Booked & Paid Speaker Blueprint Podcast
This is the only podcast to learn the roadmap to paid speaking engagements. These episodes are your guide to transforming your passion for public speaking into a thriving, profitable business. If you’re ready to land consistent paid gigs, from local gigs to dream gigs, deliver your message with confidence, and get paid what you’re truly worth, you’re in the right place. Each week, we’ll explore proven strategies, industry secrets, and inspiring stories to help you level up your speaking game. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned professional, or maybe looking to dominate the stage, this podcast is your ultimate roadmap to success. Get ready to step onto bigger stages, command larger audiences, and unlock new levels of success. Your voice deserves to be heard. Your story is worth every penny, and this is your blueprint for making it happen. Lean in and let’s get you booked & paid to speak!
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EPISODE 4: Speaker Fees | How Much Should You Charge (And Why You’re Not Getting $10K Gigs)
02/19/2026
EPISODE 4: Speaker Fees | How Much Should You Charge (And Why You’re Not Getting $10K Gigs)
Everybody wants the $10,000 keynote. Very few speakers understand how speaker fees actually work. In this episode, Sean breaks down the real numbers behind speaking engagements, how event planners think about budgets, and what you must do to command higher fees without pricing yourself out. If you’ve ever wondered: • How do I get from $1,500 to $5,000? • When can I charge $10,000+? • What do associations really pay? • How do I talk about my fee without losing the deal? This episode answers all of it. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro & Why Everyone Wants the $10K Gig 01:05 – What Speakers Actually Get Paid (Real Ranges) 02:10 – When to Say Yes to $2,500 (And When Not To) 04:00 – Visibility Begets Visibility 05:00 – Why Optics Matter More Than Your Fee 06:10 – How Associations Structure Speaker Budgets 07:15 – Local vs. State vs. National Conferences 09:10 – What You MUST Have to Command Higher Fees 10:45 – Why You’re Not Tony Robbins (Yet) 12:00 – Staying in Your Lane & Owning Your Expertise 14:30 – One Talk. Master It. Monetize It. 16:00 – Pricing Psychology ($5,000 vs. $5,500) 17:00 – Exactly What to Say When They Ask Your Fee 18:30 – $10,000 Speakers Must Deliver $100,000 Value 20:30 – What Event Planners Are Thinking 22:00 – All-Inclusive vs. Plus Expenses Strategy 23:30 – How to Quote Your Fee Without Undermining Yourself 24:30 – Final Thoughts In This Episode, You’ll Learn: • The realistic fee ranges for associations, colleges, and conferences • Why most speakers stay stuck in the $1,500–$3,500 range • How to strategically take lower-paying gigs to build optics • Why your website, reel, and positioning determine your pay • The psychology of pricing and anchoring • How to negotiate without sounding desperate • What makes someone worth $10,000+ • Why outcomes and not motivation justify premium fees The Core Lesson You don’t get paid based on passion. You get paid based on positioning, authority, and outcomes. If you look like a $2,000 speaker, you’ll be paid like one. If you solve a $100,000 problem, you can command a $10,000 fee. Resources Mentioned Speaker Page Example: Email: Booked & Paid Speaker Blueprint (Where we walk you step-by-step through becoming a bookable speaker that gets a resounding YES, not a quiet no.) Get the guide here that will add more bookings to your calendar, guaranteed: bit.ly/getbookedtospeakguide If this episode helped you: ✔ Subscribe ✔ Leave a review ✔ Share with another speaker See you in Episode 5!
