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#592: The Gig After the Gig: How to Turn Every Event Into Your Next 3 Bookings
“Cold outreach is a great way to start — but it’s not how you scale.” Welcome back to The Speaker Lab Podcast! In this solo episode, host Dan Irvin makes the case that the most efficient gig you’ll ever book is the one you just finished. The problem? Most speakers walk off stage, shake a few hands, grab a photo, and move on — completely missing the two, three, maybe five opportunities...
#592: The Gig After the Gig: How to Turn Every Event Into Your Next 3 Bookings
“Cold outreach is a great way to start — but it’s not how you scale.” Welcome back to The Speaker Lab Podcast! In this solo episode, host Dan Irvin makes the case that the most efficient gig you’ll ever book is the one you just finished. The problem? Most speakers walk off stage, shake a few hands, grab a photo, and move on — completely missing the two, three, maybe five opportunities...

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#592: The Gig After the Gig: How to Turn Every Event Into Your Next 3 Bookings
“Cold outreach is a great way to start — but it’s not how you scale.” Welcome back to The Speaker Lab Podcast! In this solo episode, host Dan Irvin makes the case that the most efficient...
#591: What Should I Charge to Speak? The 3 Things That Drive Your Fee
“If you don’t know your number before the conversation, the buyer will pick the number for you.” Welcome back to The Speaker Lab Podcast! In this solo episode, host Dan Irvin tackles...
#590: The SPEAK Framework: How to Build a Speaking Business AI Can't Touch
“Your story told honestly is your edge.” Welcome back to The Speaker Lab Podcast! In this solo episode, host Dan Irvin opens with a story about a factory worker named Gary — a man who worked...
#589: 10 Gigs in 10 Weeks: The 5 Mindset Shifts That Made It Happen with Dan Irvin
“Clarity feels slower in the beginning until confusion costs you months.” Welcome back to The Speaker Lab Podcast! In this solo episode, host Dan Irvin gets candid about what it actually took...
#588: How Erick Rheam Booked A $900,000 Speaking Engagement
“If you can get one paid gig, you can build an empire off that.” Welcome back to The Speaker Lab Podcast! In this episode, Dan Irvin (the newly minted TSL CEO and new host of the TSL podcast!)...
#587: A New Chapter For TSL + The Future of the Speaking Industry with Dan Irvin
“So you can speak to it from a very professional level of here’s what I’m seeing right now, grassroots, I’m in it, I’m doing the thing. And that’s what makes this transition...
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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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