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#484: How Speaking to an Empty Room Can Launch Your Speaking Career with Alex Demczak
“I spoke in a literal barn last year…So for all the speakers listening, you’re never too big time. You’re never on a big enough stage to go speak at a barn. It kind of humbles you a little.”  In this week’s episode, Brittany Richmond sits down with the CEO of Streamline Books, Alex Demczak, to chat about his speaking career and how Streamline Books is helping speakers level up their...
#484: How Speaking to an Empty Room Can Launch Your Speaking Career with Alex Demczak
“I spoke in a literal barn last year…So for all the speakers listening, you’re never too big time. You’re never on a big enough stage to go speak at a barn. It kind of humbles you a little.”  In this week’s episode, Brittany Richmond sits down with the CEO of Streamline Books, Alex Demczak, to chat about his speaking career and how Streamline Books is helping speakers level up their...

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#051: What It's Really Like to Start a Speaking Career With Melanie Deziel
On today’s episode of The Speaker Lab, I have the privilege of talking with one of my very own Booked and Paid to Speak students, Melanie Deziel. Melanie offers a unique perspective on beginning...
#050: How to Start Speaking at Schools
Have you wanted to speak at a school but didn’t know how to reach the right person on staff? If you said yes you are not alone. Mettie asked this question on Facebook and I wanted to share my answer...
#049: Should You Speak for Free?
A common topic discussed among speakers is whether or not to speak for free in the early days of your career. On episode 49 of The Speaker Lab, I’ll give you my thoughts as I answer the question...
#048: How to Get Sponsorships for Speaking With Jason Zook
Something you may not know is how much overlap there is between how to get sponsorships, and how to land speaking gigs. The art of finding, connecting and working with the right people is critical to success...
#047: Should You Join Toastmasters?
There are many speaking groups out there but one of the most popular is Toastmasters. On episode 47 of The Speaker Lab, I weigh in on whether you should join your local Toastmasters, and whether it’s...
#046: How to Find a Speaking Agent
Welcome to another edition of The Speaker Lab! This is number 46 for those of you counting at home. Today our topic is how and where to find a speaking agent. This is a question I have heard many people...
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