Public Speaking, Confidence, Storytelling, Selling, Personal Brand, Career Advancement: Be In Demand

Knowing the secret entrance into a hidden world will save you years of learning and trial and error.

Speaking is one of the most powerful ways to build visibility, confidence, and authority for your business and personal brand. However, many entrepreneurs struggle to break into the speaking circuit, especially when starting out.

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the mysterious world of professional speaking. I'll share 5 proven secrets to land your first gigs, command top dollar, and get booked again and again.

Here's what you'll discover:

• The biggest mistake that keeps new speakers stuck in free gigs. Learn how to package your value and command the fees you deserve.
• Why your warm network is the perfect place to refine your talk and get comfortable on stage before branching out.
• The 3C's formula for crafting compelling talks that audiences love and meeting planners book over and over.
• How nailing the 3R's during and after your talk leads to referrals, rewards, and re-booking for more gigs.
• The surprising mindset shift that builds unshakable confidence to present your message powerfully.

This insider knowledge will help you fast-track your success as a speaker. No more guessing about how to get started - I'll provide a clear roadmap and strategies you can implement right away. Get ready to inspire audiences and profit from your expertise!

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Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

• Grab the FREE resource Directory of Places to Speak https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/gift
• Follow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/laurieann.murabito
• Click and read more into over on my website. https://SpeakAndStandOut.com
• If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, get fully booked and profitable, book a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my programs. schedule a call at. https://speakandstandout.com/speaker-success

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Laurie-Ann

You're Leaving Money on the Table Without an Email List

Let's be real - leads, customers, and sales are the lifeblood of any business. In today's digital world, email marketing is one of the most powerful ways to generate them. But without a subscriber list, you're missing out on huge opportunities.

Building a targeted email list should be a top priority. These are people who have already expressed interest in your product or service. They want to hear from you, as long as you provide value.

Here's what you'll discover:

• Why email marketing is far from dead - when done right, it delivers results and builds loyalty.
• The fastest, most effective tactics for gathering emails and growing your list with qualified prospects.
• How to craft compelling content that turns subscribers into customers and evangelists for your brand.
• Tips for building authentic engagement and two-way communication with your list.

Don't leave easy sales on the table. Let's talk about starting an email strategy that takes your business to the next level.

Links & Resources:

Ready for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together.

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Laurie-Ann

Are you ready to level up your business and visibility? 

Are you one of the many entrepreneurs who's great at your expertise but avoids the marketing and visibility? You're not alone.

This week we're talking about how to make getting seen feel easier and natural for you.

Here's a little of what you'll learn:

1️⃣ Track Your Progress: Numbers don't lie! By tracking tasks and activities, you'll gain valuable insights into how much time has truly passed and what you have accomplished. This knowledge is essential for recognizing patterns and making informed decisions.

2️⃣ Consistency is Key: Our minds can trick us into thinking less time has gone by, but consistent action is crucial for business growth. From focusing on targeted visibility to consistently showing up on social media, maintaining regularity lays the foundation for success.

3️⃣ Success is in the Reps: Just as building muscle requires consistent effort and concentration, achieving your business goals requires focus and repetition. Start with one small step, like creating that first YouTube video or writing that first blog post, and stay committed. You'll be amazed by the progress you can make over time.

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

• Doors are open for IN Demand Signature Speech NOW!
• Listen to this Sneak Peek inside INDSS
• Follow me on Instagram: @laurieann.murabito
• Click and read more into over on my website.
• If you’re looking for support to leverage in person and virtual stages, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. 

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Laurie-Ann

IN Demand Signature Speech has gotten even better!

You’re going to love the NEW and IMPROVE changes inside this business changing program.

Learn more about how IN Demand Signature Speech can change your visibility, marketing, and scaling strategy. 

Having a signature speech will have you communicating with confidence to audiences filled with your ideal clients.

Sign up today at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SS

Constantly striving for perfection? Find yourself held back by the fear of being anything less than flawless. Your obsession with perfectionism is hindering your progress. In this episode, you’ll delve into the timeless battle between perfect and practice.  

In a world inundated with perfectly curated images and polished presentations, it's easy to forget that greatness is often born from the humble beginnings of practice and trial runs. 

Don’t misinterpret feelings of awkwardness. Initial discomfort shows up from not having the needed skill set. It’s the fuel to keep you focused and learn new things consciously until they become second nature.

Join us as we uncover the power of embracing practice and the freedom it unlocks for us to reach our full potential.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The importance of acknowledging awkwardness as a natural part of learning and growth
• How to overcome the heavy weight of perfectionism and unleash your true potential
• The transformative power of practice in honing your skills and developing confidence

Embrace practice over perfection to unlock your true potential.

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

• Get on the waitlist for IN Demand Signature Speech NOW!
• Get daily inspiration on Instagram: @laurieann.murabito
• Click and read more info over on my website.
• Looking for support to grow your business faster, get positioned as the expert and leave your audience mesmerized with your story, then schedule a call to learn more about my programs and how we can get you speaking in front of the "right" audiences.

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Thank you for listening,

Laurie-Ann

Good News: There’s no shyness DNA!

Are you describing yourself as shy? The good news is it’s something you learned from the role models around you. You are the product of the environment you hang around in the most.

Jim Rohn said, “You’re the average of the 5 people you hang around with.”

There’s a country fair with a trapeze show by a family of performers. They’ve been walking on the high wire for generations. They introduce new baby family members to audiences. These infants grow up infront of audiences and it’s their normal. What do you want your normal to be now?

Get ready to learn first hand how you can go from that shy wallflower to oozing with confident as your walk into rooms of stranger.

