Journey To Paid Speaking Gigs with Charles Clark: Recent Episodes
Charles Clark
If you have a story to tell and are trying to find ways to make money sharing it, the Journey to Paid Speaking Gigs podcast is the answer. Listeners of the podcast are excited to discover how to find their voice to generate income and develop their speaking skills with Charles Clark. Charles and his Thrive Tribe team are among the world's leading coaches who are experts in helping speakers utilize their gift and get paid to do it but most importantly are passionate about helping the silent speak even if their voice shakes.
Seth is an accomplished writer, entrepreneur, and speaker who is a pioneer in the ethical online direct marketing space. He has published 20 bestselling books mainly about marketing and innovation, and they have been translated into nearly 40 languages. Through his talks about effective marketing, leadership, the spread of ideas, and more, Seth has been able to motivate and inspire countless people around the world. His goals are to solve interesting problems, notice things that people don't notice, and lend a hand to others—all things that he is able to accomplish on stage. Seth's many achievements include being in the Guerrilla Marketing Hall of Fame, the Direct Marketing Hall of Fame, and the Marketing Hall of Fame.
Key Takeaways
- Seth believes you are not necessarily predestined to do something but you can decide what you are called to do based on your analysis of the world.
- Learn about the easiest road to becoming a successful speaker. Hint: it is about the value you bring before getting on the stage.
- Giving people a story to take away from a product or experience—like a book or speaking engagement—is key to being memorable.
- Being a great speaker is about being creative and innovative.
- Learn about the most challenging speech Charles had to give and how he had to pivot on the spot.
Memorable Quotes
- "I discovered as a marketer that you don't change things because you're tired of them, you change things because your audience gets tired of them." - Seth Godin
- "We want things to look all pretty. We tend to the outside rather than tend to what's on the inside of our heart to perfect that and make those things better." - Charles Clark
- "Authenticity creates connectivity." - Charles Clark
- "Do not beat yourself up about the disconnect between what the market is rewarding and the quality of what you're saying." - Seth Godin
Episode Resources & Links
Seth Godin
Website: https://www.sethgodin.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethgodin/
Facebook + Instagram: @sethgodin | Twitter: @thisissethsblog
Charles Clark
Website: https://thecharlesclark.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesclarkusa/
Instagram + Facebook: @thecharlesclark
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Jill Monaco is a Christian speaker, life coach, podcaster, and author. She is the founder and CEO of Jill Monaco Ministries, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that encourages people to pursue the presence of God and find freedom in Christ. As a speaker, she captures the attention of her audience with her engaging faith-filled and transparent stories. On her podcast, The Jill Monaco Show, Jill and her guests explore God's teachings. Her goal is to inspires listeners to love God, love themselves, and love others. Her first book The Freedom Coach Model has reached #1 on the Amazon bestseller list.
Key Takeaways
- Finding a way to be thankful for things in life and looking at the bigger picture when you can is often very beneficial in the long run.
- Certain life experiences can be wide ranging and seemingly irrelevant to your current pursuits. However, the lessons and skills you garner from them can still be incredibly useful.
- Everyone on their journey can share where they're at. Use what you have right now. There is a process to get where you want to be.
- Jill shares how it is important for her to make time with God in order to keep her humble, grounded, and energized.
- Listen about a day in the life of Jill and what her speaker routine is like.
Memorable Quotes
- "Sometimes you need that salt in your life to show who you are truly meant to be." - Charles Clark
- "The preparation is just as important as the performance." - Jill Monaco
- "You don't have to be 100% healed or secure for God to use your story." - Jill Monaco
- "Rest, stop, and recharge." - Charles Clark
- "I have to work hard, but then I have to rest. And in the rest, that's where the grace is." - Charles Clark
- "An imitation of somebody else is never as great as an authentic you." - Jill Monaco
Episode Resources & Links
Jill Monaco
Website: jillmonaco.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillmonaco/
Instagram + Twitter: jillmonaco | Facebook: jillmonacoministries
Charles Clark
Website: https://thecharlesclark.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesclarkusa/
Instagram + Facebook: @thecharlesclark
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Jay Baer is a 7th generation entrepreneur who speaks about business strategy. He has written six books on marketing the customer experience and has founded five multi-million dollar companies. He started paid speaking around 40, which was relatively late in his working career, but after eight years, he got into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame. He now spends most of his time working on speaking programs around the world and does a lot of brand ambassador work for software companies. Jay is also the second most popular tequila influencer and educates people all around the world.
Key Takeaways
- Jay didn't "need" to do speaking because he was a successful consultant, but he found that he really enjoyed giving presentations. Because of this, he decided to make a pivot: go from a consultant who does some speaking to a speaker who owns a consulting firm.
- Your experience in your given industry—whether that be consulting, technology, and more—can make you a great and highly sought after content-specific speaker.
- As a speaker, delivering great value is important, but you also have to be mindful about not overwhelming people. Oftentimes, a few simple talking points is much more effective than a long list all at once.
- Having "talk triggers" or signature elements as a speaker can help make you unique and memorable. Learn about what separates Jay from other speakers in this episode.
Memorable Quotes
- "It was just as much work pulling myself out of my other business as it was getting into the speaking business." - Jay Baer
- "If there is something you want to do, have the experience in doing it...Get out there. Get your feet wet. Fail a couple times." - Charles Clark
- "If you've got a signature bit or something that people really recognize as your essence, don't run away from it. Run towards it." - Jay Baer
- "You have to be brave enough to fully embrace who you are." - Charles Clark
- "Authenticity is better than perfection." - Charles Clark
- "The audience can smell inauthenticity." - Jay Baer
Episode Resources & Links
Jay Baer
Website: jaybaer.com | thebaerfacts.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaybaer/
Facebook + Instagram + Twitter: @jaybaer
Charles Clark
Website: https://thecharlesclark.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesclarkusa/
Instagram + Facebook: @thecharlesclark
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Vince Poscente has a long list of accomplishments to his name. In four short years, he went from recreational skier to Olympic athlete. He is an accomplished speaker and is one of only four people on the planet to be inducted into the USA and Canadian Speaker Halls of Fame. Furthermore, he is a New York Times bestselling author of seven books. Today, he uses his skills as an award winning business professional to teach people the importance of understanding resiliency, equipping teams with practical tools to handle crises.
Key Takeaways
- If your primary reason for being a speaker is the attention, being a professional paid speaker may not be for you. Your main purpose should be having impact and influence.
- Speakers are entrepreneurs. They see a need and fill it.
- We are often motivated by discomfort. Fear is temporary but regret is forever.
- Do what your competition isn't willing to do. Provide value and opportunities will come.
- Vince asks himself: how will I serve with love? This will help you find what aligns with your values.
- Hear about some challenges Charles and Vince faced while pivoting their speaking business in COVID-19 times.
