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The Wealthy Speaker Podcast – Jane Atkinson

The Wealthy Speaker Podcast – Jane Atkinson
Author: Jane Atkinson
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The Wealthy Speaker podcast, hosted by speaker coach Jane Atkinson, can help you catapult your speaking business. We provide guest experts on many areas of the public speaking industry. Whether you need help in social media, speaker marketing, demo videos, or building your business and strategy, our show can help. Jane, along with her professional speaking industry experts can help move your business forward exponentially.
If you’ve ever wondered how to get started in speaking, wanted to get paid more or build your speaking business more quickly and need skills in a particular area, be sure to subscribe.
If you’ve ever wondered how to get started in speaking, wanted to get paid more or build your speaking business more quickly and need skills in a particular area, be sure to subscribe.
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You know, it feels like the whole world's been turned upside down lately, doesn't it? With so much happening around us, it’s easy to feel like you're just getting tossed around in the waves. But in times of turmoil, the one thing you can always control is your mindset. So, I thought, what better time to dive into this topic than now? To help us do that, I'm absolutely thrilled to welcome back not just a former client, but a true friend, Ryan Estis.If you could use a little bit of confidence-building and ideas to improve your mindset, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/
Let's face it: whether you're just starting out or have been at this for a while, we all want a long, successful speaking career. But how do you actually achieve it? How do you build a business that not only survives but thrives for decades? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am beyond thrilled to welcome my friend and former client, Michelle Ray. She is a master of longevity and has built a speaking business that has not only endured but excelled for more than 30 years. Join us as Michelle pulls back the curtain and shares her hard-won secrets to sustaining a business that has truly stood the test of time.If you could use some great strategies on how to sustain a long-lasting career in speaking, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/
You know how it goes. Every speaker wants to be seen as authentic, genuine, the real deal. But let's pull back the curtain for a second. How many of you are actually brave enough to be yourselves when you're out there, or are you just playing a part, hoping to please the crowd, and totally forgetting your own well-being in the process? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I'm thrilled to have my former client, Judi Holler, join us again. Judi shares her incredible journey of self-discovery – a path that led her to completely transform her life and business. Get ready to be inspired as she reveals how she built a thriving enterprise that truly aligns with a happier, more fulfilling existence.If you want to become a more authentic version of yourself, happier, healthier and more fulfilled, you simply can't afford to miss this episode.For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/
So many speakers dream of it, right? Becoming an international sensation and speaking on stages worldwide. Now, not everyone reaches that level of influence, but let me tell you, it takes a whole lot of know-how and even more ambition to make it happen. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am absolutely thrilled to welcome back my good friend, David Avrin! He's here to share some of his incredible systems and brilliant ideas to help you take your speaking business to a truly global stage.If your goal is to book those fantastic international gigs, and you're serious about learning the systems to make that a reality, then honestly, you simply can't afford to miss this episode!For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/
Are you speaking full-time, or are you still treating it as a side hustle? How do we know when it’s time to take the plunge and make speaking your full-time profession? Where do we find the courage or wherewithal to even start to think about giving up our “real job”? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am thrilled to welcome my past client and long-time friend, James Robbins, to discuss how he transformed his small side hustle into a thriving 6-figure business.If you would like some great advice on what it takes to finally make the move to full-time speaking, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast
When you're first diving into the speaking business, you know deep down it's going to take hard work and determination to build something truly remarkable. But the million-dollar question always is: How long will this take, and how in the world do I know I'm actually making headway? Well, we look for what I like to call "flashpoints." These are those exhilarating moments in your business where something truly fantastic clicks into place, and you can practically feel yourself propelled forward. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I'm thrilled to bring back my client, David Atkins, to chat all about how to spot and really savour those incredible flashpoints in your own journey.If you want to know how to spot your own flashpoints and celebrate them, you simply can't afford to miss this episode.For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/
Alright, let's chat about the speaker's journey, shall we? Because let's be honest, nearly every one of us, when we first dipped our toes into the world of speaking, was juggling it with a "proper job." Speaking was our side hustle, our passion project, simmering on the back burner. But then, the magic starts to happen, the bookings pick up, the buzz grows, and suddenly, you're looking at that side hustle thinking, "Hmm, maybe this could be the thing!"On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we are delighted to welcome back one of my shining stars—a former client and friend, Trent Theroux —to share his incredible journey, from the corner office as a CFO of a major corporation to gracing stages full-time.If you are thinking about giving up your day job and making speaking your full-time gig, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/
Alright, let's be honest with ourselves, shall we? As speakers, we all know we should be master storytellers. But if we're really truthful, how many of us wouldn't benefit from a good dose of improvement in that department? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we’re excited to have storytelling coach Jill Davis join us to share some of her knowledge and tips with us.If you would like to make more impact with your stories on stage and beyond, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/
