The Speaker Lab Podcast Storytelling, Identity, and Growth in Speaking with Harris III
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Nov 4, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Harris III, an award-winning illusionist and entrepreneur, discusses his journey from being a child magician to a transformative speaker. He emphasizes the importance of pursuing meaning over money and critiques superficial entertainment. Harris reveals the challenges of shifting his identity while maintaining authenticity and how storytelling can significantly impact corporate culture. His insights on building a personal brand and the importance of long-term relationships in event settings provide valuable lessons on balancing personal fulfillment with professional growth.
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Speaking Serves A Bigger Entrepreneurial Vision
- Harris defines himself as an entrepreneur using speaking to cast vision within a broader ecosystem.
- He treats business as human-to-human work where narrative drives behavior and culture.
Events Catalyze But Don't Sustain Change
- Live events are powerful catalysts but poor at sustaining long-term change.
- Harris values walking alongside people longer-term via coaching and mentoring to complete transformation.
Early Start Fueled Rapid Rise
- Harris got a magic set at nine and performed obsessively until he booked paid gigs at 11 and toured full-time by 18.
- By 14 he made six figures and by 16 was doing cruise ships and corporate events, propelled by parental support and relentless practice.