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Episode 3: How To Land Paid Speaking Gigs | Events, Podcasts, Media and Category Positioning
02/12/2026
Episode 3: How To Land Paid Speaking Gigs | Events, Podcasts, Media and Category Positioning
If you want to get booked and paid to speak consistently, you must know where the opportunities are and how to position yourself as the right speaker for the job. In Episode 3 of The Booked and Paid Speaker Blueprint, Sean breaks down the real world systems he uses inside The Success Corps to land speaking engagements across stages, podcasts, corporate events, ERGs, associations and media appearances. You will learn where paid speaking opportunities actually live, how to build a repeatable lead pipeline, how to respond when you get rejected, and how to frame your speaking business using category design so buyers see you as the only logical choice. This episode is focused on execution. If your goal is consistent bookings and paid speaking opportunities, this is a foundational strategy episode. What You Will Learn In This Episode • Where to find paid speaking opportunities consistently • Platforms that connect speakers with event planners • How to get booked on podcasts using daily opportunity lists • How to secure local and national media appearances • How awareness months create speaking opportunities • How ERGs and corporate initiatives hire speakers regularly • How to respond professionally when you get rejected • Why building a speaking list and working it daily matters • The truth about “build it and they will come” in speaking • How category design helps you stand out in a crowded market • Why buyers purchase outcomes instead of solutions • How to create an easy yes decision for event planners Resources Mentioned In This Episode Speaker Platforms SpeakerHub SpeakerMatch eSpeakers Event Raptor Events In America 10Times Conference Connect Podcast Booking Platforms PodcastGuests.com PodMatch by Alex Sanfilippo Podcast Booking Services Command Your Brand with Jeremy Slate Media Booking Strategy Search morning news shows in your area Use newsroom email contacts Pitch around awareness days, weeks and months All of this AND MORE is here in my Booked and Paid Speaker Guide: bit.ly/getbookedtospeakguide Key Takeaways >Speaking opportunities exist everywhere. The difference between booked speakers and invisible speakers is having a system that brings in leads consistently. >Event planners want clear outcomes, not generic motivation. Your value comes from solving a specific problem that matters to their organization. >Category design allows you to frame, name and claim the problem you solve so buyers immediately understand why they need you. >Rejection is normal. Professional follow up keeps you in future consideration and builds long term booking pipelines. Chapters 00:00 Welcome and podcast rebrand update 00:45 What this show teaches speakers 01:10 The reality of speaking opportunities today 01:40 Where to find paid speaking events 02:20 Speaker platforms that list live opportunities 03:00 Automated event alerts and lead systems 03:40 How to get booked on podcasts consistently 04:30 Podcast booking services and platforms 05:00 How to get booked in local and national media 05:40 Using awareness months to land speaking gigs 06:20 Corporate ERGs and internal speaking opportunities 07:00 Pitching media and companies in advance 07:40 Delivering value when pitching podcasts and events 08:10 Handling rejection and staying in the pipeline 09:15 Building and working your speaker prospect list 10:00 The myth of build it and they will come 10:40 Why listeners trust real world experience 11:20 Selling outcomes instead of solutions 12:00 Introduction to category design for speakers 13:00 Creating a unique value proposition 14:00 Making yourself an easy yes for event planners 14:45 Preview of next episode on speaker fees and negotiation About The Podcast The Booked and Paid Speaker Blueprint is a step by step podcast for speakers who want to build a real speaking business and get booked consistently across stages, podcasts, corporate events and media. Hosted by Sean Douglas, a professional speaker, TEDx speaker and founder of The Success Corps speaker agency, the show teaches real world strategies based on daily execution inside the speaking industry. Call To Action >Subscribe on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform >Share this episode with a speaker who wants consistent bookings >Download the Booked and Paid Speaker Guide here: bit.ly/getbookedtospeakguide >Send a message if you want deeper training on any topic covered
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Episode 2: The Speaker Marketing Toolkit You Actually Need (Website, Speaker Reel, and Getting Booked)
02/05/2026
Episode 2: The Speaker Marketing Toolkit You Actually Need (Website, Speaker Reel, and Getting Booked)
In Episode 2 of The Booked & Paid Speaker Blueprint, Sean continues building the foundation of a successful speaking business by breaking down the speaker marketing toolkit event planners actually look for. Most speakers waste time building assets that do not get them booked. In this episode, Sean explains why you do not need a one sheet and what you must have instead if you want consistent paid speaking opportunities. If you want to get booked and paid to speak consistently, your website and speaker reel are two of the most important assets you can build. In this episode, you will learn: Why event planners want to see video instead of a one sheet What every professional speaker website must include How to structure your keynote descriptions and speaker pages Why key takeaways matter more than hype or motivation How to position your talks around problems you solve What event planners actually look for before hiring a speaker How to present your experience, clients, and credibility How to create