Memorable Quotes
- “A good idea won’t go away so pursue that.” - Vince Poscente
- “What you have to say is good enough for where you are right now.” - Charles Clark
- “If you’re saying the same thing that everyone else is saying, you’re not filling a need.” - Vince Poscente
- “I learned the lesson: if you don’t engage, you’re going to have regrets.” - Vince Poscente
- “Resilience without clarity is stubborn ignorance.” - Vince Poscente
- “You don’t have to be perfect to speak.” - Charles Clark
Episode Resources & Links
Vince Poscente
Website: https://www.vinceposcente.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinceposcente/
Facebook: @Vince.Poscente | Twitter: @vinceposcente
Charles Clark
Website: https://thecharlesclark.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesclarkusa/
Instagram + Facebook: @thecharlesclark
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Natalie Nixon is a creativity strategist, author, and speaker. At her core, she considers herself a dreamer and creator. She comes from a background in cultural anthropology, fashion, design thinking, and dance. Using all her unique experiences and expertise, she helps leaders transform their business models and leadership styles by applying creativity and foresight. She is a big proponent of practicing courage and being flexible. Natalie's firm Figure 8 Thinking, was named among the top 20 women-led innovation firms by Core 77 in 2021. She was also named one of Real Leaders' "Top 50 Keynote Speakers in the World for 2022."
Key Takeaways
- Learn about how Natalie got creative with her book release and promotion during the initial onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Creativity can be an incredibly powerful tool. Natalie believes speakers can exercise it through the three I's: inquiry, improvisation, and intuition.
- Natalie's biggest goals on stage are to inspire and leave people with practical tips and takeaways.
- Natalie is a big proponent of having courage in all endeavors. This means following your heart, being open to experimentation, and being able to admit ignorance.
- Pulling from past experiences that are not directly linked to presenting or giving talks can still help you develop speaking skills. For instance, Natalie's experience in dance taught her applicable lessons like the importance of discipline, working with others, and performance.
Memorable Quotes
- "I think of creativity as toggling between wonder and rigor to solve problems." - Natalie Nixon
- "I'm a firm believer in embodying what we feel, what we think." - Natalie Nixon
- "If you are 50% terrified and 50% exhilarated, then leap...because the terror anchors you...and the exhilaration keeps you optimistic, and buoyant, and dreaming, and hopeful." - Natalie Nixon
- "The more you practice courage, the stronger you get to handle something of a much larger magnitude." - Charles Clark
- "Your tribe sets your vibe." - Charles Clark
Episode Resources & Links
Natalie Nixon
Website: https://www.figure8thinking.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalienixonphd/
Facebook + Instagram + Twitter: @natwnixon
Charles Clark
Website: https://thecharlesclark.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesclarkusa/
Instagram + Facebook: @thecharlesclark
To get access to all our episodes, visit our podcast page!
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Mark Samuel is a writer, speaker, and CEO of IMPAQ, an award-winning international consulting firm. He has developed a unique system for businesses that links Execution, Culture and Deliverables together. The goal of this system is to create cross-functional accountability to successfully implement global changes that increase profitability, build trust and increase efficiency. As an award-winning speaker, Mark has addressed national conferences of ASTD, AQP, ODN, ASHHRA and ISPI. He has impacted audiences all over the world through his thought-provoking and humorous presentations.
Key Takeaways
- Learn about how Mark built up his confidence and speaking skills.
- It is important to talk from experience. This, in large part, has helped Mark become a stronger speaker.
- Mark's practices what he has coined "authentic vulnerability." This is being able to be open with your audience and share your weaknesses and imperfections.
- Shifting from speaking unpaid to creating a business has a lot to do with an inner transformation. It's when you start honoring your voice and your value.
- Mark believes our ultimate accountability is to ourselves and we should ask ourselves "how do I become the best being I can be?"
- Your audience is your coach. They can give you feedback on your speeches and help you improve.
Memorable Quotes
- "We don't have to be perfect to be excellent; in fact, we don't even want to be." - Mark Samuel
- "In order to be paid to do what you love, there are some mindset shifts necessary." - Charles Clark
- "[Great speakers] say something of value that opens me up to a new way of thinking." - Mark Samuel
- "[Speakers] are artists. What you write, what you say, it's your canvas. It's your masterpiece. It doesn't have boundaries. You paint the way you want to paint. You say what needs to be said." - Charles Clark
Episode Resources & Links
Mark Samuel
Website: https://bstate.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markssamuel/
Instagram: @markssamuel_
Twitter: MarkSSamuel
Charles Clark
Website: https://thecharlesclark.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesclarkusa/
Instagram + Facebook: @thecharlesclark
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David Harrell is an actor, speaker, and disability advocate. He has created and produced several solo plays. Using this material, he began cultivating a keynote and transitioning into the world of speaking. As he entered adulthood, he started becoming more aware of his disability and the larger disability community and is now focused on advocacy in arts and entertainment.
Key Takeaways
- We are all going to face limitations or challenges at some point in our lives. As an emerging speaker, these moments of resilience and growth can serve as very powerful stories.
- Just simply showing people they are not alone can send a very strong message.
- Learn about how David has found success in his speaking niche.
- Knowing your audience and adapting your speeches accordingly are incredibly important skills.
- Striking a balance between staying on-script and off-script can be difficult but very useful.
- Learn about which speaker's brain David would like to pick.
Memorable Quotes
- "I think it is a universal truth that we're all going to face challenges and difficult circumstances...limitations are always going to come up. Those limitations could be placed on us by others, and sometimes these limitations are going to be placed on ourselves...Those limitations don't have to peel away our humanity in any way." - David Harrell
- "By us sharing our experiences, it lets the world know, let the people in your community know that they're not alone." - Charles Clark
- "[Transcending] from that place of...head knowledge to heart knowledge [allows us] to create some synergy in the room." - Charles Clark
Episode Resources & Links
David Harrell
Website: https://davidharrellspeaks.com
Instagram: davidharrell3 | Twitter: @david_harrell
Facebook: davidharrellactorspeaker
Charles Clark
Website: https://thecharlesclark.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesclarkusa/
Instagram + Facebook: @thecharlesclark
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Aaron Linsdau has been a polar explorer for more than 10 years. Before this, he worked as a software embedded systems engineer for 20 years but decided to leave his career to pursue international expeditioning. He has authored several books on his experiences outdoors and has also built his speaking business around them. Throughout his life, he's always enjoyed challenges and solving problems. In large part because of this, he now speaks on overcoming adversity, as well as risk and safety management. His 2024 Total Eclipse Guidebooks are available for purchase now!
Key Takeaways
- It is important to seize opportunities the that come to you. Learn about how Aaron jumpstarted his speaking career through his book Antarctic Tears.
