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#573: Keys to Thriving as a Professional Speaker with Brian Lord
“When downselling, it’s really good to say, ‘Who is above me, and who is below me?’ And then also find out, looking laterally, who do you compete against? Who is within a similar fee range?…Who can I refer that might fit along that axis.” In this episode, Grant Baldwin teams up with industry insider Brian Lord of Premier Speakers Bureau for a conversation about what it takes to succeed as a speaker....
#573: Keys to Thriving as a Professional Speaker with Brian Lord
“When downselling, it’s really good to say, ‘Who is above me, and who is below me?’ And then also find out, looking laterally, who do you compete against? Who is within a similar fee range?…Who can I refer that might fit along that axis.” In this episode, Grant Baldwin teams up with industry insider Brian Lord of Premier Speakers Bureau for a conversation about what it takes to succeed as a speaker....

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#538: Navigating the Highs and Rising Above the Lows with Erick Rheam
“It’s your vision that influences which way you go. Because you’ve already thought about it ahead of time.” In this episode of The Speaker Lab podcast, Erick Rheam joins us to talk about what it takes...
#537: How to Use AI and Social Media to Reach Young Audiences with Brittany Richmond-Roberts
“[AI is] a really great way to flex your creative muscle, but also not have to stress if you’re not strong enough at certain things.” Being on stage is one of the most fun and most rewarding parts of being...
#536: Secrets to Selling Yourself As A Speaker with Brandon Edmonson
“Speed in this game is so important. It is typically the first speaker to reach back out…you have a really good chance of winning that business if you are the first.” Navigating the intricate world of...
#535: How to Create Momentum in Your Speaking Career with Arel Moodie
“The biggest mistake that I see speakers make is that they think that if you just go on stage, and you do a good job speaking, the spinoff business will magically present itself.” Being on stage is pretty...
#534: How to Navigate The Craziest Moments As A Speaker with Shane Sams
“The show must go on baby. You gotta keep going man. Never know what’s gonna happen when you’re doing it live with no net, you never know.” Being a professional speaker means navigating some of the craziest...
#533: How to Build The Perfect Speaking Career For You with Ryan Vet
“Whenever someone comes up and says ‘Hey, why am I not getting booked to speak?’, my first question is ‘how many professionals did you call today?'” One of the best parts about being a speaker...
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