucky.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we are talking to Judi Holler about overcoming fear and embracing the things that scare us the most.  We discuss this and Judi’s rise to superstardom in the speaking industry! Judi is a keynote speaker, author, and a professionally trained improviser and alumni of The Se...

One of the questions that I am most often asked is… How much should I charge to speak?  We all have a passion for what we speak about, but it’s also a business. Today on The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am talking about MONEY!  What to charge, how to get there and the mindset needed to hit the big stage. Listen to the podcast below: Highlights you won’t want to miss: How to tell where […] The post H...

On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast we welcome Stephen who will share with us how he uses games and innovation to engage and inspire his audience. In 2001, after publishing his first book, 24/7 Innovation, Stephen left the consulting firm, Accenture to become a full-time innovation speaker and advisor to clients around the world. Since then he has published five more books and spoken to...

In order to create a successful company, you need to invest the time and effort to make (and keep) yourself known.  Sometimes this requires tweaks to your marketing while other times, a complete reinvention is required. Today, on The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am excited to discuss this and much more with my long-time friend Cheryl Cran. Cheryl is the founder of NextMapping™, which was developed a...

Today we are taking a deep dive into some things that are rarely discussed before going into the speaking business.  I am joined by Grant Baldwin who is a nationally known speaker, podcaster, and author who has helped thousands of people start and build their own speaking business through his Booked and Paid to Speak Training Course. Grant and I have both worked for many years training speakers on...

Do you ever wonder where technology is heading and how it will affect the speaking world?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we are joined by Scott Klososky who will share his expertise and give us a glimpse into the future to see what we can expect in technology.   Throughout his career, Scott has lived on the leading edge of technology innovation and its impact on the business worl...

Have you been wondering how to create new income streams? Today on The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we are discussing how to create income with online courses and eLearning. We are very fortunate to be joined by Janet Stewart who is a long-time friend of mine as well as CEO of We Love Learning. Janet’s company specializes in translating your message into practical learner-centred training that can be...

On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we are talking about how to use video to help grow your speaking business. Today we are so fortunate to be joined by my good friend Dan Thurmon, who is here to share his expertise on what makes great video and how to use it in your business. Dan isn’t just a world-renowned Hall of Fame keynote speaker. He’s also an author, entrepreneur, workplace per...

On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast we are discussing how to gain followers on social media.  Joining us today is Brendan Kane, author of One Million Followers, How I Built a Massive Social Following in 30 Days.  He’s here to share his framework for leveraging digital platforms to grow your brand quickly and effectively. Brendan is a business and digital strategist for Fortune 500 corpo...

On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast we are talking about how to add humor to your speech.  My good friend Tim Gard is joining us today to share his wisdom on how to keep it clean, relevant and funny at the same time. Tim Gard, CSP, CPAE is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and a Counsel of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) Hall of Fame Speaker, an elite honor held by fewer than 15...

On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast we are talking about how to make sure you’re not getting in your own way of reaching your big goals.  Today I would like to share with you a brand-new resource that we are offering to you as a gift. After listening to the podcast, be sure to click the link on the webpage and be one of the first to receive and implement The Wealthy Speaker […] The post...