The Speaker Lab Podcast

How to speak on cultural diversity and inclusion is our topic for today's edition of The Speaker Lab. Joining us is speaker, consultant and corporate leader J. Israel Greene.Israel speaks to tech companies on leadership development, diversity equity and inclusion. He works with them on cultural issues that often show up as low employee engagement, stalled sales and poor leadership. He helps them transform that culture through workshops and consulting.On today's show, Israel tells us when he made the jump to a speaking career and how the Booked and Paid to Speak network has generated over $20k for him in his business. You can hear that and more when you listen in to episode 318 of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:Which of his acting skills does he apply to speaking?What personal stories does he include in his content?How did he know he wanted to make speaking into a business?What are "fuel up" moments?Can you borrow other people's stories and still be a great speaker?How to reconcile your interests with what the market needs.What does he do when he gets frustrated?How does he use "lunch and learns" to generate business?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESJ. Israel Greene's web siteJ. Israel Greene on TwitterGlassdoor web siteGet 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.

As a speaker, creating impactful stories matters. Here to talk about how creating impactful stories is something you can do consistently to help grow your speaking career is Rain Bennett.Rain has been a documentary filmmaker who knows how to tell a good story when you don't have a lot of time, money and resources. Today he helps those folks understand the storytelling tactics they can use to make impactful video stories for their audiences. You'll hear about that plus how he went from his first non-paid speaking gig in the basement of a library to national keynotes in a year.Join us for that plus his advice for anyone trying to build momentum on today's The Speaker Lab!THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:What strategy can get you from doing free gigs to being paid to speak at big conferences?Should you make your social media a hybrid of your personal life and your professional?Why sharing your missteps and struggles is so powerful to growing your network.What does it mean to find your unique intersections?How honesty and transparency became keys to his success.Can you rely on discipline alone?How can you go deeper with current clients during the pandemic?Why inaction is the enemy and how to tackle it.And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESRain Bennett's web siteSix Second Stories web siteRain Bennett on TwitterRain Bennett on InstagramGet 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.

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith has gone from physician to full-time speaker, and she joins us to tell us how she made the leap!After two decades in the medical world, today Dr. Saundra speaks about burn out and work-life integration. During episode 316 of The Speaker Lab, we talk more about her own experiences in this realm and how she made the transition from physician to full-time speaker, and how the pandemic has impacted her business and her life.Join us to hear those details and more on this episode of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:What is the key to restoring ourselves without stopping all activities?How many types of rests are there?When should you start small?How can you build a speaking business while you're working in another field?Why your fee should include your time for studying your specific audience.What part of the process was scary for her?How many years did she speak before going into it full-time?How did she adapt to virtual speaking and will she do it more in the future?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESDr. Saundra Dalton-Smith's web siteDr. Saundra Dalton-Smith on TwitterDr. Saundra Dalton-Smith on InstagramGet 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 have an interest in speaking in the tech space? Our guest is a premiere speaker in that industry and she's here to tell us about it.Ilana Golan helps executives grow in their careers from performing better to reinventing themselves. Prior to speaking she worked in engineering and tech working her way up the corporate ladder. On today's The Speaker Lab, hear why she moved over to running her own enterprise and how she made the move from unpaid speaker to six figures.Join us for all of that and more on episode 315 of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:Do organizations take it more seriously when they pay you?What's the recipe to make you shine as a speaker?What is the assumption if you aren't putting your message out in the world?What two groups hire speakers in the tech space?How can you accelerate your growth as a speaker?Why you don't need to find the biggest keynotes to make an impact.What changes has she made due to the pandemic?Why you need to invest in yourself and your business.And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESIlana Golan's web siteIlana Golan on TwitterIlana Golan on FacebookIlana Golan 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.

One key to creating a thriving speaking business is knowing your identity and knowing what you bring to the table as a speaker.Our guest is an expert at helping others know themselves and what they have to offer. Rocky Garza is a speaker and coach whose focus is on how our identities play into the roles and positions we fill. On The Speaker Lab today, we dive into what his life was like before he became a speaker and coach, how he made the leap and how he's adjusted to speaking during a pandemic.Join us to hear that and more on episode 314 of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:Why are so many of us "illiterate" about ourselves?Can fearlessness and vulnerability co-exist?What is the link between intensity and intimacy?How to learn not to apologize for being who you are.What is the most powerful thing we have as speakers?How did he land on the corporate space as his audience, even though he's never worked in that world?If you want to be a speaker then what should you do?What single pivot led to him booking at least 10 events since the pandemic started?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESRocky Garza's web siteRocky Garza on InstagramRocky Garza on TwitterRocky Garza on FacebookRocky Garza 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.