- You need to figure out what you can bring to the table. Even if you're just one percent different from someone else, hone in on that uniqueness.
- Aaron's belief is that you can fail spectacularly but still succeed. Challenges can teach you to rise up, build new skill, and become a better person overall.
- Learn about the value of generating an emotional reaction from your audience.
- Learn about Aaron's speaker inspiration.
Memorable Quotes
- "In the speaking industry, you're not just a speaker. You're a model for something. You model excellence in some way." - Charles Clark
- "The question for a speaker is what do you bring to the table?...For me, it's my ability to overcome adversity in the most extreme conditions." - Aaron Linsdau
- "Failed attempts are better than missed opportunities." - Charles Clark
- "The current will not look like the future, and the future will not look like the current." - Aaron Linsdau
Episode Resources & Links
Aaron Linsdau
Website: https://www.aaronlinsdau.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alinsdau/
Facebook + Twitter: @alinsdau
Charles Clark
Website: https://thecharlesclark.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesclarkusa/
Instagram + Facebook: @thecharlesclark
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Summary
Mike Michalowicz is a globally renowned book author, entrepreneur, business coach, mentor, and speaker. From a point of almost losing everything to publishing more than 8 books on entrepreneurship and personal management, Mike has gained valuable experience in entrepreneurship, business, and motivational speaking. By his 35th birthday, Mike founded and sold two multi-million dollar companies. Now Mike is helping businesses and entrepreneurs understand what they are doing wrong in their companies and setting them on a path to more success. He also speaks regularly and knows the secrets of giving outstanding and highly engaging speeches that will make audiences become fans.
Key Takeaways
- Family and the people you are surrounded by are everything. They can help guide and support you during times of need.
- Difficult experiences can teach you about honesty, not just with other people but also with yourself.
- It is important to show up, even for the small moments, as they can create the backbone and structure you need for future performances. It is also important to have a test group that will give you critical feedback.
Memorable Quotes
- "Fear is a great motivator; it gets you going." - Mike Michalowicz
- "We are more resilient than we think we are." - Charles Clark
- "The lowest moments sometimes are the greatest gifts anyone could have because they give you a broader view of the opportunities in your life." - Mike Michalowicz
- "True speaking is building a connection." - Charles Clark
- "There is always someone in the room that needs to listen to what you are saying; speak to that one person." - Mike Michalowicz
Episode Resources/Links
Mike Michalowicz
Website: mikemichalowicz.com OR mikemotorbike.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mikemichalowicz/
Instagram: @mikemichalowicz
Twitter: @MikeMichalowicz
Charles Clark
Website: thecharlesclark.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlesclarkusa/
Instagram: @thecharlesclark
Facebook: @thecharlesclark
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Oliver North is a national keynote speaker who talks about equity, entrepreneurship, success, and much more. He has an unconventional way of speaking that lets his audience connect and relate to him in a way that other speakers cannot. Oliver came from a background of homelessness, foster care, and drug use but that did not stop him from going on to be the first in his family to graduate college. After graduation, Oliver found himself in corporate America but saw that that wasn't going to be fulfilling for him. He had a desire to change his own life and those of others. His goal is to show people that they are not stuck and that corporate America is not the American dream that they are sold. He wants people to take ownership of their lives and dreams.
Key Takeaways
- If you ever feel stuck in a pattern, you aren’t really stuck. It is never too late to take charge of your life and to make a change.
- People are reluctant to speak because they feel that they do not know enough or have not experienced enough, but everybody’s story has value.
- Your customer speaks a certain language. In your marketing and in your advertising you have to speak their language.
- To stand out, study the business and figure out what their core values and challenges are and let them know how you would fix them.
Memorable Quotes:
- “[Life] is made up of learning from the adversity that I have experienced.” - Oliver North
- “Diversity looks different.” - Oliver North
- “When I say ownership, people think I mean business. But it's life, leadership, education, and business.” - Oliver North
Episode Resources & Links:
Oliver North
Website: https://www.oliverpetty.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-petty-39a94a58/
Instagram: @omrnegative
Charles Clark
Website: https://thecharlesclark.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesclarkusa/
Instagram + Facebook: @thecharlesclark
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Jeffrey Hayzlett is a speaker, TV and radio host, and former Fortune 100 CMO. He grew up listening to some of the greatest speakers in the world and officially become a speaker in his early 20s. He found success early on, becoming a member of the National Speakers Association only a few years later. His many accomplishments include co-founding the C-Suite Network, being a 5 time Hall of Fame speaker, and buying and selling over 250 companies. He believes that hard work, dedication, and blood, sweat, and tears are what ultimately lead to success.
Key Takeaways
- Having a grasp on effective branding is really important. Jeffrey was able to help people with their brands but also utilized his personal brand to promote his own endeavors like the C-Suite Network.
- Even seasoned speakers still get nervous before getting on stage, but it's how quickly they adapt that determines if they're able to rise to the challenge.
- It is important to study the speakers that came before you. They can serve as great sources of inspiration for you.
- Hear about Jeffrey's most memorable speaking moments.
Memorable Quotes
- "You have to look in that mirror and say, 'Hey, I'm worthy. I can do it. I can make it happen. This is what I have to offer,' and go offer it." - Jeffrey Hayzlett
- "If you want to be a maestro, you got to learn to play a lot of bad notes." - Jeffrey Hayzlett
- "By definition, fear is almost the same thing as faith. It's just where you choose to land on the spectrum. Is it anxiety? Is it belief?" - Charles Clark
- "I began to recognize that anxiety and excitement—they both feels the same, it's just how you choose to look at it." - Charles Clark
- "I believe that by association we rise or we fall, we sink or swim." - Charles Clark
Episode Resources & Links
Jeffrey Hayzlett
Website: https://hayzlett.com/c-suite-network/
Instagram: jeffreyhayzlett | Twitter: JeffreyHayzlett
Charles Clark
Website: https://thecharlesclark.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesclarkusa/
Instagram + Facebook: @thecharlesclark
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Minda Harts is a bestselling author, speaker, and podcaster who casts a light on the inequalities that women of color face in the workplace. She offers practical advice on topics ranging from improving racial equity and managing diverse talent to leadership and career development. She has spoken at various universities and organizations like Amazon, Google, Twitter, and Nike—just to name a few. Her newest book, You Are More Than Magic: The Black and Brown Girls’ Guide to Finding Your Voice, is available for pre-order now.
Key Takeaways
- Many people often yearn for rapid growth and change. However, you should not underestimate the power of consistency, incremental improvement, and small wins. These elements have all played big parts in Minda's journey and has lead her into her various endeavors today.
- You don't have to be a jack of all trades when it comes to speaking; just because you can talk about something, doesn't mean you have to or should. Instead, hone in on a couple topics and master them.
- It's important to invest in the continual improvement of yourself and your skills, regardless of which point in your career you are at.
