The Messaging Mistake That Costs Speakers Stages
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You’ve got the credentials. You’ve got the passion. But if your message isn’t clear and compelling, you’ll keep getting passed over. In this episode, we’re unpacking the #1 messaging mistake that’s costing brilliant speakers real opportunities. Spoiler: It’s not your experience. It’s how you’re positioning it. You’ll learn: Why your current brand message isn’t sticking How to connect your story to what event planners actually book for If you’re tired of being overlooked even though you know you’re qualified, this episode is your reset. ...
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3 Free Places That Built My Business When Nobody Was Paying Me to Speak
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If you’re sitting on your gift waiting for a check to show up before you speak, you’re playing the wrong game. There was one shift I made that changed the way I do business: I stopped looking at the front-end money and focused on the back-end strategy. Here’s what I did and what you can do too: 🔥 I started speaking for free on purpose in rooms that made sense for my offer. These 3 places? Solid gold: 1️⃣ Chamber of Commerce – Monthly trainings with real decision-makers. 2️⃣ Churches – Safe, trust-filled spaces where people are hungry for growth....
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Why Your Business Success Hinges on Energy, Not Effort with Lachelle Barnett
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What if everything you've been taught about entrepreneurial success is actually sabotaging your business? In this provocative conversation, LaChelle Barnett—licensed therapist, business consultant and founder of The Entrepreneurs Couch, she dismantles the glorified hustle narrative that's leaving entrepreneurs burned out and traumatized. Drawing from five years in the online coaching industry and her expertise in entrepreneurial trauma, LaChelle challenges conventional wisdom with the radical notion that feeling good in your business isn't just possible—it's essential. Discover why most...
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Maximize Your Therapy Practice: The Power of Outsourcing
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Are administrative tasks stealing your time and energy? As a therapist, your focus should be on helping your clients—not drowning in the never-ending grind of scheduling, billing, marketing, and documentation. Yet, for so many therapists, these tasks consume valuable hours, leaving little room for personal growth, building a speaking career, or even enjoying a work-life balance. In this episode, we dive into the challenges therapists face when they try to do it all. Olivia Baylor, LGBTQ Affirmative Therapist and owner of Life Revisions Counseling LLC, shares how outsourcing transformed her...
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Travel, Work, Thrive: Running Your Insurance-Based Therapy Practice Anywhere with Kym Tolson
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🎙️🎧New Podcast!🚨 In this episode of Couch to Podium Podcast, Dr. Laura Louis interviews Kym Tolson, an online therapist who’s mastered the art of running an insurance-based therapy practice while traveling the world. Kym shares her expert strategies for balancing work and adventure, teaching other therapists how to stay connected with their clients no matter where they are. If you've ever dreamed of running a flexible, location-independent practice, Kym’s insights are a must-listen. And, if you’re ready to take the next step in building a profitable speaking...
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Therapy to Leadership: Building Your Counseling Agency with Alison Pidgeon
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🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE! 🚨 Are you ready to take your therapy practice to the next level? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Alison Pidgeon, CEO of Move Forward Counseling LLC, as she reveals her journey from therapist to agency owner. In this episode, Alison shares her hard-earned wisdom on the rewards and challenges of transforming your practice into a successful counseling agency. Discover essential strategies for laying a strong foundation, building an exceptional team, and navigating the legal and operational complexities. Whether you're contemplating this leap or are...
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Are you attracting speaking gigs through LinkedIn?
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🎙️🎧New Podcast!🚨 Are you a professional speaker looking to land more engagements? Join us as we sit down with LinkedIn expert Adriane Simpson, CEO and founder of The LinkedIn Pros, a LinkedIn strategy and transition agency for executives and entrepreneurs who want to transition to more revenue and more income. She’s an expert at helping business owners position their brands for greater and helping professional clients secure their next high-paying role. On this podcast interview, Adriane will uncover the secrets of creating a magnetic LinkedIn profile...
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Streamline, Scale, and Stand Out: Transforming Your Business with Rick Meekins
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Are you a business owner facing stagnant growth, operational inefficiencies, and a marketing strategy that just isn’t breaking through the noise? You’re not alone, but this podcast episode can make a difference. In this episode, I sit down with Rick Meekins, an expert in streamlining operations, scaling businesses, and creating brands that standouts. Rick has a passion for helping entrepreneurs and small business owners build the infrastructure and strategies needed for sustainable growth. Packed with practical advice and actionable insights, you’ll walk away with tips you can apply...
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From Pitch to Profit: Here's How to Master the Art of Scaling Your Speaking Business with Cori Foster
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🎙️🎧 New Episode🚨 Ready to elevate your speaking career? Join us on today's episode with Cori Foster, CEO of IROC Marketable Business Solutions where we break down the secrets to growing your speaking business. In this episode, we'll chat about how to pitch effectively, keep the conversation going with smart follow-ups, and other tips to help you scale up. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your reach, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you thrive. Tune in and get inspired to take your speaking business to new heights! If you want to...
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Unlocking Media Opportunities: What You're Doing Wrong
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🎙️🎧New Podcast!🚨 Are you unknowingly sabotaging your media pitches? 🤔 Could a simple mistake be holding you back from landing media opportunities? In this episode, Dr. Alduan Tartt, a leading psychologist and media expert, reveals a common but often overlooked error that many speakers make when pitching themselves. to the media! Don’t let this misstep stand between you and your next big break—tune in to find out what you need to avoid and what you need to do to land those media opportunities. 🎧Now playing in Apple Podcast,...
info_outlineYou’ve got the credentials.
You’ve got the passion.
But if your message isn’t clear and compelling, you’ll keep getting passed over.
In this episode, we’re unpacking the #1 messaging mistake that’s costing brilliant speakers real opportunities.
Spoiler: It’s not your experience. It’s how you’re positioning it.
You’ll learn:
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Why your current brand message isn’t sticking
-
How to connect your story to what event planners actually book for
If you’re tired of being overlooked even though you know you’re qualified, this episode is your reset.
🔥 Ready to fix the disconnect and start getting paid for your voice?
Join us this September for the Paid to Speak Intensive where we don’t just talk about speaking… we book it.
Join us here: 2025 Couch to Podium Conference