The Speaker Lab Podcast

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#549: How to Find Your Niche and Your Voice with Jason Raitz
“Client communication just doesn’t cut it anymore. In 2025 we have so many generations working together, we want to rush right to the product, but we have to learn how to use these people first communication skills.” Jason Raitz is proof that success as a speaker isn’t about overnight wins or waiting for an opportunity to knock—it’s about grit, clarity, and a relentless focus on serving others. Starting...
#549: How to Find Your Niche and Your Voice with Jason Raitz
“Client communication just doesn’t cut it anymore. In 2025 we have so many generations working together, we want to rush right to the product, but we have to learn how to use these people first communication skills.” Jason Raitz is proof that success as a speaker isn’t about overnight wins or waiting for an opportunity to knock—it’s about grit, clarity, and a relentless focus on serving others. Starting...

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#549: How to Find Your Niche and Your Voice with Jason Raitz
“Client communication just doesn’t cut it anymore. In 2025 we have so many generations working together, we want to rush right to the product, but we have to learn how to use these people first communication...
#548: The #1 Skill You Need to Build a 6-Figure Speaking Business with Clinton Young
“Ultimately, you don’t need to have any certification. You need to have some level of experience where you can speak authentically and congruent. It’s gotta be congruent with how you feel about your knowledge.”...
#547: How to Transform Your Passion Into a Speaking Career with Amy Burton
“When we’re intentional about pursuing our dreams, that’s when we can see things more clearly. Because most of the time we get so busy in the everyday that we don’t take time for those things. And those...
#546: Travel Hacks Every Speaker Should Know with Chris Hutchins
“If you don’t want to play the sign up bonus game, optimize where you’re spending but always be getting more than 2x on everything.” Navigating the world of travel optimization can feel overwhelming, but...
#545: Balancing Speaking With Your Full Time Job + Mastering Cold Outreach (Live Coaching W/ Erick)
“Knowing who you are as an individual on the spiritual side of life helps guide you to who you are created to be.” One of the coolest parts of TSL is watching our coaches work 1:1 with students and helping...
#544: How to Navigate Changes In the Speaking Industry with Shawn Hanks
“The speaking industry is one that has been around for generations…And it has survived wars, depressions, recessions, 9/11, pandemics, and it’s not going anywhere.” Navigating the speaking industry can...
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#412: How to Triple Your Income From Speaking with Jake Thompson
Since finishing a program with The Speaker Lab in 2017, Jake Thompson has had the “pedal to the metal” when it comes to building his brand and speaking career. His momentum and commitment to seizing...
#410: How to Build Your Speaking Business and Not Just Get Gigs with David Avrin
We’re living in a world that continues to change post-pandemic — and speakers have to continue adjusting to stay relevant! There are more opportunities now than ever for speakers, but you have to be intentional...
#406: How to Find Your Why [Coaches Corner]
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down with some of our coaches and take a deep dive into some of the hottest topics for speakers? Wonder no more! Our Coaches Corner series gives you...
#404: How to Find What Makes You Unique with Rory Vaden
When it comes to building your brand, Rory Vaden is the expert you want in your corner. He’s committed to helping others identify the problem they solve and build a strategy for lasting success....
#264: How to Find Your First Paid Speaking Gig with Bryan Allain (Part I)
Wouldn’t it be great if someone could guide you through how to find your first paid speaking gig? Get ready to hear the details on this edition of The Speaker Lab. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:...
#220: How to Get Started as a Speaker with Jason Hewlett
If you are just starting out your main concern might about how to get started as a speaker. Our guest on this episode of The Speaker Lab is here to tell us how he did it. Today Jason Hewlett is a professional...

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