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- Making the Impossible Possible (ft. Ben Nemtin)
Making the Impossible Possible (ft. Ben Nemtin)
One man’s dream to help others achieve theirs
OPENING QUOTE:
“It was national news, then it was international news, and then people also started sending us their dreams, asking for our help. And so we just kept doing it because the energy was there. And that's why this project turned into, really, a lifestyle. And I realized that a list is really a reminder of the things that are truly important to you that tend to get buried by the day-to-day.”
-Ben Nemtin
GUEST BIO:
Ben Nemtin rose to fame when he and three buddies from school made a list of 100 impossible things they wanted to do before they died. Then they jumped into a van together and set out to make them happen. The catch? For every one dream they accomplished, they had to help someone else achieve a dream of their own.
The foursome filmed the whole thing, which became a hit TV show on MTV and helped launch Ben's remarkable speaking career. This last year, Ben delivered over 150 paid keynotes and is one of the most in-demand speakers on the planet. He helps audiences make the impossible possible while covering topics like mental health, burnout, and regret in a deeply personal and authentic way.
Links:
- Website
- YouTube
CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:
[10:04] - From Desire to Belief to Action
Going from wanting something to making it reality
How do you play basketball with the President? First, you have to decide to do it. Then you have to never take no for an answer. Next, and this is the important part, you have to continue refusing to take no for an answer.
That’s what Ben learned— that achieving your dreams happens only when you mix a desire with the belief that it’s possible and the continual, never-ending drive to take action and make it happen.
[14:47] - Building the Speaking Muscle
Dispelling the talent myth
“Every speaker that you see started where you are now.” With that simple message, Ben nails what makes speaking so magical— the fact that it’s not magic at all. If you’re willing to put in the reps, put in the hours, and keep striving to become better, anyone can truly become a transformative speaker. There’s no secret talent, no genetic code for speaking prowess. It’s just practice, practice, and more practice.
[20:45] - Growing During the Pandemic
How Ben turned the normal COVID story on its head
When your circumstances become worse, how do you respond?
Ben responded to the worst possible circumstances by making himself the best he could be. “When COVID hit, I had to really look at, ‘How do I make my keynote 20% to 30% better? Because I feel as though it’s going to be less impact virtually, just by nature of the virtual environment.”
That ownership over difficult circumstances is rare, and powerful. Sometimes you can lighten your load. But when you can’t, you can always make yourself stronger to bear the weight.
[36:03] - The Ultimate Regret
How to avoid feelings of missed opportunities at the end
76% of people on their deathbed regret having lived their life for someone other than themselves. “I lived the life I thought I should live, not a life for me.”
How do you avoid that regret? By following the three steps we started with. Find your desire, truly believe it’s possible, and then set about making it a reality every day with everything you do.
RESOURCES:
- [7:38] The Buried Life, by Matthew Arnold
- [33:20] The Buried Life Website
Follow Ben Nemtin:
- Website
- YouTube
Follow Josh Linkner:
- YouTube
ABOUT MIC DROP:
Hear from the world’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing tipping point moments, strategies, and approaches that led to their speaking career success. Throughout each episode, host Josh Linkner, #1 Innovation keynote speaker in the world, deconstructs guests’ Mic Drop moments and provides tactical tools and takeaways that can be applied to any speaking business, no matter it’s starting point. You'll enjoy hearing from some of the top keynote speakers in the industry including: Ryan Estis, Alison Levine, Peter Sheahan, Seth Mattison, Cassandra Worthy, and many more. Mic Drop is sponsored by ImpactEleven.
Learn more at: MicDropPodcast.com
ABOUT THE HOST:
Josh Linkner is a Creative Troublemaker. He believes passionately that all human beings have incredible creative capacity, and he’s on a mission to unlock inventive thinking and creative problem solving to help leaders, individuals, and communities soar.
Josh has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million and is the author of four books including the New York Times Bestsellers, Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention. He has invested in and/or mentored over 100 startups and is the Founding Partner of Detroit Venture Partners.
Today, Josh serves as Chairman and Co-founder of Platypus Labs, an innovation research, training, and consulting firm. He has twice been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is the recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award.
Josh is also a passionate Detroiter, the father of four, is a professional-level jazz guitarist, and has a slightly odd obsession with greasy pizza.
Learn more about Josh: JoshLinkner.com
SPONSORED BY IMPACTELEVEN:
From refining your keynote speaking skills to writing marketing copy, from connecting you with bureaus to boosting your fees, to developing high-quality websites, producing head-turning demo reels, Impact Eleven (formerly 3 Ring Circus) offers a comprehensive and powerful set of services to help speakers land more gigs at higher fees.
Learn more at: impacteleven.com
PRODUCED BY DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:
In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown’s processes to launch today’s most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from messy ideas to finely tuned hits.
Here’s to making (podcast) history together.
Learn more at: DetroitPodcastStudios.com
SHOW CREDITS:
- Josh Linkner: Host | [email protected]
- Connor Trombley: Executive Producer | [email protected]
40 min - Stories that Stick (ft. Kindra Hall)
Stories that Stick (ft. Kindra Hall)
A master storyteller on what works, what matters, and what doesn’t work or matter
OPENING QUOTE:
“We get to know people through their stories, and they're asking themselves in that moment as you come out on stage: "I'm spending the next hour with this person, do I like them? Do I connect with them? Do I feel like they're related to me in any way? Do I trust them?”
-Kindra Hall:
GUEST BIO:
Kindra Hall is the best selling author of Stories That Stick: How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences, and Transform Your Business. Kindra is one of the busiest keynote speakers on the scene, helping global brands better communicate the value of their company, their products and their individuality through strategic storytelling. She's also the Chief Storytelling Officer at SUCCESS Magazine, where she shares the inspiring, often untold stories of achievers like Daymond John, Deepak Chopra, James Altucher and Misty Copeland in print and on the podcast SUCCESS Stories with Kindra Hall.
Links:
- Website
- YouTube
CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:
[6:00] - The Four Key Elements of a Great Story
Kindra’s secret sauce for amazing storytelling
Kindra lists four key components of great storytelling— First, they need an identifiable character. It can be you or someone else, but it needs to be someone your audience can identify with.
Next, a story needs authentic emotion. It doesn’t have to make your audience cry, but it needs to make them feel something.
