The Speaker Lab Podcast

Welcome to today's edition of The Speaker Lab, thanks for tuning in!On today's show listener Caelan called in with a question about speaker certifications. She wants to know which certifications are needed, and which are not.Ready to hear my recommendations? Then check out episode 32 of The Speaker Lab!EPISODE RESOURCESReserve your spot for Speaker Lab Live!The Top Speakers' Tips PDFGet 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 to today's edition of The Speaker Lab, thanks for listening in!On today's show you'll hear a voicemail question from Jed. He wants to know how to transition from speaking to the faith-based market to the secular market.Ready to hear the answer? Then check out episode 31 of The Speaker Lab!EPISODE RESOURCESReserve your spot for Speaker Lab Live!The Top Speakers' Tips PDFGet 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 to today's edition of The Speaker Lab. If you're just tuning in you've caught a special segment of the show: 30 episodes in 30 days.We are on day two of those 30 days! Here's how it works: every day a new episode will go up for 30 days and in that show I'll be answering one question from a listener. These will short, sweet and concise shows that will help you with one specific area of speaking.On today's show we hear from Chris who wants to know how to properly gain referrals from the audiences you're speaking to. Ready to find out the answer? Then listen in to episode 30 of The Speaker Lab!EPISODE RESOURCESReserve your spot for Speaker Lab Live!The Top Speakers' Tips PDFGet 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 to today's edition of The Speaker Lab. This episode is the start of something very exciting: 30 shows in 30 days!Here's how it works: every day a new episode will go up for 30 days and in that show I'll be answering one question from a listener. These will short, sweet and concise shows that will help you with one specific area of speaking.Now that you know how it works let's get to today's show. This question comes from Jerry who wants to know if and when to use a pen name as a speaker. To hear the answer tune in to episode 29 of The Speaker Lab! EPISODE RESOURCESReserve your spot for Speaker Lab Live!The Top Speakers' Tips PDFGet 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 wondered why you need an email list and how to start, grow and monetize one?You are in luck! Today I’m talking with Bryan Harris of Video Fruit. He’s here to explain all the details of an email list from A to Z.On this episode Bryan explains his repeated attempts to start a business, and his repeated failures. He also explains why growing an email list was the key to his eventual success, and why following in the footsteps of key influencers like Nathan Barry and Seth Godin finally gave him traction.There’s all of that and so much more on today episode of The Speaker Lab!THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW What is an email list and why is important?What book opened his eyes to the need for an email list?What is offline vs. online advertising?Can you create an email list for any topic?Why should you choose email over Facebook or Twitter or other social media?Why having people know, like and trust you is so crucial to your success.How can you get people to opt-in to your list?Bryan shares how he generated 10k subscribers and $25k in sales in 10 months!And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESBryan Harris' websiteBryan Harris on TwitterAuthority by Nathan BarryReserve your spot for The Speaker Lab Live webinar!Top Speakers TipsGet 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 link between copywriting and public speaking? On today's episode of The Speaker Lab my good friend Ray Edwards joins us to answer that question.Ray is one of the most successful copywriters in the industry and he shares how having solid copy helped him create a thriving speaking career. His early career days were in radio: as a DJ and in the corporate side.However he had the foresight to see the possibilities of the Internet and left to pursue online marketing, promotions and copywriting. Later his success in the online world would lead him into public speaking, a pursuit we talk more about on this episode.Today, Ray offers his advice on how to use copywriting in the most effective way for your speaking business, how to test out your ideas, and how to integrate persuasion into your career. Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on this episode of The Speaker Lab!THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW The three different types of speakers, according to Ray.What is price anchoring and how can you use it?The seven keys to more powerful copywriting.What is the "so what" test?How to approach selling as a shepherd, not a wolf.What is P.A.S.T.O.R and how can you use it to help you?The importance of representing the client well.How to get a great testimonial from a employer.And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESRay Edwards' web siteRay's media kitRay's gift to you!Ray Edwards on TwitterRay Edwards on FacebookRay Edwards on InstagramRay Edwards on LinkedInReserve your spot for The Speaker Lab Live webinar!Get 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.