How are your storytelling skills? Do you feel like you've mastered them, or would you like a little help getting started? Okay, let's set the scene… Now what? What exactly are your story "must-haves"? On this episode of the Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we're so excited to welcome back Mike Ganino to share some great ideas from his new book, Make a Scene.If you would like to learn some storytelling strategies that will help you elevate your stage presence and make a scene, you simply can't afford to miss this episode.For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/
Let's be honest, that familiar feeling of "what's next?" seems to be swirling around again. We've navigated these uncertain waters before, haven't we? But just because we've been here doesn't mean it feels any less… well, uncertain! So, to inject a shot of perspective and a whole lot of positivity into our world, we’re thrilled to welcome back Chris West! He's going to share his insights on the current state of the speaking industry and, even better, give us some actionable ideas on how to keep that momentum going. If you're looking for some constructive ideas to help you stay positive, focused, and get your most genuine message out into the world, you simply can't afford to miss this episode!For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/
As a professional speaker, it's necessary to look at yourself closely to see what you can improve upon to reach a higher level of mastery of your craft. But can you be objective and kind to yourself in the process? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we're happy to welcome my client, executive speech coach Ruth Milligan, who trains speakers on how to make their message more engaging and impactful.If you want some great strategies on how you can improve your speech and get that High Stakes Speaking gig, you simply can't afford to miss this episode.For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/
How old were you when you decided that you wanted to be a professional speaker and make this your profession? Just how young is too young? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Sam Demma, who, at the tender age of 25, has an extremely impressive speaking resume and some great ideas that seem to be well beyond his years.If you could use some really sound business-building ideas, you can't afford to miss this episode!For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/
There has been so much happening in the world these last couple of months. The news is overwhelming for many, and there is so much uncertainty. We decided it was time to bring back our “great calmer downer” and economist, Andrew Busch. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, Andrew is here to explain some of what is going on and do his best to alleviate some of our fears.If you could use some unbiased information and explanations of what is happening in the news, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/
Please note that this podcast is not talking about mental illness, nor is it intended to be giving medical advice.How are you doing? Are you having a good day? I know that many of us have had a few bad days lately. With all that’s happening in the news, the political climate and trying to figure out how to navigate everything, there have definitely been one or two bad days. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, I am talking about how to intentionally turn those negative thoughts into much more productive, helpful thoughts.If you would like some great tips on how to create more positive thoughts, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/
Do you get laughs when delivering your keynote, or do you feel like your topic is too serious to add a bit of levity? Well, our guest on this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast is here to show us that no subject is so stoic that we can’t get a few laughs along the way. We’re thrilled to welcome my long-time friend Michael Kerr to share how he injects humour into his speeches no matter how solemn the subject matter.If you would like to get more laughs on the platform and learn how you can add more humour to your presentations, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/
What exactly do soap operas and speaking have in common? Well, for starters, both are surrounded by drama in one way or another. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome my client, Robyn Hatcher, to share her knowledge and ideas on how you can improve your speaking game by applying the similarities between writing drama and speeches.If you could use some great ideas to help you improve your speech writing and your mindset, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode.For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcasts/
We want to believe that everyone needs our message and that it should be easy to get the word out and book lots of business. The cold, hard truth is that it takes time to build a successful speaking business, but we’re here to help make it easier and give you the strategies and tools that you need to get started or to improve on what you have already built. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we’re joined by our Wealthy Speaker School coach, Jen McDonough, to share some great tips on how you can book more business in 2025!If you want to improve your outreach strategies and book more business in 2025, you simply can’t afford to miss this episode!For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/
It's a proven fact that sharing your price when negotiating a speaking engagement with a client is one of the most stressful moments of the call. How can we get through that discomfort without diminishing our value? On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we're excited to welcome pricing expert Casey Brown to share her wisdom and teach us how to get the money that our expertise warrants.If you would like to learn some outstanding techniques to hold firm on your pricing and get what you deserve, you simply can't afford to miss this episode!For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/
Welcome back for another quickie podcast. A shorter format to give you bite-sized pieces to think about. As we roll into 2025, I thought it was a good time to take a peek at the past year and look at how we did with the goals that we set at the beginning of 2024.If you would like some great advice about goal setting for you and your business for the next year. You simply can’t afford to miss this episode!For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit: HTTPS://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/
Do you get laughs when you speak? Are you naturally funny? While humor comes easily for some, many of us struggle to be witty on stage. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we are thrilled to welcome Andrew Tarvin to share some strategies on how you can inject some comic relief into your keynote.If you would like some great ideas on how you can be funnier and keep your audience engaged, you simply can't afford to miss this episode.For access to FULL SHOW NOTES, including video and links, visit https://www.speakerlauncher.com/category/podcast/
loved this episode of https://thefixmyspeakers.com/fix-airpods/
This didn't resonate with me all the way through. Some of the advice seemed to only apply to someone who has been speaking for 30 years already.
excellent episode! Thank you both.