a speaking experience instead of just giving a talk 🎬 Chapters 00:00 – Welcome and why speakers must share this episode 00:30 – Continuing the foundation from Episode 1 01:00 – Why you do not need a one sheet 01:40 – What event planners actually want to see 02:10 – The essential speaker website structure 03:00 – Keynote topics, takeaways, and booking forms 04:00 – How to communicate the value of your talk 05:00 – Standing out from motivational and inspirational speakers 05:40 – Creating a world class speaking experience 06:40 – Solving problems and changing audience behavior 07:30 – Structuring your homepage and speaker page 08:15 – How event planners navigate your website 08:50 – What’s coming in Episode 3: Landing Paid Speaking Gigs 🎤 About The Podcast The Booked & Paid Speaker Blueprint Podcast is a step by step show for speakers who want to build a real speaking business and get booked consistently. Each episode breaks down the positioning, systems, and strategies professional speakers use to land paid gigs and grow their authority. Get the guide here that is guaranteed to increase your bookings: bit.ly/getbookedtospeakguide
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Episode 1: The Foundation Every Paid Speaker Must Have
01/29/2026
Episode 1: The Foundation Every Paid Speaker Must Have
In this first official episode of The Booked & Paid Speaker Blueprint Podcast, Sean breaks down the most important foundation every paid speaker must build before worrying about stages, fees, or visibility. This episode is not about becoming a better performer on stage. It is about building the business foundation of a speaking career so you can get booked and paid consistently. You will learn: Why speakers must be known for one clear problem they solve Why trying to speak to everyone guarantees you get booked by no one How category design helps you create and own your speaking lane The difference between motivational speaking and paid keynote positioning Why people buy their way out of problems, not into solutions How to use real world experience to build authority as a speaker What event planners are actually looking for when hiring speakers Sean also shares: His journey from Air Force drill instructor to professional speaker How resilience, leadership, and business positioning became his core framework Why niche expertise outperforms general motivation every time The essential elements speakers need to stand out post pandemic This episode lays the groundwork for everything that follows inside The Booked & Paid Speaker Blueprint. In the next episode, Sean will break down the speaker marketing, including what you actually need on your website, your speaker reel, and why speakers do NOT need a one sheet. Subscribe, share this with another speaker, and start building a speaking business that gets booked and paid consistently. If you are looking for a blueprint for your speaker business, the only guide you need to book more gigs is right here: bit.ly/getbookedtospeakguide
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Episode 0: Why We Rebranded Into The Booked & Paid Speaker Blueprint
01/29/2026
Episode 0: Why We Rebranded Into The Booked & Paid Speaker Blueprint
In this episode, Sean explains why the Create Launch Monetize podcast is officially rebranded as The Booked & Paid Speaker Blueprint Podcast, a show dedicated to helping speakers get booked and paid to speak consistently. After producing over 25 podcasts, launching multiple businesses, and building a paid speaking career, Sean kept hearing the same question: How do you actually get booked and paid to speak? This podcast exists to answer that question. In this episode, you will learn: Why most speakers fail to get booked and paid consistently The real reason paid speaking gigs feel so hard to find Why being a great speaker is not enough without systems and positioning What The Booked & Paid Speaker Blueprint podcast will teach step by step Future episodes will cover: Building a signature talk that event planners pay for Speaker marketing materials, websites, reels, and one sheets Where to find paid speaking opportunities and high paying gigs The difference between a speaking gig and a 10,000 dollar keynote Visibility, performance, and behind the scenes speaker business strategies TEDx insights, books, podcasts, and audience engagement If you want a clear blueprint to get booked and paid to speak consistently, this podcast is for you. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, share this with another speaker, and start building a booked and paid speaker business. If you want to download a blueprint to booking for paid gigs, this is the only guide you will ever need: bit.ly/getbookedtospeakguide.
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FINAL SEASON, FINAL EPISODE: Digital Marketing Philosophy For Creatives with Gresham Harkless
01/09/2026
FINAL SEASON, FINAL EPISODE: Digital Marketing Philosophy For Creatives with Gresham Harkless
This is the FINAL episode of our show, Create Launch Monetize. What a journey it has been over the last 5 years! This show was about creation, launch, and monetization of anything and everything, and we laid out the processes and strategies to do this correctly. We talk about everything from podcasts, real estate, business category design, and ALL in between. Now, we are shifting this show in to the Booked & Paid Speaker Blueprint. I wil discuss the traps speakers fall into, how to get booked & paid to speak, and how to build a speaker business that gets you booked consistently. If you are a speaker, this show is for YOU! Stay tuned for the rebrand and for the upcoming episodes of the NEW show. Our last and final guest on Create Launch Monetize is my friend Gresham Harkless. Gresh is the founder of , , and . Blue16 Media uses media & technology to change lives. These media properties include -a digital marketing agency