Season 1

What if your best source of speaking gigs isn't another Google search or application, but another speaker? Lisa Reid joins Kelly to share the referral strategy that has helped her avoid cold calling for speaking opportunities for nine years. She explains why speakers need to get clear on what they s...

Before an event planner books you, there’s a good chance they’re going to Google you. What they find can determine whether you ever get the call. Dennis Yu joins Kelly for a deep dive into building the kind of visible authority that leads to more speaking opportunities. He explains why speakers need...

The best speaker pitches don't convince someone you're amazing. They make it obvious how your message will serve their audience. Podcast strategist Michelle Abraham joins Kelly to share why so many speakers miss opportunities by making every pitch about themselves instead of the people they're hopin...

The speakers who consistently get invited onto more stages aren't always the most talented. They're the ones who invest in relationships long before they ask for an opportunity. Marketing strategist and event host Ron Reich shares why networking remains one of the most valuable investments a speaker...

The next speaking opportunity you land may not come from an event planner. It could already be sitting in your audience. Speaker coach and marketing strategist Marty Dickinson shares why building a successful speaking career requires much more than delivering a great presentation. Together with Kell...