- You have to be ready for unpredictable situations as a speaker. Know when to break script and lean into specific emotions you are feeling.
- Learn about Minda's speaking goals for 2022.
Memorable Quotes
- "I used to think that I didn't have a voice. Then I realized we all have a voice. We just have to decide how we use it." - Minda Harts
- "The stories that we tell ourselves about ourselves are just as important as the stories that anybody else might tell about us." - Minda Harts
- "You have to speak up for yourself before you can speak up on a stage." - Charles Clark
- "When you can describe what you do as a process, that's when you have a business." - Charles Clark
- "I have the power to be the medicine that someone else might need." - Minda Harts
Episode Resources & Links
Minda Harts
Website: https://www.mindaharts.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindaharts/
Twitter + Facebook: @MindaHarts | Instagram: @mindaharts
Pre-order You Are More Than Magic: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/670292/you-are-more-than-magic-by-minda-harts/
Charles Clark
Website: https://thecharlesclark.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesclarkusa/
Instagram + Facebook: @thecharlesclark
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Jeff Butler is a keynote speaker, author, and workplace strategist who talks about how multi-generational organizations can thrive. He helps businesses with topics ranging from recruitment to retention management and offers managers and C-Suite members unique insights from a millennial perspective. Moreover, he talks about authenticity and how it can be leveraged to form connections and create a strong team. Jeff has been featured in over 50 media outlets, has founded 3 profitable companies by 27, and has published two books.
Key Takeaways
- Jeff's path into the speaking business wasn't linear. Learn about his challenges and road blocks along the way.
- It's important to not only be authentic on the stage but also behind the scenes. Having a team can be a great asset, and it's important you're transparent with them. Let them know when you see them doing well but also point out where they could be improving.
- Sustaining a speaking business is more than just about going on stage. There's a lot at work behind the scenes like building up experience and marketing yourself.
- A strategy Jeff gives to have a successful speaking business is reverse engineering everything. Figure out where you want to be and then look at what others did to get there. That is a great source of information and can lead you down the right path.
Memorable Quotes
- The ultimate thing that we're doing when we're being authentic or trying to practice authenticity is connection...not to get a result but to connect, feel heard." - Charles Clark
- "[In speaking] there's so many people who are better than me who can be funny or make an audience clap on command or get a standing ovation. But can you consistently get on stages for enough money to make this a successful business? That is hard." - Jeff Butler
- "The speaking business is not just about getting on the stage, it's a lot of leg work. It’s a lot of behind the scenes things that most people will never see." - Charles Clark
Episode Resources & Links
Jeff Butler
Website: https://jeffjbutler.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjeffbutler/
Instagram: + Twitter: @iamjeffbutler | Facebook: @iamjeffjbutler
Charles Clark
Website: https://thecharlesclark.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesclarkusa/
Instagram + Facebook: @thecharlesclark
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Selena Rezvani is speaker who is focused on elevating women into leadership positions and teaching people how to utilize push back as a way to support their values. Before becoming a full time speaker, she was a management consultant, and in this position, she was fortuitously introduced to the speaking world. Since leaving her corporate job in 2009, she has authored two books and has spoken at Harvard University, Princeton University, Microsoft, Accenture, and more.
Key Takeaways
- Push back is often painted in a negative light. However, it can be utilized for great things, including, but not limited to: advocating for yourself, taking a firm position issues, and affirming when you're right.
- Speakers are often people pleasers, however, it is important to know how to say no and establish firm boundaries.
- You should err on the side of valuing yourself rather than undervaluing yourself. Tips on figuring out your value and rates: look at demand and your satisfaction scores.
- Hear about Selena's most memorable speaking experience where she got her first standing ovation.
- Think about what energizes you when you're designing your talks. It can cause a ripple effect into the audience.
Memorable Quotes
- “Push back is not a nice to have skill, it’s a must have.” - Selena Rezvani
- “There is tremendous liberation [in saying no].” - Selena Rezvani
- "Proximity is power." - Charles Clark
- "I noticed a big difference in the people who [speak] for the money and the people who do it because they truly care about people." - Charles Clark
- "Your best tool is still going to be to connect with people through your stories, and you're never done with that, so keep sharpening [them] and banking your stories." - Selena Rezvani
- "Tell that story even if your voice shakes." - Charles Clark
Episode Resources/Links
Selena Rezvani
Website: selenarezvani.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenarezvani/
Instagram: + Twitter: @selenarezvani
Charles Clark
Website: https://thecharlesclark.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesclarkusa/
Instagram + Facebook: @thecharlesclark
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Welcome to Season 2 of the Journey to Paid Speaking Gigs Podcast with Charles Clark. I hope you are ready for more conversations with expert speakers that share their secrets to building a successful 6-7 figure speaking business!
And guess what else? We are now accepting applications for the Journey To Paid Speaking Gigs Academy!
If you are like many speakers we chat with...
Even though you have a vision… there are so many parts to creating a speaking career that is overwhelming.
Crafting your speech, building a brand that positions you as a trusted expert, booking paid speaking engagements, and don’t forget the importance of using a contract that will protect your speaking fee. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. But the good news is, if you don’t try to do it all by yourself, it won’t be so difficult.
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Summary
Scott Greenberg is an expert in franchising companies. His goal is to help business leaders elevate their performance by focusing on the ways that they think, lead, and serve. For ten years, he was a multi-unit franchise owner at Edible Arrangements. Prior to that, he had been working as a professional motivational speaker. Being a franchise owner allowed him to gain hands-on experience. By implementing the concepts he had been sharing on stage, he was able to figure out which ones were most effective. Since then, he has returned exclusively to motivational speaking and now specializes in franchising, emphasizing the human element of business. He has also authored a book called The Wealthy Franchisee: Game-Changing Steps to Becoming a Thriving Franchise Superstar.
Key Takeaways
- In the world of franchising, many people are running the same businesses but getting different results. Scott's work is to uncover why this is. He has found that the human elements that top franchisees are able to bring to the table are what differentiate them from their competitors.
- If you are serious about becoming a motivational speaker, it is imperative to take advantage of any opportunity you get to speak in front of others. Scott believes that learning the theories and techniques can only take someone so far. What is most important is putting everything into practice.
- It is important to become a master in your subject so you're not just giving generic, cliche advice. This can only come from study and personal experience.
- Learn the business of speaking. Understand your customer base, marketing, and financials because, at the end of the day, this is what will help you become successful and have longevity in the speaking profession.
- Being vulnerable about your failures can be even more impactful than talking solely about successes. People want to know that they are not alone. Even if they don't get a roadmap to success, knowing that they're okay, can go a long way.
