
Speakernomics
The speaking industry is constantly evolving. Listen weekly for voices of experience from experts in the speaking industry with tips, insights and knowledge to help you become a better speaker, build a better business, and get paid to speak.
Latest episodes

Aug 5, 2021 • 41min
BONUS: COVID Variants and Professional Speaking with Dr. Romie Mushtaq
How has the growing news of the COVID-19 Delta Variant affected your speaking business? This week we asked Romie Mushtaq, MD, ABIHM to join us for a special bonus episode of Speakernomics to discuss some of the science of the Delta Variant and what speakers need to be aware of right now for their health and the health of those around them. Who is Romie Mushtaq, MD, ABIHM?Romie Mushtaq is a board certified physician specializing in neurology and integrated medicine. She is the founder and CEO of the brain shift institute and brings brain and mental health programs to corporate America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 3, 2021 • 29min
Becoming a Professional Speaker with Larry Long Jr.
Are you considering becoming a full-time professional speaker? Are you dabbling in part-time speaking, but don't know if or when you should make it your career? Leaving the traditional nine-to-five corporate job and becoming an entrepreneur is a massive decision, but it's also an incredibly awarding career. Larry Long Jr. who quit is full-time sales job this year is on Speakernomics to discuss what it takes to build your brand-new speaking career.Key Takeaways
Speak at every opportunity you can
You have to be a student of the industry
Who is Larry Long Jr.? He speaks to individuals and organizations to help them get to the next level. He focuses on sales, startups and entrepreneurs and recently became a professional speakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 2021 • 31min
Staying Relevant with Patricia Fripp
How does a 44-year (and counting) speaking career sound? Wouldn't you love to have a such a strong, successful, and industry-changing career? This week we invited Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE, NSA Past President and Cavett Award winner, to share insights about her tremendously successful speaking career, and how she consistently evolved to ensure she was at the top of her craft and meeting her clients' needs. Key Takeaways
Listen to your clients; they will tell you what they want to buy
Always work to get better
Who is Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE?Patricia helps companies drive more sales by perfecting their important conversations and presentations. She works with executives, engineers and speakers to help their language become more powerful than they thought possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 2021 • 29min
Cognitive Tools with Dr. Marie Kaye
Are you using neuroscience in your speaking business? While you may not recognize it, you might be using subtle neuroscience skills to better interact with your clients by helping them trust you more and making sure you get paid. This week, we invited Dr. Marie Kaye to Speakernomics to discuss different cognitive tools can use to help you become a better speaker and build a better business. Key Takeaways
Use the trust hormone
Use physical intelligence
Who is Dr. Marie KayeDr. Marie Kaye is an executive coach who helps speakers, trainers and executives achieve more in their businesses by unlocking their brains and using the tools they already have to be successful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 13, 2021 • 32min
Cross Cultural Audiences with Harriet Russell
Has virtual speaking opened up your audience options? Are you speaking to more global, diverse or just new-to-you audiences? Speaking to new audiences can be great opportunities, but it does come with a few challenges when you're speaking to cultures that are not like your own. This week, we invited Harriett L. Russell to the show to discuss how you can make sure you're not alienating others when you speak to diverse audiences.Key Takeaways:
Recognize that it's not personal, it's cultural
Awareness, acceptance and adjustment
Who is Harriet L. Russell?Harriet is a cross-cultural strategist who works with and for multi-cultural teams that want to work better together internally and across boarders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 6, 2021 • 30min
Speaking for Free with Darren LaCroix
Today we're going to talk about something that often makes speakers uncomfortable: Speaking for free. Are you done cringing yet? Today on Speakernomics, we invited Darren LaCroix, CSP, to share how he uses free webinars – a tactic that he wasn't initially a fan of – to build his list of prospects and how to turn that list into recurring income.Key Takeaways
Don't DIY it
Deadlines matter; use them to your advantage
Who is Darren LaCroix, CSP?Darren helps good presenters become unforgettable by helping them learn to tell better stories. He was formerly a professional comedian and he won the Toast Masters World Championship of Public Speaking in 2001. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 29, 2021 • 28min
Content people care about with Erin King
How's your social media and online presence? Do you have a large audience that you're able to share your message with (and maybe use to your own business benefit), or all your efforts to try up your online game falling flat? This week, we invited Erin King, one of our MAIN STAGE presenters at INFLUENCE 2021 to share just a few easy changes you can make to drastically how your audience responds to your social posts. Do you want to hear more from Erin? She will share even more about this topic at INFLUENCE 2021!Key Takeaways
Show you visually
Type about them
Who is Erin King?Erin helps women (and a few good men) and a whole bunch of speakers show up better online and consistently do so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 22, 2021 • 30min
Closing Sales in Busy Markets with Gerry O'Brion
How do you standout in a crowded marketplaces? What makes you THE expert that businesses need to hire to solve their challenges? This week we invited Gerry O'Brion, CSP, to share some insights into how he helps his clients stands out and how you as a speaker can use these same ideas. Do you want to hear more from Gerry? He'll share even more about this topic at INFLUENCE 2021 in just a few weeks!Key Takeaways
Find your because
Prove your value
Who is Gerry O'Brion, CSP?Gerry is a professional speaker who works with CEOs and business leaders on how to close sales in crowded markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 15, 2021 • 27min
Increase Brand Value with Jeffrey Hayzlett
Are you a professional speaker, or are you an expert that uses speaking as a way to share your knowledge and solve problems with your clients? This week, we invited Jeffrey Hayzlett, CPAE, to the show to discuss why you need to change your mindset to the latter. Do you want to hear more from Jeffrey? He's doing a FREE bonus session for in-person INFLUENCE attendees. Learn more INFLUENCE2021.com Key Takeaways
Own your category
Be a media company
Who is Jeffrey Hayzlett, CPAE?Jeffrey is a global business celebrity, a primetime TV host and a podcaster who helps companies solve their problems. Over his career he's bought and sold companies for billions of dollars. He's also a part-time cowboy in South Dakota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 8, 2021 • 33min
Must Be Nice with Kim & Jason Kotecki
Wouldn't it be nice if all your clients sought you out and you never had to do any marketing? Or Wouldn't it be nice if you had the perfect podcast to help you establish your brand? Or Wouldn't it be nice if you had the perfect business partner to free up all your time? You probably look at other speakers and think this all the time, but what is your "must be nice" that everyone else says about you? This week on the show we invited Kim Kotecki and Jason Kotecki, CSP, to help you figure out what your "must be nice" is. Do you want to hear more from Kim and Jason? They share even more about this topic at INFLUENCE 2021!Key Takeaways
Know what game you're playing
Find your "Must be nice"
Who are Kim Kotecki and Jason Kotecki, CSP?Kim and Jason are a husband-wife speaking duo who help organizations and individuals beat Adultitis. They address change and burnout and help people become more creative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices