The Speaker Lab Podcast

On episode 191 of The Speaker Lab, we're talking about the technical aspects of slides when you're speaking: the pros and the cons, and how to deal with the cons.As a recap from last week's episode, our co-host Melanie Deziel is here with us for part two of our talk on slides. She's a fan of slides, and uses them with almost all of her presentations. As she says, she's all about the slides!It's not that I'm not a fan of slides it's just that they can really make or break a presentation. There's a lot that can go wrong when you're using slides, and today we'll help you avoid those mistakes.Join us to hear how to do so and how to address all the technical aspects of using slides properly on today's episode of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:  Powerpoint or Keynote: is one better than the other?What's the best size to use for your slides?What types of file will most clients want your slides to be created in?How to make friends with the A/V people.When can you include Internet-dependent audio or video?How to spell out what your slides can and cannot be used for in your contract.What extra equipment should you carry just in case?What questions should you be asking your client about slides before creating your talk?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESMelanie Deziel's websiteMelanie Deziel on TwitterMelanie Deziel on InstagramMelanie Deziel on LinkedInEpisode 89 of The Speaker LabEpisode 173 of The Speaker LabFind and contact potential gigsGet 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.

Should you use slides as a speaker? Some say yes, some say no and some say it depends! To weigh on whether or not you should use slides during your speech we're bringing back our lovely and talented co-host Ms. Melanie Deziel for this edition of The Speaker Lab.We'll be debating about the pros and cons of using slides as well as customizing slides, and using text, video and images in your slides. Melanie uses slides in almost all of her speeches, and I rarely use them so you'll hear both sides!On next week's episode, the second half of this interview, we'll get into the technical side of slides from dimensions to formats to using your own equipment or not. Be sure to visit us again to hear the details, and tune in to episode 190 of The Speaker Lab this week. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:  How to be sure your slides are enhancing your speech.Can you provide two different versions of your slides? If so, how?Are there certain fonts and font sizes you should use?Why you should sit at the back of the room before your speech.What's the proper way to use images in your slides?How can you use slides to add humor to your speech?What's the best way to customize your slides for your audience?What contact info should you put on your slides and where should it go?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESMelanie Deziel's websiteMelanie Deziel on TwitterMelanie Deziel on InstagramMelanie Deziel on LinkedInFind and contact potential gigsGet 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.

Our guest is an expert at many things, especially how to put yourself out there! Nicole Walters is our entertaining, energetic and sassy guest on this episode of The Speaker Lab.Nicole is an income strategist, and globe-trotting speaker. In her business, she helps everyday entrepreneurs apply corporate income strategies to get more profitability, more popularity all the while creating a life they love.On today's show we talk about her practical tips on how she pitches for gigs, her follow up formula after her initial pitch and how she balances speaking, travel and a family. She also breaks down her different revenue streams for us, why she has a specific season for speaking and her love of making jam! Join us for those insights plus a lot of fun on the 189th episode of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:  How does speaking feed her other businesses?By what metric does she measure how well she spoke at an event?Why does she do meet and greets rather than sell from the stage?Why does she arrive the day before an event?What sets her apart in the marketplace from other speakers, and can you do the same?What percentage of her business time does she spend pitching herself?How many months of pitching did it take for her to speak at a Dave Ramsey conference?What are the two things between you and the biggest stage you are looking for?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESNicole Walters' web site$1K in 1 Day AcademyGet Fierce Clarity courseNicole Walters on FacebookNicole Walters on TwittterFind Speaking EngagementsGet 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 do you need to know about insurance? Do you even need to know about insurance? Yes! I get questions about this all the time so I'm bringing you the man with the answer: Matt Ham. Matt is our guest today on The Speaker Lab.For the last 10 years Matt has focused on helping families properly insure their homes, their businesses and their lives. But not long ago he also felt a calling to step into something new, and he wrote a book called Redefine Rich. From there he began speaking which has morphed into his organization called YouPrint which is a faith development organization.Today we talk in great detail about what you need to know about insurance, both personally and professionally. Wherever you are in your evolution as a speaker this is a topic that matters so join us on episode 188 of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:  Do you need life insurance if your employer already provides a policy for you?What questions do you need to ask to choose the insurance that's right for you?How to determine how much should your life insurance policy should be worth.What other types of insurance do you need for your speaking business?What is an own occupation disability policy and why do you need one?What is the difference between short-term and long-term disability, and which do you need?How important is disability insurance for speakers?What is E&O insurance and is it different than liability insurance?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESMatt Ham's personal web siteRedefine Rich: A New Perspective on The Good Life, by Matt HamYouPrint organizationMatt Ham on Facebook Matt Ham on TwitterLiberty MedishareMediShare Christian Healthcare MinistriesGet 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.

There's something the most successful speakers do that you might not know: they know how to create systems for success. Without systems, businesses either never really get going or they fall apart. The same is true for speakers and their businesses. Join Melanie Deziel and I as we talk about that very topic on today's episode of The Speaker Lab.Melanie is back with us again for the third week in a row and we're going to help you figure out the ins and outs of systems for your expenses, your outreach, your travel, your calendar, your taxes, etc. These are all things you need to track and systemize, and to pay attention to this in advance! If you really want to have longevity in your industry you need to know how to create systems for success. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:  What is the most important aspect of having a system?What are the different ways to handle outreach, and which are best?What is a CRM and why do you want one?Is it okay to use a simple spreadsheet as your system?What app can turn a picture on your phone into a PDF?Why how much you take matters more than how much you make.What's the best way to save for your taxes?Why discipline is critical when you are self-employed.And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESMelanie Deziel's websiteEpisode 6 of The Speaker LabEpisode 21 of The Speaker LabEpisode 33 of The Speaker LabEpisode 72 of The Speaker LabEpisode 119 of The Speaker LabEpisode 171 of The Speaker LabGrant on Mike Michalowicz's podcast HubSpot CRMHighriseFollowup.ccBoomerang Todoist Tiny Scanner app Hello Sign Docusign Freshbooks XeroProfit First, by Mike MichalowiczTripitAwardWalletMixmax AcuityScheduleOnceMelanie Deziel on TwitterMelanie Deziel on InstagramMelanie Deziel on LinkedInFind and contact potential gigsGet 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.

Want to know how to pull off the riskiest move as a speaker? Then you'll want to know how to interact with your speaking audience! And here to help us break this topic down is our returning co-host Melanie Deziel.Today on The Speaker Lab, we are talking about audience interaction: how to engage and interact with your audience, the pros and the cons plus the different ways to go about connecting and when to use which approach.We'll also cover how to manage your audience interactions so you don't lose control of the room. It's important to connect with your audience, but it can go sideways quickly so join us to hear how to handle it on episode 186 of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:  When does it make sense to engage with your audience, and when does it not?What are the downsides of doing this?What are pattern interrupts, and why do you want to use them?Where should you try out your interactions first?How to "feel the room" and adjust accordingly.Do you have to call on someone if they raise their hand while you're speaking?What should you do if someone "goes off the rails"?Your interaction with your audience should be in proportion to what?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESMelanie Deziel's websiteEpisode 91 of The Speaker LabMelanie Deziel on TwitterMelanie Deziel on InstagramMelanie Deziel on LinkedInFind and contact potential gigsGet 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.

