The Wealthy Speaker Podcast – Jane Atkinson

Happy New Year...Pop the champagne—we are celebrating a massive milestone today as we mark 350 episodes of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, helping speakers build the business of their dreams!

I am thrilled to introduce you to the winner of our 2025 Best Speaker Video Contest, Vanessa McNeal, and let me tell you—she is the real deal. Vanessa is not only a fantastic speaker, but is also an award-winning filmmaker and social activist who leverages her background in social work to advocate for systemic change. She is also a two-time TEDx speaker and a powerhouse who understands that...

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I think that most of us have struggled with feeling like an imposter at one time or another. Today we’re taking a deep dive into imposter syndrome and the struggles that ADHD add to becoming successful while gaining followers on social media. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am thrilled to introduce you to Jule Kim. Jule lays bare the internal complexities often hidden behind a polished online persona. She shares her story, demonstrating that embracing one's personal journey of self-doubt and people-pleasing is a powerful foundation fo...

It’s hard to believe that I have been doing this podcast for 10 years now! When we started, I never imagined that it would become as popular as it has and that I would have the privilege of reaching as many people as we have. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am thrilled to welcome back the King of Podcasting, John Lee Dumas!

Highlights you won’t want to miss:

Let's be honest, there are some speakers out there who put on a total stage persona. They are one person when they're on the platform and a completely different person the minute they step off. But here's the real secret to making it big in this business—and you know it too: You absolutely must be your true, authentic self. Whether you're on the stage giving the keynote, coaching a client one-on-one, or running a training session, your true colors have to shine through. It's not just a nice idea; it's imperative. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Po...

Alright, let's be honest with ourselves, shall we? In this polarized world landscape, the whole concept of kindness can feel like a forgotten commodity. People are often guarded, fearing rejection or even scorn, and as a result, they're less likely to put themselves out there and show a little compassion. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I’m delighted to welcome back my friend, Shola Richards, to share some of his incredible concepts for transforming workplaces into spaces that genuinely foster kindness and compassion.

If you want some great ideas on how to create a ki...

We talk a lot about identifying and narrowing your lane at Speaker Launcher, but how narrow should you go? Just how specific do you want your offering to be? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am thrilled to welcome back my longtime friend and incredible speaker, Neen James, who is showing the world how to build the luxury lifestyle of her dreams by focusing her attention and prioritizing her niche.

If you want to learn the power of having a focused niche and how to create the lifestyle of your dreams, you simply can’t...

You know, it feels like the whole world's been turned upside down lately, doesn't it? With so much happening around us, it’s easy to feel like you're just getting tossed around in the waves. But in times of turmoil, the one thing you can always control is your mindset. So, I thought, what better time to dive into this topic than now? To help us do that, I'm absolutely thrilled to welcome back not just a former client, but a true friend, Ryan Estis.

If you could use a little bit of confidence-building and ideas to im...

Let's face it: whether you're just starting out or have been at this for a while, we all want a long, successful speaking career. But how do you actually achieve it? How do you build a business that not only survives but thrives for decades? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am beyond thrilled to welcome my friend and former client, Michelle Ray. She is a master of longevity and has built a speaking business that has not only endured but excelled for more than 30 years. Join us as Michelle pulls back the curtain and shares...

You know how it goes. Every speaker wants to be seen as authentic, genuine, the real deal. But let's pull back the curtain for a second. How many of you are actually brave enough to be yourselves when you're out there, or are you just playing a part, hoping to please the crowd, and totally forgetting your own well-being in the process? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I'm thrilled to have my former client, Judi Holler, join us again. Judi shares her incredible journey of self-discovery – a path that led her to completely transform her life an...

So many speakers dream of it, right? Becoming an international sensation and speaking on stages worldwide. Now, not everyone reaches that level of influence, but let me tell you, it takes a whole lot of know-how and even more ambition to make it happen. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am absolutely thrilled to welcome back my good friend, David Avrin! He's here to share some of his incredible systems and brilliant ideas to help you take your speaking business to a truly global stage.

If your goal is to book those fantastic international...

Are you speaking full-time, or are you still treating it as a side hustle? How do we know when it’s time to take the plunge and make speaking your full-time profession? Where do we find the courage or wherewithal to even start to think about giving up our “real job”? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am thrilled to welcome my past client and long-time friend, James Robbins, to discuss how he transformed his small side hustle into a thriving 6-figure business.

