Grow Your Public Speaking Business

By Wendi McNeill

What's Grow Your Public Speaking Business about?

Hosted by Wendi McNeill, Founder of Charli Jane Speakers® since 2002

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I help Speakers who are struggling to grow their business and get booked by providing growth strategies and speaking opportunities so they can achieve a booked speaking schedule.

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Grow Your Public Speaking Business episodes:

04.07.2024
#176 - Maximizing Social Media to Expand Your Reach as a Speaker
Maximizing Social Media to Expand Your Reach as a Speaker Ready to supercharge your online presence by leveraging the power of social media? With billions of eyeballs spread across multiple platforms, if you’re desperately trying to expand your reach as a speaker,...
03.24.2024
#175 - Crafting Effective Calls to Action in Your Speeches
Crafting Effective Calls to Action in Your Speeches Hey friends! Do you want to make your speeches powerful and get your audience to do something amazing after listening to you? That's what a 'Call to Action' (CTA) is all about. It's...
03.10.2024
#174 - Creating Impactful Speaker Bios That Attract Organizers
Creating Impactful Speaker Bios That Attract Organizers Are you excited to craft a bio that makes event organizers think, “We absolutely need this speaker!”? A great bio is like a magic key that opens the doors to fantastic speaking opportunities. Let’s...
02.25.2024
#173 - 9 Must-Know Strategies for Marketing Yourself as an In-Demand Keynote Speaker
9 Must-Know Strategies for Marketing Yourself as an In-Demand Keynote Speaker Have you ever dreamed of being the keynote speaker that captivates event audiences? Do you aspire to spread your message on big stages but aren’t sure how to position yourself...
02.11.2024
#172 - Lights, Camera, Speaking! Creating Videos for Your Speaker Website
Lights, Camera, Speaking! Creating Videos for Your Speaker Website Have you ever wondered about creating videos for your speaker website? It's like adding a sprinkle of magic that can seriously enhance your brand and connect with your potential clients. Videos give...
01.28.2024
#171 - How to Attract Event Planners and Land Speaking Opportunities
How to Attract Event Planners and Land Speaking Opportunities Securing speaking engagements that align with your passion and expertise involves strategy and savvy navigation of the speaking industry. By clarifying your niche, building an authoritative online presence, leveraging your network, crafting...
12.18.2023
#170 - 7 Quick Tips for Creating a Compelling Speaker Portfolio
7 Quick Tips for Creating a Compelling Speaker Portfolio How do you create a compelling speaker portfolio? One that doesn't just list your credentials but truly encapsulates your spirit as a speaker? Well, you're in the right place. Today, we'll explore seven...
12.04.2023
#169 Unleashing Networking Magic for Speakers: 5 Quick Tips
Unleashing Networking Magic for Speakers: 5 Quick Tips As we journey through the dynamic landscape of the speaking industry, one aspect remains a consistent game-changer: networking. If harnessed correctly, it can be the spell that turns a struggling speaker into a sought-after...
11.20.2023
#168 - Instant Improvements: 5 Quick Fixes for Common Speaking Mistakes
Instant Improvements: 5 Quick Fixes for Common Speaking Mistakes Let's be real for a second. No matter how experienced we are, we all occasionally stumble over the same common speaking mistakes. Whether it's those pesky filler words or a case of the...
11.06.2023
#167 - Show Me the Money: The Art of Negotiating Your Speaking Fee
Show Me the Money: The Art of Negotiating Your Speaking Fee If there's one universal truth in the speaking world, it's this – we all love the exhilaration of connecting with an audience, sharing our message, and basking in the applause....
10.23.2023
#166 - Promoting Yourself Online: Boost Your Gig Bookings
Promoting Yourself Online: Boost Your Gig Bookings As a speaker, you need to understand that the screen can be mightier than the stage when it comes to booking gigs. No, really. Your online presence can be the game-changer, the decisive factor...
