352: The Business Model of Speaking

Being more visible isn't just a social media strategy - it's how you start to build the foundation of trust, connection, and authority as a speaker. So - what are some strategies that are especially relevant in 2023? Learn about 3 different approaches that help me show up with more confidence on a consistent basis.

Visibility. Love it? Hate it? Do it anyway? I’m talking with Molly Balint - social media strategist and small business coach - allll about it, and how to tackle it more wholeheartedly and with more self-compassion. Let’s go!

Join us for a short training on the VTO exercise I do with my MoversLAB folks. Don’t know what a VTO is? That’s ok, I’ll show you! If you want to finally set some specific goals for this next year around your speaking, this will help! (And it’s not too late if you haven’t gotten specific yet!)

Sooo... you WANT to speak. You keep telling the universe allll about it... and nothing's happening. You gotta start by declaring to the world that you're a speaker! So, how do we do that? I'll show you!

There are four elements to the pitch - and the one that most of us forget about is to partner BEFORE you pitch. In other words - creating a win-win, authentic, and honestly helpful connection for the long-term. So - let's talk about what that looks like so you can more comfortably (and profitably!) pitch!

So you want to up-level your speaking? You want to make more revenue and have a bigger impact through your speaking? Me too! So - let's focus on the things that will make the biggest impact. In this episode, I'm identifying 3 goals that will make the biggest difference for you.

We're talking about how to leverage speaking - and where to place it in your business model. Are you ready?? Lead Gen! Rev Gen! Impact Gen! It's all a part of it.

So you want to get paid (or paid more!) for your speaking? Of course, you do, you deserve it! So... how? That's the question, isn't it? What I've learned over the last 20+ years is that if you follow a process (and get determined about that process) you will see results. So - let's take a look at some of the key stops on that path to getting paid!

The Legal Paige is here to chat about something we need - but are often flummoxed by: contracts! You need them! Is yours updated? Does it protect your IP? What about that darn cancellation clause? And what even is Force Majeure? Paige and I dive in to talk about it all! (PLUS check her Black Friday sale going on now - use code SALLY10 at checkout!)  

Lauren Ready is a PAID SPEAKER, baby! Aw yeah! I celebrate her and her journey today because at one point she was sure that she could only speak for free. But through some work together and her own hard work and determination, she has booked several paid gigs and there’s more to come. Her message drives her. She decided she was worthy of it. And I hope you feel the same, too!