The Speaker Lab Blog

Free educational articles to help you build your brand, scale your speaking business, and book more paid gigs than ever before.

Explore All Blog Posts

Common Speeches

How to Write and Deliver A Perfect Special Occasion Speech

Special occasion speeches may seem daunting, but with the right approach, you can create a speech that leaves a lasting impression.

Get Started as A Paid Speaker

What Do Motivational Speakers Typically Charge? How to Set Your Fees

Setting your fees as a motivational speaker can be complicated, but it's essential for building a sustainable and rewarding career. Here are some practical tips.

Master the Art of Speaking

5 Ways to Use Body Language To Improve Your Speech

Learn how mastering body language for speeches can take your presentation to the next level and boost your public speaking skills.

Career Advice

How Many Hours Does It Take to Become an Expert? (Hint: It's Not Always 10,000)

Discover how many hours it takes to become an expert in your field, as well as actionable steps to build your expertise.

Master the Art of Speaking

15 Examples of Powerful Rhetorical Devices to Level Up Your Communication Skills

Here are 15 examples of powerful rhetorical devices that will help you level up your communication and engage your audience effectively.

Common Speeches

16 Types of Speaking Engagements (And How to Find and Book Them)

Start exploring and pitching different types of speaking engagements to find what resonates best with your style and expertise.

1 … 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 … 67

Free Download: 6 Proven Steps to Book More Paid Speaking Gigs in 2024

Download our 18-page guide and start booking more paid speaking gigs today!

Our Best Advice for Booking More Paid Speaking Gigs

No posts found

Find Out Exactly How Much You Could Make As A Paid Speaker

Use The Official Speaker Fee Calculator™ to tell you what you should charge for your next (or first) speaking gig — virtual or in-person!

Our Best Tips for Becoming a Better Speaker

Speaking Tips

3 Tips for Balancing Your Energy to Achieve Your Goals from Angie Besignano

"The key is to learn how to fulfill your own energetic needs instead of relying on others to do it for you."

Market Yourself As A Speaker

3 Tips to Make Your Demo Video Pop with Shawn Hanks of Premiere Speakers Bureau

"Ain't nobody got time for a video that's more than a few minutes long."

Speaking Tips

3 Tips to Embrace Gratitude and Find Success in Your Life From Dr. Peggy DeLong

"I love that gratitude is universal, that anybody can benefit from gratitude."

Market Yourself As A Speaker

3 Tips for Using AI as a Speaker from Lauren Teague

AI is both new and not new. It’s been around for years, but we have just recently started to scratch the surface of what is capable when we interact with it.

Speaking Tips

3 Tips to Make The Most of Your Speaker Lab Program Experience from Emily Arnold

"There's this beautiful thread between all of the speakers that come to us, which is typically a desire to help people ultimately. And so what a community to be a part of?"

Grow and Scale Your Business

3 Things To Think About To Build a Successful Speaking Business From Joey Coleman

Whether you're buying a tractor or a loaf of bread, every human has innate desires of connection that we want to experience.

1 … 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 … 16

Learn How You Could Get Your First (Or Next) Paid Speaking Gig In 90 Days or Less

We receive thousands of applications every day, but we only work with the top 5% of speakers.

Book a call with our team to get started — you’ll learn why the vast majority of our students get a paid speaking gig within 90 days of finishing our program.

If you’re ready to control your schedule, grow your income, and make an impact in the world – it’s time to take the first step. Book a FREE consulting call and let’s get you Booked and Paid to Speak™.

The Speaker Lab Blog

Explore All Blog Posts

Our Best Advice for Booking More Paid Speaking Gigs

Our Best Tips for Becoming a Better Speaker

Learn How You Could Get Your First (Or Next) Paid Speaking Gig In 90 Days or Less

About The Speaker Lab

Get Started

Let's Connect