The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast SPI 891: What's Working as a Paid Speaker Right Now
Sep 17, 2025
Learn how to transition from a novice to a seasoned paid speaker, having earned over half a million dollars through live engagements. Discover effective strategies for landing your first gigs and building critical relationships with event organizers. Uncover tips for crafting compelling talks that resonate with audiences, emphasizing the power of storytelling and authenticity. Plus, gain insights into the evolving landscape of public speaking in a post-pandemic world, and how to elevate your expertise into a thriving speaking career.
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First Talk Changed His Career
- Pat Flynn described his first terrified keynote at FinCon in 2011 and how it launched his speaking journey.
- That early opportunity led to hundreds of stages and significant career change.
In-Person Events Are Back Strong
- Live events rebounded strongly after COVID and demand for in-person speakers is rising.
- People crave real relationships and in-person experiences that AI and automation can't replace.
Develop A Signature Story
- Identify your unique knowledge and develop a signature story that resonates with audiences.
- Align your speaking topics with proven online engagement signals and refine them via live practice.
