The Speaker Lab Podcast

Creating your talk is one of the basics of becoming a great speaker.Joining us to lay out the details of this process is Harriet Turk. Harriet is a masterful speaker who also helps Speaker Lab students create their talks. On this episode, Harriet walks us through the basic steps, the role of stories and much more.Tune in to hear it all on the 338th edition of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:What is the first thing you must know when creating your talk?Is it okay to use secondhand stories?How do you know which stories are usable?Should you use a story that is emotionally charged?How is authoring a story different than presenting a story?How to tweak and develop your story over time.Should you write out your entire speech?Why memorizing your speech can lead to disaster.And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESHarriet Turk's web siteHarriet Turk on TwitterHarriet Turk on InstagramEpisode 252 with Harriet TurkEpisode 82 with Harriet TurkGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How have you been pivoting in response to the pandemic? It's impacted the speaking industry and hear to tell us all about it is repeat guest and friend of the show, Clint Pulver.We're catching up with Clint to hear about the pivots and shifts he's made during the pandemic into virtual speaking and what he sees as the long-term implications within the industry.Join us to hear why he resisted virtual at first, the versatility virtual speaking offers and so much more on today's The Speaker Lab!THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:What does trombone oil have to do with speaking?How do pop-ins add to his business?What are ways he's combatting Zoom fatigue for his audiences?How can you keep a pulse on the audience when you're online?How has virtual helped him become a better speaker?Where should you start when upgrading your virtual production?Is virtual always going to be a part of his business?How to ease your clients' nerves about doing virtual gigs.And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESClint Pulver's web siteClint Pulver on InstagramEpisode 226 with Clint PulverThe Speaker Lab with Clint PulverGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you need the solution to overthinking? If you stopped to think about it then you probably do! Our guest today has your answer.Jon Acuff, masterful author and speaker, is here to talk about his latest book, Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking. On today's The Speaker Lab, Jon tells us what broken soundtracks are, specific ways to insert positive soundtracks into our lives and a few stories about bombing on stage.You'll definitely want to hear his insights and tales so join us for episode 336 of The Speaker Lab! THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:What are "trailer moments" and why do you need to have them?Does he struggle with Imposter Syndrome?Do negative voices ever totally go away?How can you recognize your own broken soundtracks?What is the goal of any good thought?What are the three questions to ask of your loudest soundtracks?Why being fearless is ridiculous.Can making mistakes actually help you connect with the audience?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESJon Acuff's web siteJon Acuff on TwitterSoundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking, by Jon AcuffJon Acuff's podcastJon Acuff's other booksEpisode 167 with Jon AcuffEpisode 294 with Jon AcuffGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's it like to go from a career in music to comedy to speaking? Our guest has done it and he's here to share!Today Jeremy Rochford is an amazing public speaker and a coach in our Booked and Paid to Speak program, but he began work in the music world. On episode 335 of The Speaker Lab, Jeremy tells us about his journey from music to comedy to speaking, and some of the most common roadblocks speakers face when starting out.Listen in for that and so much more on this edition of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:What is the promise you're making to your audience?Is booking gigs for music similar to booking gigs for speaking?What can Chris Rock teach you about stage presence and delivering your speech?Why does he recommend doing a comedy open mic night if you want to speak?Why doing the things that terrify you is powerful.What did he learn from his TedX experience?Success is right at the edge of where?Why you should focus less on your goal and focus on this instead.And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESJeremy Rochford's web siteJeremy Rochford's Tedx TalkGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you effectively market yourself?The Speaker Lab just created a new resource highlighting 22 ways you can get booked and paid to speak by marketing yourself. These 22 tactics are all about how to establish your expertise and online presence. Here more from Grant on this important topic in this episode and check out the blog with the free download HERE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you're serious about succeeding as a speaker, learning how to continue scaling your speaking business is essential.Joining us to dive into this topic is Nanette Hitchcock, a successful leadership expert and one of our very own coaches at The Speaker Lab.On this episode, Nanette describes her journey from speaking for free to a leadership expert and coach who continues to scale up her speaking business. It's all here on episode 334 of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:What helped her gain momentum and be recognized as a leader?How does she blend coaching and speaking within her business model?If you really want to get paid how should you approach speaking?Does Imposter Syndrome occur for everyone at some point in their careers?How can you get over the mental hurdles that are keeping you from taking action?How to be coachable and why it's critical to your success.What are the differences between those speakers who make it and those who don't?And so much more! EPISODE RESOURCESNanette Hitchcock's web siteNanette Hitchcock on LinkedInGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What would you do to learn how to land a $40,000 speaking gig?Fortunately all you have to do is listen to today's show and implement what our guest did! Our guest is Erick Rheam and he's here to share the details on how he signed his biggest contract so far. Today on The Speaker Lab he goes through his experience in detail so you can follow in his footsteps.Join us to hear it all on episode 333 of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:How can you create a hybrid of offerings to meet your clients' needs?Why you shouldn't run away from your market and what you already know.Can you align your passions with your experience?Why you should look for creative outlets to test your ideas.How did he learn the lesson to book gigs from gigs?What phrase should be music to your ears as a speaker?Why believing in your message is key.How do you start to mine the gold in your network?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESErick Rheam's web siteErick Rheam on TwitterGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What was 2020 really like for full-time speakers?Our guest, Ty Bennett, is sharing his experience on today's episode of The Speaker Lab.Ty typically does around 100 live, in-person gigs a year so 2020 was very different for him. On this edition, he talks about the changes he made as the lockdown began and how his business evolved over the course of pandemic and his advice for new speakers.Join us to hear that and more on episode 332 of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:Where does he see the momentum shifting now?Will virtual continue to be a part of his business?What benefits has he found in virtual speaking?Are people valuing virtual speaking equally in terms of fees?What is the average lead time for virtual gigs?How does he engage with his online audiences?Does production value matter?Where are keynote speakers finding opportunities today?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESTy Bennett's web siteTy Bennett on TwitterTy Bennett on InstagramEpisode 162 with Ty BennettGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you heard of using Clubhouse for your speaking career? Clubhouse is the hottest app right now and it's by invitation-only.Friend of the show, Brian Fanzo, is joining us on today's The Speaker Lab. He's here to talk about what it is, how to use it for booking gigs and how it has helped his mental health during the pandemic.Hear us dive into those Clubhouse-related topics and so much more on episode 331 of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:What's the difference between speaking for free versus speaking for no fee?What is his top tip for using Clubhouse as a speaker?How is this app like a pop-up mastermind?Why asking great questions on Clubhouse is the way to stand out.Is it better to host or participate?How this app has helped his mental health through this pandemic.How can you find your groups on this app and insert yourself in their conversations?Should you have a call to action?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESBrian Fanzo's web siteBrian Fanzo on ClubhouseGrant Baldwin on ClubhouseBrian's Misfit MafiaBrian Fanzo on TwitterGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you're looking to better understand how to speak to associations you are in luck!Today's guest is Katrina Davis, who has been an event planner and education director for the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives for over 15 years.On this episode of The Speaker Lab, she tells us about what she has learned from her work with a variety of speakers, how COVID has changed their approach to events and much more!Listen in to hear it all on today's edition of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:How speaking at one association can open the door to many more gigs.What question should you ask to adapt your speech to an association or industry?When should you speak to members of an association?What is one thing good speakers do ahead of time?What can you do to get on the radar of an event planner?Do your videos need to have recent footage of you speaking?What info should your web site have on it?Are there certain approaches that are more effective when following up?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESIowa Association of Electric Cooperatives web siteNRECA web siteKatrina Davis on LinkedInGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.