Third— a story needs a moment. It’s a point in the story where the listener can “come in and sit right there next to you,” experiencing what you or the main character experienced.
Finally, a story needs specific details. This adds to the image your audience is creating in their minds, making your story more vivid and impactful.
[14:48] - Intros & Ending
How Kindra thinks about two of the most important parts of a keynote
When it comes to intros, Kindra has a strong stance: “Always start with the story.” That’s how your audience will get to know you, much more than listing out your credentials or resume.
As far as endings, Kindra ties all the concepts she’s gone on to discuss back to that original story. It brings everything full-circle, and helps solidify the concepts discussed because they tie back to her original narrative. This leaves a lasting impression and ties emotion and feelings to the intellectual side of what’s been discussed.
[22:36] - Kindra’s Storytelling Heroes
Influential names you may not know
Kindra lists her mentor, Donald Davis, as one of her storytelling heroes. She cites his traditional storytelling chops and ability to make life’s everyday moments have power and value as one of her biggest inspirations. Kindra also lists the opening story of Glennon Doyle’s book Untamed, despite its status as being considered “overhyped.” It clearly struck a chord with a wide range of people— the hallmark of a great story.
[29:16] - Kindra’s Storytelling No-Nos
Taking a stand against emotional manipulation
Two things Kindra feels strongly about in stories and keynotes— don’t cry, and don’t tell stories that have no purpose other than to make your audience cry. Becoming emotional onstage might feel like it will convey vulnerability and impact, but the truth is that it takes the focus off your audience and puts it on you. You’re meant to be the deliverer of the message, not the central star of the message.
Meanwhile, Kendra says that while stories should be emotionally resonant, they also need to tie back to your message on an intellectual level. Ask yourself what the purpose of a story you share actually is— if it doesn’t go any deeper than “making the audience cry,” cut it out.
[32:52] - More than an Ovation
Kindra’s real measure of a great keynote
Many speakers measure success in standing ovations. But Kindra uses another metric. Does anyone come up to her after the keynote and ask to discuss its message with her further? Does anyone speak to her about speaking at another event? These are signs that she’s made a lasting impression after leaving the stage and concluding the event. That’s the true measure of keynote success.
RESOURCES:
- [23:02] About Donald Davis
- [24:02] Untamed, by Glennon Doyle
- [24:40] New York Times Metropolitan Diary
Follow Kindra Hall:
- Website
- YouTube
Follow Josh Linkner:
- YouTube
ABOUT MIC DROP:
Hear from the world’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing tipping point moments, strategies, and approaches that led to their speaking career success. Throughout each episode, host Josh Linkner, #1 Innovation keynote speaker in the world, deconstructs guests’ Mic Drop moments and provides tactical tools and takeaways that can be applied to any speaking business, no matter it’s starting point. You'll enjoy hearing from some of the top keynote speakers in the industry including: Ryan Estis, Alison Levine, Peter Sheahan, Seth Mattison, Cassandra Worthy, and many more. Mic Drop is sponsored by ImpactEleven.
Learn more at: MicDropPodcast.com
ABOUT THE HOST:
Josh Linkner is a Creative Troublemaker. He believes passionately that all human beings have incredible creative capacity, and he’s on a mission to unlock inventive thinking and creative problem solving to help leaders, individuals, and communities soar.
Josh has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million and is the author of four books including the New York Times Bestsellers, Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention. He has invested in and/or mentored over 100 startups and is the Founding Partner of Detroit Venture Partners.
Today, Josh serves as Chairman and Co-founder of Platypus Labs, an innovation research, training, and consulting firm. He has twice been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is the recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award.
Josh is also a passionate Detroiter, the father of four, is a professional-level jazz guitarist, and has a slightly odd obsession with greasy pizza.
Learn more about Josh: JoshLinkner.com
SPONSORED BY IMPACTELEVEN:
From refining your keynote speaking skills to writing marketing copy, from connecting you with bureaus to boosting your fees, to developing high-quality websites, producing head-turning demo reels, Impact Eleven (formerly 3 Ring Circus) offers a comprehensive and powerful set of services to help speakers land more gigs at higher fees.
Learn more at: impacteleven.com
PRODUCED BY DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:
In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown’s processes to launch today’s most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from messy ideas to finely tuned hits.
Here’s to making (podcast) history together.
Learn more at: DetroitPodcastStudios.com
SHOW CREDITS:
- Josh Linkner: Host | [email protected]
- Connor Trombley: Executive Producer | [email protected]
41 min - Rose-Colored Glasses (with Lime Green Frames) ft. Erik Qualman
Rose-Colored Glasses (with Lime Green Frames) (ft. Erik Qualman)
Erik Qualman’s relentlessly optimistic and transformative approach to speaking
OPENING QUOTE:
“And even though I'm speaking to a group... Let's say yesterday, there's 5,000 people there. There's people in there, it's a business meeting, but there's people struggling with personal issues. So, they'll send a note, and "Hey, I was..." I mean, this is at the extreme, but I've gotten emails, I'm sure you have as well, that's like, "I was going to end it. I was going to end my life today, but then there's something that you said that just said, okay, one more day, let me keep it going.”
-Erik Qualman
GUEST BIO:
Erik Qualman has been named the number two most likable author on the planet, coming in just behind J.K. Rowling. In addition to penning not only one but five number-one best sellers, he's been named a top 50 digital influencer by Forbes Magazine. Erik has delivered keynotes in 55 countries and reached over 50 million people with his compelling and inspiring messages and, according to him, “Most importantly I'm still trying to live up to the World's Greatest Dad coffee mug I received from my wife and two daughters.”
Links:
- Website
- Books
- YouTube
CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:
[12:17] - Intentionality, from Health to Family Time
Staying healthy and connected to what matters
Josh and Erik discuss the difficulties of traveling as a speaker, both for physical health and family connections. For Erik, it’s become about putting processes in place that allow him to fit all the parts of his life that matter most. When possible, he includes his wife and children in his travel— especially during summer vacation. He also actively tracks his time spent traveling so that he doesn’t spend more time away than he wants to without realizing it.
[16:04] - How to Focus
Simple idea, difficult in practice
Once you start pursuing any sort of career project, you quickly become pulled in a million different directions. Soon, you’re no longer being intentional about your time— you’re being reactive. Erik reminds us all to take time re-focus yourself and your team, if you have one. “How do I be intentional with every minute?”
