Every opportunity to speak on someone else’s stage is a privilege because they’re trusting you with their audience..

But where is the line between it being a great opportunity to grow your business and selling yourself short?

Yes, free speaking can be a powerful tool in your marketing strategy…however without a purposeful plan in place you can end up adding another to-do item to your task list without any real payoff for all your hard work.
 
A worthwhile trade-off for speaking on stage for free can and should be something that’s aligned with your bigger business goals.

Before you commit to your next unpaid talk, let’s dissect the nuances of free speaking—understanding the real costs it requires, how to filter opportunities that come your way, and if you have to say no, how you can decline gracefully without slamming shut doors to future collaborations.

This episode is a gold mine of insights to help you navigate and make smart decisions for leveraging free speaking gigs as the massive marketing opportunity they can be for your business.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What essentially is free speaking and the intangible cost it requires 
• Understanding the Law of Reciprocity—the balance between what you’re giving vs what you’re getting
• The Pros and Cons of speaking for free— is it right move for you to market and grow your business
• Clarifying questions to help you filter if an opportunity is going to be worth your time
• How to gracefully say no to opportunities that aren’t great fit for you (without feeling like a total jerk)
• Plus some examples and tactics to use free speaking opportunities to grow your business and monetize your time off stage

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Have you ever beat yourself up when things don’t play out like you planned? 

Oftentimes, we become so obsessed with our expectations, we feel disappointed or give up when things don’t go perfectly. Even though we logically know that life rarely goes as planned.

In today’s episode I’m sharing with you the behind the scenes of my life and business on how “plans” have evolved in little AND big ways over the last 6 months.  Fom selling our home in a difficult market, the surprising twist of merging two brands only to untangle them 6 months later, to the super specific tech decision I had to make this month (plus answering the big question about my surprise third pregnancy: was it planned?!)

Change isn’t easy and sometimes it’s downright scary! But when you learn to pivot and adapt with purpose, you’ll become even stronger.

Tune in for an episode packed with real-life experiences, actionable strategies and tips that will help you navigate life's unexpected twists (and of course I weave this into how to embrace unexpected challenges when speaking live). Ignite your hustle with a fresh perspective on the importance of flexibility in business and life!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What happens when you tend to get tied to an exact plan or become obsessed with your process 
• How can you be more flexible and embrace change not only in your business but also when it comes to speaking (hello tech snafus or unexpected disturbances)
• Reflection questions to help you cut the clutter and simplify things in your business
• Why your ability to make swift decision is more important than what you decide
• Plus exciting updates for what’s next with Team Heather Sager

Enjoyed this episode? You also might love: 

• Ep #187 - Hot Take: I Failed, Publicly and Here’s What I Learned
• Ep #161 - I launched a new business
• Ep #55 - How to handle tech surprises when virtually speaking
• Ep #44 - Make Fear Your Homeboy with Judi Holler

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Creating amazing content is half of the marketing battle…the other half comes from rolling up your sleeves and earning eyeballs on your business.

Maybe one of those questions you’ve wondered about is this:

How do I get more eyes on my content if I don't have a large following?

It’s a question I’ve heard on repeat over the last year that’s why I’m tackling it on today’s podcast episode.

So if you’ve been frustrated by slow audience growth, feeling like you’re constantly creating but the only people who engage with your content are your sister and great aunt…this is the episode you need to listen to on repeat.

It’s a recast of an oldie but a goodie episode from two years ago where I walk you through 5 specific ways to increase your visibility even if you have a small audience. It’s  filled with tactical ways and actionable advice to help you get fired up,  step up to the mic, start making an impact and truly help people regardless of what size your ‘following’ is.

In this episode, we’ll dig into:

• Getting clear on what your audience size is and what exactly it means for you
• The importance of consistently tracking your metrics and the incremental changes in your business
• Why you should stop waiting for your ideal person to come to you (and what you should do instead)
• 5 specific places to look at  to get in front of your ideal audience 
• Plus tactical ways and examples on how you can approach this to help you reframe your mindset if you feel awkward pitching yourself

Quick note: this episode originally aired two years ago, so a few things mentioned in the episode are out of date (like the name of my program and my opt-in freebie, but the message is TIMELESS).

