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#518: 7 Strategies You Need to Book More Paid Speaking Gigs with Dan Irvin

“I think often we confuse strategy with activity, and we can get stuck in this kind of flywheel of just like, well, I feel busy, I look busy. I did a lot of things today, but what did I actually accomplish?” If you really want to build a successful speaking business, you have to follow the right processes — and be consistent in doing the little things well. Everyone wants to book more paid...

#518: 7 Strategies You Need to Book More Paid Speaking Gigs with Dan Irvin

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#055: Can You Speak on Multiple Topics?

Do you have different topics you would like to speak about? Do you have expertise in multiple areas and want to know how (or even if) you should give a speech for each area? Those are the questions being...

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#054: Questions About Speaking Fees

As a speaker it’s our privilege to share what we know and impart our wisdom on others. And it’s also our privilege to get paid to do so! On episode 54, I’ll be answering specific speaker...

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#053: Should You Host Your Own Speaking Events?

Today’s question is coming from our friend Joe. Joe called in wanting to know if it’s better to speak at other people’s events, or host your own and speak at it? What are your thoughts...

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#052: Should You Use Third Party Sites to Book Speaking Engagements?

With the advent of the Internet there are third party sites cropping up for everything, including booking speaking gigs. Should you use these to book a gig for yourself? That is the question someone asked...

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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...

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#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...

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