Let's face it: whether you're just starting out or have been at this for a while, we all want a long, successful speaking career. But how do you actually achieve it? How do you build a business that not only survives but thrives for decades? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am beyond thrilled to welcome my friend and former client, Michelle Ray. She is a master of longevity and has built a speaking business that has not only endured but excelled for more than 30 years. Join us as Michelle pulls back the curtain and shares her hard-won secrets to sustaining a business that has truly stood the test of time.

If you could use some great strategies on how to sustain a long-lasting career in speaking, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.

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You know how it goes. Every speaker wants to be seen as authentic, genuine, the real deal. But let's pull back the curtain for a second. How many of you are actually brave enough to be yourselves when you're out there, or are you just playing a part, hoping to please the crowd, and totally forgetting your own well-being in the process? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I'm thrilled to have my former client, Judi Holler, join us again. Judi shares her incredible journey of self-discovery – a path that led her to completely transform her life and business. Get ready to be inspired as she reveals how she built a thriving enterprise that truly aligns with a happier, more fulfilling existence.

If you want to become a more authentic version of yourself, happier, healthier and more fulfilled, you simply can't afford to miss this episode.

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So many speakers dream of it, right? Becoming an international sensation and speaking on stages worldwide. Now, not everyone reaches that level of influence, but let me tell you, it takes a whole lot of know-how and even more ambition to make it happen. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am absolutely thrilled to welcome back my good friend, David Avrin! He's here to share some of his incredible systems and brilliant ideas to help you take your speaking business to a truly global stage.

If your goal is to book those fantastic international gigs, and you're serious about learning the systems to make that a reality, then honestly, you simply can't afford to miss this episode!

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Are you speaking full-time, or are you still treating it as a side hustle? How do we know when it’s time to take the plunge and make speaking your full-time profession? Where do we find the courage or wherewithal to even start to think about giving up our “real job”? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am thrilled to welcome my past client and long-time friend, James Robbins, to discuss how he transformed his small side hustle into a thriving 6-figure business.

If you would like some great advice on what it takes to finally make the move to full-time speaking, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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When you're first diving into the speaking business, you know deep down it's going to take hard work and determination to build something truly remarkable. But the million-dollar question always is: How long will this take, and how in the world do I know I'm actually making headway? Well, we look for what I like to call "flashpoints." These are those exhilarating moments in your business where something truly fantastic clicks into place, and you can practically feel yourself propelled forward. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I'm thrilled to bring back my client, David Atkins, to chat all about how to spot and really savour those incredible flashpoints in your own journey.

If you want to know how to spot your own flashpoints and celebrate them, you simply can't afford to miss this episode.

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Alright, let's chat about the speaker's journey, shall we? Because let's be honest, nearly every one of us, when we first dipped our toes into the world of speaking, was juggling it with a "proper job." Speaking was our side hustle, our passion project, simmering on the back burner. But then, the magic starts to happen, the bookings pick up, the buzz grows, and suddenly, you're looking at that side hustle thinking, "Hmm, maybe this could be the thing!"

On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we are delighted to welcome back one of my shining stars—a former client and friend, Trent Theroux —to share his incredible journey, from the corner office as a CFO of a major corporation to gracing stages full-time.

If you are thinking about giving up your day job and making speaking your full-time gig, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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Alright, let's be honest with ourselves, shall we? As speakers, we all know we should be master storytellers. But if we're really truthful, how many of us wouldn't benefit from a good dose of improvement in that department? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we’re excited to have storytelling coach Jill Davis join us to share some of her knowledge and tips with us.

If you would like to make more impact with your stories on stage and beyond, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!

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How are your storytelling skills? Do you feel like you've mastered them, or would you like a little help getting started? Okay, let's set the scene… Now what? What exactly are your story "must-haves"? On this episode of the Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we're so excited to welcome back Mike Ganino to share some great ideas from his new book, Make a Scene.

If you would like to learn some storytelling strategies that will help you elevate your stage presence and make a scene, you simply can't afford to miss this episode.

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