The Speaker Lab Podcast

“We can serve everybody, but that's being selfish, because it is impossible to give deep impactful, valuable change in a certain demographic if you are serving everyone in the world."This week, Brittany Richmond and Erin Pompa sat down to talk about all things speaking. Erin’s been a youth speaker for years and has had just about every experience you can have while building a speaking career. In this episode, Brittany and Erin get into the good, the bad, and the ugly as you balance your impact and your opposition."And I had to learn how to release that pressure that I was putting on myself to be perfect."During this conversation, they cover:05:07 Let’s meet Erin Pompa.07:11 What was your journey to becoming a speaker? 10:43 How did you get started when you decided to become a speaker? 15:06 Erin’s journey to finding her voice and message as a speaker.19:33 Tips for working a room while you’re speaking.22:59 The reality of getting negative feedback.25:08 What does it mean to be a speaker and put yourself on stage. 29:05 How to reach your audience before you give your talk.Episode Resources:Erin's WebsiteErin's InstagramErin's YoutubeGet 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.

"And what I found out, Grant, that I was building a level of success financially, but I was doing it from a huge relationship deficit. And I didn't know my daughters like I should, and I didn't know my wife like I should."This week, Grant sat down with Aaron Walker, aka Big A, to talk about how to build a life of significance outside of what you do. Grant often says, “who you are is more important than what you do,” and this episode really hits on that. As driven people, it’s easy to get caught up in the outcomes, the money, and the success, but it’s important to be intentional about curating relationships that will enrich your life and make it mean more. "Do an evaluation, like, what gives me energy? What are the things that only I can do? Because when they are taking energy, you've only got so much bandwidth, there's only so much determination you can pull from, and you're going to crash and hit the wall, which I've done a couple of times I'm not proud of, but I had to take months off for a period of time because I'm such a hard charger and I want to accomplish, I want to go, but I'm like, you know what? I can't do that. So now what we've done is devised a plan and a strategy. I'm going to work within this framework. I'm going to work this many hours, and whatever I can get done, I'm going to get done.”In this episode, Grant and Big A talk about: 00:00 Who Big A is and his story. 05:45 Success is fantastic, but how do you balance it with significance? 08:04 Why boundaries and accountability are important. 09:55 The importance of delegation.14:43 Optimizing for success at work and at home. 16:44 How to develop better relationships with the people that matter. 22:41 What does it look like to create boundaries when delegation isn’t possible?25:23 Embracing commitment to your people before your work. 26:37 How speaking fits into Big A’s life and time commitments.31:43 Big A’s mastermind group 34:07 How to find quality accountability partners for your life.Episode Resources: Download Big A's ResourcesGet 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.

Jake Thompson shares insights on scaling a speaking business, focusing on outperforming others with experience. Discussed topics include finding mentors, building community, raising prices confidently, and preparing better than influencers in the industry.

“I think the potential disadvantage with the bureau is you might have this idea, like, if I'm on a bureau's website and they booked me once, that could really turn into something big. And that's really not the reality."Grant sat down with Brandon Edmondson, VP of Sales at Premiere Speaker Bureau, to dig into the current state of the speaking industry, things to think about as you price yourself, and if you need a speakers bureau to be successful. "We know we probably represent less than 10% of the billion dollar industry of the speaking pie, right? So that means Coca Cola, all these companies on the outside of that piece, they're just connecting directly with speakers. So the pie is huge."In this episode, they dig into:00:00 Brandon’s background and credibility 06:04 How COVID changed the speaking world.06:52 What’s shifted since then? 12:02 Let’s talk about the percentage of gigs agents are booking. 13:04 Is the world saturated with speakers?16:57 Advice for raising speaker fees for all.22:42 Why it’s important to track your own data.23:42 Sectors that are currently thriving. 28:55 What it means to be a non-exclusive speaker.32:16 How I think about pitching speakers and what your agent-speaker relationship could be. 33:28 Advice for aspiring professional speakers in demand.37:24 The number key for success as a speaker.Episode Resources: Check out Premiere SpeakersConnect with Brandon 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.

"The goal is to look at the science because there is a step by step metric to keep tabs on your career so that you know without a doubt, is this or is this not the right time to go full time?"This week, Maryalice Goldsmith is joined on the podcast by Jeremy Rochford to talk about when it’s time to go full-time with your speaking. Jeremy has a 7-step framework to make sure your transition from part-time to full-time speaker is seamless. If you’re on the fence or wondering when is the right time, this episode is for you! "There are two things that most people will say are the most valuable things in life. One, time, two, money."In this episode, Jeremy and Maryalice discuss. 01:00 Separating emotion from science in career decisions.04:37 Why timing matters.07:23 How to evaluate your readiness for a full-time speaking career. 10:16 What does this process of assessment look like in practice? 16:19 Where to grow and focus your efforts. 20:38 Reflect on the impact this will have on your routines.21:53 Discuss caregiving outcomes and implications for the people you leave behind. 25:50 Why do we recommend bouncing this off a coach? 31:00 Get serious about speaking, visit thespeakerlab.com.Episode Resources: 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.

Former teacher turned full-time speaker Amy shares her journey of transitioning from motivational speaking to corporate training, leveraging both areas. She discusses the desires that unite people, fostering connections in workshops, and her plans for growing her business. The episode also touches on strategies for maintaining company reputation, benefits of a speaker program, and the importance of taking action and hard work in achieving success.

Discover how workshops can propel your speaking business to new heights with real-life success stories and practical strategies. Learn how Erick Rheam scaled his business using a 4-step system, unlocked revenue growth, and maximized impact through workshops. Explore the keys to developing engaging workshops, efficient lead generation, and converting attendees into future speaking engagements.

In this engaging discussion, Angie Besignano, a seasoned coach from The Speaker Lab, dives into the nitty-gritty of charging your worth as a speaker. She emphasizes the importance of understanding your money mindset and the need for realistic financial expectations. Angie shares strategies for setting speaking fees that reflect your expertise, navigating confidence to raise your rates, and the power of market research. Listeners will discover how to overcome self-doubt and establish boundaries to elevate their speaking careers!

Learn how to craft compelling stories that evoke emotion and shift perspectives with Ravi Rajani on this engaging podcast. Discover the power of first-person stories, the difference between mediocre and great stories, and valuable insights on mastering storytelling for B2B sales.

Rory Vaden, a personal branding expert and former door-to-door sales prodigy, shares insights on overcoming obstacles to success. He emphasizes the power of mentorship and community support in identifying one's unique strengths. Vaden discusses his transformative journey in public speaking and the importance of finding a niche. He also offers strategies for building a personal brand that stands out, encouraging listeners to view their past challenges as stepping stones to discovering their unique contributions.