The Marketing Freelancer: Unicorns Unite #250 How Marketing Assistants Can Use Public Speaking to Get More Clients with Laurie-Ann Murabito
Freelancer Visibility Series #2
If you want your dream clients to come to you instead of you chasing them, it's time to get serious about public speaking. And no, you don't need to be Tony Robbins or have a viral TikTok, you just need to show up and share your expertise the smart way.
In this episode, we're diving into the power of public speaking with Laurie-Ann Murabito: a reformed shy girl turned award-winning speaker, speaking coach, and strategist. Laurie-Ann helps clients communicate with confidence, position themselves as experts, and attract dream clients through speaking opportunities. With 25 years of experience, she's a Master Coach, a neuroscience nerd when it comes to audience behavior, a best-selling author (Rethink Leadership and Rethink Your Leadership), and host of the top 1% podcast Be In Demand.
Listen to learn more about:
- Why public speaking is the fastest path to authority, client trust, and inbound leads (even if you're terrified right now)
- How to find speaking opportunities (spoiler: there are thousands happening every day!)
- The simple types of talks you can give even if you’re “not ready” or you think you don’t know what to say
- How to seed your services into your talk without sounding spammy or salesy
- Why mastering public speaking gives you an unstoppable advantage in today’s crowded freelance world
Laurie-Ann is here to show you exactly how to step out from behind the laptop and onto the “stage,” whether it’s a live room, a Zoom room, or a podcast guest spot — and use speaking as your best form of marketing.
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Links Mentioned in the Show:
- Be in Demand Podcast Ep262– Get Booked to Speak: How to Utilize The Warm Market Strategy
- Grab Laurie-Ann’s FREE Be IN Demand Listener’s Guide: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Guide Ready to attract high-quality clients and grow your business without chasing leads? Speaking is the fastest way to position yourself as an expert. She’s handpicked the must-listen episodes just for Freelancers and VAs. This guide shows you how to sell from the stage without sounding salesy, tap your network for opportunities, and turn one gig into repeat bookings.
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Connect with Laurie-Ann:
- Instagram: @laurieann.murabito
- Website: https://speakandstandout.com/
- Facebook: Laurie-Ann Murabito
Connect with Emily:
- Facebook Community: Emily’s Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant Lab
- Instagram: @emilyreaganpr
- Facebook: @emilyreaganpr
3 ways we can work together:
- Need to build your digital marketing skills and set up solid workflows so you can confidently put yourself out there for freelance work? Get on the waitlist for the Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School where you'll learn in-demand marketing implementation skills to launch or grow your work-from-home business. I also share job leads directly with students, making this a true gateway to flexible, meaningful freelance work. Ready to get started sooner? You can jump into the self-study program right now.
- Already doing marketing work and have a few clients? Want a stronger referral network? Apply for our Digital Marketer’s Workgroup—a tight-knit community of freelancers just like you. Inside, you'll get behind-the-scenes support, advanced trainings, and troubleshooting that every solo marketer needs. Plus, I’ve shared over 3,000 job opportunities with this group—exclusive leads you won’t find anywhere else. If you're ready to grow your business and connect with a supportive network, join us here!
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