Overcoming adversity is an experience almost everyone has at some point in their lives. Our guest today was faced with this challenge early on and today he shares how doing so led to his speaking career.Chris Ruden speaks to corporations and non-profits about overcoming adversity and diversity inclusion, especially regarding diabetes. Chris was born with a limb difference, he had most of his hand amputated when he was born. At 19 he was diagnosed with Type I diabetes, which is an autoimmune disease. That diagnosis was his wake up call to do something, which led him to his current speaking path.On this edition of The Speaker Lab, we talk about what his speaking business looks like today (including how it shifted as a result of COVID), and he tells the story of how he landed his first $50,000 client.Join us to hear it all on episode 313 of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:Why it's okay to change course when opportunities present themselves.Why becoming a great speaker is not enough to have a successful speaking business.When is opportunity the worst thing that could happen to you?What's the difference between someone who talks to a crowd and a speaker?How can you change your outreach to increase your fees?How finding your core message will help you narrow your market.Why your job as a speaker isn't over when you finish your speech.What one question can you ask yourself to help define your message as a speaker?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESChris Ruden's web siteChris Ruden on InstagramChris Ruden on TwitterChris Ruden on FacebookGet 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 ever doubted if your message matters? Our guest has literally written the book on this subject and today he is sharing some of his insights on the matter.Jonathan Milligan is an entrepreneur and speaker with over a decade of experience helping people hone and fine tune the messages they have to share with the world.We dive into his experience plus how to believe in your message and define it so you can build a business around it. Listen in for all of that and more on today's edition of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:How can you stop falling into the comparison trap?Do we need outside perspective to see our own gifts?Is it ok if your passions change?What are egoic labels and why are they relevant to your audience?What is the hourglass funnel and how does it work?What are some red flags to look for when exploring your topic and your target audience?How do you know if the market is saturated or if there is a niche opportunity?What are the basics you need to grow your reach?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESJonathan Milligan's web siteYour Message Matters by Jonathan MilliganJonathan Milligan on YouTubeJonathan Milligan 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.

Today we are talking about building your speaking web site: how to create it, what mistakes to avoid and what you must include.We cover all the ins and outs of building your speaking web site with Rick because he's one of our coaches in our Booked and Paid to Speak program. He works with our Elite students to help them build their ideal speaking web sites.Join us to hear his insights straight from the trenches! It's all here on Episode 311 of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:Who should you be building your speaking web site for?How do ensure your site appeals to multiple generations?What are the "must-haves" for your web site?How can you create a demo video if you have no experience?Where should your contact info go in your demo video?How to ensure you have great lighting any time of day or night.Should you fit your entire talk into your demo?Every page of your web site is about what?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCES:Rick Clemons' web siteRick Clemons on Twitter Episode 40Episode 56Episode 203Episode 208Episode 241Get 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 to shift to virtual speaking is something many speakers are exploring now, and our guest is sharing with us some of his best strategies for doing so.Brian Lord has been an agent at Premiere Speakers Bureau for over 25 years. His career began in college when he booked gigs for local talent, including a gospel singer and speaker. Fast forward two decades later and he's still going strong!On this episode of The Speaker Lab he shares what he is seeing in the speaking world today in light of the current pandemic. You'll hear how this pandemic compares to other dips in the market and his advice for new and established speakers.Be sure to join us for that and more on episode 310 of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:Will virtual speaking have a real place in the future?How are fees shifting in the new virtual space?Is there a different skill set to be funny on video versus live?Why your content must be delivered in a different way.Are there any best practices that are exceptionally effective right now?Do you need a different demo for virtual gigs?Are all good speakers also good at speaking virtually?Is it taking event teams longer to book speaking talent?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESPremiere Speakers Bureau web siteBrian Lord on TwitterBooked and Paid To Speak programGet 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.

Welcome back to our fifth and final episode in this series on The Power of The Pipeline!Once again Erick Rheam is joining us as our co-host. If you missed the first four parts of this series be sure to go here for part I, part II, part III and part IV. Then come back and listen in to this episode, the final piece of the speaking pipeline.Today we are wrapping things up with a discussion on the contract negotiations stage: this is the cherry on top after all your efforts have paid off. You'll even hear Erick's story of securing a $20,000 gig.It's all about closing the deal so be sure to join us for episode 309 of The Speaker Lab!THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:What are some situations in which it isn't possible to get a deposit?What are items to include in your rider?Why you should be specific with the introduction you send to the client.What is the agreement package and the 3 parts it entails?How do you follow up once the contract has been sent but not signed?At what point do you send a final email to close out?When do you need to have your own insurance?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESEpisode 6Episode 85Episode 171Episode 188HubSpot CRM web sitePipedrive web siteBooked and Paid To Speak programGet 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.