providing digital marketing services including web design, website support & SEO services. CBNation consists of media properties (, and ) helping the business community succeed. Central to Blue 16’s marketing philosophy is that (He started his first at the age of 10 in the form of a family paper that he sold) and that every organization is in the media business and can strategically leverage marketing tools, platforms, and “ingredients” to reach their goals. helps connect first-time and seasoned entrepreneurs, CEOs, and business owners with their ideal franchises. Gresh is a proud graduate of Howard University & Georgetown University. He was selected in 2022 as a 50+ Black Marketer on the Rise in the Influencer & Media Innovators category. He also is a graduate of the 2020 Leadership Center for Excellence Young Professionals Program in 2016, and he was recognized for being 40 Under 40 in Northern Virginia in 2022 and Alexandria in 2020. He has recorded over 1600 podcast episodes of the I AM CEO Podcast and shared the 100+ business lessons he has learned from recording the episodes in the . Connect with Gresham here: Do you want to be a consistently booked & paid speaker? This guide will break it down step by step how to become a bookable speaker, where to find the gigs, and how to close them. This guide is guaranteed to add paid gigs to your schedule. I created this guide for speakers who are struggling to get booked. Get the guide here and transform your speaker business:
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FINAL SEASON, EP3: Real Estate Asset Management To Build Wealth with Nic DeAngelo
01/02/2026
FINAL SEASON, EP3: Real Estate Asset Management To Build Wealth with Nic DeAngelo
Are you a real estate investor? Are you interested in investing? Do you have a wealth building plan? Nic DeAngelo is a two decade seasoned expert in investing and capital raising, specializing in Real Estate and debt markets. With Saint Investment Group, he leads in large-scale distressed asset purchases and innovative syndications. Nic’s unique approach to Real Estate Asset Management, coupled with a veteran team, ensures high returns and transformative projects consistently available for Saint’s investor community. Nic's links: Learn more at Do you want to be a paid speaker in 2026? The No BS No Fluff Guide To Getting Booked To Speak is your entire business model built for you so that you know exactly where to find the gigs and how to close them. Want to speak 20-26 times a year? Get this guide and never worry again where your next speaking gig will come from. Download it here:
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FINAL SEASON, EP2: The Garage Sale Millionaire's Guide To Buying, Selling, and Flipping with Aaron LaPedis
12/26/2025
FINAL SEASON, EP2: The Garage Sale Millionaire's Guide To Buying, Selling, and Flipping with Aaron LaPedis
Do you have a side hustle? Have you ever attended an auction? An estate sale? A garage sale? Flea Market? Did you know there is a huge ever-growing market from garage sales, estate sales, storage auctions, and then flipping them online or at flea markets, or even at your own garage sales? Aaron LaPedis and I discuss our storasge auction careers, finds, and give our best tips in this market. We talk about how to find the autions or garage sales, how to know what each item is worth, and how to become a garage sale millionaire, flipping your treasures. Aaron LaPedis is the founder of Fascination St Fine Art, an award-winning gallery that was established in 1991 and showcases a variety contemporary art. He is also the author of several books: "The Garage Sale Millionaire", a guide to finding and selling valuable items, and "A Boy Named Penguin", a children's book series inspired by his son who has Autism. He has been a columnist for The Denver Post, a host on National PBS for 8 years, and various media outlets as an expert on art collecting, valuation, and authentication. Aaron has helped many national and international clients on purchasing art collections and also served as an expert witness for insurance companies, divorce attorneys and the FBI. Check out Aaron's links below: Are you struggling to get booked to speak? Do you want to be a consistently booked & paid speaker? Would you like to be speaking over 20-25 times a year? This is the guide for you: . If you follow this guide, you are guaranteed to increase your podcast bookings, conference bookings, and break into the media.
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FINAL SEASON, EP1: A Crash Course in Business and Real Estate with Chris Gilman
12/17/2025
FINAL SEASON, EP1: A Crash Course in Business and Real Estate with Chris Gilman
Have you ever wanted to be a real estate investor? Have you ever wanted to live in a barndominium? Have you wanted to be a category leader? Well, my friend Chris Gilman is all three!! Join us in this FINAL SEASON of Create Launch Monetize as we go in depth in real estate investing, building barns, and living the business owner life. Chris Gilman has been in construction since 2001, remodeling and flipping homes doing concrete to flooring and everything in between. He then expanded into building residential homes, barns and stables from the ground up. But in 2019, a near-death scare hit hard—his business depended on him alone, nearly leaving his family in chaos. That wake-up call drove Chris to become the CEO of his own life. He founded Hard Hat to CEO and Top Choice VA, streamlining operations for contractors nationwide with cutting-edge software and support services. A marketing and sales veteran, Chris collaborated with legend Dan Kennedy on Marketing Miracles and earned a USA Today feature for his game-changing achievements. Now, he’s here to guide you out of the daily grind and into leadership that lasts. Check out his podcast at If you want to be a booked & paid speaker, check out .
