The Speaker Lab Podcast

With parts of the world opening up again, what is the future of virtual events? Our guest today has some insights and she's sharing them.

Christy Burch is an event planner who joins us to talk all things virtual events. On this edition of The Speaker Lab, she's giving us the full details on the future of online events including the most common mistakes people make and how to avoid them.

You'll hear those topics and more on today's episode of The Speaker Lab.

THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:

• When should you not host a virtual event?
• Does the size of your list determine your success?
• Do you need a polished offer before hosting a big virtual event?
• What's the best way to promote your virtual event so people actually attend?
• When you have a small list what should you focus on?
• How much should you charge for an online event?
• Why you want to delay giving your audience access to recordings.
• Is real-life swag a worthwhile investment for a virtual event?
• And so much more!

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Christy Burch's web site
• Christy's virtual event checklist
• Christy Burch on Instagram
• Zoom meeting web site
• Streamyard's web site
• Booked and Paid To Speak program
• Get Free Speaker Resources
• Book a Call with The Speaker Lab
• Calculate Your Speaking Fee
• Join The Speaker Lab Community on Facebook
• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
• Subscribe on Spotify

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Today you'll go behind the scenes of The Speaker Lab with the man who has been here from the start: Bryan Harris.

Listen in to hear Bryan ask me questions and vice versa; we talk about a few of our favorite books, the importance of coaching at any level and the main differences between those who flourish and those who don't.

We'll dig into all of that and more on episode 341 of The Speaker Lab.

THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:

• What's the best way to teach and train people?
• Why the "ah ha" moment is crucial to your success.
• Why to start with the end of a story.
• What's the #1 reason businesses shut down?
• Is it ok to borrow other people's platforms to share your content?
• How to keep showing up even when things get difficult.
• The lesson we can all learn from Kobe Bryant.
• What's one of the biggest cheat codes in business and in life?
• And so much more!

 EPISODE RESOURCES

• Bryan Harris' web site
• Bryan Harris on Twitter
• The Road Less Stupid by Keith J. Cunningham
• The Lifestyle Investor by Justin Donald
• Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks
• Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson
• Episode 28 with Bryan Harris
• Get Free Speaker Resources
• Book a Call with The Speaker Lab
• Calculate Your Speaking Fee
• Join The Speaker Lab Community on Facebook
• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
• Subscribe on Spotify

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Why is finding your signature message key to longevity and success as a speaker? Our guest will tell us!

Erick Rheam is back for episode 340 of The Speaker Lab and he'll explain what a signature message is and why it's critical to helping you survive and thrive during times of change (like the recent pandemic).

Join us to hear those subjects and more on today's edition of The Speaker Lab.

THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:

• What are the differences between a hobbyist and a professional speaker?
• What are the four main reasons a signature message is important?
• Who are some examples of speakers with signature messages?
• Why riches are in the niches.
• Is it ok to try something new at a speaking gig?
• Why you shouldn't be afraid to prune down your message.
• What role does mindset play in finding your signature message?
• Why does having a creative outlet help you as a speaker?
• And so much more!

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Erick Rheam's web site
• Erick Rheam on Twitter
• Get Free Speaker Resources
• Book a Call with The Speaker Lab
• Calculate Your Speaking Fee
• Join The Speaker Lab Community on Facebook
• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
• Subscribe on Spotify

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One of the most intimidating aspects of becoming a speaker is developing a powerful talk. Here to help us is Mike Pacchione.

Mike is an incredible speaker who also helps Speaker Lab students to develop their talks. On this episode of The Speaker Lab, we get into details like why lists work well as a speech, how to figure out what lesson you're sharing with your audience, and how to take the pressure off yourself.

Join us to hear that and much more on today's edition of The Speaker Lab.

THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:

• Why is a presentation like a math problem?
• What's the best way to get all of your ideas out of your head?
• When should you use case examples?
• How can you make your talk more versatile?
• Is it part of your job to make adjustments on the fly?
• What to never say at the end of your speech.
• Should you start with your best story?
• What does he do differently when giving a powerful talk virtually?
• And so much more!

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Mike Pacchione's web site
• Mike Pacchione on Twitter
• Mike Pacchione on Instagram
• Episode 263 with Mike Pacchione
• Episode 9 with Mike Pacchione
• Get Free Speaker Resources
• Book a Call with The Speaker Lab
• Calculate Your Speaking Fee
• Join The Speaker Lab Community on Facebook
• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
• Subscribe on Spotify

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Creating your talk is one of the basics of becoming a great speaker.

Joining us to lay out the details of this process is Harriet Turk. Harriet is a masterful speaker who also helps Speaker Lab students create their talks. On this episode, Harriet walks us through the basic steps, the role of stories and much more.

Tune in to hear it all on the 338th edition of The Speaker Lab.

THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:

• What is the first thing you must know when creating your talk?
• Is it okay to use secondhand stories?
• How do you know which stories are usable?
• Should you use a story that is emotionally charged?
• How is authoring a story different than presenting a story?
• How to tweak and develop your story over time.
• Should you write out your entire speech?
• Why memorizing your speech can lead to disaster.
• And so much more!

