91. Insider Secrets on How to Become an In-Demand Speaker with Shannon Huffman Polson

How do you become a great speaker that makes people want to hear from you more and more each time?  Today we are speaking with Shannon Huffman Polson, author of The Grit Factor, Founder The Grit Institute, one of the first-ever women pilots of the Apache helicopter and someone who I am pleased to call a dear friend, she is an incredible leader, a mentor, someone who I've met in the Elevate Network.     [00:01 - 04:44] Opening Segment I welcome our guest: Shannon Huffman Polson Shannon shares the winding road of her career  The beginning of Shannon's author journey: North of Hope Blending business, writing, operations, and more    [04:45 - 14:52] Lessons from the Military Leadership Lessons from the Military in the Corporate World The Grit Triad Why Shannon choose to focus on women leaders Shannon shares a story on how to captivate your audience   [14:53 - 23:00] Insider Secrets on How to Become an In-Demand Speaker Why Marketing is Never About You How Shannon became an in-demand speaker Structuring Your Keynotes How to Price Yourself as a Keynote Speaker    [23:01 - 30:06] Paths to Purpose Shannon talks about her business model and ecosystem Shannon's Learning Journeys Building Assets in all Aspects on a Multiple 7-Figure Business   [30:07 - 33:08] Closing Segment  Connect with Shannon through Twitter, LinkedIn, https://shannonpolson.com/ and The Grit Institute!   The Grit Factor Podcast - NEW!   SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast to other growing entrepreneurs!  Get weekly tips on how to create more money and meaning doing work you love and be one of the many growing entrepreneurs in our community. CLICK HERE to join our private Facebook Group!  Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or checkout our website at www.lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com   Tweetable Quotes: "Grit is this element of our character that we have innately. We can discover it if we've lost it, and we can build it if we've let it get a little bit soft." – Shannon Huffman Polson "It's not about you. It's about you relaying a message and providing value to the audience or to the client." – Shannon Huffman Polson "You've got to be constantly learning, be willing to risk, see that feedback, integrate that feedback continually iterating I think is really important " – Shannon Huffman Polson