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S5 EP2: The Legacy Life with Tracy Repchuk
03/03/2025
S5 EP2: The Legacy Life with Tracy Repchuk
Do you want to leave a legacy? Do you want "be a legacy"? What if I told you that there's an easy strategy that when you learn it, it changes everything you know and understand? In this episode, Tracy Repchuk talks about creating the Legacy Life, how she launched it, and how she monetizes it. She goes in depth into an easy strategy that once you deploy it, everything you know changes. Professional coaches, leaders and entrepreneurs hire Tracy to create a high-impact, purpose driven legacy business they love, so they can live a 7 Figure Legacy Life. Want to see what that looks like? Listen to the show, share it out to others who need to hear this message, and take action! Find out more and schedule a Legacy Life Strategy Session with Tracy- Or check out my site at:
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S5 E1: Frame of Mind Coaching For Leaders with Kim Ades
02/12/2025
S5 E1: Frame of Mind Coaching For Leaders with Kim Ades
Are you a coach or in the coaching industry? Are you a leader in your industry and ready for the next level? Are you tired of being passed over for opportunities and want to stand in front of the competition? In this episode, Kim Ades talks about how to properly create, launch, and monetize a thriving coaching business. She also discusses the biggest mistakes that new coaches make when building their business, and you'll never guess what she learned in the process. Kim Ades (pronounced add-iss) is the President and Founder of Frame of Mind Coaching® and JournalEngine®. Recognized as a pioneer in the field of leadership coaching and thought mastery, Kim uses her unique philosophy and direct coaching style to help leaders focus their thinking to achieve extraordinary results. Author, speaker, entrepreneur, coach, and mom of five, Kim’s claim to fame is teaching her powerful coaching process to other coaches, leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs worldwide. Kim has been a featured speaker for many organizations including Microsoft, ICF, and SHRM Links: Want to get booked & paid to speak consistently? Are you tired of searching for hours, or even days, with no hope of booking a paid gig? Download the No BS No Fluff Guide To Getting Booked & Paid To Speak and start booking paid gigs, filling up your calendar, and living the dream you've always wannted. Downloadthe guide and get booked & paid to speak
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S4 EP12: Regain Your Range of Motion with the Joe Hippensteel Method
06/25/2024
S4 EP12: Regain Your Range of Motion with the Joe Hippensteel Method
Are you a current or former athlete? Are you currently serving or are you a Veteran? Do you feel sore all the time? Do you have constant aches and pains? Mr. Joseph Hippensteel is the founder of Ultimate Human Performance, Inc., a company that teaches advanced mental and physical/ functional training methods including flexibility/ Ranges of Motion to an exact standard. He is also a (CTR) with US Naval Special Warfare where he works on Navy SEALs in Coronado, CA. His Company, UHP, Inc. is supported financially by the Navy SEAL Foundation to supplement the NSW Physical Therapy, strength and conditioning, and medical program to help reduce injuries and integrate physical training programs. While attending California State University, Fresno, he achieved all American status (top 8 Americans) in the Decathlon, Track and Field, NCAA Division 1, and was awarded the “Scholar Athlete Award” at CSUF in his senior year. As a collegiate athlete and for over 20 additional years while attempting to qualify to make the USA Olympic team, competing in the decathlon, Mr. Hippensteel sustained innumerable injuries, many of which typically would require surgery. Instead, through trial and error, he pioneered a protocol that allowed him to train pain and injury free at an intense level for many more years. This fully developed protocol of improving freedom of movement to improve athletic performance/ functional activities and reduce the risk of injury is now used by athletes and patients of all ages and capabilities. Freedom of movement, flexibility to an exact standard, is one of the most important facts to a pain free, active lifestyle. Through 30 years of experiences and training, Mr. Hippensteel has used this program as a highly successful approach for the evaluation and treatment of tight muscles and stiff joins and many other musculo-skeletal medical conditions to reduce pain and improve everyday function and athletic ability. He has treated over 10,000 athletes and clients. Mr. Hippensteel has been a Physio/ Kinesiology Expert Level practitioner for over 20 years. He has worked with professional athletes in track and field, football, baseball, golf and many other sports. He has worked with Nike and has coached at the Olympic Training Center for track and field in Chula Vista, CA and several other Universities as an assistant coach. He also has achieved a Hypnotherapist Certification by the National Guild of Hypnotists and a Master Hypnotist Certification by the New York Institute of Hypnosis. Website YouTube Instagram X/ Twitter Facebook
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S4 EP11: What Got You Here, Won't Get You There with Nater Youngchild
06/20/2024
S4 EP11: What Got You Here, Won't Get You There with Nater Youngchild
