How Public Speaking Can Grow Your Business - Eva Daniel - The Speak Shop

Public speaking isn’t just for keynote pros—it’s one of the most overlooked growth tools in small business. In this episode of Small Business, Big Engine, I sit down with Eva Daniel, founder of The Speak Shop and former speechwriter for Dave Ramsey, to talk about how entrepreneurs can build confidence, grow their audience, and land more clients through strategic speaking.Eva shares how her time at Ramsey Solutions helped her step into entrepreneurship, the power of content creation on platforms like LinkedIn, and why every business owner should have at least one signature speech. Whether you’re pitching, networking, or sharing your story on a stage, Eva breaks down how to improve your message and delivery—no matter your experience level.We cover:​Why speaking is a high-ROI visibility tool for small businesses​How Eva transitioned from corporate to solo business owner​How content marketing (especially on LinkedIn) drives inbound leads​Why most delivery problems are actually content problems​A practical framework for building your first signature speech​How to give and receive useful feedback on your talks​The role of in-person networking and referrals in long-term growthIf you’ve ever said “I’m not a speaker,” this episode will challenge that and give you the tools to start.🔗 Connect with Eva:TheSpeakShop.comLinkedIn: Eva Rose Daniel🎧 New episodes of Small Business, Big Engine drop every Tuesday and Thursday. Follow the show and leave a review if this helped you!