If you would like some great advice on what it takes to fin...

When you're first diving into the speaking business, you know deep down it's going to take hard work and determination to build something truly remarkable. But the million-dollar question always is: How long will this take, and how in the world do I know I'm actually making headway? Well, we look for what I like to call "flashpoints." These are those exhilarating moments in your business where something truly fantastic clicks into place, and you can practically feel yourself propelled forward. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I'm thrilled to bring back my client, David Atkins, to...

Alright, let's chat about the speaker's journey, shall we? Because let's be honest, nearly every one of us, when we first dipped our toes into the world of speaking, was juggling it with a "proper job." Speaking was our side hustle, our passion project, simmering on the back burner. But then, the magic starts to happen, the bookings pick up, the buzz grows, and suddenly, you're looking at that side hustle thinking, "Hmm, maybe this could be the thing!"

On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we are delighted to welcome back one of my shining...

Alright, let's be honest with ourselves, shall we? As speakers, we all know we should be master storytellers. But if we're really truthful, how many of us wouldn't benefit from a good dose of improvement in that department? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we’re excited to have storytelling coach Jill Davis join us to share some of her knowledge and tips with us.

If you would like to make more impact with your stories on stage and beyond, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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How are your storytelling skills? Do you feel like you've mastered them, or would you like a little help getting started? Okay, let's set the scene… Now what? What exactly are your story "must-haves"? On this episode of the Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we're so excited to welcome back Mike Ganino to share some great ideas from his new book, Make a Scene.

If you would like to learn some storytelling strategies that will help you elevate your stage presence and make a scene, you simply can't afford to miss this episode.

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Let's be honest, that familiar feeling of "what's next?" seems to be swirling around again. We've navigated these uncertain waters before, haven't we? But just because we've been here doesn't mean it feels any less… well, uncertain! So, to inject a shot of perspective and a whole lot of positivity into our world, we’re thrilled to welcome back Chris West! He's going to share his insights on the current state of the speaking industry and, even better, give us some actionable ideas on how to keep that momentum going. 

If you're looking for some constructive ideas to he...

As a professional speaker, it's necessary to look at yourself closely to see what you can improve upon to reach a higher level of mastery of your craft. But can you be objective and kind to yourself in the process? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we're happy to welcome my client, executive speech coach Ruth Milligan, who trains speakers on how to make their message more engaging and impactful.

If you want some great strategies on how you can improve your speech and get that High Stakes Speaking gig, you simply can't afford to...

How old were you when you decided that you wanted to be a professional speaker and make this your profession? Just how young is too young? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Sam Demma, who, at the tender age of 25, has an extremely impressive speaking resume and some great ideas that seem to be well beyond his years.

If you could use some really sound business-building ideas, you can't afford to miss this episode!

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There has been so much happening in the world these last couple of months. The news is overwhelming for many, and there is so much uncertainty. We decided it was time to bring back our “great calmer downer” and economist, Andrew Busch. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, Andrew is here to explain some of what is going on and do his best to alleviate some of our fears.

If you could use some unbiased information and explanations of what is happening in the news, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

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Please note that this podcast is not talking about mental illness, nor is it intended to be giving medical advice.

How are you doing? Are you having a good day? I know that many of us have had a few bad days lately. With all that’s happening in the news, the political climate and trying to figure out how to navigate everything, there have definitely been one or two bad days. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am talking about how to intentionally turn those negative thoughts into much more productive, helpful thoughts.

Do you get laughs when delivering your keynote, or do you feel like your topic is too serious to add a bit of levity? Well, our guest on this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is here to show us that no subject is so stoic that we can’t get a few laughs along the way. We’re thrilled to welcome my long-time friend Michael Kerr to share how he injects humour into his speeches no matter how solemn the subject matter.

If you would like to get more laughs on the platform and learn how you...

What exactly do soap operas and speaking have in common? Well, for starters, both are surrounded by drama in one way or another. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome my client, Robyn Hatcher, to share her knowledge and ideas on how you can improve your speaking game by applying the similarities between writing drama and speeches.

If you could use some great ideas to help you improve your speech writing and your mindset, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

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We want to believe that everyone needs our message and that it should be easy to get the word out and book lots of business. The cold, hard truth is that it takes time to build a successful speaking business, but we’re here to help make it easier and give you the strategies and tools that you need to get started or to improve on what you have already built. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re joined by our Wealthy Speaker School coach, Jen McDonough, to share some great tips on how you can book...