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Are you ready for a mind shift that could change your life?

Join us in today’s episode as we do a throwback to my interview with the incredible Jill Stanton of The Wealthy Course Creator duo and The Millionaire Girls Club.

Get ready for a deep dive into the power of our thoughts, how they can either uplift us or pull us down and the crucial role of mindset to reach our goals.

Jill offers insight into how to recognize these negative thought spirals that often hold us back—interrupt them and then redirect our thoughts towards growth and positivity giving us the ability to see life's challenges from a fresh perspective.

Tune in and ignite your mind with this transformative conversation and learn how to replace fear, self-doubt and disempowering beliefs by embracing one’s vulnerability and switching that default mode of worrying to being willing.

In this podcast interview, Jill shares:

• Her struggle of self-doubt, how her past experience shaped her beliefs and behavior and how she stays future focused 
• The importance of choosing thoughts and beliefs to catch oneself when spiraling into negative or disempowering thoughts
• The power of asking better questions to redirect one’s focus and perspective
• The strength that comes from embracing vulnerability and being unapologetically you
• Switching to impact goals instead of income goals (think of the people you’re meant to serve!)
• And of course, how she approaches speaking on a stage

Quick note: this episode originally aired two years ago, so a few things mentioned in the episode are out of date (like the name of BOTH our programs, but the message is TIMELESS).

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When most entrepreneurs think of speaking, they think of either professional speakers charging a fee for their talk or speaking for free to get experience to eventually command a fee. But this concept of trading money for time wasn’t why you built your business, and speaking for free without a strategy isn’t going to lead you towards the results you want. The good news is that this isn’t the only way to speak to get results in your business.  

In today's episode, I'm sharing with you my interview on the Sweet Life Podcast with April Beach where I explain the two types of speaking business models you can use to grow your business. We’re going to dig into my unique approach to sales and will share with you the step by step process to effectively use speaking opportunities into a money maker for your biz.

This conversation is filled with GOLD and tangible strategies so be sure you don’t miss this one!

In this podcast interview with April, I share:

• How speaking fits into your business and how you can leverage this to grow your business
• The types of Speaking Business Models and understanding which one aligns with your goals and strategies
• The importance of having a signature talk—one that connects to your offers and to the solutions that you provide
• Why listening to your prospect and understanding the context of their problems are critical steps for a successful sales call
• My unique approach to sales—3 steps that you can follow to effectively use speaking to grow your business
  
  

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Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation with the remarkable entrepreneur, Gloria Chou as we challenge the go-to definition of success and dive deep into Gloria's transformative journey.

Gloria is an expert in helping small business owners, especially bootstrapped founders and women of color, amplify their message and be seen and heard in the world. Despite her unconventional path to the world of PR, Gloria has unlocked the secrets to success in her own unique way.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The driving force behind Gloria's passion for helping others be seen, heard, and valued.
• A deep dive into Gloria's early entrepreneurial days, where she shares her evolution, pivots, and the invaluable lessons she learned along the way.
• The pivotal moment that compelled Gloria to reassess her relationship with money and her tips for transitioning from a scarcity to abundance mindset.
• Insights into how Gloria shows up in her business and effectively leads her remote team.
• A fresh perspective on hustle culture and an alternative definition of success that will challenge your beliefs and inspire transformation in your own life and business.

Join Heather and Gloria as they delve into Gloria's incredible journey, from her background as a U.S. Diplomat to the rapid growth of her own business over the past two years. This inspiring conversation will make you reevaluate your relationship with money and redefine your own path to success.

Tune in now to gain powerful insights from Gloria Chou and embark on a transformative journey to redefine success in your life and business


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Whenever I share that I’m a speaking coach,  I always hear a version of…

“Omg I need you, I ramble too much.”

The struggle is real when it comes to getting your ideas out of that brain, through your mouth and easily understood by your audience.

Now the question is, how do I fix this problem?

