The Speaker Lab Podcast

For many of us the first thing we think of when giving a speech is giving a keynote. But there are plenty of other speaking formats that are in demand and are lucrative ways to create a successful speaking career.Brian Walter is a shining example of this. He is someone who is highly in-demand for his non-traditional approach to speaking, and he's here to talk about it.Today he shares the origins and progression of his speaking career, how his Extreme Meetings business began and how you can learn from his experiences. It’s all here on this episode of The Speaker Lab!THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWHow being his fraternity's secretary at UCLA led to his speaking career.What are platform skills?What is the "I" disease?How to use humor in a speech, and reduce the risks associated with it.His three year journey to find his expertise, and why it's important to you.Why did he get involved with the National Speakers Association?What are the differences between the NSA and speaking bureaus?What are the two reasons most people join the NSA?And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESExtreme Meetings, Brian Walter's companyThe National Speakers Association websiteA free issue of the NSA's magazineBrian Walter on TwitterTake 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.

Whether you're starting out as a speaker or want to gain more traction or simply grow to the next level of your speaking career you are in the right place!The Speaker Lab is a show dedicated to helping your speaking career become whatever you want it to be. And today's edition is one of my favorite types of shows to bring you: the Q&A.Listen in to hear my recommendations on fully tapping into the Internet and social media to land more speaking gigs on this episode of The Speaker Lab!THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWWhat's a not-so-effective way to get a speaking engagement?The three foundational questions: what are they and why are they important to your career?Your audience vs. the decision-maker: are they the same? What to do if they are not.What's one of the ways I recommend using social media to land speaking gigs?What information is imperative to have in your social media profiles?What are the advantages of doing paid advertising online?What is PPC and how do you use it to advance your speaking career?How to choose which form of paid advertising to invest in.And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESHow Did You Get Into That? podcastTake 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.

Welcome to another edition of The Speaker Lab. Today I'm talking with Hugh Culver; he is a dear friend from Canada who is an accomplished speaker and a speaking coach. He knows the world of speaking and he's here to give us the goods!On this episode we talk about how to make your name known in the speaking world, how he became a speaker and how you can niche down to make your business bigger - plus so much more.It’s all here on this episode of The Speaker Lab.THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWThe importance of being communicative with fellow speakers.How to stop chasing gigs and why doing so will help you become successful.What do you need to do to become a well-known and reputable speaker?The four things you need to become a great speaker.What is recognizable language and how can you use it?How to help people understand what it is you do.What to look forward to in our upcoming webinar!And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESBOSS websiteHugh Culver's websiteHugh Culver on TwitterWebinar registrationTake 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.

On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, I'm sitting down with my friend Mike Pacchione. Mike works for Duarte, a company that gives presentations about how to create meaningful and moving presentations like the creation of Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth.On today's episode Mike shares his journey to his current position with Duarte, how to know whether your talking ideas are good or not and the most effective ways of structuring your presentation.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 find the best speaking points for your talk.The "Excel" method of outlining your presentation.What do you need to change for your different audiences?The structure that all the best presenters use in their talks, and why they do.How can you use your stories and humor most effectively?How to use slides to support your presentation.What "little things" can help you sell your talk.And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESDuarte's websiteMike Pacchione on TwitterNancy Duarte's Ted TalkComedian, by Jerry SeinfeldTake 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.

On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, the focus is on choice: making choices in terms of the content and main ideas of your talks, speeches and presentations. In essence we’re looking at how to decide exactly what it is you want to speak about.I offer several bits of advice on the decisions you will have to make about your topics, including the five ways that will help you decide what you want to talk about during your speaking career.Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on this episode of The Speaker Lab!THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWHow your experiences can help shape your topics.What components of your life can make you an interesting speaker?How you may actually be an expert in your interests.The importance of why you want to speak and how it affects your topic.What are niche and unique topics and which ones work best for you?How to get a sense of what works and what doesn't in speaking.What research should you do to prepare yourself for a speaking career?And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESThe Passing Zone websiteTake 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.

