Ryan Vet, author of 'Speak Goodr,' shares his inspiring journey into public speaking, starting from high school to a fulfilling career. He highlights the importance of understanding your unique message and embracing your personal style as a speaker. Ryan emphasizes that paid speaking isn't just about keynotes but often involves training and workshops. With funny anecdotes and practical advice, he encourages aspiring speakers to analyze their performances and adapt to audience dynamics while overcoming challenges with humor.
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volunteer_activism ADVICE
Actively Seek Gigs
Contact many meeting professionals to secure speaking gigs.
Don't expect gigs to come to you; actively seek them out.
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Focus and Authority
Get clear on your message and specialize in it.
Avoid speaking on topics where you lack authority, even for money.
question_answer ANECDOTE
The Otter Joke
Ryan Vet saved a heavy keynote by incorporating an audience's inside joke about an otter.
He adapted to the room and left the audience with a positive, memorable experience.
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“Whenever someone comes up and says ‘Hey, why am I not getting booked to speak?’, my first question is 'how many professionals did you call today?'"
One of the best parts about being a speaker is that YOU get to decide what your speaking career looks like. Your story is unique, and the value you bring to your audience is something only you can deliver. This week, Ryan Vet joins us on the show to talk about how he found his way to a speaking career that was perfect for his strengths and passions.
Ryan got his start as a speaker when he was still in high school, and he hasn't looked back since. And while everyone often thinks of paid speaking as being primarily keynotes, Ryan points out that the majority of paid gigs are often other formats. For his part, Ryan fell in love with training and found it incredibly fulfilling to help people immediately make changes in their lives and companies. During this episode, he shares some practical advice on how to find the path that is right for you — along with some horror stories and funny moments from his new book, Speak Goodr.
This is a solid episode that will encourage you to take the next (or first!) step in your speaking journey!
You’ll learn:
How to be clear about your message
Why you should embrace who you are as a speaker
How to be thoughtful when it comes to your business
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