• Since you learned how to be shy, you can also learn how to be something else that will elevate your life
• Learn how external validation and experiences has shaped your behavior, and how you can unlearn any habit with a new habit
• You can begin to teach your nervous system new habits that will have others envious of your new confidence and skills.

Links & Resources:

Ready for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together.

Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or Spotify

Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito

Instagram: @laurieann.murabito

Visit my website for more advice and tips

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Laurie-Ann

From side hustle to in demand trainer and coach for leadership development.

Patrick Veroneau is a leadership consultant, speaker, and author of the best-selling book, "The Leadership Bridge: How to Engage Your Employees and Drive Organizational Excellence." As the founder of Emery Leadership Group, Patrick has dedicated his career to helping individuals and organizations achieve success through leadership development.

• How you can get started today using workshops to build your brand and get known in your field
• How speaking and serving others positions you as the expert and how to leverage that kind of exposure
• You can grow your business by offering workshops for companies and speaking at local meetings

PLUS, authors talk to authors and that’s another great platform to leverage for publicity.

• Website: www.emeryleadershipgroup.com
• Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-veroneau/

• Here’s your Directory of Places to Speak download yours today!
• Ready to Take the Stage than this free resource is for you!
• Get on the waitlist for IN Demand Signature Speech NOW!
• If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, get fully booked and profitable, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs.

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Thank you for listening,

Laurie-Ann

You need a catchphrase, a secret weapon to grow your business, captivate your audience, and be known for.

A catchphrase is a repeatable phrase you get known for. It’s what makes a signature speech memorable and the speaker unforgettable.

Your catchphrase is truly unique for your business. When done right, it literally sounds like music. At the essence, this phrase is your foundational belief. Repeating this line, again and again, teaches your audience a unique phrase that’ll stick with them long after the applause end and lingers for days and weeks.

What song were you singing after the “Small World” ride at Disney? WARNING-make this the last ride of the day and not the first. It’s a small world after all….

• What a catchphrase is and how to use it as the cornerstone of your content, web copy, and presentations.
• Condense your business belief into one short pithy statement, to uniquely stand out from the crowd.
• Join the free Craft Your Onstage Catchphrase Masterclass and walk away with your own Catchy Catchphrase. 

SIGN UP for the Craft Your Onstage Catchphrase HERE!

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

• Get on the waitlist for IN Demand Signature Speech NOW!
• Get daily inspiration on Instagram: @laurieann.murabito
• Click and read more info over on my website.
• Looking for support to grow your business faster, get positioned as the expert and leave your audience mesmerized with your story, then schedule a call to learn more about my programs and how we can get you speaking in front of the "right" audiences.

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Thank you for listening,

Laurie-Ann

Stories sell ideas, products, services, and beliefs! Tell the right story.

Let's unlock the transformative potential of storytelling, revealing its ability to captivate hearts and minds, and ultimately, to persuade.

As we delve into the essence of storytelling, we discover that these narratives act as mental picture books, skillfully painting scenarios that enable our audience to step into the very heart of our story. They see, hear, and feel themselves immersed in its narrative tapestry, forging a powerful connection that leaves an indelible mark.

Learn how you can become like the best leaders, influencers and speakers by using stories to make your point.

Check out what you’ll learn:

• 81% of people want to write a book and share their stories. Few actually write or decide to tell their story and why you don’t need to be a part of that group.
• How stories need to be a part of your selling cycle and used when leading and influencing others.
• What your audience “sees” when they hear your story and the evidence it gives them.

PLUS, why do you only need a few stories to tell again and again?

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

• Get on the waitlist for IN Demand Signature Speech NOW!
• Get daily inspiration on Instagram: @laurieann.murabito
• Click and read more info over on my website.
• Looking for support to grow your business faster, get positioned as the expert and leave your audience mesmerized with your story, then schedule a call to learn more about my programs and how we can get you speaking in front of the "right" audiences.

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Laurie-Ann

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Today’s guest is living proof you can overcome your internal anxiety and disempowering mind chatter. Dr. Robyn Graham initially walked away from finishing her PhD because of the final public presentation. She took the steps necessary to overcome this fear and returned to finish her program with all the glory.

Dr. Robyn Graham is passionate about helping entrepreneurs leverage their God-given gifts to grow businesses and have a meaningful impact without being chained to social media. 

Using her Purpose to Results™ Method, Robyn helps her clients overcome mindset barriers, create and implement brand marketing strategies, navigate systems, tech, SEO, and processes, and take intentional effective action to build a solid foundation for long-term business success. 

Robyn is a marketing and lead generation strategist, host of the globally acclaimed podcast - The Robyn Graham Show, and the best-selling author of You, Me, and Anxiety: Take Action Over Anxiety to Enjoy Being You, in which she shares her life-long journey with anxiety to help others navigate anxiety to live a joyful, peaceful, purposeful life. 

• The power of speaking and writing and how Robyn’s book has opened doors for speaking opportunities and creating avenues for her to connect with her target audience. 
• How journaling influences progress. Robyn shares her personal practice of journaling and how she discovered the transformative impact it has had on her life..
• Building confidence by recognizing and challenging negative thoughts related to anxiety, and replacing them with positive ones. 
• New opportunities come from new habits: She shared strategies for building speaker confidence, such as starting a small stage, like podcasting and progressing to larger platforms. 

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Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

• Get on the waitlist for IN Demand Signature Speech NOW!
• Get daily inspiration on Instagram: @laurieann.murabito
• Click and read more info over on my website.
• Looking for support to grow your business faster, get positioned as the expert and leave your audience mesmerized with your story, then schedule a call to learn more about my programs and how we can get you speaking in front of the "right" audiences.

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Thank you for listening,

Laurie-Ann