In today’s episode, I'm sharing my specific recipe—the exact exercise that I follow and I've used all the time to train my mind and mouth to sync faster and get better at articulating my thoughts. 

This will be the least sexy, yet most effective activity you do moving forward to get better thinking at your feet.

Tune in to learn and build the skills to help you become a more charismatic and magnetic communicator in your business.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Understanding WHY we ramble
• The REAL reason why we get annoyed when others ramble (it’s not what ya think)
• How to keep yourself from rambling in moments that matter
• How critical is being “concise”? 
• What it takes to trust your voice and build your communication skills 
• PLUS the go to drill I’ve taught thousands to get better at thinking on their feet 

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I see it all the time. Working with my private clients, talking with my students in my group coaching program, the conversations in my Instagram DMs…one of the biggest struggles in starting and growing a business is feeling confident in the most important part of the process —selling! 

Whether it’s selling your ideas, yourself or your offers, selling can feel uncomfortable. And if you feel icky about it, or think you’re not good at it, or simply the thought of selling your stuff makes you cringe (even though you KNOW it will help a lot of people), get ready for some SPICY HEATHER today to help you change your relationship with SALES.

The truth is selling is not as scary people make it out to be. I’ll share with you my five most compelling sales strategies that you can apply to your own sales process to take your selling skills to the next level and deliver results.

Enjoy listening to my weird analogies (seriously, this one is a bit off the rails) as you learn simple ways to seamlessly and confidently SELL.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The reason why most online business owners struggle to make money in their business
• Why we feel uncomfortable with the idea of selling and why we suck at it
• Why is getting on a sales call with your prospective clients (to some degree) a pivotal part of sales
• Consistency and repetition: the keys in driving sales success
• The top struggles of experts and entrepreneurs when it comes to selling 
• And the 5 strategies that you can do to strengthen your selling process

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We’ve all been in moments where we question our own ideas or capabilities. Heck, even the most successful entrepreneurs openly talk about experiencing impostor syndrome.

The question is, how much of your time is sneakily stolen by doubt or worry?

If you find yourself in seasons where you can’t seem to make progress, chances are it’s far more than you think.

In today’s conversation, I’ll share with you exactly how I navigate those moments and build what I call, your Belief Bank Account.

You’ll also hear the one thing that has served as a catalyst and has contributed to my consistent success in life and business. I’ll give you a little pep talk and maybe some much needed kick in the tush to help you move forward despite uncertainty.

So get comfy, grab a coffee or cocktail and get ready to get a confidence boost!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What typically most experts online do when things didn’t go as planned aka they launched and had zero sales (and why you shouldn’t be doing this!)
• The real reason behind why you’re really not getting the sales you want
• What happens when we spin in cycle of self-doubt
• Funding and managing your Belief Bank Account
• My catalyst for success both in business and in personal life
• 4 things to do to beat self-doubt and start seeing momentum in your business

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It takes a lot of work to run a growing business.  It's always this constant pursuit of growth—personally, professionally and financially. 

And with all the plans to execute, targets to reach, content to create and more, you might find yourself feeling stuck, constantly running on a hamster wheel of busyness with all the back-to-back client calls, podcast guesting, little admin tasks, and you can't get out!

But the beautiful thing about you being an entrepreneur is you get to choose how you run your business…

…you get to choose what you don't want to do

…you get to choose what you can delegate to your team

…or flat out what you can delete that’s not essential to your business

YOU get to make those choices. 

So what can we as thought leaders that people look to and what to learn from do to navigate in this season of ‘crazy busy’ without the stress?

Listen to today’s episode — it’s an unscripted conversation on how you can best show up, bring a little bit more light and fun to your business and your audience.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Choosing the season that feels right for you in your life and business 
• How it’s important to dedicate a season of growth in all areas of your life
• Why I banned the word ‘busy’ from my vocabulary (and why you should too!)
• Why hustle is absolutely necessary in seasons
• How you show up makes the biggest difference for how your brand is perceived by other people
• Plus I share my own story (that I had never shared on stage before)—the biggest experience of my life that taught me how to handle myself under stress and pressure

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