[29:13] - What are your Green Glasses?
Finding and double-clicking on what makes you unique
Erik tells the story of how bright green glasses became his trademark nearly by accident— but how he later embraced the look as his identifying trademark. It’s not about a gimmick— it’s about creating an image that’s recognizable and representative of what you stand for. In Erik’s case, he stands for optimism and the willingness to be unique, like a pair of bright green glasses.
[29:39] - Going International
Erik’s tips for being a truly global speaker
Erik’s advice for anyone speaking internationally? Prep, prep, prep. Always remember that cultures are different across the world. You need to speak from a place of understanding of your audience’s background, cultural space, political situations, and more. Human experience is universal, but it’s influenced by where we come from. Always remember that when speaking internationally.
[33:31] - Digital Leadership and Speaking
Erik’s perspective as the number-one expert
Erik defines digital leadership simply as empathy. Do I care enough to fix your problem and remove friction? Most innovation isn’t additive, it’s subtraction. Digital leadership is about taking away barriers and causes of friction to create an environment for success. It all begins with empathy.
RESOURCES:
- [4:19] About TravelZoo
- [4:28] Socialnomics, by Erik Qualman
- [5:32] About Book Expo
- [15:51] The Focus Project, by Erik Qualman
- [25:46] Digital Leader, by Erik Qualman
Follow Erik Qualman:
- Website
- Books
- YouTube
Follow Josh Linkner:
- YouTube
ABOUT MIC DROP:
Hear from the world’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing tipping point moments, strategies, and approaches that led to their speaking career success. Throughout each episode, host Josh Linkner, #1 Innovation keynote speaker in the world, deconstructs guests’ Mic Drop moments and provides tactical tools and takeaways that can be applied to any speaking business, no matter it’s starting point. You'll enjoy hearing from some of the top keynote speakers in the industry including: Ryan Estis, Alison Levine, Peter Sheahan, Seth Mattison, Cassandra Worthy, and many more. Mic Drop is sponsored by ImpactEleven.
Learn more at: MicDropPodcast.com
ABOUT THE HOST:
Josh Linkner is a Creative Troublemaker. He believes passionately that all human beings have incredible creative capacity, and he’s on a mission to unlock inventive thinking and creative problem solving to help leaders, individuals, and communities soar.
Josh has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million and is the author of four books including the New York Times Bestsellers, Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention. He has invested in and/or mentored over 100 startups and is the Founding Partner of Detroit Venture Partners.
Today, Josh serves as Chairman and Co-founder of Platypus Labs, an innovation research, training, and consulting firm. He has twice been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is the recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award.
Josh is also a passionate Detroiter, the father of four, is a professional-level jazz guitarist, and has a slightly odd obsession with greasy pizza.
Learn more about Josh: JoshLinkner.com
SPONSORED BY IMPACTELEVEN:
From refining your keynote speaking skills to writing marketing copy, from connecting you with bureaus to boosting your fees, to developing high-quality websites, producing head-turning demo reels, Impact Eleven (formerly 3 Ring Circus) offers a comprehensive and powerful set of services to help speakers land more gigs at higher fees.
Learn more at: impacteleven.com
PRODUCED BY DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:
In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown’s processes to launch today’s most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from messy ideas to finely tuned hits.
Here’s to making (podcast) history together.
Learn more at: DetroitPodcastStudios.com
SHOW CREDITS:
- Josh Linkner: Host | [email protected]
- Connor Trombley: Executive Producer | [email protected]
40 min - Forging Deeper Connections (ft. Riaz Meghji)
Forging Deeper Connections (ft. Riaz Meghji)
What can broadcasting teach us about keynote speaking?
OPENING QUOTE:
And the impact of these past two years could be stress, anxiety, depression, disconnection, and while an overarching theme we've talked about being the great resignation, I believe that's an outcome of the great disconnection.”
-Riaz Meghji
GUEST BIO:
Riaz Meghji is a human connection expert and author of the book Every Conversation Counts: The 5 Habits of Human Connection that Build Extraordinary Relationships. He's also an accomplished broadcaster with 17 years of television hosting experience. Over the course of his career, he’s interviewed experts on current affairs, sports, entertainment, politics, and business.
Links:
- Website
- YouTube
CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:
[6:22] - Silence and Pacing
Powerful tools in broadcasting or keynote speaking
Riaz points out how he noticed that in the virtual world there was widespread discomfort with silence. He then used intentional pausing to his advantage, using it to impact pacing and break through the white noise. Through silence, he says, people will stop in their tracks and ask, “What happened?”
[9:09] - The Power of a Virtual Green Room
Creating deeper connection in remote keynotes
Riaz likes to get into his remote sessions as much as 30 minutes before the event actually starts. This gives him the chance to connect with the MC, other speakers, or any other key people so that they can connect on a deeper level before the event. This provides more context and even helps simulate both the adrenaline rush and the tranquility of being in a green room together before a big event.
[14:38] - Make Small Talk Bigger
Lessons on human connection
For too long we’ve looked at small talk as a defense mechanism to prevent us from getting real in front of someone we don’t know or hitting a nerve with someone else. But if we make our small talk bigger, it presents us with massive opportunities to serve. Ask first and talk second. Be intentional with your curiosity. You’ll be amazed at what you discover about the people around you
[30:39] - What is Assertive Empathy?
Taking on difficult conversations the right way
Need to have a difficult conversation? Try applying the principal of assertive empathy— relationship first, logic second. It’s all about leading with a sense of discovery, rather than posturing our own position. Begin by asking questions and getting to know the other side’s perspective before sharing your own. You’ll be amazed by how much more productive those conversations become.
[34:18] - Be Interested, Not Interesting
The power of making people feel famous
We all have an innate desire to belong. Whether you’re a presenter on stage or a leader with your team, what can you do to go the extra mile and allow someone to feel recognized, acknowledged, seen, and appreciated? And don’t wait until some big conference or town hall to celebrate people’s wins— celebrate them in everyday interactions whenever you notice them.