09.25.2023
#165 - Mastering Proposal Follow-ups: The Gentle Art of Persistence
Mastering Proposal Follow-ups: The Gentle Art of Persistence Hey folks, let's talk about a scenario that might sound all too familiar to you. You've crafted a killer proposal, you've sent it off with a hopeful heart, and then... crickets. You're met...
09.11.2023
#164 - 5 Unconventional Ways to Find Your First Speaking Gig
5 Unconventional Ways to Find Your First Speaking Gig Stepping onto the stage for the first time, the crowd hanging on your every word, the applause echoing in your ears...it's an exhilarating experience that many aspire to. But as many budding...
08.28.2023
#163 - From Free to Fee: How to Start Getting Paid as a Speaker
From Free to Fee: How to Start Getting Paid as a Speaker If you're speaking your heart out, giving it your all, and spreading your message far and wide – all for free – this one’s for you. If you’re earning nothing...
08.14.2023
#162 - Boost Your LinkedIn Profile in 10 Minutes for More Speaking Gigs
Boost Your LinkedIn Profile in 10 Minutes for More Speaking Gigs As a speaker, you're probably no stranger to LinkedIn. It's our go-to platform for professional networking, and I'm sure many of you have built a decent presence there. But are...
07.31.2023
#161 - AI and Speaking: How Can It Transform Your Business?
AI and Speaking: How Can It Transform Your Business? Today, we're talking about AI – yep, that's right, Artificial Intelligence. You see, AI isn't just for Silicon Valley whizz-kids or sci-fi movies anymore. Today, anyone can use it, and it's ready to...
07.17.2023
#160 - 5 Things You Need to Hear Right Now as a Speaker Struggling to Find Gigs
5 Things You Need to Hear Right Now as a Speaker Struggling to Find Gigs I know that the journey of becoming a successful speaker can feel like a tough uphill climb sometimes. Finding gigs, especially those that pay, can be...
06.26.2023
#159 - Virtual Presentations: How to Adapt Your Speaking Skills for the Digital Stage
Virtual Presentations: How to Adapt Your Speaking Skills for the Digital Stage You've probably noticed that virtual presentations have become the new normal due to recent changes in how we live, work, and connect. And let's be honest. It's not all...
06.12.2023
#158 - The Secret to Crafting a Compelling Speaker Bio That Gets You Booked
The Secret to Crafting a Compelling Speaker Bio That Gets You Booked. Whether you're an aspiring or seasoned public speaker, you already know that landing speaking gigs is a challenge at the best of times. But did you know that having a...
05.29.2023
#157 - What Should I Be Sending to an Event Planner as a Speaker?
What Should I Be Sending to an Event Planner as a Speaker? One of the most effective methods for securing bookings as a speaker is to take the initiative and reach out to meeting and event planners and make them aware...
05.15.2023
#156 - The Power of Connection: How Success: Stories Can Build Trust With Your Audience and Boost Speaking Revenue
The Power of Connection: How Success: Stories Can Build Trust With Your Audience and Boost Speaking Revenue Have you ever had a friend or close family member recommend a product or service? I've had a friend recommend a product or service...
05.01.2023
#155 - What Are the 3Cs of Speaking, and How Can You Leverage Them for Success?
What Are the 3Cs of Speaking, and How Can You Leverage Them for Success? If you're early in your speaking career and looking for hints and tips for success, you may have encountered the so-called 3Cs during your online research. While they...
04.17.2023
#154 - From Chaos to Cohesion: Mastering Unity in Your Speaker Marketing
From Chaos to Cohesion: Mastering Unity in Your Speaker Marketing Those who've already worked with me will know that I firmly believe speakers are marketers first and speakers second. The problem is that many speakers, in their effort to be everywhere...
03.27.2023
#153 - How Does Imposter Syndrome Affect Speakers and How You Can Overcome It?
How Does Imposter Syndrome Affect Speakers, and How Can You Overcome It? Have you ever felt like you don't deserve your accomplishments, despite working hard to achieve them? Or perhaps you've had a nagging feeling that you're not as good as...
