The Speaker Lab Podcast

Whether or not you have considered writing a book it is a powerful tool I highly recommend all speakers have in their toolbox. But how do you know if your idea is the right one, if it will land with your target audience and will help you grow the speaking business you're working on?Our guest has those answers! Mr. Rob Kosberg of Best Seller Publishing offers done-for-you services for coaches, entrepreneurs, consultants and speakers. As a best-selling author himself he knows firsthand the importance of publishing, promoting and ultimately profiting from your book.On episode 22 of The Speaker Lab he shares what he's learned from becoming a published best-selling author in his own right, how he leveraged his first book and how that success led to the creation of Best Selling Books, a company that has helped countless experts become authors. You'll hear all of that and more on today's show!THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWWhy is a book so effective at landing speaking gigs?The extra bit of credibility a book gives you - and why it's important.Why did his first book become a best-seller?How he leverages his book as a lead generation tool to gain more clients.Why big names like Seth Godin and Tim Ferriss self-publish today.When does it make sense to give your book away for free?Why your dream of getting a traditional publisher may be a nightmare in reality.The two things you need to sell your books without a traditional publisher.And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESRob Kosberg's web siteLife After Debt, by Rob KosbergFree self-publishing workshopBest Seller Publishing 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.

On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, we've got another great Q&A show. This is the show where I answer your most burning questions about speaking!And we've got a variety of topics to discuss: everything from how to follow up (without being annoying or obnoxious!) and what you need to be asking clients. We'll also get into how long to wait before sending a client more than one email and the tools I use to help me run every aspect of my speaking business.Plus you’ll hear all about Speaker Lab Live: something new I’ve got for you on May 21st. Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on this episode of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWHow to avoid being annoying to clients.How can you be short and sweet in your communication with clients?The importance of asking clients the right questions and how to do it.Why it's important to note the times you're emailing clients.How much time is appropriate to send a reminder email?When is it okay to call clients?What is the "ball in your court" email and when should you use it?And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESReserve your spot for Speaker Lab Live!FollowupBasecampHigh RiseGet 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 already have a business can speaking help you expand your audience? If so, how? Today we're joined by a man with the answers to those questions and more: Mr. Chris Brogan.Chris is an author, speaker and all-around great guy who is here to share how speaking has helped his business flourish. He also shares how his introverted nature has positively impacted his speaking, and how to remain the same person on stage as you are in real life.And finally he offers his guidance on how to overcome the inner critic within yourself and how to prepare effectively for a speaking job. Listen in for all of that and more on this episode of The Speaker Lab! THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWWhy did Chris turn down a TED talk?Can you be introverted and also be a speaker?The importance of quieting your inner critic - and how to do so.How did Chris gain the world's attention at the right time?How to use a speaker bureau to increase your speaking jobs.How should you negotiate your prices for speaking gigs?Which speakers inspired and helped Chris the most?Chris' guidance for creating and preparing your speeches.And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESChris Brogan's web siteThe Freaks Shall Inherit The Earth, by Chris BroganThe Impact Equation, by Chris BroganChris Brogan on TwitterDr. Nick Morgan's booksMichael Port's 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.

One of the most intimidating aspects of speaking is humor. If you're like other speakers you may find it daunting to incorporate jokes into your talk.The biggest risk with jokes or humorous stories is the lack of guarantees the audience will enjoy it. However, when used appropriately humor can magnify a talk and convey your message perfectly!Today, I'll be showing you how to utilize humor the best way for you and your speaking style. Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on this episode of The Speaker Lab!THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWWhy is your audience a reflection of you as the speaker?What is self-depreciating humor and how can you use it correctly?The importance of using pictures and videos to enhance humor.How can you "have your radar up" for humorous material?What are the most effective strategies for incorporating humor?How to avoid using "you had to be there" stories, and why they don't work.How to move on gracefully from a failed joke.And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESThe Top Speakers' Tips PDFComedian, Jerry Seinfeld's movieGet 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 accomplished author and speaker Dan Miller to talk about his personal business model and his other endeavors, and of course his speaking career.Dan offers his sage-like advice on how to decide which audience will respond your message the best, and also how he made the transition from speaking as an "extra" in his business to speaking professionally.Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on this episode of The Speaker Lab!THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWHow you can find your core message.How can you decide where to go to speak?Dan's journey to becoming a professional speaker.Can speaking for free help you?How can you use resources to your advantage?Which should come first- the products or the speaking?The importance of having stories in your speaking.Dan's "it can't be worse than this" stories!And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESDan Miller's websiteDan Miller on TwitterDan Miller on How Did You Get Into That?Dan's gift to you!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.

