Episode #222

7 Steps to Your Speaking Brand

With Mike Kim

Mike Kim is one very smart man who knows marketing and branding, and he is here to share his 7 step process for creating your speaking brand. This is the same process he has used with his clients, including well-known thought leaders like John Maxwell, Donald Miller and Suzanne Evans.

On this episode of The Speaker Lab, he walks us through those 7 steps and what they entail. We also talk about why positioning determines so much of everything else you do in your business, how to price yourself as a premium speaker while still being able to negotiate and take lower-priced gigs.

Whether you are new to speaking or are a long-time veteran, this is a great episode chockfull of helpful recommendations and frameworks to help you. Without further adieu take a listen to Mike Kim and I on today’s The Speaker Lab.

THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:

  • What is the most unique selling proposition that any of us have?
  • Who should your marketing materials be speaking to?
  • Which platform is best for you?
  • Why you should position yourself towards the high end of the market.
  • How do you know what kind of product you are offering?
  • What is the best way to pitch and sell yourself?
  • What are the three sub-identities to every brand?
  • Can you sell lower-tiered products while being positioned as a high-end brand?
  • And so much more!

Want to know exactly how to find and book more paid speaking gigs?

Download our 18-page guide to the 6 proven steps you can use to book more paid speaking gigs in 2024!

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