Voices of Experience
by National Speakers Association
The speaking industry is constantly evolving. Listen weekly for voices of experience in the speaking industry sharing tips, insights and, expertise to help you become a better speaker, build a better business, and get paid to speak.
Episodes
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Off-Stage Revenue with Shep Hyken
If COVID-19 has taught us anything as professional speakers it's that we need to make sure we have multiple ways of sharing our expertise and earning an income without traveling or speaking on a stage. What are your additional revenue streams? Shep Hyken, CSP, CPAE, has seven. On this episode of...
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Get Paid as an Influencer
Do you want to make money with resources you already have available? Of course you do! Many different companies are willing to pay experts – like you – to get access to your communities to share their message, product, or service. This week we have Brandon Farbstein on the show, a Gen-Z Activist...
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Breaking In
Are you ready to start filling your 2021 calendar? With many companies beginning to plan their events, meetings, and trainings for 2021, it's time for you to start reaching out. This week, we have three experts, Mark Hunter, CSP, Angelique Rewers, and Meridith Elliot Powell, MBA, CSP, sharing…
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Courageous Conversations
We're living in a quickly changing world with many conversations occurring in the business world that might make us uncomfortable. Are you prepared to talk about difficult topics? This week, Denise Hamilton, an inclusion strategist with over 25 years of executive experience in corporate America…
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No Stress Virtual Presentations
Are you still overwhelmed by virtual presentations? Switching to new technology and methods is stressful even when we're not switching out of necessity. It's time for us to address our stress and start getting more comfortable with virtual presentations. This week, guest host Robbie Samuels...
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Be Resilient!
How are you feeling right now? How are you handling (or being handled by) a rapidly shifting world? This week, we're not talking about stage tips, business tools or products; we're focusing on the most important aspect of your business: you. Join our guest Elisa Hays, CSP, as she shares her...
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Be A Better Virtual Guest
Whether it's a podcast interview or a paid presentation, are you consistently delivering high value virtual interviews? This week, Eliz Greene and Thom Singer, CSP, are sharing their experience from co-hosting virtual and hybrid events together for the past six years, including over 100…
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LATAM Speakers Market Update & Opportunities
Virtual speaking is removing international boarders for professional speaking, and Victoria Holtz, PhD, the president of Latin American Speakers Association, will explain how. Victoria is on the show this week to share what the speaking industry looks like in Latin America, and how virtual…
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Quick Course Creation Part 2
Now that you've decided to create your own online course and you've planned the content, it's time to record. But where should you begin? At a studio? In your home? What platform should you use to host it? Don't worry, you don't need to find these answers on your own. Molly Wendell, CSP, is back...
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Quick Course Creation Part 1
Whether you're seeking the coveted passive income, or you're just trying to diversify your income streams, an online course is a solid choice for professional speakers. So where to start? What platform should you use? How do you turn your expertise and programs into one course? If you don't have...
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Virtual Demo Reels
You can boast that you can deliver excellent virtual presentations, but does your demo reel say the same thing? If you want to show meeting planners that you're a topnotch virtual speaker, it starts with the demo reel. This week, we have former VOE host Chuck Gallgher, CSP, who owns a video...
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Create Branded Interactive Tools
How can you create a product that can become another stream of income for you and help fill your speaking calendar? Stephen Shapiro, CSP, CPAE, has the secret formula for you. Tune in this week as Stephen shares how he creates interactive tools that he can use both on and off the stage, and how...
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Two Price Perspectives
It's time to talk pineapples. As virtual presentations are becoming more and more common, how do you set your virtual fee compared to your in-person fee? Is it higher, lower, the same? Everyone's business model varies, but this week, we have Cheryl Knowlton, CSP, and Yoram Solomon, PhD, with two...
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Learn a Language Right Now!
Are you a bilingual speaker? Do you want to speak professionally in another language? Or are you learning another during some of our new travel-free time? If you're a polyglot, or an aspiring one, this episode is for you! Alan Berg, CSP, shares how he learned Spanish and delivered a paid speech...
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Hierarchy of Virtual
We talked about the basic set up you need to stand out on the virtual stage on last week's episode. So what's next? While we know that we should avoid presenting with just a laptop looking up our nose, at what point do you call your home set up "done"? Andrew Tarvin, CSP, is on the show this week...
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Quickstart Virtual Presentations
Switching to virtual presentations isn't as simple as sitting in front of your laptop and delivering the same speech you would have given on the main stage. While you don't need to build a full production studio in your home, there are a few investments you should make to ensure you stand out and...
