In this engaging podcast episode 126, Doug Thompson interviews Antoinette Roze, who shares her journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful speaker agency owner. Antoinette discusses the importance of relationships in the speaking industry, the balance between automation and personal touch, and the power of storytelling in engaging audiences. She emphasizes the need for speakers to build trust and connection with their audience while providing actionable strategies for effective speaking.

Takeaways

• Antoinette Roze's agency helps experts secure high-value speaking engagements.

• Her childhood experiences shaped her desire to make solutions accessible.

• The transition from event planning to a speaker agency was driven by a passion for amplifying voices.

• Building relationships is crucial for success in the speaking industry.

• Automation should not replace the personal touch in speaker engagements.

• Stories keep presentations relevant and engaging for audiences.

• Speakers should focus on one core message to establish expertise.

• Effective speaking requires understanding the audience's needs and language.

• A strong call to action is essential for converting audience interest into engagement.

• Antoinette emphasizes the importance of nurturing relationships in the speaking business.

Titles

Amplifying Voices: The Journey of Antoinette Roze

From Event Planning to Speaker Agency Success

Sound bites

"I wanted solutions to be easy to find."

"The power of voice comes in."

"You want to leave them wanting more."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Antoinette Roze and Her Agency

01:34 Antoinette's Inspiring Backstory

04:20 Transitioning from Event Planning to Speaker Agency

09:20 The Importance of Relationships in Speaking

12:16 The Role of Personal Touch in Speaker Engagements

17:44 Crafting a Compelling Speaker Narrative

21:43 The Power of Voice and Information Curation

27:16 Effective Speaking Strategies and Audience Engagement

32:54 New Podcast outro with logo.mp4

Keywords

speaking engagements, speaker agency, storytelling, personal touch, relationships, automation, audience engagement, Antoinette Roze, Doug Thompson, public speaking

Summary