It's a proven fact that sharing your price when negotiating a speaking engagement with a client is one of the most stressful moments of the call. How can we get through that discomfort without diminishing our value? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we're excited to welcome pricing expert Casey Brown to share her wisdom and teach us how to get the money that our expertise warrants.

If you would like to learn some outstanding techniques to hold firm on your pricing and get what you deserve, you simply can't afford to miss this episode!<...

Welcome back for another quickie podcast. A shorter format to give you bite-sized pieces to think about. As we roll into 2025, I thought it was a good time to take a peek at the past year and look at how we did with the goals that we set at the beginning of 2024.

If you would like some great advice about goal setting for you and your business for the next year. You simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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Do you get laughs when you speak? Are you naturally funny? While humor comes easily for some, many of us struggle to be witty on stage. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are thrilled to welcome Andrew Tarvin to share some strategies on how you can inject some comic relief into your keynote.

If you would like some great ideas on how you can be funnier and keep your audience engaged, you simply can't afford to miss this episode.

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Many of us dream of becoming international speakers, but what happens when that dream becomes a reality? There are so many things to consider. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we're thrilled to welcome my friend, a truly international speaker, Lesley Everett, to share her experiences and teach us a few lessons that we can use wherever our travels take us.

If you would like some great advice on what to do (and not to do) all around the world, you simply can't afford to miss this episode!

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You know how when you are gearing up to have a difficult conversation with someone, you feel a sense of dread? I think we’ve all been there before. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am excited to welcome my former client, Gene Hammett, to share some insight and ideas from his latest book on how to have tough conversations.

If you could use some great strategies to implement the next time you have to have a tough conversation, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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As a professional speaker, we couldn't be more thrilled than when our calendar is filled with fabulous gigs! But what happens when life gets in the way? How do we cope when we're faced with a significant crisis? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome back my client and friend, Gaby Natale, to share her very personal journey through a terrifying diagnosis and how she made it through the other side, healthy and happy, and is back on the stage.

If you want to learn how to deal with a crisis in your life...

Trigger warning: this podcast contains course language and talk of suicide.

As professional speakers, the goal is to continually improve and provide the most value to your audience. Do you feel like you have progressed? Is your keynote epic? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we're thrilled to welcome my client, Kevin Rempel, to share his journey, how he has developed as a speaker and a few tweaks that may help you up your speaking game too.

If you could use some ideas on how to refine your offerings and strengthen your stage...

As speakers, we're always excited when someone reaches out with a request to have you at their event. But sometimes, the world can be less than genuine, and there are a lot of people out there who are just looking to take advantage of unsuspecting folks and make a quick (illegal) buck. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome Lauren Sergy to share her story of how a seemingly legitimate speaking gig turned out to be a huge scam that could have had very expensive consequences.

If you want to learn about some of...

As speakers, we’re always looking to book the next engagement, but where exactly do we find the leads? Well, at the Wealthy Speaker School, we believe that spin-off is key and you should be booking your next gig from your last gig. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re excited to welcome Arel Moodie from Talkadot to share some great ideas about how you can easily get contact information from the podium and exactly what you should be doing with it.

If you would like some fresh ideas on how to get that inva...

As a keynote speaker, you often have many roles to fill on stage, but did you realize you may be able to take on other jobs at events? Although it’s not for everyone, it seems that becoming an emcee might just be another option for those who have the right stuff.  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we're thrilled to welcome back Rachel Sheerin, who is taking the emcee world by storm and rocking the stage in more ways than as a keynoter.  

If you would like to learn how to expand your offerings and g...

As speakers, it is not always straightforward as to what meeting planners are looking for and what you can do to make yourself stand out enough to get you on the shortlist. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we're thrilled to welcome Tamra Gaines, who has over 30 years of experience as a planner in the hospitality industry and has worked with many bureaus and countless speakers to put together outstanding meetings and events.

If you would like some insight into what will help you shine in the eyes of a meeting planner, you simply can't...

Do you currently have a podcast, or have you been thinking about starting one? Recording and producing a podcast takes a bit of work, but is it worth it, and what are the benefits? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re happy to welcome Traci DeForge, who will share her expertise and wealth of knowledge on the best way to leverage your podcast to grow your speaking business.