03.20.2023
#152 - 11 Quickfire Tips for Staying Consistent on Social as a Speaker
11 Quickfire Tips for Staying Consistent on Social as a Speaker While there are many aspects of a successful social media strategy as a speaker, there's always one underlying principle: consistency is key. So, with that in mind, I've put together 11...
03.13.2023
#151 - 6 Ways Speakers Can Make Money Without Charging a Speaking Fee
6 Ways Speakers Can Make Money Without Charging a Speaking Fee While building a speaking business is a great opportunity and career path, there's an unavoidable time and work investment to make it a reality. Only one in a million speakers will...
03.06.2023
#150 - Are Podcast Appearances Still a Relevant Promotion Strategy for Speakers?
Are Podcast Appearances Still a Relevant Promotion Strategy for Speakers? With so many ways to achieve my mantra of "being everywhere, all at once," some of you might wonder what the most effective strategies are for building your brand and your...
02.27.2023
#149 - Unleash the Power of Your Story
Storytelling is an essential aspect of speaking as it allows you to connect with your audience on a deeper level. It allows you to convey your message in a relatable and memorable way, making it more likely that your audience...
02.20.2023
#145 How to Market Your Speaking Business on a Budget (5 Low-Cost Strategies)
How to Market Your Speaking Business on a Budget (5 Low-Cost Strategies) Listen to today’s podcast, where I share some ways to get more bang for your marketing buck and grow your business on a budget. Resources: 1. Launch Your Speaking Business Lab Learn...
02.13.2023
#144 The Biggest Misconceptions Regarding Niching Down DEBUNKED
The Biggest Misconceptions Regarding Niching Down DEBUNKED One of the most critical tasks for speakers early in their career is defining their niche and then going even further to focus their message even more. I constantly explain to the speakers I work...
02.06.2023
#143 - Why Your Speaker Business Isn’t Growing
Why Your Speaker Business Isn't Growing Are you finding that you're struggling to get bookings? Are you a little puzzled as to why you aren't growing your speaking business as you'd like? Several reasons could be contributing to your lack of...
01.19.2023
#142 Above and Beyond the Speaker Demo
Above and Beyond the Speaker Demo You are taking your viewer on a journey. Believe it, or not the viewers of your video want you to tell them what to do, and this includes the meeting organizer who has the power to...
01.05.2023
#141 Why Consistency is Everything As a Speaker
Consistency is absolutely key if you want to grow your speaking business. If you’re not sure what I mean, listen to today’s podcast and let me explain. Resources: 1. I jotted down 57 + speaking events accepting speaker proposals right now! Links included...
12.22.2022
#140 The Best Way to Organize and Manage Your Speaking Leads
The Best Way to Organize and Manage Your Speaking Leads When building your speaking business, gathering leads is essential. Networking events, conferences, and social media are all excellent methods for meeting new people and adding them to your contact list. However,...
12.08.2022
#139 Quick-Fire Tips for Successfully Growing Your Speaking Business with Video Marketing
5 Quick-Fire Tips for Successfully Growing Your Speaking Business with Video Marketing Listen in as I share 5 tips on how to grow your speaking business with video marketing. Resources: 1. I told you I like to share a resource with my listeners...
11.24.2022
#138 How to Leverage LinkedIn to Gain Massive Growth for Your Speaking Business
How to Leverage LinkedIn to Gain Massive Growth for Your Speaking Business Listen in as I share some tips on how you can leverage LinkedIn to get booked! There's no doubt about it, if you're in the corporate speaking space, LinkedIn can...
11.10.2022
#137 How to Get in The Practice You Need to Become an Accomplished Public Speaker
How to Get in The Practice You Need to Become an Accomplished Public Speaker In this podcast, I’m talking about practicing your talk. There isn't a more accurate phrase than "practice makes perfect." Listen in while I share some great tips...
