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#602: Why Loving the Process Beats Loving the Stage with Matthew Sharpe
“The better the foundation is, the more opportunities I’m getting to do exactly that.” Welcome back to The Speaker Lab Podcast! This week’s Alumni Spotlight might be Dan’s...
#601: The Question That Flips the Switch on Fear with Jennifer Ryan
“What if I didn’t let it stop me? What if I just push past it?” Welcome back to The Speaker Lab Podcast! In this Alumni Spotlight episode, Dan Irvin sits down with Speaker Lab alumni...

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Want to learn how to get Booked & Paid to Speak® — consistently? The Speaker Lab podcast features business tactics, speaking tips, and insider strategies from TSL CEO Dan Irvin, The Speaker Lab coaches, and some of the world’s most successful speakers.

You’ll learn how to find speaking gigs, build relationships in your industry, negotiate higher speaker fees, and grow your speaking business. Every week, this podcast will give you key insights and practical advice from speakers who have been there and done that and can help you take the next step in your speaking journey. Whether you’re just getting started as a paid speaker or you’re a veteran speaker looking to build and grow your business, The Speaker Lab Podcast is here for you!

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#602: Why Loving the Process Beats Loving the Stage with Matthew Sharpe
“The better the foundation is, the more opportunities I’m getting to do exactly that.” Welcome back to The Speaker Lab Podcast! This week’s Alumni Spotlight might be Dan’s...
#601: The Question That Flips the Switch on Fear with Jennifer Ryan
“What if I didn’t let it stop me? What if I just push past it?” Welcome back to The Speaker Lab Podcast! In this Alumni Spotlight episode, Dan Irvin sits down with Speaker Lab alumni...
#600: Value Over Volume: Why the Best Speakers Lead by Giving with Michael Hidalgo
“When you’re late, you tell people you don’t care. I didn’t agree with it at the moment. But then I started really just disciplining myself. And it is hard work for me every single...
#599: How to Turn Free Talks Into Paid Speaking Gigs with Dr. David Chastain
“I didn’t get paid to go to Seattle, but I made a good connection there that I will be paid for.” Welcome back to The Speaker Lab Podcast! In this Alumni Spotlight episode, host Dan Irvin...
#598: The Ugly Start: Why Momentum Beats Perfection with Chris Jackson
“It’s never gonna be right. It’s gonna be good enough to get started. You have enough to get started — just get started.” Welcome back to The Speaker Lab Podcast! In this Alumni...
#597: Why People Buy — and How Speakers Get It Backwards — with Kevin Sidebottom
“You have to have influence. That’s the relational collateral that gets everything done. Think of it like a bank account — the more you put in, the more you can take out when you need to.”...
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