Episode 411: How to Book 10 Ideal Speaking Gigs in the Next 90 Days with Leisa Reid
Release Date: 10/28/2024
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info_outlineWould booking more speaking gigs in the next 90 days be helpful to attracting new clients?
Sharing your message as a speaker, whether on stages in front of a crowd of 50, or virtually to thousands, is one of the best strategies to land new clients. Not only is speaking a proven approach to attracting ideal clients, if done strategically, every opportunity to speak could literally become 3 - 5 new invitations to share your message in new audiences.
When approached strategically, sharing your message from the stage can accelerate building trust and rapport, but it also quickly demonstrates where your expertise can solve a costly problem. The key lies in aligning yourself with the right audience, message, and offer, while also forming meaningful relationships within the speaking community to unlock a plethora of opportunities that go beyond traditional methods.
But, many expert entrepreneurs have discovered - getting invitations to speak isn’t as easy as it once was, and those coveted few spots to showcase their expertise are in high demand with their competitors too.
On Amplify Your Success Podcast episode 411, Leisa Reid, founder of Get Speaking Gigs Now and CEO of the International Speaker Network, shares her expertise in transforming public speaking into a successful business building technique.
Leisa unpacks her "speaker soulmate" concept, emphasizing the power of community and networking in expanding speaking opportunities. She also highlights the importance of curating presentations to fit one's target audience and building trusting relationships to ensure an ongoing and sustainable speaking career. Join Melanie Benson and Leisa Reid as they dive into practical tips and personal insights to help you secure those ideal speaking engagements and amplify your success.
Key Takeaways:
05:36 Why speaking is a great way to grow your business as an expert or a coach or thought leader.
07:25 How speaking on stages (live or virtual) increases trust and shortens the sales cycle so that people say yes to your offers.
11:29 Why paying for gigs is not always going to guarantee ROI, and how to vet opportunities to align expectations with actual outcomes.
14:04 How to land speaking gigs without cold calls or emails.
19:02 When saying NO is more beneficial and how to vet opportunities that align with your core objectives.
24:46 What speaker bookers are looking for and how to stand out from the competition.
31:44 How to significantly open doors for event invitations and collaboration offers.
37:17 Why embracing bold decisions, such as leaving behind a familiar and comfortable safety net, can be a transformative and empowering experience.
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