10.20.2022
#136 The Speakers Call to Action (CTA)
The Speakers Call to Action (CTA) In this podcast, I’m talking about creating a powerful call to action that takes your visitor on a journey to help them make an easy hiring decision. Resources: I told you I like to share a resource...
09.29.2022
135. The Go-Getters Guide to Becoming a Virtual Speaker
The Go-Getters Guide to Becoming a Virtual Speaker With the advent of the pandemic, there's no question that things have changed for speakers and events. While the events circuit is very much back up and running, many thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and...
09.15.2022
134. Why Your Talk Titles Are So Important
Why Your Talk Titles Are So Important (And How To Create Gig-Winning Ones) What's in a title? Well, everything! Coming up with compelling, thought-provoking, and evocative talk titles is one of the most important activities as a public speaker. While your website, planner...
08.11.2022
133. 3 Steps to Establishing On-Stage Credibility as a Speaker
3 Steps to Establishing On-Stage Credibility as a Speaker In this podcast, I’m talking about three steps to help leverage on-stage credibility. Resources: I created two speaker onesheet templates in Canva to help you get booked speaking gigs!
07.14.2022
132. How To Better Connect with Your Audience as a Speaker
How To Better Connect with Your Audience as a Speaker In This Episode You Will Learn About: Connecting With Your Audience Emotionally Establishing Connections Through Storytelling Utilizing Humor Resources: Grow Your Speaking Business Facebook Community. Get help on repurposing your content, ask questions, get ideas, get...
06.30.2022
131. Why Speakers Are Marketers First, and Speakers Second
Why Speakers Are Marketers First, and Speakers Second In This Episode You Will Learn About: Why Speakers are marketers first and speakers second How to try and test marketing strategies Resources: Grow Your Speaking Business Facebook Community. Get help on repurposing your content, ask questions,...
06.23.2022
130: 5 Ways Adding Regular Blog Content Helps Your Speaker Business Website
5 Ways Adding Regular Blog Content Helps Your Speaker Business Website In This Episode You Will Learn About: How blogging helps your website with SEO How blogging builds authority How blogging drives traffic to your site How blogging provides useful content How blogging helps you better...
06.09.2022
129. How to Repurpose the Heck Out of Your Speaker Content (With 4 Examples)
How to Repurpose the Heck Out of Your Speaker Content (With 4 Examples) In This Episode You Will Learn About: How repurposing your speaker content works 4 examples of how you can repurpose your content today Where you can get help and ideas on...
05.26.2022
128. Sales Funnels for Speakers: An Introduction to the Basics
Sales Funnels for Speakers: An Introduction to the Basics In this podcast, I’m talking a little about the basics of a speaker's sales funnel. Resources:
05.12.2022
127. Avoid These 5 Common Speaker Call to Action Mistakes
Avoid These 5 Common Speaker Call to Action Mistakes In this podcast, I’m talking about 5 mistakes I've seen speakers make when creating their CTAs. Resources:
04.28.2022
126. 7 Features That Should be Included in All Speaker Videos
7 Features That Should be Included in All Speaker Videos In this podcast, I’m talking about 7 features that should be included in all speaker videos. Resources:
04.14.2022
125. Five-Step Plan to Leveraging Social Media Into Speaking Gigs
Your Five-Step Plan to Leveraging Social Media Into Speaking Gigs In this podcast, I’m talking about 5 steps to leverage your social media to help you get booked. Resources: >> Get 44 free marketing templates for speakers https://charlijane.com/speaker-marketing-templates/ The Charli Jane Speakers Club helps...
03.31.2022
124. 6 Organizations Offering Speaking Opportunities Today
This Week I’m Talking About 6 Organizations Offering Speaking Opportunities Today If you're new to speaking, one of the first things you need to take care of is sourcing new opportunities to speak. You can be the best public speaker in...