Welcome back to The Speaker Lab. On today's show I'm sitting down with my friend Michael Port for a special dual interview show. On this special episode, not only do I interview Michael, but he interviews me as well!Today on episode seven, our talk runs the gamut. From Friends trivia to transitioning from one career to a speaking career to the three questions every beginning speakers needs to ask him/herself, we dive into it all. It's well worth a listen so check it out on this episode of The Speaker Lab!THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWHow do you find the balance between improvising and preparing?How can you build an identity and persona in your speaking career?Narrowing down your target audience: Michael shares how he did it and you can too.Michael's techniques and tips for a flawless performance.What adjustments can be made during a talk?The surprising connections between acting and speaking.And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESSteal The Show, Michael Port's podcastMichael Port's websiteMichael Port on TwitterHeroic Public SpeakingBook Yourself SolidHDYGIT 73: How to Book Yourself Solid with Michael PortTake 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.

Welcome back to The Speaker Lab! On today's show I'm here with another special Q&A episode, this time with a focus on one great question: speaking contracts.Today on The Speaker Lab our focus is on contracts in the speaking world, and all the details that go along with them. Everything from the actual details of speaking contracts to contract etiquette as well as rules to follow when communicating with potential employers.Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on this episode of The Speaker Lab!THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW Once a job is booked, what kind of contract is exchanged?How do you leave a reliable paper trail?What is a "speaking agreement" and is it different than a contract?What should be included in your contract and how much should you charge?The different types of clauses to include in your contract.How do you handle deposits and travel costs?What to do in case of a cancellation or emergency.And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESTake 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.

On this episode of The Speaker Lab, world-renowned speaker Clay Hebert joins the show to talk about starting your speaking career.Clay specializes in speaking to corporations, associations and conferences for entrepreneurs. He began his career speaking for free at conferences, and eventually made his way into speaking at bigger engagements and paid bookings.Today on The Speaker Lab, Clay talks about who does and who doesn't pay for speakers, how having a relationship with a fellow speaker jump-started his career, and how to get your best talk across every time. Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on this episode of The Speaker Lab!THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWWhy you need to do some unpaid speaking jobs.How relationships can change the course of your career.Why mistakes are nothing to be afraid of.When can customizing your talk actually hurt you?What themes or talking topics are people willing to pay for?How can you determine which audiences are right for your talk?The speaker who helped Clay's career, and what it means to you.And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESClay Hebert's websiteClay Hebert on TwitterClay's crowdfunding websitePersuadable, by Al PittampalliTake 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.

On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, we are answering your burning questions. That's right, today's episode is another Q&A session with me, and it is all about you! Remember, your questions can be featured on future episodes of The Speaker Lab, so make sure to submit your questions at the link below.Today on The Speaker Lab, Grant answers viewer's questions about very different and exciting topics. Today's question topics range from organizational skills to speaking preparation to actual speaking subjects.Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on this episode of The Speaker Lab!THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWHow can you organize your thoughts into a talk?What is a "brain dump", and how can it help you be organized?The power of just one line or phrase, and how you can find yours.How can you create your "skeleton outline"?The importance of the "so what" and the "now what".How can you understand and define your audience?Which audiences are broad, and which are specific?And much, much more!EPISODE RESOURCESTake 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.

If you are considering speaking as a career, you have probably asked yourself this question: why do you want to speak? If you've been pondering this question and wondering how your speaking goals can motivate you, then this episode is tailored for you!Today on this episode of The Speaker Lab, I discuss the importance of having a direction in your speaking career and offer guidance on how to find and stay motivated, and how to begin your speaking career.Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on this episode of The Speaker Lab!THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWThe 9 big reasons to start public speaking.Why do you need to gain credibility and grow an audience?How speaking can help you sell your product.How and where can you travel as a result of your speaking career?The importance of networking in speaking.How to shape your career around your primary speaking goal/Which reasons are going to propel your speaking into a long-lasting career?And much, much more! EPISODE RESOURCESTake 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.