Season 1

Why Service Wins More Stages Than Self-Promotion with Michelle Abraham | 032
Landing The GIGAugust 08, 2026x
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24:0622.07 MB

Why Service Wins More Stages Than Self-Promotion with Michelle Abraham | 032

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 Speaking Career Is Built One Relationship at a Time with Ron Reich | 031
Landing The GIGAugust 07, 2026x
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14:5013.57 MB

The Speaking Career Is Built One Relationship at a Time with Ron Reich | 031

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...

Why Your Next Speaking Gig Is Already in the Audience with Marty Dickinson | 030
Landing The GIGAugust 06, 2026x
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31:0628.47 MB

Why Your Next Speaking Gig Is Already in the Audience with Marty Dickinson | 030

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...

How to Get Paid Even When a Speaking Event Has No Budget with Jannette Anderson | 029
Landing The GIGAugust 05, 2026x
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24:1122.14 MB

How to Get Paid Even When a Speaking Event Has No Budget with Jannette Anderson | 029

"We don't have a budget" doesn't have to mean walking away empty-handed. The most successful speakers know how to create value even when a speaking fee isn't available. Business strategist Jeanette Anderson joins Kelly to share practical ways speakers can transform unpaid engagements into meaningful...

Why Great Speakers Think Like Entrepreneurs with Waldo Waldman | 028
Landing The GIGAugust 04, 2026x
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29:2326.91 MB

Why Great Speakers Think Like Entrepreneurs with Waldo Waldman | 028

Being a great presenter isn't enough to build a successful speaking career. The speakers who consistently get booked understand they're running a business, not just delivering a keynote. Hall of Fame speaker and former fighter pilot Waldo Waldman joins Kelly to share why branding, preparation, and r...