RESOURCES:
- [2:10] Every Conversation Counts, by Riaz Meghji
- [13:18] Cigna Research on Loneliness
- [16:02] About Gordon Livingston
- [26:24] The Compound Effect, by Darren Hardy
Follow Riaz Meghji:
- Website
- YouTube
Follow Josh Linkner:
- YouTube
ABOUT MIC DROP:
Brought to you by eSpeakers, hear from the world’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing tipping point moments, strategies, and approaches that led to their speaking career success. Throughout each episode, host Josh Linkner, #1 Innovation keynote speaker in the world, deconstructs guests’ Mic Drop moments and provides tactical tools and takeaways that can be applied to any speaking business, no matter it’s starting point. You'll enjoy hearing from some of the top keynote speakers in the industry including: Ryan Estis, Alison Levine, Peter Sheahan, Seth Mattison, Cassandra Worthy, and many more. Mic Drop is produced and presented by eSpeakers; sponsored by ImpactEleven.
Learn more at: MicDropPodcast.com
ABOUT THE HOST:
Josh Linkner is a Creative Troublemaker. He believes passionately that all human beings have incredible creative capacity, and he’s on a mission to unlock inventive thinking and creative problem solving to help leaders, individuals, and communities soar.
Josh has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million and is the author of four books including the New York Times Bestsellers, Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention. He has invested in and/or mentored over 100 startups and is the Founding Partner of Detroit Venture Partners.
Today, Josh serves as Chairman and Co-founder of Platypus Labs, an innovation research, training, and consulting firm. He has twice been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is the recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award.
Josh is also a passionate Detroiter, the father of four, is a professional-level jazz guitarist, and has a slightly odd obsession with greasy pizza.
Learn more about Josh: JoshLinkner.com
ABOUT eSPEAKERS:
When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often.
eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.
The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals all over the world connect directly with speakers for great engagements.
Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.
Learn more at: eSpeakers.com
SPONSORED BY IMPACTELEVEN:
From refining your keynote speaking skills to writing marketing copy, from connecting you with bureaus to boosting your fees, to developing high-quality websites, producing head-turning demo reels, Impact Eleven (formerly 3 Ring Circus) offers a comprehensive and powerful set of services to help speakers land more gigs at higher fees.
Learn more at: impacteleven.com
PRODUCED BY DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:
In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown’s processes to launch today’s most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from messy ideas to finely tuned hits.
Here’s to making (podcast) history together.
Learn more at: DetroitPodcastStudios.com
SHOW CREDITS:
- Josh Linkner: Host | [email protected]
- Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | [email protected]
- Connor Trombley: Executive Producer | [email protected]
46 min - How Two Experienced Meeting Planners Hire Speakers (ft. Debbie Lipsky & Jason Callori)
How Two Experienced Meeting Planners Hire Speakers (ft. Debbie Lipsky & Jason Callori)
Perspectives from two meeting planners who hire speakers daily
OPENING QUOTE:
“I think some people are a little more high maintenance than others. And, like, for the event, the conference I work on. It's a C-Suite client conference. Every single person in attendance, all our clients are our VIPs. As a speaker, you're coming in to present and provide education and thought leadership to them. So you're not supposed to be a VIP yourself.”
-Debbie Lipsky
GUEST BIO:
Debbie Lipsky has been running events and hiring speakers for over 20 years in her role at the financial services giant, SEI.
LinkedIn
Jason Callori works for Cardinal Health, the 15th largest company in the United States with $162 billion in revenue. He's booked dozens of speakers and runs some of the largest and most elaborate conferences and events in the game.
LinkedIn
CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:
[7:51] - What Bookers Look for in Speakers
Straight from the source
What does Debbie want? Customization. In the world of TED talk videos available for free online, there’s no reason to book someone who’s giving the same talk at every event. She wants to receive a custom message, one that is tailored to that exact audience on that day.
As for Jason, he wants dynamism, magnetism, and stage presence. He calls it the ‘phone test.’ If he’s looking down at his phone within ten seconds of watching someone’s videos online, he knows they’re not the person for his event.
[11:04] - Bureau or No Bureau?
An answer to the classic question— what do bookers want?
Despite doing a lot of research on his own, Jason does work closely with speaker bureaus for the simple fact that it makes his life easier. Like Jason, Debbie pairs her own research with close bureau partnerships. Overall, 95% of her bookings come through bureaus.
[18:38] - New and Exciting or Tried and True
How do bookers decide which way to go?
Network matters. Proven success matters. But both Debbie and Jason assert that what it really comes down to is picking the right person, with the right message, for the right event. Sometimes that means going with someone who has a massive portfolio of previous talks, and sometimes it means going with a new upstart who doesn’t have many keynotes under their belt but who has otherwise demonstrated their value.
[27:57] - Setting the Volume Knob
Setting the right tone to attract attention
Do bookers want a rock concert-like atmosphere from their speaker, or a more substantive and information-driven approach? The simple answer: a happy medium. There needs to be a good takeaway and substance, but there also needs to be energy and fun along the way. Generally, that fun factor will need to be even higher when it comes to the opener and closer of a multi-day conference.
[32:11] - The Old Razzle Dazzle
Debbie and Jason reflect on what ‘wows’ them
If you ask Debbie and Jason, ‘dream’ speakers do the little things right. They have their slides locked in at least two days before the event. They take the time to know the business they’re speaking to— the audience’s roles and goals. They don’t just want to impress the higher ups, they want to create real impact for the employees themselves. If you want to get booked, nail all the little things.
RESOURCES:
- [2:33] About SEI
- [2:43] About Cardinal Health
Follow Debbie:
Follow Jason:
Follow Josh:
- YouTube
ABOUT MIC DROP:
Brought to you by eSpeakers, hear from the world’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing tipping point moments, strategies, and approaches that led to their speaking career success. Throughout each episode, host Josh Linkner, #1 Innovation keynote speaker in the world, deconstructs guests’ Mic Drop moments and provides tactical tools and takeaways that can be applied to any speaking business, no matter it’s starting point. You'll enjoy hearing from some of the top keynote speakers in the industry including: Ryan Estis, Alison Levine, Peter Sheahan, Seth Mattison, Cassandra Worthy, and many more. Mic Drop is produced and presented by eSpeakers; sponsored by ImpactEleven.
Learn more at: MicDropPodcast.com
ABOUT THE HOST:
Josh Linkner is a Creative Troublemaker. He believes passionately that all human beings have incredible creative capacity, and he’s on a mission to unlock inventive thinking and creative problem solving to help leaders, individuals, and communities soar.
Josh has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million and is the author of four books including the New York Times Bestsellers, Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention. He has invested in and/or mentored over 100 startups and is the Founding Partner of Detroit Venture Partners.
