Speakernomics

Today we're going to talk about something that often makes speakers uncomfortable: Speaking for free. Are you done cringing yet? Today on Speakernomics, we invited Darren LaCroix, CSP, to share how he uses free webinars – a tactic that he wasn't initially a fan of – to build his list of prospects and how to turn that list into recurring income.

Key Takeaways

Who is Darren LaCroix, CSP?

Darren helps good presenters become unforgettable by helping them learn to tell better stories. He was formerly a professional comedian and he won the Toast Masters World Championship of Public Speaking in 2001.

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How's your social media and online presence? Do you have a large audience that you're able to share your message with (and maybe use to your own business benefit), or all your efforts to try up your online game falling flat? This week, we invited Erin King, one of our MAIN STAGE presenters at INFLUENCE 2021 to share just a few easy changes you can make to drastically how your audience responds to your social posts. Do you want to hear more from Erin? She will share even more about this topic at INFLUENCE 2021!

Key Takeaways

Who is Erin King?

Erin helps women (and a few good men) and a whole bunch of speakers show up better online and consistently do so.

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How do you standout in a crowded marketplaces? What makes you THE expert that businesses need to hire to solve their challenges? This week we invited Gerry O'Brion, CSP, to share some insights into how he helps his clients stands out and how you as a speaker can use these same ideas. Do you want to hear more from Gerry? He'll share even more about this topic at INFLUENCE 2021 in just a few weeks!

Key Takeaways

Who is Gerry O'Brion, CSP?

Gerry is a professional speaker who works with CEOs and business leaders on how to close sales in crowded markets. 

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Are you a professional speaker, or are you an expert that uses speaking as a way to share your knowledge and solve problems with your clients? This week, we invited Jeffrey Hayzlett, CPAE, to the show to discuss why you need to change your mindset to the latter. Do you want to hear more from Jeffrey? He's doing a FREE bonus session for in-person INFLUENCE attendees. Learn more INFLUENCE2021.com

Key Takeaways

Who is Jeffrey Hayzlett, CPAE?

Jeffrey is a global business celebrity, a primetime TV host and a podcaster who helps companies solve their problems. Over his career he's bought and sold companies for billions of dollars. He's also a part-time cowboy in South Dakota. 

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Wouldn't it be nice if all your clients sought you out and you never had to do any marketing? Or Wouldn't it be nice if you had the perfect podcast to help you establish your brand? Or Wouldn't it be nice if you had the perfect business partner to free up all your time? You probably look at other speakers and think this all the time, but what is your "must be nice" that everyone else says about you? This week on the show we invited Kim Kotecki and Jason Kotecki, CSP, to help you figure out what your "must be nice" is. Do you want to hear more from Kim and Jason? They share even more about this topic at INFLUENCE 2021!

Key Takeaways

Who are Kim Kotecki and Jason Kotecki, CSP?

Kim and Jason are a husband-wife speaking duo who help organizations and individuals beat Adultitis. They address change and burnout and help people become more creative. 

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Are you authentically you every time you're in front of an audience? Do you have the same personality and behavior on different stages and when off the stage? This week on Speakernomics, we invited Dr. James Smith, CSP, to talk about why it's so important for you to be authentic when you're speaking, how you can make sure you're always being your authentic self. 

Key Takeaways

Who is Dr. James Smith, CSP?

Dr. Smith helps people lose wait. That's not a typo. He helps audiences to stop waiting for someone to come help them and to get out of their own way so they can live right now and not settle on mediocrity. 

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Are you overlooking one incredibly valuable resource that can make a huge difference in your business? How often do you practice forgiveness, not only with others, but with yourself? This week, we invited Candice Mama who not only forgave her the man who killed her father, but advocated for his parole, to share some insights into how forgiveness can even be a huge business asset. Do you want to hear more from Candice? She's speaking more about her story and forgiveness at INFLUENCE 2021!

Key Takeaways:

Who is Candice Mama?

Candice has been recognized by Vogue Paris, The African Union and the United Nations for her work on peacebuilding and forgiveness in Africa and around the world. But (not so) secretly, she's an avid (but amateur) dancer on her Instagram account and was once featured for dancing on the BBC.

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Do you have a partnership with a speaking bureau? Bureaus can be a massive boon to your business, but you can't expect them to be your sole solution to creating a successful speaking business. This week on Speakernomics, we invited Tim Mathy, a senior partner at Speak, Inc., to talk about the benefits of working with a bureau as well as some tips on how you as a speaker can make sure you're being a good partner as well.

Key Takeaways

Who is Tim Mathy?

Tim Mathy is a senior partner at Speak, Inc., and a matchmaker between meeting planners and speakers. He loves to play poker and became an avid frisbee golfer during the past year. 

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Are you a solopreneur speaker doing everything yourself, or have you built a team so you can focus on the parts of your business that you are an expert at? Are you using 1099 contractor team members or full-time employees? Build your team (and your company) is an important tasks, but there so many elements to consider. This week, Allison Shapira, CSP, joins us on Speakernomics to discuss when you should consider bringing on additional team members, and the advantages of both contractors and full-time employees.

Key Takeaways

Who is Allison Shapira, CSP?

Allison is a former opera singer turned entrepreneur, speaker and public speaking expert. She's a best-selling author, and a teacher at the Harvard Kennedy school. She can ask for directions in 10 different languages, but she can only understand them in four languages. 

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After this past year or so, how are you feeling about your business? Are you feeling burned out? If you are, you're among the ranks of professional speakers who are feeling the same. This week, we invited Rachel Sheerin, CPBA, to discuss what burnout is, and how you can relight your flame for speaking and avoid feeling burned out all together.

Key Takeaways

Who is Rachel Sheerin, CPBA?

Rachel is a keynote speaker and emcee who focuses on burnout and happiness who helps people get to the success they desire. She loves her husband, margaritas and her dog, in no particular order. 

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