The Speaker Lab Podcast

One of the most challenging aspects of being a speaker is avoiding the feast or famine financial rollercoaster.Our guest today has advice on how to leave the rollercoaster ride at the amusement park, and keep your bank balance on an even keel. Mike Michalowicz first joined us on episode 119 and today he's back to talk about the financial side of speaking.Mike is an entrepreneur, well-known keynote speaker and best-selling author who has written several books including Profit First and his latest, Clockwork. His strategies have had a big impact on my life and on this edition of The Speaker Lab you'll get a taste of why. Join us for episode 254 with Mike Michalowicz. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:  What is "the drip"?How does he approach quarterly tax estimates?What are we actually taxed on?How much should you reserve off your fees for tax liabilities?Can you own your content and have someone else deliver it?How he has specialized his Profit First content for different verticals.When does it become about the product and not the speaker?How do you know what size business is appropriate for you?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESMike Michalowicz's websiteThe Entrepreneurship Elevated PodcastClockwork, by Mike MichalowiczProfit First, by Mike MichalowiczMike Michalowicz on TwitterEpisode 119 of The Speaker LabThe Speaker Lab on YouTubeGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vanessa Van Edwards, Founder of Science of People, shares her journey from speaking to teens to captivating corporate audiences. She discusses the importance of adapting to different personality types, including introverts, extroverts, and ambiverts, to enhance engagement. Vanessa reveals how her research-driven approach transformed her presentations and why she chose to specialize her topics rather than her audience. Additionally, she talks about her strategic move to Austin for better opportunities and her desire to balance work with family life.

What's one of the most important aspects of your business? Cultivating relationships as a speaker, and here to give us wisdom on that topic (and more) is Harriet Turk.On episode 252 of The Speaker Lab, we talk about a wide range of topics including how to connect with event planners and meeting planners via text and email and how to manage the busy times and the slow times in the speaking business.There's a lot to uncover and learn from Harriet so join us on this edition of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:  Do seasoned veteran speakers feel insecure at times?What are the top 2 things speakers do that annoy planners?What are a few cold email approaches that work?When is a text conversation with planners appropriate?What links should you include in your introductory email?Why is she reaching out to potential clients via the postal mail right now?How do you know when to try a different method of contacting planners?Is the speaking world big enough for everyone to get a piece of the pie?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESHarriet Turk's web siteHarriet Turk on TwitterHarriet Turk on FacebookEmail HarrietEpisode 82 of The Speaker LabGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyView show transcripts hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Change is inevitable, but what is it like navigating life changes as a speaker? Our guest for today's episode of The Speaker Lab shares her journey. She's someone you know and love - Ms. Melanie Deziel.Since her last visit to the show, she's had some major life changes: like becoming pregnant! Having a child is a major life event and she'll tell us how she's changing her speaking business as a result.Listen in to hear how to navigate a significant change like having a child or any other major life milestone on episode 251 of The Speaker Lab.  THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWWhat was the most important question she asked herself?Are there speaking options that don't require travel?What was one of her fears about sharing her pregnancy?How has she navigated planning and booking gigs around her due date?What elements has she ramped up to offset the lack of speaking gigs?Why did she create a remote mastermind group?Should you charge a higher fee to compensate for having fewer gigs?How to share expectations with your significant other and family about travel and speaking gigs.And much, much more! EPISODE RESOURCESMelanie Deziel's websiteMelanie Deziel's bookMelanie Deziel on LinkedInMelanie Deziel on TwitterMelanie Deziel on InstagramEpisode 203 of The Speaker LabEpisode 202 of The Speaker LabEpisode 192 of The Speaker LabEpisode 191 of The Speaker LabEpisode 190 of The Speaker LabEpisode 187 of The Speaker LabEpisode 186 of The Speaker LabEpisode 185 of The Speaker LabEpisode 174 of The Speaker LabEpisode 173 of The Speaker LabEpisode 172 of The Speaker LabEpisode 171 of The Speaker LabEpisode 51 of The Speaker LabGet 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 the best way to create and use new speaking material? Our guest, Ron Tite, knows how and he is sharing all the details on today's The Speaker Lab!Ron is a phenomenal speaker and accomplished entrepreneur who you might remember from episode 45. He is back for episode 250 of The Speaker Lab to talk about his process when creating new content and testing it out, as well as how to put it together in a new talk.You'll hear all of that and so much more on the 250th edition of The Speaker Lab with Ron Tite.  THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWWhat are the three things he does when capturing new ideas?How can you keep your material current?Does geography play a part in what subjects he discusses?What is the "new two"?When should you try out new content?How new speaking material can help you secure repeat clients faster.Why did he retire one of his funniest bits?What is the importance of keeping your material in the development stage?And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESRon Tite's web siteThink, Do Say, by Ron TiteRon Tite on FacebookRon Tite on TwitterEpisode 45 of The Speaker LabGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does a day in the life of a professional speaker look like? You'll find out on today's show!Today on The Speaker Lab, we get into how to organize your day and how to maximize your time, especially if you are growing your business on the side. Lastly, we wrap up with a look at a day in the life of a professional speaker: we walk you through what each of us does every day.Listen in to hear all of that and more on episode 249 of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:  What's the difference between being busy versus being productive?How can you avoid the comparison trap?What Abe Lincoln can teach us about preparation.When is your peak energy and how do you leverage it?Which tasks are those that actually move the needle in your speaking business?What is the #1 thing speakers struggle with?Why you don't need full-time employees in order to effectively delegate.What's the value of experimenting within your business?And so much more! EPISODE RESOURCESGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyRead episode transcripts hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How can you leverage your network to land more speaking gigs? There are plenty of ways and here to tell us is my co-host, Eric Rheam.On this episode of The Speaker Lab, we talk about specific ways to leverage your network including the importance of shifting your mindset and prioritizing your contacts in your network. Join us for all the details on those topics plus so much more on today's The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:  What is a simple way can you better engage your market?Which two questions will help reverse engineer potential referrals in your network?What are the three priorities in your network?Why the “spray and pray” email strategy does not work.What should you say in your first contact email to your network?How to create win-win scenarios for you and your contacts.How do you follow up without being annoying?What are ways to show appreciation for people who help you?And so much more! EPISODE RESOURCESGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyRead episode transcripts hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If the idea of selling yourself as a speaker is your least favorite aspect of speaking then we have the solution for you!On this edition of The Speaker Lab, we are joined by my co-host, Mr. Eric Rheam. Eric is a successful speaker in his own right, and he's also a coach from our Booked and Paid to Speak.Today, Eric and I give you tips and strategies on how to develop the mindset of selling yourself as a speaker, how to organize your marketing assets and ways to experiment with what works and what doesn't work. You'll hear us dig into those topics and more on episode 247 of The Speaker Lab!THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:  What are the most common challenges speakers face when selling themselves?Does selling come naturally to people?Rejection is part of the game: how to get used to it.Does the mental hurdle of quoting your fees ever go away?Why it's important to develop a consistent work habit.What is the priority of work and how do you use it?There are three key marketing assets you need as a speaker: what are they?What four organizational tools are important when you are starting out?And so much more! EPISODE RESOURCESGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyRead episode transcripts hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What could you accomplish if you were truly free to focus on the things you love most? A man who will help you find out is our guest today, the one and only Michael Hyatt.Michael is an amazing, successful speaker, author, and entrepreneur, as well as a husband and father.On today's edition of The Speaker Lab, Michael and I cover a lot of ground including his evolution as a speaker, and specific elements of his book Free to Focus that relate to your speaking journey. We talk about the freedom compass and the weekly and daily three, and more.This is an exceptionally insightful episode you won't want to miss so join us for number 246 of The Speaker Lab with Michael Hyatt.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:  What's the hustle fallacy?What does the power of constraints mean?How can you include your family in your side hustle dreams?Why he recommends having someone else with you on the road.What is a weekly preview and how do you do it?How do we apply the Pareto Principle?How many goals should you set per quarter and per year?What happens once you've worked more than 55 hours in a week?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESMichael Hyatt's web siteMichael Hyatt on TwitterFree to Focus, by Michael HyattPlatform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World, by Michael HyattBusiness Accelerator coaching programGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyRead episode transcripts hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What event planners look for in a speaker may seem like a mystery, but today's guest is going to reveal all the secrets!Josh McGhee is an event planner who books professional speakers with fees ranging from a few thousand dollars up to $40,000.Today he'll tell us how he and his team choose those speakers, including the one thing they all must have or he won't book them, and what you can do to be a better partner with your clients and grow your referrals.Join us for those great insights from the other side of the table on the 245th episode of The Speaker Lab!THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:  How many speakers does his organization hire annually?What are the three tiers of speaker fees in their non-profit?How can you be pro-active without being irritating?What specific details in your videos are important to event planners?Why does he talk with the potential speaker before hiring them?What role does post-event communication play in your referability?How does his organization determine if a speaker provided their value?How partnerships and sponsorships can work to cover your speaking fees.And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESJosh McGhee 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.