Today, Josh serves as Chairman and Co-founder of Platypus Labs, an innovation research, training, and consulting firm. He has twice been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is the recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award.
Josh is also a passionate Detroiter, the father of four, is a professional-level jazz guitarist, and has a slightly odd obsession with greasy pizza.
Learn more about Josh: JoshLinkner.com
ABOUT eSPEAKERS:
When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often.
eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.
The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals all over the world connect directly with speakers for great engagements.
Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.
Learn more at: eSpeakers.com
SPONSORED BY IMPACTELEVEN:
From refining your keynote speaking skills to writing marketing copy, from connecting you with bureaus to boosting your fees, to developing high-quality websites, producing head-turning demo reels, Impact Eleven (formerly 3 Ring Circus) offers a comprehensive and powerful set of services to help speakers land more gigs at higher fees.
Learn more at: impacteleven.com
PRODUCED BY DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:
In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown’s processes to launch today’s most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from messy ideas to finely tuned hits.
Here’s to making (podcast) history together.
Learn more at: DetroitPodcastStudios.com
SHOW CREDITS:
- Josh Linkner: Host | [email protected]
- Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | [email protected]
- Connor Trombley: Executive Producer | [email protected]
43 min - What Matters Now (ft. David Horsager)
What Matters Now (ft. David Horsager)
David Horsager on research and trust— and why they’re closely linked
OPENING QUOTE:
“We had, by that October, $1.40 to our name after paying our urgent bills. And we lived in the basement of 86 year old Clara Miller's home with no windows, no bathroom, no kitchen, but we could walk three flights of stairs up and share her bathroom. And we had a half of a shelf in her fridge and we could share that and it had black mold on the walls. And that's how we started this speaking business.”
-David Horsager
GUEST BIO:
David Horsager is the CEO of Trust Edge Leadership Institute, bestselling author of three books, and internationally recognized expert on trust— as well as one of the most successful keynote speakers on the circuit.
Links:
- Website
- Books
- YouTube
CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:
[4:22] - A Speaker’s Number One Job
Hint: it may not be what you think
The reason you follow a leader, buy a product, or experience transformation after a speech is all about trust. It’s not about being liked, it’s about being trusted. Rather than trying to talk about fifteen different topics, or write your keynote around making yourself look good, you should instead focus on creating trust between you and your audience— then going from there.
[14:05] - David’s Unique Approach to Research
Learning and brainstorming his way
Research, research, research. That’s one of the biggest takeaways from our conversation with David. He’s a diligent, almost obsessive researcher, drawing on resources from every field he can find to come up with actionable and proven messages. As a side effect, this research leads to connections with a wide range of people and organizations— and more engagements.
[22:32] - Key Questions to Ask Yourself
Expert advice when writing and delivering keynotes
When writing or delivering every keynote, David asks himself this question: What does this mean to them now? This ensures that his message is not only relevant, but also timely. Is your message outdated? Is it striking a resonant chord with your audience where they are at this present moment, and where they’ll be tomorrow?
Another question: Are you committed to your client? Are you committed to this business? If the answer is yes, you’ll do whatever it takes to make a five-star impact.
[27:31] -The Eight Pillars of Trust
Applying them to your speaking business
David doesn’t dive deep on all eight pillars of trust, but he does mention a few. Intent and compassion, which shows we care about someone beyond their benefit to us. Consistency is another— the only way to build a reputation is visible consistency. Finally, competency: if you want to be trusted in your area of expertise, you have to be competent.
RESOURCES:
- [7:00] Begin with Trust, Harvard Study
- [21:30] About Donald Miller
- [24:01] The Trusted Leader Show, Podcast by David
Follow David Horsager:
- Website
- Books
- YouTube
Follow Josh Linkner:
- YouTube
ABOUT MIC DROP:
Brought to you by eSpeakers, hear from the world’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing tipping point moments, strategies, and approaches that led to their speaking career success. Throughout each episode, host Josh Linkner, #1 Innovation keynote speaker in the world, deconstructs guests’ Mic Drop moments and provides tactical tools and takeaways that can be applied to any speaking business, no matter it’s starting point. You'll enjoy hearing from some of the top keynote speakers in the industry including: Ryan Estis, Alison Levine, Peter Sheahan, Seth Mattison, Cassandra Worthy, and many more. Mic Drop is produced and presented by eSpeakers; sponsored by ImpactEleven.
Learn more at: MicDropPodcast.com
ABOUT THE HOST:
Josh Linkner is a Creative Troublemaker. He believes passionately that all human beings have incredible creative capacity, and he’s on a mission to unlock inventive thinking and creative problem solving to help leaders, individuals, and communities soar.
Josh has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million and is the author of four books including the New York Times Bestsellers, Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention. He has invested in and/or mentored over 100 startups and is the Founding Partner of Detroit Venture Partners.
Today, Josh serves as Chairman and Co-founder of Platypus Labs, an innovation research, training, and consulting firm. He has twice been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is the recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award.
Josh is also a passionate Detroiter, the father of four, is a professional-level jazz guitarist, and has a slightly odd obsession with greasy pizza.
Learn more about Josh: JoshLinkner.com
ABOUT eSPEAKERS:
When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often.
eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.
The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals all over the world connect directly with speakers for great engagements.
Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.
Learn more at: eSpeakers.com
SPONSORED BY IMPACTELEVEN:
From refining your keynote speaking skills to writing marketing copy, from connecting you with bureaus to boosting your fees, to developing high-quality websites, producing head-turning demo reels, Impact Eleven (formerly 3 Ring Circus) offers a comprehensive and powerful set of services to help speakers land more gigs at higher fees.
Learn more at: impacteleven.com
PRODUCED BY DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:
In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown’s processes to launch today’s most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from messy ideas to finely tuned hits.
Here’s to making (podcast) history together.
Learn more at: DetroitPodcastStudios.com
SHOW CREDITS:
- Josh Linkner: Host | [email protected]
- Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | [email protected]
- Connor Trombley: Executive Producer | [email protected]
42 min - Keeping the Beat (ft. Mark Schulman)
Keeping the Beat (ft. Mark Schulman)
Legendary drummer and must-see speaker Mark Schulman on where music and leadership meet
OPENING QUOTE:
“I talk about how when I sit behind the drums, I don't just play the drums. I am the drums. And when I get up to give a speech, I don't just give a speech, I am the speech. I literally take on that persona and I allow myself to be selfless. And I'm always thinking, What can I do for you? What can I do for them? What can I do for the audience?”