If you would like to learn some great tips on how you can take your podcast to the next level, you simply can’t afford to miss...

How easy do you make it for a client to find you, learn about you, and ultimately book you for a keynote, consulting, training, etc.? I think everyone knows that the easier you make it for the client, the better chance you have of getting the gig. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I'm thrilled to welcome back my good friend, David Avrin, to talk about how being ridiculously easy to work with will help you reap the benefits time and time again.

If you want some great ideas on how to simplify processes that...

We’ve all had to dig deep into our well of resilience these past few years, and most have done well in the process. But what happens when true devastation hits you or your family? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am happy to welcome my friend and former client Annie Meehan to share her story of resilience and being exceptional despite some really difficult setbacks. 

If you would like to learn how resilience and mindset can help you overcome even the most dire of circumstances, you simply can’t afford to miss this episo...

As speakers, we know that selling from the stage can be taboo, but are there times when it’s appropriate? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome Steve Lowell to share how he uses speaking to drive clients into his business and how his business model differs from a traditional speaking business.

If you would like to learn when it’s okay to sell from the stage and how to do it well, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

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The speaking industry has seen more changes in the past few years than ever before. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we're thrilled to welcome Chris West back to share his expertise while discussing the highs, lows, and what's coming up in speaker videos.

If you want to learn all about what you can do to create a compelling speaker reel, you simply can't afford to miss this episode!

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As a speaker, there are many hats that we must wear. One of them (and perhaps the most important) is salesperson. No one else can sell us quite as well as we can sell ourselves, so when you’re heading into that meeting or getting on that call, you must be prepared. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome Terri Sjodin to share her wealth of knowledge in the arena of sales presentations and how you can make sure yours is the one that wins the gig.

If you would like some...

As the owner of a speaking business in the last few years, you have had to learn to “roll with the punches,” so to speak. Imagine starting your speaking business at the start of the pandemic. Maybe that is you. If it is, you certainly know that it requires great dedication, hard work and, most importantly, resiliency. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome Kwesi Millington to share his journey of creating the successful speaking business of his dreams.

If you would like some great tips that might help you avoid some m...

We know that storytelling in your speech can help create a moment in time where you fully capture the attention of your audience. These moments can be magical and transcend them to envision your story in their head. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we're so excited to welcome Sally Zimney to share some great ideas on how you can inject stories that will resonate with your audience on and off the stage.

If you would like to learn how you can move your audience with a great story, you simply can’t afford to mi...

We at The Wealthy Speaker School live by the mantra that mindset and consistent action are necessary to create a successful speaking business. But what happens when you’re stuck or having difficulty moving forward? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome back our amazing Coach Jen McDonough to chat about how to keep those negative thoughts from holding you back.

If you would like some great ideas to help you get unstuck and get over your in-action, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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We work toward creating the speaking business of our dreams, but does that give us that work/life balance that we all so desperately crave? How many days are you on the road, and are you feeling fulfilled and like you have enough family and downtime? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome Kent Julian to share his journey and how he has created the perfect business for his lifestyle, and you can too.

If you want to create a more balanced life and ensure your business allows that, you simply ca...

As speakers, we give our audience the very best of what we have to offer, but how can we take care of ourselves before, during and after we are on stage? In this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are happy to welcome Dr. Jason Jones to talk about the neuroscience of how your brain works and what you can do to keep yourself healthy and at peak performance on and off the stage.

If you find yourself feeling the effects of leaving it all on the stage and could use some great ideas to stay...

Have you previously or are you currently using paid advertising? Most of us in the speaking world have, but have you ever put down some serious money to find leads? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am thrilled to welcome back my friend and client Odell Bizzell to share how his pay-per-click advertising has yielded him his investment back several times over and a few missteps you will want to avoid.

If you would like some great ideas on how to spend your pay-per-click ad dollars wisely, you simply can’t afford to miss th...

Living life in the front row…what exactly are we talking about? The front row symbolizes living life to the fullest and achieving your professional and personal goals. No more settling for mediocrity. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome back my client and friend, Marilyn Sherman, to share her wealth of knowledge about living your life in the front row and why we need to be there.

If you would like some great ideas on living your best life and moving your business forward, you simply can’t afford to miss t...