On this episode of The Speaker Lab it's another great Q&A show! Today I'm answering one question, and only one because it's such a great question! It comes from our friend Bryan in South Africa. He wants to know about a very important aspect of professional speaking: website creation and management.My advice to Bryan has several parts including how speaking can fit into your existing business, how my websites have progressed as my speaking career has grown and finally what content should be most prominent on your website to achieve the maximum result.Whether you have an existing speaking career or you want to get started as a speaker you'll learn plenty from today's show. Sit back, listen in and enjoy episode 26 of The Speaker Lab!THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWWhy is it important to have a website as a speaker?Where should you put your speaking information on your website?How can you entice people to view your site?What is the "fold" and how can you use it?What is the difference between the home page and the speaking page?How to have a sharp one-page website.The importance of having an About page.What should be included on your contact page, and what shouldn’t?And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESReserve your spot for Speaker Lab Live!My personal web siteEpisode 3 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.

On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, I'm sitting down with speaker, entrepreneur, and all around good guy Arel Moodie. In this episode we discuss many important aspects of his career, as well as how created his current business.Arel offers his guidance on SO much today! He shares how to know your content and your audience so you can speak knowledgeably and confidently. Plus he explains how to select an appropriate topic to speak on, while maintaining a clear vision for your speaking career.And we wrap up with the strategies he uses to succeed financially in the speaking world in the quickest and most effective way possible. This is a show chockfull of great advice - listen in to hear it all on episode 25 of The Speaker Lab!HE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWWhy are time zones important for speakers to consider?Which audience should you choose to speak to?How you can gain experience before speaking.Arel's "what do you need" strategy and how you can use it.How can you get paid for speak quickly?How to get paid to speak while still giving back - and why it's important.How can you get jobs while avoiding cold calling?What can you do to diversify your business?And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESArel Moodie's web siteArel Moodie's podcastArel Moodie on FacebookArel Moodie on TwitterArel Moodie on InstagramArel Moodie 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.

On episode 24 of The Speaker Lab I'm sitting down with Shawn Hanks, my friend and neighbor who runs Premiere Speakers Bureau.Not sure what a speakers bureau can do for you or why you should join you one? That's why he's here: he will explain exactly what a speakers bureau does and how being a member of one can help your speaking career.Shawn also shares his insights on how a speaker can become represented in his bureau, what is required of one of his bureau's speakers and much more. Listen in for all of the details on this episode of The Speaker Lab!THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW What are specific ways a speakers bureau can enhance your speaking career?What is the difference between a celebrity speaker and a content speaker?The importance of having universal and valuable content.How much does a membership in a speakers bureau cost?The difference between being exclusive and non-exclusive with a bureau.What does Shawn looks for in a speaker?The right way to put together a demo video.What types of opportunities are in the market for speakers?And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESPremiere Speakers BureauInternational Association of Speakers BureausPremiere Speakers Bureau on TwitterPremiere Speakers Bureau on FacebookShawn Hanks on TwitterReserve your spot for The Speaker Lab Live webinar!Get 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 one crucial aspect to having a thriving speaking career that is often overlooked, do you know what it is? It's the topic for today's episode: how to network.Networking with other speakers is so important because it can propel your career forward while helping you personally as well. Professionally you'll find other speakers often give referrals and today I explain why.On a personal level many speakers experience loneliness, and networking can help alleviate those feelings. By talking with other people in the speaking business we as speakers can find the support and community we all need to be healthy and successful.I also share my suggestions on how to approach and interact with speakers in a comfortable and natural way. Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on this episode of The Speaker Lab!THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWWhat are specific benefits networking can have on your career?How can other speakers support you?Why would another speaker want to give you a referral?When is it appropriate to expect and charge fees from other speakers?The importance of networking with speakers in your niche.Where should you go to meet other speakers?How to appropriately approach speakers in any situation.What to expect from the upcoming Speaker Lab Live event!And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESReserve your spot for The Speaker Lab LiveSlackGet 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.