Are you an "Amazonian"? Are you an Amazon Ecommerce Seller? Are you an Instacart Shopper? This is the episode for you!! In this episode, you will learn about the battle between Amazon Fresh's beta test and a small company that invented the grocery shopping early Instacart type business on an island and moved to Seattle. Listen in as Nater Youngchild talks about what it takes to get to each stage of the entrepreneur journey, and got you here won't necessarily get you there. Nater Youngchild has been an entrepreneur since the age of 18, a lifelong adventurer, ex-Amazonian and first-generation college graduate. His first startup was a grocery delivery service in Seattle, WA that ended up competing with Amazon Fresh's beta test and brought him to Amazon. Nater developed the Household Supplies category while at Amazon in the early 2010's. After his time as an Amazonian, Nater launched an Amazon full service agency where he operated hundreds of Amazon Seller and Vendor accounts, driving over $500MM in Amazon sales growth for partner brands. Nater also ran his own brands as a Seller on Amazon and is today focused on offline sales expansion for the brands he owns and operates. Nater built a software tool to make running Amazon businesses effective and efficient called D8a Driven in 2019, and sold that software company to Carbon6 in 2023. Nater is now an investor in Carbon6 and a General Manager for D8a Driven, as well as a resident Amazon expert who supports several of their other great tools built for Amazon Sellers and Vendors. He is married to a Canadian entrepreneur, and they live a life of adventure based out of a travel van and mountain home in the Canadian Rockies. Nater prides himself on a balanced life between entrepreneurial ventures, mountain adventures (with a keen focus on backcountry snowboarding and snowmobiling) and a deep connection with his family, colleagues, and friends abroad. Links:
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S4 EP10: Increase Your SAT/ACT Scores In Six Weeks with Shaan Patel
06/13/2024
S4 EP10: Increase Your SAT/ACT Scores In Six Weeks with Shaan Patel
Are you a student trying to raise your SAT/ACT Scores? Are you a parent that has a Junior or a Senior that needs to raise their scores so they can get into college? How would it feel to raise your scores in six weeks and potentially receive THOUSANDS of dollars in scholarships for college? In this episode, Shaan Patel talks about he raised his scores which allowed him to apply and receive thousands of dollars in scholarships. Shaan appeared on Shark Tank and secured a deal with Mark Cuban. He is now known as the "Test Prep Expert." Dr. Shaan Patel, MD, MBA is founder and CEO of Prep Expert. As seen on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” Prep Expert is a leading education company that has helped more than 100,000 students improve their SAT and ACT scores, get into top colleges, and win over $100 million in scholarships. Dr. Patel raised his own SAT score from average to perfect, has 20+ years experience with SAT prep, and has authored 15+ test prep books. A board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Patel was named one of Inc. Magazine’s “30 Under 30.” He holds degrees from Yale and the University of Southern California. Facebook and LinkedIn profile links:
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S4 EP 9: Monetize and Grow Your Media with Josh Wilson
06/04/2024
S4 EP 9: Monetize and Grow Your Media with Josh Wilson
Are you a Speaker or a Podcaster? Are you interested in the different ways that your message can reach the masses? What if there was a way to consistently monetize your message, or the stories you told? Meet Josh Wilson! In this episode, he talks about the power of podcasting, and not only that, but monetizing your message whether you're a host, a guest, a speaker, etc. Listen to this episode only if you're ready to grow your media beyond what you could have imagined. Josh has been podcasting for seven years, have launched more than 15 shows, currently hosts four, sold one, published over 2k episodes, has shows in the top 5% global popularity, and has monetized his shows through sponsorships, joint ventures, paid communities, affiliate and direct sales, sponsored series, book sales, courses, coaching and consulting. It is his mission to help 1,000 mission driven podcast hosts monetize and grow their media. Web: LinkedIn:
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S4 EP 8: Launching and Monetizing A Podcast and Facebook Group with Marc Mawhinney
05/28/2024
S4 EP 8: Launching and Monetizing A Podcast and Facebook Group with Marc Mawhinney
Are you naturally born coach? Are you naturally born podcaster? Do you want to monetize a podcast AND your facebook group? In this episode, Marc Mawhinney talk about how he launched his podcast and a facebook then created ways to monetize each of them. His group boasts thousands of members who are fully engaged every day, and not the spammy pitch fest posts either. Marc launched his show back in 2014 and has had some of most renowned guests any host could have. Marc Mawhinney is a lifelong entrepreneur who helps coaches get more clients (without paid advertising)! He achieves this with his coaching programs, his podcast Natural Born Coaches, his Facebook group The Coaching Jungle, and his Secret Coach Club. He's been a speaker at events like Social Media Marketing World, frequently makes media appearances and contributes for Entrepreneur.com. Learn more about Marc and what he's doing by going to the links below. Make sure to subsrcribe, rate, and review the episode if this has been valuable to you. Thank you! (main) (Facebook group)
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S4 EP 7: Marketing For E-Commerce Sellers with Andrew Maff
05/14/2024
S4 EP 7: Marketing For E-Commerce Sellers with Andrew Maff
