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#508: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Being a Professional Speaker with Nathan Wray
“There is so much value in saying no because not every event is the right event for you.”  This week, Brittany Richmond sat down with Nathan Wray, an inspirational speaker who speaks on teen mental health and substance misuse prevention. Together, Brittany and Nathan dig into dozens of practical topics including recovering from rough feedback, showing up for and supporting event planners,...

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#508: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Being a Professional Speaker with Nathan Wray
“There is so much value in saying no because not every event is the right event for you.”  This week, Brittany Richmond sat down with Nathan Wray, an inspirational speaker who speaks on teen...
#507: What It's Like To Build A Speaking Business With Your Spouse with Dr. Reggie & Patrice Wright
“I feel like I’ve always been Reggie’s administrative assistant with our life. So it was kind of a natural transition just to slide into that.” – Patrice Wright  This week, Grant sat...
#506: The State of the Speaking Industry in 2024 with Erick Rheam
“If you can align your expertise with a specific industry and then really bring tremendous value with a clear ROI, you’re always going to win the game.” This week, Grant’s on the show...
#505: How to Bring an Online Course to Life with Michael Patellis from CopeCart
“The hardest part is just getting started, actually, because a lot of people say, well, yeah, I’ve got to make it perfect. I’ve got to do all these slides and presentations, curriculum,...
#504: How I Made Six Figures in My First Year as a Speaker with Missy West
“People buy from you when they feel understood, not when they understand you.” This week, Grant’s sitting down with TSL alumna Missy West to talk about her unlikely journey to public speaking...
#503: How to Authentically Connect with Your Audience with Katherine Johnson
“Reframing my approach to public speaking was a game-changer once I recognized I was my own worst critic.” This week, Maryalice sat down with Katherine Johnson a TSL coach, to chat about all things authenticity...
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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. Rory...
#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: What...
#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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