One thing all great speakers do, whatever their topic or their audience, is practice. They practice, practice and practice more. They rehearse their speech from start to finish many times, they never just wing it on stage. What often makes a great speaker so great is their commitment to practice.And that's why I'm spending this entire show to talk about practice and rehearsal. I'll be covering how much to practice, how to properly rehearse and what sort of process to use when as you are practicing for your next speaking engagement.Listen in for those topics and much more on episode 17 of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWWhy doing this one thing can help calm your nerves.What athletes can teach us about the necessity of practice.Should you manuscript your entire talk?Why you shouldn't memorize your speech.Why recording yourself is an effective tactic to create a great speech.How many times should you go through your talk? Should you stop if you make a mistake while rehearsing?How to choose the people you practice in front of.And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESThe 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.

 If there’s one thing every speaker faces before a speaking gig it is the possibility of nerves, and how to deal with those nerves. Ask any seasoned veteran of the public speaking world and they’ll tell you they have received all sorts of advice, some of it good and some of it not as good.Because there’s so much misinformation out there about how to deal with nerves I’m devoting today’s episode to that very topic.On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, we’ll be covering that and much more!THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWWhat is the most common misconception about speakers getting nervous?How can the same talk be different each time?What you can do to focus your fear.Does nervousness ever go away?How practicing your content can calm your nerves.Why it's important to put yourself in real situations.How to relax and enjoy yourself!Why does the audience imitate you?And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESThe 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.

When you're thinking of what subject to speak on remember that topic will change over time. In the course of your career your topic will even change a few times, it will evolve as you evolve as a professional speaker.A great reminder of this is Chris Ducker, our guest on this episode. If you don't know him Chris is a best-selling author, multi-successful entrepreneur and in-demand speaker who has given presentations and keynotes around the globe.Chris started speaking almost by accident (a story he shares today), and over the years he has evolved his speaking gigs to reflect his entrepreneurial journey. Today he shares why he's pivoted along the way, and how he's done it. You'll hear all of that and much more on this episode of The Speaker Lab!THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWDoes Chris still get nervous before his gigs?The one trick he uses before going on stage to be calm and collected.How did Hong Kong cinema lead to Chris' first speaking gig?When did his speaking career truly take off?Who was in the audience during his first speaking gig for the online world?How he has narrowed down his speaking topic over the years.What does he look for when hiring a speaker for his event?Chris shares his "couldn't be worse than this" moment!And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESChris Ducker's websiteTropical Think Tank, Chris' eventChris Ducker on TwitterTop 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.

Once you've decided you want to speak and you have an idea of what you want to speak about, how do you actually create your talk?And what makes a talk good versus another talk? I'm answering all of those questions on this show. I'll walk you through the process I use to create a great talk from idea to completion. I'll also explain why each step in the process is important and why it can help you when creating your next (or your first!) speech.We cover all of that and much more on episode 14 of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWThere are two key questions your audience is asking: what are they?Why having a single idea makes your preparation easier and your talk better.What are the types of structures you can use to organize your content?When to create an outline and why it's useful.Why I recommend never "winging it" with your talk.When and why you should manuscript your entire speech.What is the rhythm I follow in my speeches, and how can you follow it?And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESThe Top Speakers' Tips PDFEpisode 13 of The Speaker Lab, with the top speakers of todayEpisode 7 of The Speaker Lab, with Michael PortEpisode 4 of The Speaker LabGot questions? Send them in hereGet 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 breaking down the top speaking tips from some of the most influential speakers in the business. You'll hear tactics and tools from such greats as Michael Port, Matthew Kimberley, Dorie Clark and John Lee Dumas to name a few.There's so much valuable content in this show I created a special PDF of all the tips so you have a visual aid to remember all of them!After listening to the episode be sure to download the PDF from the Resources section below. But first sit back and enjoy episode 13 of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWWhy should you begin with the end in mind?How to keep your speeches focused on your audience.How can you utilize modules in your speaking?How can listening to your talk help you rehearse?The insider strategies and tips for being confident as a speaker.What you can do to make your stories stick.How can you effectively interact with your audience?What you need to know before and during an event about time management.And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESThe Top Speakers' Tips PDFTake part in the contestGet 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.