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This episode is for you if you want to become a paid speaker.

Most people think getting on stage is the goal. It isn't.

The stage is just the beginning.

In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the business of speaking, what actually gets you booked, how speakers make money beyond their speaker fee, and why some people leave an event with applause while others leave with clients, opportunities, and long-term impact.

If you've ever dreamed of speaking on stages, landing TEDx talks, getting booked for conferences, or building authority through speaking, this conversation is for you.

We talk about:

• what event organisers are really looking for in a speaker

• why personal branding matters more than your speaking skills

• how one free speaking gig generated over $70,000

• the business systems every speaker needs behind the scenes

Whether you're a coach, consultant, entrepreneur, thought leader or aspiring speaker, this episode will completely change how you think about getting paid to speak.

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Chapters

• 00:00:00 The Most Requested Topic
• 00:02:04 How to Get Paid to Speak
• 00:03:37 Speaking Is an Opportunity, Not Just a Paycheck
• 00:05:13 The Business Behind Speaking: What No One Tells You
• 00:07:49 The 70K Speaking fee
• 00:09:20 Speaker Fees Breakdown: Australia vs United States
• 00:11:49 Your Personal Brand Is Everything: Be Memorable or Be Forgotten
• 00:12:25 Speaker Assets You Must Have: Reels, Websites, and Visibility
• 00:13:11 The More You Speak, The More You Speak
• 00:14:08 Build Your Ecosystem First
• 00:17:54 The Backend That Made 20K
• 00:21:02 Why You Can't Copy and Paste Your Talks
• 00:23:05 Make Your Audience Feel Something: Interaction and Impact
• 00:23:57 The Longevity Game: What Happens After You Leave the Stage
• 00:26:22 Three Pillars of Paid Speaking: Brand, Business, and Mindset
• 00:27:08 You're Here to Serve, Not to Look Cool
• 00:28:18 Join me at Paid to Speak