The speaking business has gone through some significant modifications in the past few years, but we weathered it all very nicely. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we're excited to welcome Shawn Kanungo to share his unique ideas on how to market your speaking business using innovative ideas to create maximum impact for your clients.

If you could use some distinctive ideas to help you stand out and get booked, you simply can't afford to miss this episode!

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It’s true that we all have to start somewhere and work our way up the speaking ladder. Eventually, we hope to get to a level where we can live the lifestyle of our dreams, but that means we have to pay our dues along the way. But when we reach that level, boy, oh boy, it’s pretty sweet! On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re so excited to welcome back my client, Ryan Estis, to share his journey and some great tips on getting to that pinnacle.

If you would like to hear t...

Do you have an issue bragging about yourself? We’ve always been taught to be “humble and kind” like you can’t have one without the other. The definition of brag is “to say something in a boastful manner.” Can you brag without being boastful? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome Lisa Bragg to share the concepts from her book Bragging Rights and teach us how to brag with humility.

If you would like some great ideas on how to self-promote without putting people off, you simply can’t afford to miss this epi...

Focused Hustle is a term that we often use at Speaker Launcher and The Wealthy Speaker School. Here’s my definition: Consistently performing the tasks that are aligned with your long-term goals.  Following every lead, down every avenue, while avoiding squirrels. Here’s the caveat: Your long-term goals may and should include a level of balance that works for you. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome my client, David Atkins, to share how he has scaled his speaking business in just a few short years.

If you would like some great s...

I think most of us have a system in place that we use when preparing to speak for a client, but just how intentional and at what level is your current system? Do you think you’re at the top level of prep, or could it use improvement? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome back Sarah McVanel to share how excellent preparation has helped her to command higher fees and some great tips that might help you take your preparation to ROCKSTAR heights!

If you would like some great...

If you’ve been in business for any length of time, chances are you have filled out an RFP at one time or another. If you did, how did you find the process? Did you win the proposal or were you unsuccessful and wondering what went wrong? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re excited to welcome RFP expert Lisa Rehurek to share her wealth of knowledge on what it takes to win the bid.

If you want to learn some great strategies on how to fill out an RFP and be succe...

We have a term at Speaker Launcher that we call “Focused Hustle,” and I’m sure you have heard me say before that I believe that there are 2 things you need to achieve success in the speaking industry…an unstoppable mindset and consistent action. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am thrilled to welcome my client and the Ambassador for Fearlessness, Darryl Bellamy Jr., to share his insight about what focus and determination can do to help you create the speaking business of your dreams.

If you would like some great ideas on how yo...

We hear about videos going viral all the time, but how often does it happen, and what are the results? Well, it can be a huge deal and might just get you noticed where you might not have been seen otherwise, opening doors that you never imagined. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome Lisa “Longball” Vlooswyk to share her viral video story and how it has impacted her speaking business.

If you want to hear a great success story and get some ideas on how you can create collabo...

We talk about focus a lot at Speaker Launcher and how it helps to build your speaking business. But have you really given much thought to why and the results that being truly focused can bring? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome Victor Antonio to share his ideas on how to stay focused for the duration of your speaking career and the benefits that will inevitably transpire.

If you would like to hear how being focused can help build a successful speaking business, and what it takes to get...

What does success mean to you? Is it exactly the same as when you first started your speaking journey, or has it evolved? How do you know when you’ve reached that level of success that you have dreamt about? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I’m happy to welcome my client Erica Barnhart to share the not-so-straight path that she has taken to get where she wants to be.

If you would like some great ideas on how to figure out what success means to you, you simply can’t afford to miss...

Exactly what are you bringing to the table? Do you feel like you’re giving your clients great value for their money, or do you think there’s room for improvement? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are happy to welcome back Greg Schinkel to share his expertise on what it takes to give your clients the impact and value that they need and deserve.

If you would like to hear some great strategies to help take you from good to great and up the impact and value you give to your clien...

We have all experienced failure in our lives, but how do you come back from an EPIC failure and continue to grow and thrive? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re excited to welcome Sterling Hawkins to share his story and ideas about turning a huge failure into a massive success!

If you would like some great advice on how to bounce back after failure, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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Here is another Summer Quickie Podcast. A short podcast designed to give you something to think about. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, Jane is here to ask a question that might just make all the difference in your speaking business.