Memorable Quotes
- “Authenticity is really important as a speaker, but it’s not just authenticity with the audience. It’s being authentic with yourself.” - Scott Greenberg
- “People connect more with humans than with heroes.” - Scott Greenberg
- “You don’t need to succeed to be inspiring.” - Scott Greenberg
- "Clarity comes before confidence." - Charles Clark
- "[I've found that it] has to be my intention to slow down and be present to engage and find something I didn't recognize in life. I really feel like that's important for me." - Charles Clark
Episode Resources/Links
Scott GreenbergWebsite: scottgreenberg.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-greenberg-1b17539/
Instagram: @scottcgreenberg
Twitter: @GreenbergScott
Charles ClarkWebsite: https://thecharlesclark.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesclarkusa/
Instagram: @thecharlesclark
Facebook: @thecharlesclark
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Sally Helgesen has been an author, speaker and leadership coach for the last 32 years. Her first book, The Female Advantage published in 1990 was a groundbreaking piece that brought countless opportunities to her way - thrusting her into the world of speaking. A true visionary with unique and powerful topics, Sally has set a strong course for so many women. Her message will benefit every listener with it’s lessons to focus on the good and the importance of authenticity. A pioneer and incredible guest, this is an episode you do not want to miss.
Key Takeaways
- Sally shares her most memorable stage experience that reveals her strength and endurance and how she was able to combat her fear with a trained mindset.
- They discuss how dwelling on the good and only letting in the good during your speech will change everything.
- Discover the 3 things Sally says a speaker should never do.
- Understand the importance of knowing your lane and how it will maintain your authority and improve your impact.
- It is important to be useful to YOUR audience with content, experience and something to build on. It is more than just the content, always.
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Memorable Quote
- “I learned by doing.” - Sally Helgesen
- “Tribe, you might have a fear in speaking...step more into it...you can rise and you can thrive.” - Charles Clark
- “When speaking, you NEVER focus on anything negative...You never focus on anything that can undermine you...You only let in the good.” - Sally Helgesen
- “When you lose yourself, you lose your authority and the ability to impact.” - Charles Clark
Episode Resource
Sally Helgesen Website
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JJ DiGeronimo is on a journey! After spending 2 decades in the field of technology in the Silicon Valley, she started a women's group leading her to become an author. She currently spends most of her time speaking globally to professional women’s groups, empowering them to reach and achieve for what they know is possible. Her passion is all about leveling the playing field and creating momentum to get women in top leadership roles with proven strategies and powerful research. Dynamic, honest and driven - JJ owns her titles of award-winning author, keynote speaker, and President of Tech Savvy Women.
Key Takeaways
- JJ shares her decades long-journey into entering into the field of speaking and how the mess-ups and evolution were pivotal for her growth.
- How internal work was vital for her to her current success and how working on her self-belief made her more impactful during engagements.
- Being intentional with conversations, what you watch, read, listen to and allow around you are important to your mindset - and it takes discipline and growth.
- JJ highlights how she builds her confidence to get on the stage and the things you may need to focus on to up your courage: self-development, honesty, self - discovery.
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Memorable Quote
- “The days are done when the speakers go out and they are putting on a performance. I think people want to feel something, people want to see themselves in you and I think people want to have opportunities to take things they can work on and work through...and to do that for other people you have had to do that for yourself first.” - JJ DiGeronimo
- “The most impactful speakers that I've ever heard are people that not only inspire me but give me something to do that actually creates results.” - JJ DiGeronimo
- “How well things sound is less important than how it is going to allow them to create change, that's what people want.”- Charles Clark
Episode Resource
JJ DiGeronimo Website
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Tamsen Webster refers to herself as an English to English translator, which simply means she helps experts make their ideas irresistible. She’s been doing that in one form or another for almost 25 years. Tamsen is a keynote speaker and message strategist who is all about building big ideas. She spent 20 years in marketing, 13 years as a Weight Watchers leader, and four years as a TEDx Executive Producer.
Key Takeaways
- Tamsen shares some strategies she used to finally write and publish her book and overcome procrastination.
- Discover how Tamsen came up with the concept of “the red thread” and how she uses it to teach and inspire others to position their story in a way that is most effective.
- Understand how to talk about your idea by connecting the idea to the outcomes you want, the audience you want the outcomes from, and how all this connects back to your business.
- Figure out how to build up a burden of proof that puts validity to your message and outcomes.
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Memorable Quote
- “Your brain is always trying to create a story based on the information it sees and hears.” - Tamsen Webster
- “When you can solve a problem for yourself that can solve a problem for other people, you become that much more valuable.” - Tamsen Webster
- “Spend less time thinking and more time doing.” - Charles Clark
Episode Resource
Tamsen Webster Website
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Stuart Knight may look like a lead singer of an 80s rock band, but he is a professional paid speaker. Before getting on stage to speak, he wrote an inspiring theater show for teenagers and a musical he wrote and produced in his loft. Now, he is an award-winning entrepreneur, a critically acclaimed author of two books, an expert panelist on numerous television shows, and a sought-after podcaster. He has inspired over one million people to reach greater success, find deeper joy, and to ultimately boycott what they thought.
Key Takeaways
- Learn how to price virtual speaking engagements and provide the same value as in-person events.
- Find out the top platform used to get booked for speaking gigs along with other strategies for prospecting and building your business.
- The strategies for moving from overwhelm of the big picture to making goals as a speaker for each year.
- Ordinary beginnings can take you to extraordinary endings if you learn how to own who you are.
- Using the heart of powerful conversation to close speaking gigs by making a human connection.
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Memorable Quote
- “It doesn’t matter what is going on in the world and the changes that are happening in the speaking industry, you’ve got to stay true to what value you give.” - Stuart Knight
- “Start anywhere because anywhere is a place that will eventually lead you somewhere.” - Stuart Knight
- “When you operate your speaking business with integrity, you will make decisions that are based on what's best for you instead of looking at what everyone else is doing.” - Charles Clark
Episode Resource
Stuart Knight Website
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Jake Kelfer is a two-time author of the books, “Elevate Beyond” and “Elevate Your Network” with a third book currently in the works. He’s created a pro-basketball draft combine, which is where about 70 NBA players signed their first contract. Jake is also a business coach to millennial entrepreneurs who want to be high performing, productivity crushing and freedom achieving people. During his younger years, Jake wanted to be a pro-basketball player but quickly realized that those dreams weren’t a reality. However, life still granted him the ability to be involved in the professional sports arena where he is currently thriving and helping players get noticed and drafted on NBA teams.
Key Takeaways
- Learn how to align what you love and what you are gifted at with your speaking career and the organizations you work with.
- Jake shares what he did when he started to feel the call to do more for other people and how to create a greater impact.
- As speakers, we aren’t just humans doing, we are humans being - and we have to be present in those moments to be a light for other people.
- Discover how to bring the same level of intensity to every speech without getting in a routine of monotony.
- Find out Jake’s biggest hurdles when it came to booking speaking gigs and what he did to overcome those.
