Public speaking is no longer just for keynote stages—it’s one of the fastest ways to win attention, earn trust, and position yourself as the go-to expert in your niche. In this episode, we unpack how sharing your story, insights, and expertise from the microphone can turn cold audiences into loyal clients.

Whether you’re brand-new to the podium or a seasoned presenter, you’ll walk away with practical tactics you can apply to your next talk, webinar, or virtual summit.

✨ Key Outcomes

🗣️ Craft a signature talk that positions you as a thought leader

📈 Convert speaking engagements into qualified leads and sales

🌍 Identify the best platforms—online and offline—to amplify your message

👥 Entrepreneurs featured in this episode

(Feel free to reach out for a virtual coffee!)

🔗 Stephanie Scheller - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniescheller/

🔗 Sondra Ray – https://www.linkedin.com/in/getitdonecoachinganvaservices

🔗 Peter Hingston – https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-hingston-4089a51a6/

🔗 Lesetja Mokou - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesetja-mokou

🎧 Sponsors

🎵 Intro music produced by Peach Jam Records – https://www.linkedin.com/company/peach-jam-records-inc/

🎤 Vocals by Cheyanne Summer – https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheyanne-summer/

📸 Photography by Joanne Moorhouse, Global Virtual Photography – https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannemoorhouse/

🎬 Video Intro by Sommerville Lombard – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sommerville-lombard/

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⏱️ Timestamps

0:07 Tribe Song

1:59 Sondra Ray: Hallo and Welcome!!

3:42 Stephanie Scheller: Using Public Speaking as a Marketing Tool

7:54 Stephanie Scheller: Where would you suggest us to start?

9:53 Peter Hinston: What are the things to look out for to find your actual space?

11:53 Stephanie Scheller: Recognise that you are not a fit for every room

14:18 Sondra Ray: How do you use it for marketing?

15:09 Stephanie Scheller: Use something that pulls them into your brand

18:40 Peter Hinston: What tips and tricks would there be to go "This is my type of audience" and "This is the type of hook I would need for that audience"?

19:59 Stephanie Scheller: The key to creating a good hook

23:28 Sondra Ray: What should you do if you don't have the freebie?

25:13 Stephanie Scheller: Marketing craves creativity but demands investment

28:45 Sondra Ray: How do the dynamics change when presenting to just one or two people?

29:13 Stephanie Scheller: Have a conversation instead of a presentation

31:09 Peter Hingston: How important is it to actually stick to the line "I am not trying to sell you anything"?

31:50 Stephanie Scheller: "I am a lair and you can't trust my marketing"

36:01 Stephanie Scheller: Progress will beat perfection

39:30 Sondra Ray: Wrapping it up

40:43 Peter Hingston: May all your wildest entrepreneurial dreams come true