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A Physician’s Point-of-View on Speaking & COVID-19
There's a lot of information circulating about COVID-19, so it can be difficult to make good decisions that will keep you, your family, and your speaking business safe right now. This week, we have professional speaker and doctor Romie Mushtaq, MD, on Voices of Experience discussing everything…
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Visually Yummy Virtual
Setting up basic lighting for virtual presentations is simple, but how do you make sure you really stand out? Should you use a green screen or just your office? Do you need a huge lighting set up? Where should you position yourself on the camera? If you're feeling overwhelmed, we've got you...
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The Webinar Rundown
Right now, most of us are learning the best ways to move to virtual presentations. While selecting and setting up your camera, mic, and lighting are usually straight forward, how comfortable are you with changing formats? Don't panic; you're not in completely uncharted waters. Audrey Thomas, CSP,...
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The Healing Power of Humor
Even if you're not a comedian or a humorist, adding humor to your presentations can be a powerful skill in connecting to your audience and keeping their attention. But using humor at the wrong time, or approaching the wrong subjects can have disastrous results. This week Avish Parashar, CSP, is...
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Communication Strategy
Are you unsure lately of what to say in your marketing materials and presentations in a rapidly changing environment? It's an important time to stop and consider everything you're saying. This week, Kim Davis, a former on-air news anchor and news manager of broadcast and print journalism, is on...
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Bold Thought Leadership During Civil Unrest
As speakers, we have the power and obligation to use the platform to help people. So how can you help right now? This week, Glen Guyton and Tony Chatman, CSP, join us on Voices of Experience to discuss how speakers can be thought leaders and offer clients solutions and ideas to lead them through...
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Virtual Gamification
How do you keep your audience's attention, especially now that they have everything in their home to distract them (hello pets, laundry, kids, the comfortable chair that's great for naps)? It's time to introduce some games to your presentations to keep everyone on their toes and off their phones....
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Talk to Strangers
Are you good at talking to strangers? As a professional speaker, you'd think so, but do your clients and prospects clearly understand you? Do you have a goal and a plan to make sure you make your point and that the recipient clearly understands it? If you're not confidently answering yes, this...
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You, But Better
You have years of experience, an important message, and excellent speaking skills. How do you convey that to your potential clients? How do you make sure you're still relevant and your visual brand accurately portrays what you stand for? Look no further than this episode of Voices of Experience...
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Power Planning
We're all facing a lot of uncertainty right now. While we can't change what's going on, we can make a plan on how we can handle the challenges for our businesses and our lives. This week Jennifer Elder, CPA, CMA, CIA, CFF, CGMA, CSP, and Ann McNeill join us on Voices of Experience to discuss...
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Digital Sponsors & Niches
If meetings aren't postponed lately, they're moving online, but that doesn't mean you can't run a profitable event! This week, Ramon Ray, CSP, is back to discuss how he secured digital sponsors for his upcoming online event. Plus, Susan Frew shares about working in your speaking niche, and how…
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Mind Shift
Even in the best of times, it's difficult to find your focus and come up with innovative ideas. Instead of struggling to find the ideas, take a moment to listen to how some NSA pros tackle the process. First, Erin O'Neil shares how she finds her X Factor (plus NSA members can access a handout on...
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PIVOT with Virtual Events
We're all switching to virtual events and recorded video right now, and you probably have a lot of questions. Instead of spending hours trying to find the best answers, take it from this week's guest Brian Fanzo who has delivered more than 3600 virtual presentations (don't you wish you could…
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Diversify with Physical Products
Your ideas are powerful. Your presentation skills are perfect. And your books are on point. But what physical products do you sell? (you better not say CDs)? If you have an inventor mindset, want create another revenue stream, or you're just tired of saying "I thought of that three years ago,"…
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Partner with Associations
How can you partner with associations, especially right now during the uncertainty everyone is feeling during the COVID-19 pandemic? This week, Susan Robertson, CAE, who was recently appointed President and CEO of ASAE, is on Voices of Experience with so much knowledge and free resources to help...
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Face Fear & Strengthen Relationships
There are a lot of reasons to feel afraid right now, but how can you turn those fears into ways to do better in your business or at home? How are you strengthening relationships with clients and business partners? Michelle Poler and Matt Ward are on voices of experience this week with insights…
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Courses and Conspicuousness
Do you stand out from other speakers? Are you known for a specific topic that you dominate? Are your courses designed in a way that encourages success for your clients? If you can't answer "Yes!" to each of these questions, this week's episode is for you! Scott McKain, CSP, CPAE, and Simon Baily,...
