In this episode, Jess Ekstrom, Founder of Headbands of Hope and Bright Pages and Author of Chasing the Bright Side, discusses how to use negotiation to get paid for speaking events. <a href="https://americannegotiationinstitute.com/testimonials-2/">Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company</a> <a href="https://americannegotiationinstitute.com/guide/">Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides</a> <a href="http://go.micdropworkshop.com/fullcourse">Get $200 off of the Mic Drop Workshop with code</a>: LIVE520 <a href="https://jessekstrom.com">Jess's Website</a> <a href="https://www.headbandsofhope.com">Headbands of Hope</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-ekstrom-speaker-author/">Follow Jess on LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/">Follow Kwame on LinkedIn</a> Kwame Christian with Jess Ekstrom

In this episode, Jess Ekstrom, Founder of Headbands of Hope and Bright Pages and Author of Chasing the Bright Side, discusses how to use negotiation to get paid for speaking events. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Get $200 off of the Mic Drop Workshop with code: LIVE520 Jess's Website Headbands of Hope Follow Jess on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Jess Ekstrom

In this episode, Jess Ekstrom, Founder of Headbands of Hope and Bright Pages and Author of Chasing the Bright Side, discusses how to use negotiation to get paid for speaking events. <a href="https://americannegotiationinstitute.com/testimonials-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company</a> <a href="https://americannegotiationinstitute.com/guide/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides</a> <a href="http://go.micdropworkshop.com/fullcourse" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get $200 off of the Mic Drop Workshop with code</a>: LIVE520 <a href="https://jessekstrom.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jess's Website</a> <a href="https://www.headbandsofhope.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Headbands of Hope</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-ekstrom-speaker-author/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow Jess on LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow Kwame on LinkedIn</a> Kwame Christian with Jess Ekstrom

How to Get Paid to Speak with Jess Ekstrom

Transform your relationships. Speak your truth. Get what you deserve—with Kwame Christian as your guide. With over 16 million downloads and more than 1,600 episodes, Negotiate Anything was the world’s leading negotiation podcast for nearly a decade, reaching listeners in more than 180 countries. But it’s about more than negotiation—it’s about confidence, connection, and creating outcomes that respect your values.



About the Host: Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A.

Kwame Christian the founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute. He's known for his viral TEDx Talk, “Finding Confidence in Conflict,” and is a bestselling author of two books:

•	How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race (2022)

•	Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life (2020)

As a degrees in law, psychology, and public policy, Kwame brings a wealth of knowledge to every episode. He’s also a LinkedIn instructor with over 2.3 million learners, making complex negotiation concepts accessible to everyone.



Why This Podcast?

At the American Negotiation Institute, we believe that the best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations. Our mission is to empower you to negotiate anything, anywhere. Whether you’re a seasoned negotiator or just starting, our podcast equips you with the tools and confidence to navigate any conversation.



Tune in to Transform Your Life:

Join millions of listeners who have already unlocked the power of negotiation. Subscribe now and start mastering the skills that will transform your professional and personal life. Watch our episodes on YouTube for more visual insights and tips.



Connect with Us:

•	Website: American Negotiation Institute

•	Email: simon@negotiateanything.com

•	LinkedIn: Kwame Christian

•	YouTube: Negotiate Anything



Produced by the American Negotiation Institute

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Transform your relationships. Speak your truth. Get what you deserve—with Kwame Christian as your guide. With over 16 million downloads and more than 1,600 episodes, Negotiate Anything was the world’s leading negotiation podcast for nearly a decade, reaching listeners in more than 180 countries. But it’s about more than negotiation—it’s about confidence, connection, and creating outcomes that respect your values. About the Host: Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. Kwame Christian the founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute. He's known for his viral TEDx Talk, “Finding Confidence in Conflict,” and is a bestselling author of two books: • How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race (2022) • Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life (2020) As a degrees in law, psychology, and public policy, Kwame brings a wealth of knowledge to every episode. He’s also a LinkedIn instructor with over 2.3 million learners, making complex negotiation concepts accessible to everyone. Why This Podcast? At the American Negotiation Institute, we believe that the best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations. Our mission is to empower you to negotiate anything, anywhere. Whether you’re a seasoned negotiator or just starting, our podcast equips you with the tools and confidence to navigate any conversation. Tune in to Transform Your Life: Join millions of listeners who have already unlocked the power of negotiation. Subscribe now and start mastering the skills that will transform your professional and personal life. Watch our episodes on YouTube for more visual insights and tips. Connect with Us: • Website: American Negotiation Institute • Email: simon@negotiateanything.com • LinkedIn: Kwame Christian • YouTube: Negotiate Anything Produced by the American Negotiation Institute

Transform your relationships. Speak your truth. Get what you deserve—with Kwame Christian as your guide. With over 16 million downloads and more than 1,600 episodes,&nbsp;Negotiate Anything&nbsp;was the world’s leading negotiation podcast for nearly a decade, reaching listeners in more than 180 countries. But it’s about more than negotiation—it’s about confidence, connection, and creating outcomes that respect your values.



About the Host: Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A.

Kwame Christian the founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute. He's known for his viral TEDx Talk, “Finding Confidence in Conflict,” and is a bestselling author of two books:

•	How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race (2022)

•	Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life (2020)

As a degrees in law, psychology, and public policy, Kwame brings a wealth of knowledge to every episode. He’s also a LinkedIn instructor with over 2.3 million learners, making complex negotiation concepts accessible to everyone.



Why This Podcast?

At the American Negotiation Institute, we believe that the best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations. Our mission is to empower you to negotiate anything, anywhere. Whether you’re a seasoned negotiator or just starting, our podcast equips you with the tools and confidence to navigate any conversation.



Tune in to Transform Your Life:

Join millions of listeners who have already unlocked the power of negotiation. Subscribe now and start mastering the skills that will transform your professional and personal life. Watch our episodes on YouTube for more visual insights and tips.



Connect with Us:

•	Website: American Negotiation Institute

•	Email: simon@negotiateanything.com

•	LinkedIn: Kwame Christian

•	YouTube: Negotiate Anything



Produced by the American Negotiation Institute

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