Are you in the e-commerce category? How are you marketing your store? Should someone have an Amazon store or a Shopify store? In this episode, all this and more have been answered! There's so much to marketing and when you add in the different platforms e-commerce sellers can use to sell on, your marketing can get real scattered. Should you run platform ads or social ads? Should you use off platform marketing like podcasts or speaking to promote your e-commerce business? There is a never ending list of questions that could be asked, so listen to the episode to get all the details, and most importantly, your burning questions answered. Andrew Maffettone is an e-commerce marketing-focused entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He is the Founder/CEO of BlueTuskr, a full-service marketing agency for e-commerce sellers that help brands expand their reach through robust digital strategies, targeted media-buying, and data-driven analysis as well as the host of The E-comm Show podcast. Click here to learn more at Check out the E-comm Show here:
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S4 EP 6: Signature Book Formula with D Arlando Fortune
05/01/2024
S4 EP 6: Signature Book Formula with D Arlando Fortune
Do you want to become an Author? Do you know what you want to write about? How would you like to have someone with you each and every step of the way to help you navigate your book writing journey? In this episode, D Arlando Fortune talks about his Signature Book Formula to guide you in writing your book. He goes in depth into the way he launched this business and how he markets it to clients. The knowledge and value shared in this episode, from both sides of the mic, is top shelf! Fortune is a self-publishing strategist, bestselling author of multiple books, and creator of the SIGNATURE Book Formula™. He's the founder of No Doubt Nation where the followers live by one mantra: “Make LIFE Happen… EVERY DAY!” And the mastermind behind the #OneBookAway Movement and the Wealthy Author Podcast. Through his books, speaking, and business he teaches entrepreneurs and speakers how to write, publish, and turn branded books into multiple streams of income. Facebook and LinkedIn profile links If you want to get paid and booked to speak, download our No BS No FLuff Guide To Get Booked To Speak: bit.ly/GetBookedToSpeak If you are a podcaster and want to learn the little known hacks to market your show, download our guide here: bit.ly/PodcastMarketingGuide
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S4 EP 5: Podcast Monetization Secrets with Phil Better
04/10/2024
S4 EP 5: Podcast Monetization Secrets with Phil Better
Do you want to monetize your podcast? Do you know how many different ways have been used to monetize? How big of a difference would it make for you if you followed what was in this episode, and clicked the links in these show notes, and discovered tried and true methods of monetizing? In this episode, Phil Better talks about how he monetized his podcasts across multiple platforms. The conversation goes in depth on the possibilities that you, the Podcaster, can unlock to create a healthy stream of income from your show. This episode has so much value! Phil's interest in Podcasting first began when he heard one of Kevin Smith's podcasts on the network Smodcast back in 2014. Since then, he has been listening to a varied genre of podcasts to stay up to date with the latest knowledge. In November 2017, he took the plunge and started his first podcast, The Phil Better Show. 👉After 200 plus episodes 👉6000 downloads 👉200 Facebook followers The show went on hiatus in 2020, but at the same time, Phil's drive to become a successful Entrepreneur kicked into high gear. After a few failed attempts, and some inner soul searching, he decided to start Investing In Himself by doing the one thing he's great at... Connecting with people. Starting a new podcast called: Invest In Yourself: A Digital Entrepreneur Podcast, Phil’s goal was to connect with as many Entrepreneurs as possible to understand how to start his own journey, now 2 years later the show has accomplished: 👉 Over 200 interviews with successful Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Influencers, 👉 Invitation to Media events like Startup SuperCup in Sarlat France and Talks at Slay Your Life in Las Vegas. 👉 Winner of Multiple awards for Best Business Podcast 2020 and best Podcast Producer. 👉 Over 100k downloads per year. 👉 A Global Rank of Top 10% per Listennotes.com On the back of his Podcast’s success, Phil met his first Client, Lloyd Ross and launched the Money Grows on Trees: The Podcast. 18 months after launching the Podcast, the show: 👉 Ranks continually at number 24 all-time in Australia for the How-to category after only 4 weeks! 👉 #1 ranked podcast in Iceland, Australia in the How To category. 👉 50% increase in downloads a week to week 👉 Is the Number 1 How-to in the Personal Finances Podcast category 👉 Has Generated over 7 figures in revenue. Spurred on by the success of his client, Phil launched his third Podcast, Stock Dirty To Me, along with the admins of the Facebook group "." This Podcast was focused on helping the members of the Facebook group increase their Stock Market knowledge but understanding the basics of Investing. Phil launched his fourth podcast, , as a way to connect with Podcasters and learn what issues they face with their show so he can find the solutions to their problems. 👉 Top 100 How-to ranking on Goodpods 👉 Generates 5 figures a month Phil’s goal is to help launch over 100 Million Podcasts that bring the hosts the ability to live their dream life. Check him out here: **The quote in the beginning of this episode is from Season 4 Episode 2 with Simona Costantini. Are you feeling lost and overwhelmed? Are you confused on where to start, frustrated with tech issues, and finding that growing your audience is very challenging? Simona and her company, Volt Productions, has created the ultimate podcasting lifeline called, Podcast Success Vault. Access the FIRST OF ITS KIND membership for aspiring and growing Podcasters here: .
