Episode #239

How to Transition Into Speaking Full-time

With Erick Rheam

Wondering how to transition into speaking full-time? The Speaker Lab guest today, Erick Rheam, has made the leap, and he’ll talk about what it’s like to turn pro and make your speaking career a reality.

Erick is one of our original Booked and Paid to Speak students, and today he’s a highly successful speaker. But he only recently left his corporate job to pursue his speaking career on a full-time basis.

You’ll hear what gave him the confidence to finally leave and so much more on episode 239 of The Speaker Lab.

THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:

  • When did he know he had to choose between speaking and his job?
  • What were the two reasons speaking was a good fit for him?
  • What you should do if your boss isn’t supportive of your speaking side hustle.
  • What are the two keys to being successful at something?
  • Should your target market and topic evolve throughout your speaking career?
  • What was the tipping point that showed him it was time to leave his job?
  • Why you need mentors in your life.
  • What are the biggest regrets most people have in their lives?
  • And so much more!

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