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The Referable Speech
How do you measure the success of each of your engagements? Is it the attendee evaluations? Comments from the meeting planner? For Andrew Davis, it's how many referral he got within 72 hours of his speech. This week, Andrew shares what he does to increase his referrals and why you should to.…
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All Around the World
Do you want to be an in-demand international speaker? Do you want to speak for associations, but are wondering if discounting your fee is the right move? Well this is the episode for you! This week, Helen Turnbull, PhD, CSP, Global Speaking Fellow, explains how she started her international...
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Balancing Act
Making time for yourself while you're on the road, traveling from conference to conference isn't always easy, but it's not impossible. Tracy Stuckrath and Lenora Billings-Harris, CSP, CPAE, are on VOE this week to discuss healthy eating tips for both yourself and event attendees, and how to…
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Serious Business
What do you do when you're not selected for a speaking gig? Are you saving information about your prospective clients and setting reminders to follow up next year? What are you doing to provide greater value (and more money) from your clients after you get off the stage? If you're serious about…
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Hidden Speaker Opportunities
Keynotes, consulting, training courses, you know about all of those. But what about some of the more obscure opportunities for growing your business? First, Lou Diamond, who hosts a highly downloaded podcast, shares his tips for starting a podcast from scratch. Plus, NSA Members can download his...
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Influence Hearts and Minds
Get ready for a sneak peak of what you can expect to learn about at Influence 2020 this week! First, Claude Silver discusses the importance of talking to the heart and human connection with your audience, followed by Andrew Davis with some insights into keeping your audience's attention with...
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Six-Figure Training Packages
Are you leaving money behind by only offering keynotes and other one-time events? Well, its time to consider building your ideas into a training package so you can deliver better results to your clients (and bring in more income). Jeffrey Magee, CMC, PDM, PhD, CSP, is on Voices of Experience this...
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You Talking To Me? Customization & Accessibility
Are you making sure that you're presentation, handouts, and other materials are accessible by all of your audience members? Are you asking the right questions when preparing for your presentation that you're starting at the right place? Donna Mack and Gary Rifkin, CSP, are on Voices of Experience...
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Point of View For Profit
Are you a highly sought after speaker with unique ideas, or are you just another expert that can speak about a topic? Randy Gage, CSP, CPAE, and Mark Schaefer are on Voices of Experience to discuss what thought leadership really means as a professional speaker and a better way to think about your...
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Brand Building for Bucks
If your branding is not unique, then you're not going to stand out in the crowded speaking industry. Jay Baer, CSP, CPAE, and Jason Harris are on Voices of Experience this week to talk about creating a unique brand that'll generate word-of-mouth business, and transitioning from a unique...
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2020 Vision–Future of Speaking
New year, new speaking spends to master. If you want to start 2020 off right with the newest and upcoming trends hitting the speaking industry, join us for the first Voices of Experience episode of the year with Deborah Gardner, CMP, and Joyce Gioia, CMC, CSP, sharing what you can expect from the...
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Effective Content and Social Media Marketing
Creating social media content is a breeze. You just need to write your articles, create all of your images, plan all of your posts, and decide which posts to boost. Easy, right? You don't have other responsibilities as part of your business, like speaking. If you find content marketing to be...
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The Standup Comedy Challenge
Are you prepared to bomb at a comedy club open mic night? You're probably shaking your head no, but Thom Singer, CSP, is on Voices of Experience this week to encourage you to give it a shot; it'll help you master your speaking craft. Plus, Raj Ramesh talks about advancements in artificial...
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Deliver Audience Experiences
Somebody once told us that crafting a unique experience and using acting skills on stage will create a more engaging experience for your audiences. That was Karen McCullough, CSP, and Tami Evans, CSP. If you're looking for the inspiration to walk on stage to Smash Mouth, or some simple acting...
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Negotiate Like A Boss!
You're getting paid higher than your asking fee, and your clients are telling you about all the additional paid benefits you can offer them, right? No? Bueller? Well if this is what you're looking for, Linda Swindling, JD, CSP, and Greg Williams, CSP, joined us on VOE this week to share their…
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Your Techie Competitive Edge – Zoom & Alexa
Alexa, tell me how to use you and Zoom for my business. Zoom and Alexa have a lot of powerful capabilities that you're probably not taking advantage of. Are you creating breakout rooms in your virtual Zoom conferences? Do you have an Alexa skill that allows people to buy your products that are...
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PR Pitches & Six-Figure Credibility
If you're trying to get your message onto the news – be in TV, radio or print – this is the interview for you. Kim Davis is a wealth of information for working in the journalism world; you'll probably need to listen to this episode twice (or maybe 10 times). Does your topic translate well to...
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The speaking industry is constantly evolving. Listen weekly for voices of experience in the speaking industry sharing tips, insights and, expertise to help you become a better speaker, build a better business, and get paid to speak.
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