If you’re looking to make a change in your offering(s), you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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The pursuit of happiness…a term that we have all heard, but what exactly does that mean, and how do we acquire happiness? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re HAPPY to welcome happiness expert Tom Guetzke to talk about how he leads his clients to find their own happiness and how you can too!

If you could use some great (and easy-to-implement) techniques on how to get more happiness in your life, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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I think it’s happened to all of us at one time or another…we get off stage and realize that we didn’t do as well as we would have liked to. We feel like we failed our audience, and that is a hard pill to swallow. How do we come back from a big failure? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome Erin Diehl to share her own experience of failing on stage and how she got through it and how you can too.

If you want some grea...

We are always looking to book more speaking gigs and find new ways to reach out to those who have the ability to book us. So how exactly do we reach those people? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome back Odell Bizzell to share some really great ideas on how to connect with meeting planners and create those connections.

If you want to learn some little-known strategies about how to connect with meeting planners, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

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I was thinking about the ways that the speaking business has changed since I started more than 30 years ago and thought it would be a fun idea to share some of my insight with you. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re going to have a look at how the speaking business has evolved and what it takes to stay competitive today.

If you are curious as to how the speaking business has transformed and what you need to do to stay relevant, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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We talk a lot about building the speaking business of our dreams, but what happens when we enter a new chapter in our speaking career? What do we have to think about when we’re getting ready to retire our mic and step back from the podium? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re excited to welcome back the amazing Joe Calloway to share his insight about speaking less and pivoting toward other things he loves.

If you would like to see what’s possible when you’re ready to make a shift in...

We have taken on a lot of mindset work in the last few years, and I truly believe that it is the foundation for creating the speaking business of your dreams. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome Julie Ann Cairns to share some of the ideas from her best-selling book, The Abundance Code, and help us get to that abundance mindset.

If you could use some help shifting your mindset to allow more abundance in your business and your life, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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We are always talking about creating the epic keynote, improving upon what you already have and how it should keep evolving to make it even better. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re privileged to have the amazing Tamsen Webster join us to share her expertise on what it takes to create your epic keynote!

If you want some really innovative ideas to help you improve upon your message and make your keynote epic, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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Have you ever looked at how you got to where you are today? I mean, a really in-depth look at the incredible journey that has brought you to this moment in time. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am going to indulge myself a little and share with you my journey from my very first job all the way through to where I am today and the lessons that I learned along the way.

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You know how scary it can be to do something for the first time? How jumping in with both feet can be terrifying but also exhilarating at the same time? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome my client, three-time Emmy-Winning Journalist and Bestselling Author Gaby Natale, to share her journey from unemployment to the big stage.

If you could use some great ideas on breaking barriers and being authentic, as well as inspiration on not giving up, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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How much thought do you put into your financial state and planning? How is your current money mindset? Are you comfortable with how things are in your world, or would you like to make some improvements? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are thrilled to welcome financial industry speaker Robert Gignac to share his unique insights and ideas on how to decide what you consider wealth and create your own world full of riches.  

If you would like some great ideas on how to see the full picture of your wealth, whether fin...

Is your branding doing all it can for you? Is it getting you business and getting you booked? Does your website say all it can about what you do and the outcome for your clients? Does it give the observer the feeling that you want to convey? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re excited to welcome branding expert Azadeh Yaraghi to share her unique insight and ideas about how you can make great improvements with just a few simple changes.

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What do you aspire to create in your world and your business to feel fulfilled and truly happy? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I wanted to create a short “bite-sized” podcast to give you an idea or two to ponder for a few minutes. What are your dreams, and how can you make them come true?

If you would like some advice and inspiration to start working on creating the life of your dreams, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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How is your speaking business running? Are you happy with the systems you have in place, or could they use some improvement? We’re continuously looking to scale and create best practices to help enhance the bottom line, but how do we get there? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am happy to welcome my client and start-up expert, Fahd Alhattab to share some of his thoughts on how to utilize your content and take your business to the next level.

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If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s how to be resilient. But how do we navigate change when the worst imaginable thing happens in our world? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am happy to welcome my client Julie Henry to share her experience about how her life and business have evolved and how she kept going when tragedy struck her family.

If you could use some inspiration on how to keep moving forward in your life and your business, you simply can’t afford to miss this episo...

In the speaking world, we’re trying to reach the largest audience possible. That can often lead to repeat business and more gigs through word of mouth. In the process, we’re looking to create fans of our work. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome my client and expert fan creator, Brittany Hodak.

