Welcome to another exciting episode of Ravel Radio! I'm your host, Cara Steinmann. 

I am thrilled to welcome Leisa Reid, speaker networking guru and the incoming CEO of the International Speaker Network, to our show. Leisa brings a fresh perspective on shifting from in-person to virtual networking, showcasing how she has supercharged her productivity using this approach.

Leisa unveils her speaker soulmate system, emphasizing the significant benefits of having a handful of close industry relationships. The conversation swiftly moves towards monetizing speaking engagements, where Leisa shares multiple ways to profit from speaking, whether through visibility or actual dollars. She outlines the value of a monetization menu - a strategy that can be tailored to each speaker's unique needs. The importance of leveraging the right audience for the right speaking engagements comes into play, with strategic planning being key to successfully monetizing speaking gigs.

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