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Memorable Quote
- “We are all human with the same desires - to be loved, to be heard, to be complimented, and to know that we matter.” - Jake Kelfer
- “If we can instill hope into other people, then we are giving them a chance.” - Jake Kelfer
- “It doesn’t matter where you start. It matters that you let your voice be heard wherever you are at.” - Charles Clark
Episode Resource
Jake Kelfer Website
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Bob Burg has been speaking for 30 years but began as a broadcaster in radio and television. When he shifted to sales and personal development, he began to speak for a living. He’s helped companies, sales leaders, and their teams to more effectively communicate their value, sell at higher prices with less resistance, and grow their businesses. Bob also authored multiple books on sales, marketing and influence that have sold over a million copies.
Key Takeaways
- Discover the system Bob used to build his speaking business and predictably achieve the goal of his speaking.
- Your story can be used to help yourself first before it goes out to impacting other people.
- If you want to make a lot of money in sales, don’t use money as your target. Make your target serving others and the money will be the reward.
- Find out the big mistake that Bob made at the beginning of his career that almost abruptly ended his speaking career.
- Sometimes the choice isn’t between the perfect solution or the worst solution, it’s about the best possible decision.
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Memorable Quote
- “You don’t have to like change. But the real question is, do you want the results that come with either changing or resisting the change.” - Bob Burg
- “If you want to make a lot of money in sales, don’t use money as your target. Make your target serving others and the money will be the reward.” -Bob Burg
- “The greatest asset that a speaker has is their story that took them from victim to victor.” - Charles Clark
Episode Resource
Bob Burg Website
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Andrew Davis is a professional speaker and author. He has traveled around the world speaking and sharing his message and averaged about 50 speaking engagements per year. Recently, he made a pivot with his business and focused solely on the virtual stage where he does about 70-80 online speaking engagements per year. Before he found his home on the stage, he worked in television for shows such as “The Muppets,” and “The Today Show.” He also owned a marketing agency, which he sold right before he transitioned to full-time speaking.
Key Takeaways
- Discover the adjustments that Andrew made along his journey that helped him navigate unexpected shifts while still remaining profitable.
- Andrew breaks down the process for providing value on any stage without feeling intimidated by the other speakers on the schedule.
- Learn about the different tiers of speakers that are hired and how you can leverage your story to find your place on stages around the world.
- What is your signature bit? Andrew talks about how to figure that out and then how to use it in your keynotes to communicate a deep message.
- Get your audience to care about you and reduce skepticism by telling stories that resonate.
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Memorable Quote
- “The right time is whenever you have something worth sharing.” - Andrew Davis
- “If you want to provide value, you need to give something new and innovative that the audience wants to hear about.” - Andrew Davis
- “People just don’t want to hear the story. They want the transformation. When you learn how to merge those, you will get booked again and again.” - Charles Clark
Episode Resources
Andrew Davis Website
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Steve Farber has been in the field of leadership for over 30 years. He is an author and top motivational speaker who is passionate about helping people lead despite their position or title. To further provide leadership information, he founded the Extreme Leadership Institute and is the president of Extreme Leadership Incorporated. He is a father and stepfather to six children and his claim to infamy is that he raised teenagers for 25 straight years.
Key Takeaways
- Steve gives strategies for how to effectively infuse the power of story into your message so that you get a response from your audience.
- A great story gives an example for what you want people to do and provides evidence that it will lead your audience towards an intended result.
- No story should be told haphazardly. You must know why you are telling the story and what you want the audience to get out of that.
- Learn how to charge what you are worth with confidence while still being competitive with the market.
- When your content is deep in your heart, you have the ability to be spontaneous and explore new paths.
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Memorable Quote
- “Stories are a form of evidence and when I’m delivering a message, I’m building a case for the action I want the audience to take.” - Steve Farber
- “If I’m worried about what I’m going to say, then I’m stuck in my head and not in the room with my audience.” - Steve Farber
- “You move from part-time to booked solid as a speaker when people experience change from your story and stage presence.” - Charles Clark
Episode Resource
Steve Farber Website
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Lon Safko is a speaker and author who teaches global marketing to top executives at the biggest companies all around the world. He made his start as a civil engineer, but he changed careers almost every three years. He is the self-proclaimed “Forest Gump of technology” and created the first computer that saved a human life. His list of accomplishments, accolades, and areas of expertise is impressive and gives him a wide spectrum of knowledge on a number of subjects. However, he found his niche with social media, technology and marketing.
Key Takeaways
- Lon shares how he connects personally and authentically with top executives using his story.
- Find out the top platform used to get booked for speaking gigs along with other strategies for prospecting and building your business.
- Learn about the intersection between entrepreneurship and a speaking career and how to keep momentum despite the rollercoaster nature of the profession.
- Lon gives the secrets to effectively using social media to grow your speaking business by sharing tools from his book, “The Social Media Bible.”
- Get the strategies you need to navigate and survive the pandemic to escape the threat of becoming irrelevant.
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Memorable Quote
- “In sales, no doesn’t mean no until there is a restraining order.” - Lon Safko
- “Connect first before you try to sell.” - Lon Safko
- “If you can communicate with an authentic tone, you will get through the spam folder and into the inbox.” - Charles Clark
Episode Resource
Lon Safco Website
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Josh Linkner likes to think of himself as a creative trouble maker. He started his career as a jazz guitarist and has been playing for over 40 years. From a business standpoint, he started his first company at the age of 20 and built and sold 5 tech companies. He spends time helping startups get off the ground and find success. As a keynote speaker, he has done over 1,000 paid presentations around the globe and has also authored a number of books.
Key Takeaways
- Josh shares his experience with writing a book and the process he went through to write and publish his New York Times Bestselling book.
- Learn about the character of a speaker that will impact how they present on stage and the reputation they are able to establish with audiences and organizations.
- Find out the qualities of an effective and successful full time speaker - and it’s different then what you are expecting.
- Helping other people unlock their superpower of creativity is more fulfilling than finding your own superpower.
- As a 35K speaker, Josh talks about his experience with doing three speaking engagements in one day.
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Memorable Quote
- “It’s not just about what you do and say on stage. What you do and say off stage has as much weight in getting booked to speak as it does when you are on the stage.” - Josh Linkner
- “The speaking industry has little room for the weekend warrior. If you are serious, deliberate, and methodical, there is a wonderful opportunity for you to make money and a difference.” - Josh Linkner
- “To some degree, you are giving other people a superpower by guiding them to a place of success where they are able to find their own superpower.” - Charles Clark
Episode Resource
Josh Linkner Website
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Ashley Rhodes-Courter is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida and found her passion in this field because of her adverse childhood experiences in the foster care system. After spending almost 10 years in foster care and in and out of 14 foster homes, some of which were incredibly abusive environments, she discovered her desire to help other children just like herself. Her lived experiences and belief in practicing what she preaches led her to stages all over the world as a motivational speaker and best selling author.
