EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 52 MIN
🎙️ S2 Episode 3: Bookable or Broke?
from Awesomely Off-Topic: Books, Brands, Business and Everything Else We’re Not Supposed to Say Out Loud · host Taz Thornton and Asha Clearwater
BOOKABLE OR BROKE? What most speaker training missesSpeaker training is everywhere right now - and so are the promises.Big stages. Big fees. Fully booked calendars.But what happens when you’ve paid thousands… and still aren’t getting booked?In this episode, we’re getting properly honest about what’s actually going on behind the scenes of the speaker training industry. Because having a great story and a polished talk is only part of the picture - and for a lot of people, it’s not the part that’s missing.We talk about: why powerful talks still don’t get bought what most speaker training completely overlooks the difference between a “good speaker” and a bookable one why relying on speaker agencies alone won’t cut it how to shape your talk so people actually want to pay for it the red flags to watch out for before you invest We also share practical tips on stagecraft, storytelling, getting your first gigs, and building a speaking profile that lasts - not just one that looks good on paper.If you’ve ever wondered why some speakers get paid and others don’t, this one matters.Follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s next - and if this hits home, come and tell us what had the biggest impact for you.Something you’d love us to know? Send us a message - we’d love to hear from you. Support the show✨ Unfiltered. Unedited. Awesomely Off-Topic. New episodes every Tuesday.Follow us on Instagram for more rants, rambles and random brilliance: 👋 @AwesomelyOffTopic, plus our co-hosts @thetazthornton + @ashaclearwater
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BOOKABLE OR BROKE? What most speaker training misses Speaker training is everywhere right now - and so are the promises. Big stages. Big fees. Fully booked calendars. But what happens when you’ve paid thousands… and still aren’t getting booked? In this episode, we’re getting properly honest about what’s actually going on behind the scenes of the speaker training industry. Because having a great story and a polished talk is only part of the picture - and for a lot of people, it’s not the part ...
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