If you could use some really unique ideas on how to create your own superfans, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

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We work hard to create a successful speaking business and know the steps involved, but what does it take to get to the 7-figure level? How do we find that perfect message that will resonate with our ideal client? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome Mark Grainger to share his ideas on how to sell from the stage without making it feel uncomfortable for those you’re trying to reach.

If you are in the market for some fresh ideas to help you create an even more successful speaking business, you sim...

Generally, business doesn’t come knocking on your door, especially when you’re just getting started. It’s important for us to put a concerted effort into finding new clients and getting booked. I thought this was a great topic to revisit and share some bite-sized ideas in a quickie podcast, so on this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am going to talk about some strategies that can help take your business to the next level.

If you would like some great ideas that will help you refine your message and marketing, you simply...

How is your speaking business doing? Is your calendar jam-packed, or are you finding gaps that you would love to fill? Are you speaking on a topic that is relevant, or could you use a refresh on your keynote and offerings? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am thrilled to welcome my long-time friend and Speaker Management Agency owner Michelle Joyce to share some insight as to what’s trending in topics and what will get you booked more often.

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We have all been hearing the word recession thrown around a lot. So, we’re asking, how bad will the economy get? To hopefully put our minds at ease and answer some of these burning questions, we are very grateful to welcome back Economic Futurist (and the great calmer-downer) Andy Busch to share his thoughts about where we’re heading and what we can expect.

If you’ve been worrying about what is coming in the world of finance and want some insight into what you can expect, you simply can’t afford to miss this epis...

//Trigger Warning: this episode contains discussions about suicide.//

I’m sure most of you know what a TEDx Talk is and the possibility of what it can do for your speaking career. TEDx Talks have catapulted many of the top-paid speakers to where they are today and lend visibility, credibility, and marketability to your resume. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re excited to welcome 7-time TEDx speaker and comedian Frank King to share his insights on what you can do to get accepted by the TEDx committee and spread your message.

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Do you have a lead magnet? Is it getting you the results that you want? We all create lead magnets with the hope that they will bring in a ton of new business. But just how effective are they, and how can we improve upon them? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re happy to welcome our resident Wealthy Speaker School website expert Lauren Pibworth to talk about what you can do to make your LM irresistible.

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We’re always talking about creating the lifestyle of your dreams, and for each of us, that will look much different. What remains the same is that we all have a vision of what we would like our life to be and, hopefully, a plan to get there. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome CSP Stephanie Staples to share her insights on how she has achieved creating a business that allows her to live the life she’s dreamed about and how you can too.

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We’re on a roll with the incredible Kelly Swanson, who joined us last week on The Wealthy Speaker Show for Part I to talk about creating epic presentations. She shared so much fantastic advice that it just wouldn’t fit into one week. And again, there is so much amazing content packed into this half-hour that you’ll need to make sure you’re taking notes! As Kelly says, “Stories are the only way to show them who you are.” So, grab a pen, paper and sit back and learn how making small tweaks can take your presentation from good to...

As a speaker, you’re constantly rewriting and improving upon your speech and tweaking it to suit each client. But just how good is it? Would you like to move it from good to great? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re privileged to welcome back the incredible Kelly Swanson to share some great tips and ideas on how you can blow right past great and move on to epic!

This was such an information-filled call that we had to split it into two episodes, so be sure to tune in again next week so y...

Is there a recession coming, and are you prepared if it happens? There is so much talk in the news of a recession that we thought we should have a discussion and offer some suggestions in case it does become a reality. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome back the leader of the Wealthy Speaker School, Jen McDonough.  

If you want some great advice about how to keep your business moving forward even in lean times, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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Is your speaking business growing? Is it currently generating the income that you feel it should be, or is there room for improvement?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are happy to welcome back Odell Bizzell to talk about his new book, Public Speaking Profits and the ideas that have helped him create a business that has steadily increased, working toward the lifestyle that he aspires to.   

If you would like some great advice about selling through speaking, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

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How do you use LinkedIn for your business? Do you just connect with a lot of people and hope for the best, or do you have a strategy that helps you utilize your connections to increase business? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re excited to welcome back Jennifer Darling to share some of her best practices that will teach us how to better develop connections and increase your leads on LinkedIn!