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Grow Your Public Speaking Business episodes:

#176 - Maximizing Social Media to Expand Your Reach as a Speaker

#175 - Crafting Effective Calls to Action in Your Speeches

#174 - Creating Impactful Speaker Bios That Attract Organizers

#173 - 9 Must-Know Strategies for Marketing Yourself as an In-Demand Keynote Speaker

#172 - Lights, Camera, Speaking! Creating Videos for Your Speaker Website

#171 - How to Attract Event Planners and Land Speaking Opportunities

#170 - 7 Quick Tips for Creating a Compelling Speaker Portfolio

#169 Unleashing Networking Magic for Speakers: 5 Quick Tips

#168 - Instant Improvements: 5 Quick Fixes for Common Speaking Mistakes

#167 - Show Me the Money: The Art of Negotiating Your Speaking Fee

#166 - Promoting Yourself Online: Boost Your Gig Bookings

#165 - Mastering Proposal Follow-ups: The Gentle Art of Persistence

#164 - 5 Unconventional Ways to Find Your First Speaking Gig

#163 - From Free to Fee: How to Start Getting Paid as a Speaker

#162 - Boost Your LinkedIn Profile in 10 Minutes for More Speaking Gigs

#161 - AI and Speaking: How Can It Transform Your Business?

#160 - 5 Things You Need to Hear Right Now as a Speaker Struggling to Find Gigs

#159 - Virtual Presentations: How to Adapt Your Speaking Skills for the Digital Stage

#158 - The Secret to Crafting a Compelling Speaker Bio That Gets You Booked

#157 - What Should I Be Sending to an Event Planner as a Speaker?

#156 - The Power of Connection: How Success: Stories Can Build Trust With Your Audience and Boost Speaking Revenue

#155 - What Are the 3Cs of Speaking, and How Can You Leverage Them for Success?

#154 - From Chaos to Cohesion: Mastering Unity in Your Speaker Marketing

#153 - How Does Imposter Syndrome Affect Speakers and How You Can Overcome It?

#152 - 11 Quickfire Tips for Staying Consistent on Social as a Speaker

#151 - 6 Ways Speakers Can Make Money Without Charging a Speaking Fee

#150 - Are Podcast Appearances Still a Relevant Promotion Strategy for Speakers?

#149 - Unleash the Power of Your Story

#145 How to Market Your Speaking Business on a Budget (5 Low-Cost Strategies)

#144 The Biggest Misconceptions Regarding Niching Down DEBUNKED

#143 - Why Your Speaker Business Isn’t Growing

#142 Above and Beyond the Speaker Demo

#141 Why Consistency is Everything As a Speaker

#140 The Best Way to Organize and Manage Your Speaking Leads

#139 Quick-Fire Tips for Successfully Growing Your Speaking Business with Video Marketing

#138 How to Leverage LinkedIn to Gain Massive Growth for Your Speaking Business

#137 How to Get in The Practice You Need to Become an Accomplished Public Speaker

#136 The Speakers Call to Action (CTA)

135. The Go-Getters Guide to Becoming a Virtual Speaker

134. Why Your Talk Titles Are So Important

133. 3 Steps to Establishing On-Stage Credibility as a Speaker

132. How To Better Connect with Your Audience as a Speaker

131. Why Speakers Are Marketers First, and Speakers Second

130: 5 Ways Adding Regular Blog Content Helps Your Speaker Business Website

129. How to Repurpose the Heck Out of Your Speaker Content (With 4 Examples)

128. Sales Funnels for Speakers: An Introduction to the Basics

127. Avoid These 5 Common Speaker Call to Action Mistakes

126. 7 Features That Should be Included in All Speaker Videos

125. Five-Step Plan to Leveraging Social Media Into Speaking Gigs

124. 6 Organizations Offering Speaking Opportunities Today