Key Takeaways
- Ashley shares her incredibly powerful story about how she was able to overcome shocking adversities in the foster care system and how she used those stories to create and inspire change.
- Learn how to use your experience to advocate and inspire others.
- Discover Ashley’s big why for what she does and how she infuses that into her keynote speeches to put herself out there despite her introverted personality.
- Many speakers have built an entire career on lived experiences or one event in their life that gave them a different perspective.
- Your greatest strength is in community with other people and becoming an advocate based on your message and your audience.
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Memorable Quote
- “The courage to speak up can come from necessity, and once you do it, the change that comes from it is empowering.” - Ashley Rhodes-Courter
- “Your passion, energy, and intention will come through despite your circumstances. If you genuinely have a calling to speak and your driving motivation is to make a difference, speaking can be a tremendous outlet for change.” - Ashley Rhodes-Courter
- “Your voice matters, and something that you talk about other people both want and need to hear. Your audience is out there.” - Charles Clark
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Dan Pontefract is a husband and father of three who has written 4 books and presented 4 TED Talks. His proverbial North star is his purpose statement which reads, “We are not here to see through each other, we are here to see each other through each and every day.” He believes he’s been put on the planet to help people reach their full potential. As a leadership strategist, author, keynote speaker, and thinker who helps leaders and organizations shift to higher levels of employee engagement, productivity, and bottom-line results.
Key Takeaways
- Regardless of the pandemic, if you have something to say of value, get it out there - in written, speaking, or audio format. Just do it!
- You can get to the heart, mind and soul of people by how you tell a story.
- Learn how to practice how you show up on stage not just with your content, but with your physical presence and your mindset.
- Create catalogs of stories that you can use and curate for future speaking engagements. Weave those stories into your content base.
- Discover the strategies for learning and growing after a failed speech or disappointing keynote.
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Memorable Quote
- “We yearn for connection and one way that we connect is through our story. Even if you can’t see people in person or be in their physical presence, connection is still possible.” - Dan Pontefract
- “I’ve learned to say no because not every speaking engagement is the same. Pick your clients before you become a slave to the dollar” - Dan Pontefract
- “In life there are multiple perspectives that we can have. We just have to choose which one we are going to look through.” - Charles Clark
Episode Resource
Dan Pontefract Website
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Chris Helder is an Australian number one virtual speaker and a world-class speaker who has spoken on over 2,500 stages across the world. He is a true storyteller and leading authority on improving mental health and mindset shifts. He launched his speaking business 18 years ago and has been passionate about human performance for as long as he can remember. His foundation was in teaching and dabbling in comedy, which he took to the stage to inspire and create an impact in the lives of his audience.
Key Takeaways
- Chris shares how he went from having a desire to speak to actually creating a thriving speaking career by sharing the three most important components that are necessary to accomplish this.
- How to use effective strategies that keep your audience engaged during virtual events.
- Creating your own stage allows you to get your ideal audience in the room as opposed to being invited to a room with various audiences that may not be ideal.
- Chris highlights how he masters his content and practices his stories so that it delivers well on stage similar to the way comedians are able to hone their craft.
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Memorable Quote
- “We are living in exciting times with opportunity everywhere!” - Chris Helder
- “If you don’t work for it, the checks won’t come.” - Charles Clark
- “Your stories have to be powerful because that’s what separates you from just giving out information.” - Charles Clark
Episode Resource
Chris Helder Website
Libby Gill has pivoted from being head of media relations for Sony Worldwide Television Group to being the founder of Libby Gill & Company, a leadership, consulting and executive coaching firm. She guides individuals and organizations to lead through change, challenge and chaos by deeply engaging employees in a shared future-focused vision of success. After years spent in the corporate world, Libby’s desire to coach began to grow. From there, she started a business, published a book and connected to a speaker’s business bureau who booked her for her first speaking engagement. This experience confirmed that she had always loved teaching, sharing and connecting with other people.
Key Takeaways
- How did Libby go from a panic response to the pandemic to pivoting her speaking opportunities.
- Discover what has met Libby on the other side of taking risks and launching out into the unknown.
- Libby shares how she utilizes her difficult past to create a human connection but also to inspire hope within herself and others.
- Libby and Charles discuss the steps you can use to put yourself out there and just get started.
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Memorable Quote
- “Don’t be afraid to take a risk. Don’t be afraid to try some new material or a lane that feels scary. Try out something where you can say, ‘This is who I am to my core.’” - Libby Gill
- “I live by impact over income. But I also believe that the more impact you make, the more money you will make.” - Charles Clark
- “Your future focus vision has to be ambitious, but it also has to be attainable.” - Libby Gill
Episode Resource
Libby Gill Website
Karin Hurt helps human-centered leaders resolve workplace ambiguity so that they can drive innovation, productivity and revenue without burning out employees.
After two decades as a Verizon executive, Karin, and her husband, David, founded Let’s Grow Leaders, a training firm focused on human-centered leadership development for those determined to get breakthrough results without losing their humanity. Leaders, they found, were hungry for practical tools and leadership development that sticks.
Since 2013, Karin and David have helped grow over 10,000 leaders in 14 countries with their live leadership development programs, keynotes, blogs, videos, and books. They also provide clean water to the people of Cambodia though their Winning Wells philanthropic initiative.
Karin is an award-winning author of four books, including:
- Courageous Cultures - How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers and Customer Advocates
- Winning Well - A Manager’s Guide to Getting Results—Without Losing Your Soul
She is the host of the popular LinkedIn show,Asking for a Friend. And she was recently named by Inc. Magazine as a Top 100 Great Leadership Speaker.
Key Takeaways
- Find out what took Karin from a successful senior role at Verizon to owning her own company and becoming a full time speaker.
- Discover how Karin narrowed down her target audience and found the most effective ways to serve them best.
- Karin shares the value that she gained as a speaker after she became a published author.
- Focus on results and relationships and ground yourself with confidence and humility.
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Memorable Quote
- “Do the best you can with whatever budget you have. Get started. Just start!” - Karin Hurt
- “It’s really important to get grounded in who you serve.” - Karin Hurt
- “What is it that you can do that you can immediately add value to your tribe?” - Karin Hurt
Episode Resource
Karin Hurt Website
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Gordon Tredgold is a husband and father of four who is an award-winning corporate motivational speaker. His success was built by creating simple strategies for change that make it easy to understand and implement. He has helped organizations achieve success at a high level by focusing on how he can get people engaged and empower a team. He is an executive coach and teaches leadership workshops all over the world. He was an avid rugby player who utilized the team-building skills he learned on the field and brought it into the corporate world. Not only that, his computer and mathematics program allowed him to create systems and programs that simplify leadership and empowerment.