-Mark Schulman
GUEST BIO:
Legendary drummer Mark Schulman has been the go-to drummer for Pink, Foreigner, Stevie Nicks, Beyonce, Cher, Sheryl Crow, and many more. He’s been voted one of the top-three pop/rock drummers and been featured as a cover artist on Modern Drummer magazine. Now, he’s also one of the most successful keynote speakers on the circuit, as well as a successful author.
Links:
- Website
- YouTube
CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:
[8:00] - Discipline is Discipline
Drumming or speaking, the root is the same
Success in one discipline doesn’t always translate to success in another. But for Mark, learning to be a great drummer and learning to be a great speaker depended on the same core principles— discipline, action, and refinement over time. Mark says he’s always studying, always reading, and always looking for ways to improve his content and delivery. It’s that same discipline that made him one of the world’s great drummers.
[13:12] - The Rock Star Mindset
Where confidence meets selflessness
Being a rock star doesn’t mean being a selfish diva. In fact, the great rock stars embody two great principles— utter confidence in who they are, and the recognition that what they provide is an act of service. When Mark’s onstage, either behind a drum kit or a microphone, he’s there to bring something magical to the audience. Anyone, from a fresh name in speaking to a longtime expert, can embody that rock star approach.
[15:10] - Speaking to the One
Mark’s backstage moment of intention
While a speaker stands in front of a crowd of dozens, hundreds, or thousands, Mark says that you have to focus on each individual audience member. Before each event, he takes a moment backstage to remind himself that he’s having a series of one-on-one conversations— not delivering a message to a monolithic crowd. This helps him connect on a personal level with each person that attends his events.
[33:21] - Get On That Stage
Mark’s #1 piece of advice for budding speakers
You’re early in your career. You’ve got some early momentum. Mark’s advice? “It is really all about clocking the hours on stage. You need that experience. Any chance you get with a Rotary Club, with a Moose lodge, with a Masons or church group, temple, whatever— speak, speak, speak. Whether it’s for free, whether it’s for money…Nothing replaces that time on stage.”
RESOURCES:
- [7:05] Conquering Life’s Stage Fright, by Mark Schulman
- [9:24] Bruce Turkel
- [29:23] Pink’s Record-Breaking Tour
Follow Mark Schulman:
- Website
- YouTube
Follow Josh Linkner:
- YouTube
ABOUT MIC DROP:
Brought to you by eSpeakers, hear from the world’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing tipping point moments, strategies, and approaches that led to their speaking career success. Throughout each episode, host Josh Linkner, #1 Innovation keynote speaker in the world, deconstructs guests’ Mic Drop moments and provides tactical tools and takeaways that can be applied to any speaking business, no matter it’s starting point. You'll enjoy hearing from some of the top keynote speakers in the industry including: Ryan Estis, Alison Levine, Peter Sheahan, Seth Mattison, Cassandra Worthy, and many more. Mic Drop is produced and presented by eSpeakers; sponsored by ImpactEleven.
Learn more at: MicDropPodcast.com
ABOUT THE HOST:
Josh Linkner is a Creative Troublemaker. He believes passionately that all human beings have incredible creative capacity, and he’s on a mission to unlock inventive thinking and creative problem solving to help leaders, individuals, and communities soar.
Josh has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million and is the author of four books including the New York Times Bestsellers, Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention. He has invested in and/or mentored over 100 startups and is the Founding Partner of Detroit Venture Partners.
Today, Josh serves as Chairman and Co-founder of Platypus Labs, an innovation research, training, and consulting firm. He has twice been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is the recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award.
Josh is also a passionate Detroiter, the father of four, is a professional-level jazz guitarist, and has a slightly odd obsession with greasy pizza.
Learn more about Josh: JoshLinkner.com
ABOUT eSPEAKERS:
When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often.
eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.
The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals all over the world connect directly with speakers for great engagements.
Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.
Learn more at: eSpeakers.com
SPONSORED BY IMPACTELEVEN:
From refining your keynote speaking skills to writing marketing copy, from connecting you with bureaus to boosting your fees, to developing high-quality websites, producing head-turning demo reels, Impact Eleven (formerly 3 Ring Circus) offers a comprehensive and powerful set of services to help speakers land more gigs at higher fees.
Learn more at: impacteleven.com
PRODUCED BY DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:
In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown’s processes to launch today’s most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from messy ideas to finely tuned hits.
Here’s to making (podcast) history together.
Learn more at: DetroitPodcastStudios.com
SHOW CREDITS:
- Josh Linkner: Host | [email protected]
- Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | [email protected]
- Connor Trombley: Executive Producer | [email protected]
39 min - Break the Mold (ft. Heather McGowan)
Break the Mold (ft. Heather McGowan)
Sometimes the best advice is to ignore the advice.
OPENING QUOTE:
“In the past two weeks, it was diamonds, hairdressers, biopharmaceuticals, education, quality control. Next week, it's education. So it's all over the place. And how do you take that same insights or series of insights or decide which ones are important to which audiences so you can scale it?”
- Heather McGowan
GUEST BIO:
One of the most successful speakers today, Heather McGowan is a leading voice on the future of work and the fourth industrial revolution. She’s helped lead organizations around the world in the quest to balance performance and wellbeing, and her latest book The Adaptation Advantage was named one of the Top 30 business books of 2021. It delivers a groundbreaking model for helping leaders let go, learn fast, and thrive.
Links:
- Website
CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:
[6:28] - Uniquely Authentic, Uniquely Successful
Breaking the mold & making careers
People are always telling Heather how authentic she is. But the truth is that she begins from a very simple truth— people want to have a conversation. When Heather steps onstage, she has an idea she wants to convey and she’s out to do it in the most authentic, straightforward, and memorable way. Sometimes, it’s as simple as that— though it’s certainly never easy.
[12:29] - Adapting Your Message
Same mission, different audience
How do you deliver the same message to a group of 5,000 people for 12 minutes as you do a group of 100 people for 75 minutes? The answer is adaptability. You have to be able to identify the core truths and value in your message, then build the rest of your message around them based on the audience, setting, time limit, and other factors. It’s a skill, and like any skill it can be practiced and perfected.
