Episode 114 - How much to charge as a speaker

In this episode of Pitch Perfect, Jaimie Abbott dives into one of the most common and challenging questions speakers face: how much should you charge? Whether you're new to the stage or a seasoned professional, navigating your speaking fees can feel overwhelming. Charge too little, and you risk being undervalued; charge too much, and you might scare off potential clients. Jaimie walks you through how to strike the perfect balance by first understanding your unique value as a speaker. She covers everything from what factors to consider when pricing yourself—like experience, niche, social proof, and audience size—to using a practical formula to calculate your baseline fee. Jaimie also shares when it’s okay to speak for free (strategically!) and how to negotiate like a pro if your rate is challenged. If you're ready to start charging what you're truly worth, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you create a solid pricing strategy. Don’t forget to subscribe and share the episode, and if you're serious about landing paid speaking gigs, join the waitlist for Jaimie’s Paid to Speak course—doors open June 10, 2025, at www.jaimieabbott.com.au/paidtospeak.