EPISODE · Aug 28, 2026 · 21 MIN
Why Speakers Quit: Behind the Scenes of a Speaker Business Episode 23
from Mic Drop Mindset · host Jennifer Espinosa-Goswami
Why Speakers Quit: Behind the Scenes of a Speaker Business Episode 23Jenn shares what happens behind the scenes in her speaking business, inspired by speakers Fredrik Haren and John Coyle, and notes the less glamorous realities of being “always on,” frequent rejection, and socially exhausting meet-and-greets. “It is socially exhausting. You have to work in every room from the moment you arrive until you leave. You have to be “on” the whole time. And rejection abounds.” - quote from Coyle.She outlines practical activities required to stay consistent, including continually seeking opportunities, posting on LinkedIn for visibility, podcasting and guesting, weekly email marketing, scheduling discovery and pre-event planning calls, networking, and reviewing analytics. On a monthly basis she batch-records content, maintains a “hot list” pipeline of short- and long-term speaking leads, and rehearses customized talks. Quarterly, she plans a promotional calendar and follows up on leads that may reopen later. She also describes delivery logistics (contracts, slides, payment, coordination), balancing speaking volume with family capacity, and the seasonal nature of speaking.00:00 Why This Episode01:15 Speaker Life Reality03:48 Less Glamorous Work05:11 Weekly Visibility Tasks08:53 Calls Networking Data11:29 Monthly Pipeline Rehearsal14:13 Quarterly Planning Follow Up16:59 Capacity Systems Seasons19:53 Final TakeawaysFurther reading:Fredrik Haren https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/speaker-you-just-speak-right-well-yes-fredrik-haren/John Coyle https://www.strategy-business.com/blog/What-its-really-like-to-be-a-public-speakerJason Connell https://jasonconnell.co/prospeaking/Previous episodes mentioned:Coaching with Michelle von Ruden https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593278/episodes/19424512Rehearse like a $10K Speaker https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593278/episodes/18925127Liked this episode? Please submit a review on your favorite listening platform. All reviewers have a chance to be coached in the studio with me in Minneapolis (virtual option also available). Email [email protected] to be considered for coaching with subject line "podcast review".Have a question or suggestion for a future episode topic? Email me [email protected] to deliver mic drop moments in your next presentation? Schedule a call to learn more about coaching www.calendly.com/jennchatLooking to book a speaker for your corporate or association event on topics including leadership and communication? View my programs at www.jennspingo.com
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Why Speakers Quit: Behind the Scenes of a Speaker Business Episode 23 Jenn shares what happens behind the scenes in her speaking business, inspired by speakers Fredrik Haren and John Coyle, and notes the less glamorous realities of being “always on,” frequent rejection, and socially exhausting meet-and-greets. “It is socially exhausting. You have to work in every room from the moment you arrive until you leave. You have to be “on” the whole time. And rejection abounds.” - quote from Coy...
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