If you want some great ideas on how to leverage LinkedIn to increase your leads, you simply can’t afford to mi...

Are you ready to look for an agent? Is it time for you to approach a speaker’s bureau? How do you know when you’ve passed the threshold for either? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re sharing a special Master’s Class Call from the Wealthy Speaker School. The idea behind this is twofold, first, to share the information-packed content and second, to give you an insider's glimpse of what happens inside the Wealthy Speaker School. We’re thrilled to welcome my long-time friend and agent, Karen Harris, to share her professional opinions and help you d...

Do you feel like something is holding you back in your speaking business, or do you have more of “the sky’s the limit” mentality? I think most of us have felt like we could or should be doing more at one time or another. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome (from across the pond) Shola Kaye to share how she has scaled her speaking business over the past couple of years and that the possibilities really are endless.

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Have you been thinking about ways to improve your business growth and wondering where to start? We all know that throwing money at a problem doesn’t always work, but when done correctly, it can make all the difference. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to welcome back Cassandra Worthy to share some great ideas about where to invest in your business to get the best ROI.

If you would like some fantastic ideas to help you create a solid business growth plan, you simply can’t afford to miss this ep...

How do you feel when you’re sending out a proposal? Are you confident in asking for your full fee, or do you hesitate and feel a little trepidations before letting your client know what you charge? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re excited to welcome resiliency expert Linda Edgecombe to talk about getting paid what you’re worth.

If you would like some fresh ideas to help you send out your proposals with conviction, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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Does your keynote have elements that involve the audience? Can you get an entire room of people engaged and involved when speaking from the stage? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re thrilled to have improv expert and my client Erin Diehl here to share some of the secrets that will really get your audience involved in your presentation.

If you could use some great ideas to add some fun and will help your audience become more interactive, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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When we last met with Chris West, he had some great advice about how we should be portraying ourselves in our demo video to show that we have made the pivot to virtual to serve our clients through the pandemic. Now here we are almost 2 years later, and the landscape of the speaking business has taken many turns. We are thrilled to welcome Chris back to share what has changed and how we can keep our businesses thriving by showing the best of what we have to offer and showcase it in a way that will matter to the...

Speaking can be a lonely business and sometimes we feel like we’re alone on an island. COVID certainly hasn’t helped with live events and meetings being on hold. It’s great when you can find others who are on the same journey as you. You might not be exactly in the same place, but it’s nice when you can ride along together. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are chatting with Mike Ganino about how he’s created some fantastic online programs and communities that help each other succeed.

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Is there ever a bad time to talk about money? I don’t think so. Today we’re tackling some tough questions like “Do you feel like you have a handle on your finances? Budgeting, profit, taxes?” If you don’t, trust me…you’re not alone. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome Danielle Hayden to share her ideas to determine how you’re doing financially in your business and strategies that you can use to set financial goals to help you scale.

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Finding your niche and your market is so important in the speaking industry. Picking your lane and realizing who that speaks to is essential in creating the business of your dreams. Not only will that get you booked, but when done correctly, it can also get you a lot of repeat business. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are thrilled to welcome my friend Odell Bizzell to share his experience of creating a very successful speaking business in the college market and what you can do to get booked there.

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What’s your current strategy for building the speaking business of your dreams? Do you have a roadmap that you are following and a plan to execute it? I didn’t have a strategy to pull it all together until I met Thom Winninger, that’s why this podcast is dedicated to him. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I have invited Wealthy Speaker School Coach Jen McDonough to have a chat about just how important it is to find your formula and put it into action to achieve results.

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Do you have a plan that you follow, or are you taking bits and pieces from different places and trying to create your own strategy of how to scale your speaking business? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I want to share with you a tried-and-true recipe for success that has been proven to work time and time again.

If you could use some help finding the perfect ingredients to create your recipe for success, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

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I’ve been thinking about how all of my most successful clients have narrowed their topic to a very niche subject and how it can benefit you as well. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, I am sharing some tips about how to become the go-to person in your area of expertise.

If you would like to hear some strategies that will help your clients realize that you’re the best choice for what they need, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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Are you happy with how your business is running or do you find yourself stressed out thinking about how everything will get done as well as filling your calendar? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re happy to welcome my friend and former client Kent Julian to share some helpful tips on creating systems that will help take your business to the next level.

If you could use some innovative ideas about putting processes in place that are sure to enhance your production, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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