The Russell Brunson Show

The Art of Public Speaking by Dale Carnegie: How to Speak So People Listen | #Success - Ep. 88

Nov 17, 2025
Public speaking terrifies many, yet it can transform lives. The host shares a personal journey from an internet nerd to discovering the art of speaking after witnessing impactful speakers. He emphasizes the significance of persuasion over mere performance and recalls a transformative sermon that shaped his perspective. Key insights from Dale Carnegie highlight that belief in your message outweighs flawless delivery, revealing that passion always triumphs over technique when connecting with an audience.
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ANECDOTE

First Shock: Seeing Speakers Make Real Money

  • Russell Brunson watched speakers sell high-ticket offers and counted the buyers in the back of the room.
  • He realized a speaker made $60k and another made $100k in a single presentation, which shocked him into studying speaking.
ADVICE

Learn To Speak To Sell

  • Learn to 'speak to sell' rather than only to impress; persuasion drives revenue.
  • Russell studied speaking that moves people to buy and spent 15–16 years mastering that craft.
ADVICE

Work On Delivery After Mastering Persuasion

  • Work deliberately to improve articulation and delivery even after mastering sales-focused speaking.
  • Russell is practicing speaking slower and reducing filler words to become a better communicator.
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