Key Takeaways
- Gordon shares how the speaking industry has changed and what he has done to pivot to stay relevant.
- Discover how to keep you content fresh and interesting but most importantly, create practical steps that inspire real change.
- The strategy for accepting and turning down speaking opportunities so you can play the long game.
- How to make your talk about your audience and not all about you so you can leave a deep impact on your audience.
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Memorable Quote
- “I spoke for free and then generated $20,000 in revenue” - Gordon Tredgold
- “The talk is not about you, it is about your audience.” -Gordon Tredgold
Episode Resource
Gordon Tredgold Website
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JR Martinez is a burn survivor, Army veteran, actor, advocate, New York Times Bestselling Author and motivational speaker He is a keynote speaker at major corporate events and non profit organizations and travels around the world to spread his message on resilience and optimism. JR has traveled around the world to speak with troops and serves as a keynote speaker for Delta, Verizon, Wells Fargo, State Farm, General Mills and numerous other Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits. He has always found himself to be a curious student of life, which has allowed him to be introduced to incredible opportunities.
Key Takeaways
- Discover how JR’s injury potentially took away his identities and what he did to reclaim himself.
- JR shares what the most impactful thing that a speaker can do that helps them not only create impact but to pivot so that connection can be made to your audience.
- What happens when JR accepts his scar and accepts himself and how that became a pivotal moment that changed his life -- and how do we accept and take pride in our own scars.
- The three requirements JR provides that create a great speaker
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Memorable Quote
- “You can be a great writer, but if you don’t know how to say it the way the story lived, it ain’t gonna hit.” - Charles Clark
- “I found the power of healing by emotionally present for others.” - JR Martinez
- “It is a blessing to be able to have a scar. It is a beautiful sign of courage that you’ve been through something. The scar doesn’t define it; it propels you.” - JR Martinez
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Dr Kevin Freiburg is a shortlist of global thought leaders that Fortune 1000 CEOs turn to for the kind of disruptive thinking that drives growth and gets people excited about the future. He is an international best selling author and has worked with over 2000 companies in 60 industries across the globe. His insight has helped ambitious leaders accelerate innovation and stand out in a sea of sameness by building companies that are hungry for change. His passion for speaking started in college and at the same time, he also started to find fulfilment in helping businesses and strengthening leadership teams.
Key Takeaways
- Dr Freiburg shares how he and his team made sure to stay purpose-driven instead of shifting all the focus towards market-driven.
- How to find the cause behind what you are doing so you don’t get lost in a title without a solid foundation.
- Dr Freiburg gives his strategies for surviving the pandemic and staying relevant in a changing industry.
- Hear about the decision Dr Freiburg wished he made with his speaking business to spread his message, increase his impact and make more money.
- Find the connection between good content and effective marketing to grow your speaking business.
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Memorable Quote
- “You need to have a process for the business. Half of it is good content and good delivery and the other half is marketing.” -Dr. Kevin
- If we show up just how we are, instead of waiting until we are perfect, then we have the moment to change other people’s lives.” - Charles Clark
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Brendon Kane is a social media expert and growth hacker for Fortune 500 companies, brands and celebrities. He helps brands find and engage new audiences which award relevant content, product and services with attention and spending. He is currently advising Strike Social with entertainment partnerships. His journey started when he went to film school to be a producer and discover the business side of it, but he quickly realized that the best way to learn about a business was to start your own. From there, he created multiple companies and has since grown his experience and knowledge, which has helped him be more successful within the business and speaking world.
Key Takeaways
- Brendon shares his key to success by highlighting that success doesn’t come with seeing people as a sales opportunity. It is seeking to provide value in other people’s lives and success will follow. Then, people will listen, engage, buy and hire you to speak.
- The more you use the voice you have, the more you can fine tune your message.
- Fear is present when we are doing something big, but it should serve as a reminder that this is what you are called to do.
- How Brendon finds the hook for his company so that he can attract the right audience ready to hear his message.
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Memorable Quote
- “Find your unique angle and unique hook point to stand out and people will pay attention to what we have to say, which will allow you to express the most value.” - Brendon Kane
- “I knew going from 0 followers to a one million followers on social media in 30 days could be done.” - Brendon Kane
- “The right mindset can allow you to hit the ground running or idling to achieve your goals.” - Charles Clark
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Jordan Axani is an expert speaker on mental health and leadership. His casual approach interdisciplinary skills and vulnerability make Jordan a sought after speaker across North America and the Middle East. His experience includes hands-on intensives with top firms like LinkedIn, Rover, TextNow and many others. He is also the cofounder of Shift Collab, one of Canada’s largest therapy and mental health education firms. Initially, Jordan never thought of himself as a strong speaker, but after being a part of a random, viral video experience he was invited to go to his elementary school and give a talk. From there, speaking opportunities seemed to present themselves and Jordan found his home on the stage but most importantly, creating an impact in the lives of others.
Key Takeaways
- Jordan shares his viral video experience that began with a simple Reddit post.
- Follow Jordan’s journey from thoughts of suicide that led him to his rock bottom to becoming an advocate for mental health education.
- Find the theme that you have because it’s not just about the story, it’s more about the theme that you have to share.
- Discover how Jordan was able to find his area of expertise and was able to package it in a way that resonates with people and allows him to make a successful career doing it.
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Memorable Quote
- “All of our journeys are personal to us and independent. But it’s not the events, it’s the emotions that are tied underneath.” - Jordan Axani
- “Have something to say that is worthwhile.” -Jordan Axani
- “What we think we want is not necessarily what we think we need.” - Charles Clark
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Betsy Myers is a leadership expert, author and consultant who speaks all across the world on topics like changing the nature of leadership, women’s issues and diversity. Her book, “Take the Lead: Motivate, Inspire and Bring out the Best in Yourself and Everyone Around You” continues to be the basis of her work as her experience spans the corporate, political and higher education arena. Her exposure to the speaking world began with the Clinton Administration where she advocated for female entrepreneurs. From there, she began to find more speaking and training opportunities that took her life down a path of becoming a full-time speaker.
Key Takeaways
- How Besty makes sure to know the beginning and ending of her speech to avoid rambling on and hold her audience’s attention with stories.
- Betsy shares her plan for recharging and reclaiming her energy after imparting knowledge to their audience.
- Betsy shares her “don’ts” when planning a speech such as, don’t read from slides or “over-powerpoint” because it will disengage you from the audience and keep you from making a deeper impact.
- How Betsy figures out what she is saying about her topic that is different from what everyone else is talking about.
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Memorable Quote
- “Even though I have this platform, I’m not perfect and when you admit that, people are willing to listen. - Charles Clark
- “Always share a personal story so you can truly connect to your audience and show vulnerability.” - Betsy Myers
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