The Speaker Lab Podcast

Whatever level of speaking expertise you have you know the importance of a good demo video. But do you know what actually constitutes a good demo video and how you can create one? After this episode you will!

On today's edition of The Speaker Lab, Wes Wages joins us to answer those questions and more. I brought Wes on to the show because he does all of my video content!

He is an accomplished videographer who began his career by shooting weddings with his wife. After growing tired of endless weekend work he moved into helping entrepreneurs with their video needs.

Today, Wes shares his expertise on how a great demo video can advance your career, what exactly should be included in your video and how long it should be. He also shares his advice on including audience reaction in your demo video, how to incorporate a good "hook", and how long a video can be before losing the audience's interest.

Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on this episode of The Speaker Lab!

THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW

•   Wes shares why having a demo video is truly important.

•   How to avoid "selling yourself" and instead showcase what you do.

•   What can you do to personalize your demo videos?

•   How to professionally include your contact information.

•   What types of conferences should you focus on?

•   Wes' 9 tips for an enjoyable experience with your videographer.

•   What is a "raw file" and why do you need to request a copy of it?

•   How to shoot a video without a videographer.

•   And much, much more!

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Wes Wages' website
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• Wes Wages on Facebook
• Episode 2 of The Speaker Lab
• Episode 40 of The Speaker Lab
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Do you have different topics you would like to speak about? Do you have expertise in multiple areas and want to know how (or even if) you should give a speech for each area?

Those are the questions being asked and answered on this episode, thanks to webinar viewer Marti who raise the topic originally.

Join me as I dig into this rich subject on episode 55 of The Speaker Lab!

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As a speaker it's our privilege to share what we know and impart our wisdom on others. And it's also our privilege to get paid to do so!

On episode 54 I'll be answering specific speaker fee questions from listener Danny. He wants to know if speaking fees should be priced per employee and if those fees should be available on your web site.

Check out today's edition of The Speaker Lab to hear my answers and get the scoop on speaking fees!

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Today's question is coming from our friend Joe. Joe called in wanting to know if it's better to speak at other people's events, or host your own and speak at it?

What are your thoughts - when should you speak at other people's events and when would you be ready to host an event on your own and be a speaker on the agenda?

I'll give you my thoughts and experiences on this matter. Listen in to episode 53 of The Speaker Lab to hear my advice.

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With the advent of the Internet there are third party sites cropping up for everything, including booking speaking gigs.

Should you use these to book a gig for yourself? That is the question someone asked on Facebook and I'm sharing my thoughts with you here.

Check out my answers today on episode 52 of The Speaker Lab.

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On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, I have the privilege of talking with one of my very own Booked and Paid to Speak students, Melanie Deziel.

Melanie is currently beginning her speaking business, and offers a unique perspective as she starts her journey. She's as adventurous in beginning a new speaking career as she is in other aspects of her work - she is preparing to go to New Zealand for a job! She shares about that too on today.

On this edition Melanie also shares how speaking fits into her current position as a content strategist, what her first speaking experience was and how it sparked her interest in making a career move into more speaking opportunities.

In addition she offers her guidance on how to tweak small aspects for each client, and why she enjoys speaking even though she's introverted. Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on this episode of The Speaker Lab! 

THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW

• How Melanie got her first speaking job.
• How much time should you spend researching your content?
• What can you do to make each presentation individual to the clients?
• How to transition into paid speaking jobs.
• What types of conferences should you focus on?
• How can you use acronyms and simple imagery to your advantage?
• The importance of being able to gauge the crowd before your talk.
• How to balance a full-time career and speaking on the side.
• And much, much more!

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Melanie Deziel's website
• Melanie Deziel on LinkedIn
• Melanie Deziel on Twitter
• Melanie Deziel on Instagram
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Have you wanted to speak at a school but didn't know how to reach the right person on staff? If you said yes you are not alone.

Mettie asked this question on Facebook and I wanted to share my answer and my thoughts with you on this episode because it's an important topic for all speakers.

Listen in to hear my insights on how to find the right person to contact at any school on episode 50 of The Speaker Lab!

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A common topic discussed among speakers is whether or not to speak for free in the early days of your career.

On episode 49 of The Speaker Lab I'll give you my thoughts as I answer the question of whether to speak for free, and when (if ever) it's appropriate to do so.

I'll be diving deep on this, listen in and join me on today's edition of The Speaker Lab!

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Something you may not know is how much overlap there is between how to get sponsorships, and how to land speaking gigs. The art of finding, connecting and working with the right people is critical to success in both arenas.

And a man who has succeeded in both of those areas, landing sponsorships and speaking gigs, is our guest for today's show. Mr. Jason Zook joins us to talk about the early days of his speaking career, why he's put that part of his career on hold right now and everything you could possibly want or need to know about securing sponsorships for your business.

On episode 48 of The Speaker Lab, we distill the immense wisdom Jason has gained in 8 years and pass as much of it as we can on to you during today's show. From sponsorships to speaking to finding oddball size shoes, it's all here so sit back and enjoy.

THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW

• How big are his shoes and where does he have to order them?
• When did he first venture into speaking?
• Why you don't have to get paid to speak, and you can still make money.
• How he made $35k from one email introduction - and what that means for your business.
• Why does following up work so well?
• How to surprise and delight every client you work with.
• Three great hacks to finding the right person in a company you want to work with.
• And much, much more!

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Jason Zook's personal website
• Jason's website on sponsorships
• Email Jason
• Jason Zook on Twitter
• How to Get Sponsors For Your Event, Conference, Blog, etc., Jason's blog post
• YouTube video on How to Find Email Addresses Using Google
• Jason on episode 51 of How Did You Get Into That?
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There are many speaking groups out there but one of the most popular is Toastmasters.

On episode 47 of The Speaker Lab I weigh in on whether you should join your local Toastmasters, and whether it's relevant to you and the success of your speaking career. Intrigued?

Good! Lend your ears a few minutes to hear this edition of The Speaker Lab!

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