Part of living the speaker life is travel, so today you'll find out how to be a true road warrior! Joining us to give her expert insights and wisdom is our co-host, Melanie Diezel. If you've been listening to The Speaker Lab for awhile you'll remember Melanie from some recent episodes: she is an outstanding speaker, coach and consultant on her own - and she also does a phenomenal job of coaching our Speaker Lab students.And we had such terrific feedback from her recent appearances we decided to bring her back to the show. She's joining us for the next 3 episodes and we'll be talking about a few different topics.Today we're covering how to be a road warrior, booking travel, packing essentials, travel perks and rewards. It's all things travel today as a speaker and road warrior! Join us for that and more on today's The Speaker Lab.   THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:  Should you book your hotel or ask the client to do it for you?How far out should you book your travel?What is a tech tackle box?Why you should travel in clothes you could speak in.What is a travel one sheet and should you have your own?Why and how to choose one particular airline and its rewards program.Should you pay for TSA Pre-check and how can you get reimbursed for it?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESMelanie Deziel's websiteEpisode 73 of The Speaker LabEpisode 74 of The Speaker LabAwardWallet appEpisode 83 of The Speaker LabTripItFlightAwareGateGuruMelanie Deziel on TwitterMelanie Deziel on InstagramMelanie Deziel on LinkedInFind and contact potential gigsGet 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 know how to provide value offstage for more success? It's true - what you provide offstage can do just as much (if not more) to help grow your onstage business. Our guest today is proof positive and he's here to tell us all about it!If you recognize his name from a previous episode of the show you would be right - Brian Fanzo was here for episode 116. And he's back for today's edition of The Speaker Lab to share the simple ways he promotes his events to his audiences and how he connects with event planners before he speaks.Also on today's show he breaks down strategic tactics that help him stand out among the competition, especially his offstage tactics. Join us to hear all of that and more on today's episode of The Speaker Lab! THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:  What is a fly-in, fly-out speaker and do you want to be one?Why does he promise six hours of his time on every contract?Can you offer this type of speaking package if you are an introvert?How do you "prime the pump" before you speak?Why audience members often care more about off-stage connections than onstage performance.Who are the three groups of people he focuses on when he does an event?How does he use video to promote the events he is speaking at?Why you should think of yourself as being in partnership with the events that hire you.And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESBrian Fanzo's web siteBrian Fanzo's Fomo podcast7 Ways I Increase My Speaker Value for Event Organizers, Brian's blog postBrian Fanzo on TwitterBrian Fanzo on YouTube7 Proven Steps to Finding And Booking Paid Speaking EngagementsEpisode 116 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.

When you think of speakers do you normally think of extroverted people? Does that have you wondering if you can be an introvert and a great speaker?That's a question I answer today with Jonathan Fields. Jonathan is a best-selling author, entrepreneur and international speaker who is known for his brand, Good Life Project.On this episode of The Speaker Lab, we take an introspective look at being speaker. Jonathan shares how he handles being an introvert during his speaking engagements, and how to be comfortable in your own skin while you're on stage. Join us to hear all about it and more on the 183rd edition of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:  Is being an introvert an advantage as a speaker?What are the two ways he helps maintain his energy levels during longer speaking engagements?How does being on stage pull out a different aspect of his personality?How do you learn to be comfortable with silence when you're speaking?Why he's pushed himself to tell more personal stories on stage.Does it always lot of time and work before you know if you are great speaker?How do you share enough to create a connection but not so much to create discomfort in your audience?And so much more! EPISODE RESOURCESJonathan Fields' personal web siteGood Life Project web siteGood Life Project podcastJonathan Fields' booksCamp GLPJonathan Fields on TwitterFind and contact potential gigsGet 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 are wanting to learn how to speak effectively in two different markets our guest today is your source! Typically I tell people not to speak to two markets but John Michael Morgan has done it quite successfully.On this episode of The Speaker Lab, John tells us how he speaks in the business and faith-based markets, how he does it effectively and how he uses speaking in different markets as a way to stand out from the crowd.While I'm typically not a fan of having a foot in more than one market, John is a master at doing this. He started out focusing on speaking to leaders which led to his initial start in the business world. Originally he was focused on staying in that lane. But over time he realized he wanted to touch people in the faith market, and take his message to a more global audience. Today you'll hear how he did it and much more on episode 182 of The Speaker Lab! THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:  How did he approach his first speaking gigs in the faith world?What role does emotion play in business speaking settings versus in church/faith settings?What is a mistake he often sees speakers make?Why can he afford to pick and choose gigs or miss out on some all together?What does he say when potential clients ask if he is right for their event?Why does he put his "marketer hat" on when speaking in some faith situations?What does he suggest if you are in one market and want to start speaking in another?Did the faith world come to him, or did he go to them?And so much more!EPISODE RESOURCESJohn Michael Morgan's websiteJohn Michael Morgan on TwitterJohn Michael Morgan on FacebookEpisode 169 of The Speaker LabFind and contact potential gigsGet 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.