[9:25] - The Future of Work & The Future of Keynotes
The world is changing. Are you changing with it?
The future of keynote speaking has a lot in common with the future of work— it’s becoming more connected, less rigid in its formulas, and more open to unique perspectives and ways of doing things. That can only be a good thing, and it will allow for a new group of speakers to come up and continue changing the game for generations to come.
[22:13] - Bringing Diversity to the Stage
Equity and inclusion are #1
Heather’s goal? To see a time when all of the things about her that are currently selling points relating to her uniqueness— such as her orientation— are simply background to her message. But for now, she’s proud to be a driving force helping more diverse voices reach keynote stages. It’s something we should all aspire to do in our own ways.
RESOURCES:
- [2:37] The Adaptation Advantage
- [4:18] About Amplify Festival
Follow Heather McGowan:
- Website
Follow Josh Linkner:
- YouTube
ABOUT MIC DROP:
Brought to you by eSpeakers, hear from the world’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing tipping point moments, strategies, and approaches that led to their speaking career success. Throughout each episode, host Josh Linkner, #1 Innovation keynote speaker in the world, deconstructs guests’ Mic Drop moments and provides tactical tools and takeaways that can be applied to any speaking business, no matter it’s starting point. You'll enjoy hearing from some of the top keynote speakers in the industry including: Ryan Estis, Alison Levine, Peter Sheahan, Seth Mattison, Cassandra Worthy, and many more. Mic Drop is produced and presented by eSpeakers; sponsored by ImpactEleven.
Learn more at: MicDropPodcast.com
ABOUT THE HOST:
Josh Linkner is a Creative Troublemaker. He believes passionately that all human beings have incredible creative capacity, and he’s on a mission to unlock inventive thinking and creative problem solving to help leaders, individuals, and communities soar.
Josh has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million and is the author of four books including the New York Times Bestsellers, Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention. He has invested in and/or mentored over 100 startups and is the Founding Partner of Detroit Venture Partners.
Today, Josh serves as Chairman and Co-founder of Platypus Labs, an innovation research, training, and consulting firm. He has twice been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is the recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award.
Josh is also a passionate Detroiter, the father of four, is a professional-level jazz guitarist, and has a slightly odd obsession with greasy pizza.
Learn more about Josh: JoshLinkner.com
ABOUT eSPEAKERS:
When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often.
eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.
The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals all over the world connect directly with speakers for great engagements.
Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.
Learn more at: eSpeakers.com
SPONSORED BY IMPACTELEVEN:
From refining your keynote speaking skills to writing marketing copy, from connecting you with bureaus to boosting your fees, to developing high-quality websites, producing head-turning demo reels, Impact Eleven (formerly 3 Ring Circus) offers a comprehensive and powerful set of services to help speakers land more gigs at higher fees.
Learn more at: impacteleven.com
PRODUCED BY DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:
In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown’s processes to launch today’s most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from messy ideas to finely tuned hits.
Here’s to making (podcast) history together.
Learn more at: DetroitPodcastStudios.com
SHOW CREDITS:
- Josh Linkner: Host | [email protected]
- Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | [email protected]
- Connor Trombley: Executive Producer | [email protected]
34 min - Between the Lines (ft. Naren Aryal)
Between the Lines (ft. Naren Aryal)
Exploring the fusion point where books & speaking meet
OPENING QUOTE:
“Hey look, here's 10 titles and here are the high level takeaways from each of the 10. Where does your book fit in? And if you can't tell me exactly how it's different, how it's unique in this space, then we've got some work to do on conceptualizing your book.”
-Naren Aryal
GUEST BIO:
Naren Aryal is founder and CEO of Amplify Publishing Group. Though not a speaker himself, Aryal has helped publish thousands of books— including many for leaders in the speaking industry.
Links:
- Official Bio
CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:
[4:38] - One Industry, Three Models
Options for speakers who want to get published
Want to get published? You have three paths— traditional publishers, self-publishers, and hybrid publishers. Self-publishing is a route that allows for maximum independence and allows you to keep nearly all your royalties. But it also means that everything falls to you to either do yourself or outsource— cover design, editorial, marketing, book distribution, etc.
Traditional publishing requires a higher barrier of entry, but the potential for success can be greater. Finally, hybrid publishing combines elements of both, offering a suite of practical services but letting authors keep more of their royalties.
[9:24] - Turning Royalties in Your Favor
Earn more for your work
Understanding royalties is essential for managing a publishing career— including how they influence whether to self-publish. Everything from publishing advances to royalty splits and out-of-pocket costs should be considered before moving forward on your path.
[14:32] - Planning Your Book— and Beyond
What to prepare for in advance
One of Naren’s best tips is that you should start acting like you have a book to sell, because if you wait until the end to market yourself and your ideas, it’s too late.
Successful authors have done the legwork to establish relationships, get people interested and invest in what they have to say. Once you make the ask to buy a book, it’s much more authentic and effective.
[16:06] - Common Mistakes to Avoid
What new authors do wrong— and how to make it right
One of the most common publishing mistakes for speakers? Not knowing who their audience is. And, for the record, “everybody” isn’t an acceptable answer. You have to define your target market early, often before you even begin writing.
RESOURCES:
- [3:50] Amplify Publishing Group
- [20:07] The Rise of Audiobooks
Follow Naren Aryal:
- Official Bio
Follow Josh Linkner:
- YouTube
ABOUT MIC DROP:
Brought to you by eSpeakers, hear from the world’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing tipping point moments, strategies, and approaches that led to their speaking career success. Throughout each episode, host Josh Linkner, #1 Innovation keynote speaker in the world, deconstructs guests’ Mic Drop moments and provides tactical tools and takeaways that can be applied to any speaking business, no matter it’s starting point. You'll enjoy hearing from some of the top keynote speakers in the industry including: Ryan Estis, Alison Levine, Peter Sheahan, Seth Mattison, Cassandra Worthy, and many more. Mic Drop is produced and presented by eSpeakers; sponsored by ImpactEleven.
Learn more at: MicDropPodcast.com
ABOUT THE HOST:
Josh Linkner is a Creative Troublemaker. He believes passionately that all human beings have incredible creative capacity, and he’s on a mission to unlock inventive thinking and creative problem solving to help leaders, individuals, and communities soar.
Josh has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million and is the author of four books including the New York Times Bestsellers, Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention. He has invested in and/or mentored over 100 startups and is the Founding Partner of Detroit Venture Partners.
