The Speaker Lab Podcast

On this episode of The Speaker Lab it's another great Q&A show! Today I'm answering one question, and only one because it's such a great question! It comes from our friend Bryan in South Africa. He wants to know about a very important aspect of professional speaking: website creation and management.

My advice to Bryan has several parts including how speaking can fit into your existing business, how my websites have progressed as my speaking career has grown and finally what content should be most prominent on your website to achieve the maximum result.

Whether you have an existing speaking career or you want to get started as a speaker you'll learn plenty from today's show. Sit back, listen in and enjoy episode 26 of The Speaker Lab!

THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW

• Why is it important to have a website as a speaker?
• Where should you put your speaking information on your website?
• How can you entice people to view your site?
• What is the "fold" and how can you use it?
• What is the difference between the home page and the speaking page?
• How to have a sharp one-page website.
• The importance of having an About page.
• What should be included on your contact page, and what shouldn’t?
• And much, much more!

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Reserve your spot for Speaker Lab Live!
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• Episode 3 of The Speaker Lab
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On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, I'm sitting down with speaker, entrepreneur, and all around good guy Arel Moodie. In this episode we discuss many important aspects of his career, as well as how created his current business.

Arel offers his guidance on SO much today! He shares how to know your content and your audience so you can speak knowledgeably and confidently. Plus he explains how to select an appropriate topic to speak on, while maintaining a clear vision for your speaking career.

And we wrap up with the strategies he uses to succeed financially in the speaking world in the quickest and most effective way possible. This is a show chockfull of great advice - listen in to hear it all on episode 25 of The Speaker Lab!

HE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW

• Why are time zones important for speakers to consider?
• Which audience should you choose to speak to?
• How you can gain experience before speaking.
• Arel's "what do you need" strategy and how you can use it.
• How can you get paid for speak quickly?
• How to get paid to speak while still giving back - and why it's important.
• How can you get jobs while avoiding cold calling?
• What can you do to diversify your business?
• And much, much more!

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Arel Moodie's web site
• Arel Moodie's podcast
• Arel Moodie on Facebook
• Arel Moodie on Twitter
• Arel Moodie on Instagram
• Arel Moodie on Linkedin
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On episode 24 of The Speaker Lab I'm sitting down with Shawn Hanks, my friend and neighbor who runs Premiere Speakers Bureau.

Not sure what a speakers bureau can do for you or why you should join you one? That's why he's here: he will explain exactly what a speakers bureau does and how being a member of one can help your speaking career.

Shawn also shares his insights on how a speaker can become represented in his bureau, what is required of one of his bureau's speakers and much more. Listen in for all of the details on this episode of The Speaker Lab!

THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW

• What are specific ways a speakers bureau can enhance your speaking career?
• What is the difference between a celebrity speaker and a content speaker?
• The importance of having universal and valuable content.
• How much does a membership in a speakers bureau cost?
• The difference between being exclusive and non-exclusive with a bureau.
• What does Shawn looks for in a speaker?
• The right way to put together a demo video.
• What types of opportunities are in the market for speakers?
• And much, much more!

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Premiere Speakers Bureau
• International Association of Speakers Bureaus
• Premiere Speakers Bureau on Twitter
• Premiere Speakers Bureau on Facebook
• Shawn Hanks on Twitter
• Reserve your spot for The Speaker Lab Live webinar!
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There's one crucial aspect to having a thriving speaking career that is often overlooked, do you know what it is? It's the topic for today's episode: how to network.

Networking with other speakers is so important because it can propel your career forward while helping you personally as well. Professionally you'll find other speakers often give referrals and today I explain why.

On a personal level many speakers experience loneliness, and networking can help alleviate those feelings. By talking with other people in the speaking business we as speakers can find the support and community we all need to be healthy and successful.

I also share my suggestions on how to approach and interact with speakers in a comfortable and natural way. Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on this episode of The Speaker Lab!

THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW

• What are specific benefits networking can have on your career?
• How can other speakers support you?
• Why would another speaker want to give you a referral?
• When is it appropriate to expect and charge fees from other speakers?
• The importance of networking with speakers in your niche.
• Where should you go to meet other speakers?
• How to appropriately approach speakers in any situation.
• What to expect from the upcoming Speaker Lab Live event!
• And much, much more!

EPISODE RESOURCES

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• Slack
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Whether or not you have considered writing a book it is a powerful tool I highly recommend all speakers have in their toolbox. But how do you know if your idea is the right one, if it will land with your target audience and will help you grow the speaking business you're working on?

Our guest has those answers! Mr. Rob Kosberg of Best Seller Publishing offers done-for-you services for coaches, entrepreneurs, consultants and speakers. As a best-selling author himself he knows firsthand the importance of publishing, promoting and ultimately profiting from your book.

On episode 22 of The Speaker Lab he shares what he's learned from becoming a published best-selling author in his own right, how he leveraged his first book and how that success led to the creation of Best Selling Books, a company that has helped countless experts become authors. You'll hear all of that and more on today's show!

THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW

• Why is a book so effective at landing speaking gigs?
• The extra bit of credibility a book gives you - and why it's important.
• Why did his first book become a best-seller?
• How he leverages his book as a lead generation tool to gain more clients.
• Why big names like Seth Godin and Tim Ferriss self-publish today.
• When does it make sense to give your book away for free?
• Why your dream of getting a traditional publisher may be a nightmare in reality.
• The two things you need to sell your books without a traditional publisher.
• And much, much more!

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Rob Kosberg's web site
• Life After Debt, by Rob Kosberg
• Free self-publishing workshop
• Best Seller Publishing on Twitter
• Get Free Speaker Resources
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• Calculate Your Speaking Fee
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On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, we've got another great Q&A show. This is the show where I answer your most burning questions about speaking!

And we've got a variety of topics to discuss: everything from how to follow up (without being annoying or obnoxious!) and what you need to be asking clients. We'll also get into how long to wait before sending a client more than one email and the tools I use to help me run every aspect of my speaking business.

Plus you’ll hear all about Speaker Lab Live: something new I’ve got for you on May 21st. 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 to avoid being annoying to clients.
• How can you be short and sweet in your communication with clients?
• The importance of asking clients the right questions and how to do it.
• Why it's important to note the times you're emailing clients.
• How much time is appropriate to send a reminder email?
• When is it okay to call clients?
• What is the "ball in your court" email and when should you use it?
• And much, much more!

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Reserve your spot for Speaker Lab Live!
• Followup
• Basecamp
• High Rise
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If you already have a business can speaking help you expand your audience? If so, how? Today we're joined by a man with the answers to those questions and more: Mr. Chris Brogan.

Chris is an author, speaker and all-around great guy who is here to share how speaking has helped his business flourish. He also shares how his introverted nature has positively impacted his speaking, and how to remain the same person on stage as you are in real life.

And finally he offers his guidance on how to overcome the inner critic within yourself and how to prepare effectively for a speaking job. Listen in for all of that and more on this episode of The Speaker Lab! T

HE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW

• Why did Chris turn down a TED talk?
• Can you be introverted and also be a speaker?
• The importance of quieting your inner critic - and how to do so.
• How did Chris gain the world's attention at the right time?
• How to use a speaker bureau to increase your speaking jobs.
• How should you negotiate your prices for speaking gigs?
• Which speakers inspired and helped Chris the most?
• Chris' guidance for creating and preparing your speeches.
• And much, much more!

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Chris Brogan's web site
• The Freaks Shall Inherit The Earth, by Chris Brogan
• The Impact Equation, by Chris Brogan
• Chris Brogan on Twitter
• Dr. Nick Morgan's books
• Michael Port's web site
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One of the most intimidating aspects of speaking is humor. If you're like other speakers you may find it daunting to incorporate jokes into your talk.

The biggest risk with jokes or humorous stories is the lack of guarantees the audience will enjoy it. However, when used appropriately humor can magnify a talk and convey your message perfectly!

Today, I'll be showing you how to utilize humor the best way for you and your speaking style. Listen in to hear all of that and so much more on this episode of The Speaker Lab!

THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW

• Why is your audience a reflection of you as the speaker?
• What is self-depreciating humor and how can you use it correctly?
• The importance of using pictures and videos to enhance humor.
• How can you "have your radar up" for humorous material?
• What are the most effective strategies for incorporating humor?
• How to avoid using "you had to be there" stories, and why they don't work.
• How to move on gracefully from a failed joke.
• And much, much more!

EPISODE RESOURCES

• The Top Speakers' Tips PDF
• Comedian, Jerry Seinfeld's movie
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On today's episode of The Speaker Lab, I'm sitting down with accomplished author and speaker Dan Miller to talk about his personal business model and his other endeavors, and of course his speaking career.

Dan offers his sage-like advice on how to decide which audience will respond your message the best, and also how he made the transition from speaking as an "extra" in his business to speaking professionally.

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 you can find your core message.
• How can you decide where to go to speak?
• Dan's journey to becoming a professional speaker.
• Can speaking for free help you?
• How can you use resources to your advantage?
• Which should come first- the products or the speaking?
• The importance of having stories in your speaking.
• Dan's "it can't be worse than this" stories!
• And much, much more!

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Dan Miller's website
• Dan Miller on Twitter
• Dan Miller on How Did You Get Into That?
• Dan's gift to you!
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One thing all great speakers do, whatever their topic or their audience, is practice. They practice, practice and practice more. They rehearse their speech from start to finish many times, they never just wing it on stage. What often makes a great speaker so great is their commitment to practice.

And that's why I'm spending this entire show to talk about practice and rehearsal. I'll be covering how much to practice, how to properly rehearse and what sort of process to use when as you are practicing for your next speaking engagement.

Listen in for those topics and much more on episode 17 of The Speaker Lab.

THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW

• Why doing this one thing can help calm your nerves.
• What athletes can teach us about the necessity of practice.
• Should you manuscript your entire talk?
• Why you shouldn't memorize your speech.
• Why recording yourself is an effective tactic to create a great speech.
• How many times should you go through your talk? 
• Should you stop if you make a mistake while rehearsing?
• How to choose the people you practice in front of.
• And much, much more!

EPISODE RESOURCES

• The Top Speakers' Tips PDF
• Get Free Speaker Resources
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