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Harriet Turk's web site
• Harriet Turk on Twitter
• Harriet Turk on Instagram
• Episode 252 with Harriet Turk
• Episode 82 with Harriet Turk
• Get Free Speaker Resources
• Book a Call with The Speaker Lab
• Calculate Your Speaking Fee
• Join The Speaker Lab Community on Facebook
• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
• Subscribe on Spotify

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How have you been pivoting in response to the pandemic? It's impacted the speaking industry and hear to tell us all about it is repeat guest and friend of the show, Clint Pulver.

We're catching up with Clint to hear about the pivots and shifts he's made during the pandemic into virtual speaking and what he sees as the long-term implications within the industry.

Join us to hear why he resisted virtual at first, the versatility virtual speaking offers and so much more on today's The Speaker Lab!

THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:

• What does trombone oil have to do with speaking?
• How do pop-ins add to his business?
• What are ways he's combatting Zoom fatigue for his audiences?
• How can you keep a pulse on the audience when you're online?
• How has virtual helped him become a better speaker?
• Where should you start when upgrading your virtual production?
• Is virtual always going to be a part of his business?
• How to ease your clients' nerves about doing virtual gigs.
• And so much more!

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Clint Pulver's web site
• Clint Pulver on Instagram
• Episode 226 with Clint Pulver
• The Speaker Lab with Clint Pulver
• Get Free Speaker Resources
• Book a Call with The Speaker Lab
• Calculate Your Speaking Fee
• Join The Speaker Lab Community on Facebook
• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
• Subscribe on Spotify

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Do you need the solution to overthinking? If you stopped to think about it then you probably do! Our guest today has your answer.

Jon Acuff, masterful author and speaker, is here to talk about his latest book, Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking. On today's The Speaker Lab, Jon tells us what broken soundtracks are, specific ways to insert positive soundtracks into our lives and a few stories about bombing on stage.

You'll definitely want to hear his insights and tales so join us for episode 336 of The Speaker Lab!

 THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:

• What are "trailer moments" and why do you need to have them?
• Does he struggle with Imposter Syndrome?
• Do negative voices ever totally go away?
• How can you recognize your own broken soundtracks?
• What is the goal of any good thought?
• What are the three questions to ask of your loudest soundtracks?
• Why being fearless is ridiculous.
• Can making mistakes actually help you connect with the audience?
• And so much more!

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Jon Acuff's web site
• Jon Acuff on Twitter
• Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking, by Jon Acuff
• Jon Acuff's podcast
• Jon Acuff's other books
• Episode 167 with Jon Acuff
• Episode 294 with Jon Acuff
• Get Free Speaker Resources
• Book a Call with The Speaker Lab
• Calculate Your Speaking Fee
• Join The Speaker Lab Community on Facebook
• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
• Subscribe on Spotify

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What's it like to go from a career in music to comedy to speaking? Our guest has done it and he's here to share!

Today Jeremy Rochford is an amazing public speaker and a coach in our Booked and Paid to Speak program, but he began work in the music world. On episode 335 of The Speaker Lab, Jeremy tells us about his journey from music to comedy to speaking, and some of the most common roadblocks speakers face when starting out.

Listen in for that and so much more on this edition of The Speaker Lab.

THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:

• What is the promise you're making to your audience?
• Is booking gigs for music similar to booking gigs for speaking?
• What can Chris Rock teach you about stage presence and delivering your speech?
• Why does he recommend doing a comedy open mic night if you want to speak?
• Why doing the things that terrify you is powerful.
• What did he learn from his TedX experience?
• Success is right at the edge of where?
• Why you should focus less on your goal and focus on this instead.
• And so much more!

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Jeremy Rochford's web site
• Jeremy Rochford's Tedx Talk
• Get Free Speaker Resources
• Book a Call with The Speaker Lab
• Calculate Your Speaking Fee
• Join The Speaker Lab Community on Facebook
• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
• Subscribe on Spotify

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How do you effectively market yourself?

The Speaker Lab just created a new resource highlighting 22 ways you can get booked and paid to speak by marketing yourself. These 22 tactics are all about how to establish your expertise and online presence. 

Here more from Grant on this important topic in this episode and check out the blog with the free download HERE. 

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If you're serious about succeeding as a speaker, learning how to continue scaling your speaking business is essential.

Joining us to dive into this topic is Nanette Hitchcock, a successful leadership expert and one of our very own coaches at The Speaker Lab.

On this episode, Nanette describes her journey from speaking for free to a leadership expert and coach who continues to scale up her speaking business. It's all here on episode 334 of The Speaker Lab.

THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:

• What helped her gain momentum and be recognized as a leader?
• How does she blend coaching and speaking within her business model?
• If you really want to get paid how should you approach speaking?
• Does Imposter Syndrome occur for everyone at some point in their careers?
• How can you get over the mental hurdles that are keeping you from taking action?
• How to be coachable and why it's critical to your success.
• What are the differences between those speakers who make it and those who don't?
• And so much more!

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Nanette Hitchcock's web site
• Nanette Hitchcock on LinkedIn
• Get Free Speaker Resources
• Book a Call with The Speaker Lab
• Calculate Your Speaking Fee
• Join The Speaker Lab Community on Facebook
• Subscribe on Apple Podcasts
• Subscribe on Spotify

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