Today, Josh serves as Chairman and Co-founder of Platypus Labs, an innovation research, training, and consulting firm. He has twice been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is the recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award.
Josh is also a passionate Detroiter, the father of four, is a professional-level jazz guitarist, and has a slightly odd obsession with greasy pizza.
Learn more about Josh: JoshLinkner.com
ABOUT eSPEAKERS:
When the perfect speaker is in front of the right audience, a kind of magic happens where organizations and individuals improve in substantial, long-term ways. eSpeakers exists to make this happen more often.
eSpeakers is where the speaking industry does business on the web. Speakers, speaker managers, associations, and bureaus use our tools to organize, promote and grow successful businesses. Event organizers think of eSpeakers first when they want to hire speakers for their meetings or events.
The eSpeakers Marketplace technology lets us and our partner directories help meeting professionals all over the world connect directly with speakers for great engagements.
Thousands of successful speakers, trainers, and coaches use eSpeakers to build their businesses and manage their calendars. Thousands of event organizers use our directories every day to find and hire speakers. Our tools are built for speakers, by speakers, to do things that only purpose-built systems can.
Learn more at: eSpeakers.com
SPONSORED BY IMPACTELEVEN:
From refining your keynote speaking skills to writing marketing copy, from connecting you with bureaus to boosting your fees, to developing high-quality websites, producing head-turning demo reels, Impact Eleven (formerly 3 Ring Circus) offers a comprehensive and powerful set of services to help speakers land more gigs at higher fees.
Learn more at: impacteleven.com
PRODUCED BY DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:
In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown’s processes to launch today’s most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from messy ideas to finely tuned hits.
Here’s to making (podcast) history together.
Learn more at: DetroitPodcastStudios.com
SHOW CREDITS:
- Josh Linkner: Host | [email protected]
- Joe Heaps: eSpeakers | [email protected]
- Connor Trombley: Executive Producer | [email protected]
36 min - Cry and Keep Walking (ft. Robyn Benincasa)
Cry and Keep Walking (ft. Robyn Benincasa)
Lessons from the valleys to the (literal) peaks
OPENING QUOTE:
“And this was after three days racing above 14,000 feet nonstop, no sleep, three days into it and then we get to this hut at 15,000 feet and realize, "Dear sweet, baby Jesus. We now have to summit this 19,700 foot active volcano." And then you return to this hut before we ride 250 more miles on our bikes and paddle three days to the finish line. It was nine days for the win.”
-Robyn Benincasa
GUEST BIO:
Robyn Benincasa is a world champion adventure racer, a 2014 CNN hero, a Guinness World Record endurance kayaker, a New York Times bestselling author, and a 23 year veteran San Diego firefighter. She's been named one of the top 50 keynote speakers in the world, the number-one female speaker for meetings.net, and one of the top 10 speakers featured by Harvard Business Review. She's been delivering over 100 keynotes a year for the last 15 years and remains one of the highest demand speakers in the world.
Links:
- Website
- YouTube
CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:
[5:18] - Learning from the Extreme
What keynote speakers can learn from firefighters and racers
Robyn has become world-renowned for the performance of her teams. In keynote speaking, we can learn from her example. Robyn relies heavily on her team of agents, bureau reps, and others who help manage and grow her career. No speaker is a one-person-show.
[15:26] - Gaining Stability from Speed
How going faster helps us stay on course
When pro mountain bikers come to rocky, uneven portions of the trail, they speed up. In life, the rocky portions of life often leave us feeling like we need to slow down and reduce our action. In reality, these are the times when we should power up and power through.
[17:06] - Turning Setbacks into Comebacks
How to flip the script on your biggest disappointments
As Robyn says, “You’re not defined by your setbacks. You’re defined by your comebacks. We're all going to have those setbacks, so what are we going to do about it? What are we going to do with what we have? “If you’re going through hell, go faster.”
[37:28] - Humility Over Arrogance
A woman who has every right to be prideful — but isn’t
Robyn has earned the right to be arrogant, but instead, she's the opposite. Robyn isn't there for the accolades or applause. She's there to lift others up and show them what's possible. She hopes others become the best versions of themselves in the spirit of generosity, and that's what makes her an irresistible choice for bureaus and meeting planners alike.
RESOURCES:
- [2:56] “Adventure Race teams and Audacious Goals,” Harvard Business Review
- [10:09] Project Athena
- [27:18] About Altitude Sickness
Follow Robyn Benincasa:
- Website
- YouTube
- Project Athena
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ABOUT MIC DROP:
Brought to you by eSpeakers, hear from the world’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing tipping point moments, strategies, and approaches that led to their speaking career success. Throughout each episode, host Josh Linkner, #1 Innovation keynote speaker in the world, deconstructs guests’ Mic Drop moments and provides tactical tools and takeaways that can be applied to any speaking business, no matter it’s starting point. You'll enjoy hearing from some of the top keynote speakers in the industry including: Ryan Estis, Alison Levine, Peter Sheahan, Seth Mattison, Cassandra Worthy, and many more. Mic Drop is produced and presented by eSpeakers; sponsored by ImpactEleven.
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ABOUT THE HOST:
Josh Linkner is a Creative Troublemaker. He believes passionately that all human beings have incredible creative capacity, and he’s on a mission to unlock inventive thinking and creative problem solving to help leaders, individuals, and communities soar.
Josh has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million and is the author of four books including the New York Times Bestsellers, Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention. He has invested in and/or mentored over 100 startups and is the Founding Partner of Detroit Venture Partners.
Today, Josh serves as Chairman and Co-founder of Platypus Labs, an innovation research, training, and consulting firm. He has twice been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is the recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award.
Josh is also a passionate Detroiter, the father of four, is a professional-level jazz guitarist, and has a slightly odd obsession with greasy pizza.
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Brought to you by ImpactEleven, hear from the world’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing tipping point moments, strategies, and approaches that led to their speaking career success. Throughout each episode, host Josh Linkner, #1 Innovation keynote speaker in the world, deconstructs guests’ Mic Drop moments and provides tactical tools and takeaways that can be applied to any speaking business, no matter its starting point.
You'll enjoy hearing from some of the top keynote speakers in the industry including: Ryan Estis, Alison Levine, Peter Sheahan, Seth Mattison, Cassandra Worthy, and many more.