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S4 EP 4: Creating, Launching, and Monetizing Your Agency with Hilary Russell
03/20/2024
S4 EP 4: Creating, Launching, and Monetizing Your Agency with Hilary Russell
Are you ready to launch an agency, or have you already? Was your launch a success or just mediocre? What was your biggest learned lesson in your whole process? Hilary Russell From TRC joins the show to discuss what she has learned in launching a 6-7 figure agency. Listen is as she breaks down her own processes of success and failure and how she has grown in this industry. TRC Agency delivers proven marketing solutions for businesses looking to increase their amount of qualified appointments and overall online reach. The secret of their proven process has been finely tuned into a three-part system designed to cover the most critical areas of your sales and lead-generation strategy. Email Hilary today to schedule a consultation, and learn how our unique solution can help your business skyrocket!
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S4 EP 3: Why Digital Real Estate Isn't Just A Side Hustle with Nick Wood
02/02/2024
S4 EP 3: Why Digital Real Estate Isn't Just A Side Hustle with Nick Wood
Are you looking to start a lucrative side hustle? Did you know digital real estate comes in many forms, and can be very profitable? Do you know how to build a very simple and clean website? If not, no worries! In this episode, Nick Wood talks about how he created a digital rela estate business creating websites for different niches and selling the leads. You will not believe how easy this is! Nick Wood is the "King of Digital Real Estate." He is the founder and CEO of Digital Landlords, a thriving online course community that teaches its students how to create an online “side hustle” that is resulting in life-changing passive income for many of its members. Impressively, Nick Wood went from $60,000 in debt as a struggling entrepreneur to building Digital Landlords into a multi-million dollar business in one year. His mission now is to help inspire and create the next generation of digital entrepreneurs. Digital Landlords now has over 400 students of all ages from across the world creating life-changing passive income through his method of building simple websites for niche services in small markets and renting the leads out to local businesses each month for profit. Nick grew up working long hours on his family’s alfalfa farm, which created in him a ridiculously strong work ethic and a commitment to living by the motto: “Make hay while the sun shines.” At 19 years old, he opted into a two-year humanitarian effort in the jungles of West Africa where he was featured on BBC News after learning the local dialect and growing an online platform dedicated to sharing the vibrant culture there. Nick began his career in business as a door-to-door salesman in the scorching sun of the South. The next 10 years would see him through failed tech ventures that landed him $60,000 in debt. Nick's end goal: Create a $100M net worth in the next three years through digital real estate… and then spend his time, energy, and resources creating job opportunities for the people of Africa and teaching them how to create sustainable online income for generations to come.
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S4 EP 2: As It Relates To Podcasting with Simona Costantini
01/26/2024
S4 EP 2: As It Relates To Podcasting with Simona Costantini
Have you thought about launching a podcast? How about launching a whole podcast production agency? Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes of a podcast? How it all works? Who's behind the mic, the editing, and the marketing? In this episode, we learn from Volt Productions CEO, Speaker, and Podcaster, Simona Costantini, how to not only launch a podcast, but how she launched her agency that produces around 30 podcasts a month, and is approaching close to 100 podcasts launched. Simona talks about being unhappy in her corporate job, wanting more for her life, and the steps she took to not only break away from the mundane and boring corporate world, but to design a life she loves to live. Simona Costantini is the Founder and CEO of Volt Productions, a leading podcast production agency with 30+ weekly shows, many ranking in the top 30-100 in their niches. Simona is a dynamic speaker and podcast host known for delivering actionable insights and value. She hosts "Happiness Happens" and "As It Relates to Podcasting" and empowers female entrepreneurs in parenting, wellness, and marketing to launch and grow their podcasts. Her mission is to empower creators to make a meaningful impact with their voices, drawing from her 10+ years of marketing and PR experience. When not working, she enjoys life in wine country with her cockapoo, Gus. LINKS: Instagram: Happiness Happens Instagram: Facebook: LinkedIn: Website: Launch Your Podcast in 8 Weeks:
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S4 EP 1: The 7-Figure Expert Dr. Noah St. John
01/03/2024
S4 EP 1: The 7-Figure Expert Dr. Noah St. John
What's your goals for 2024? Do you want to break habits like most people? Do you want to elevate your career? Of course you do! Do you want to achieve something very few people ever will? In this episode, Noah St. John talks about his 12 Week Blueprint, his 7-Figure Expert book, along with his other 16 books, and marketing becomes a big topic about how marketers ruin everything. Don't miss this energetic episode about breakthroughs, strategies, and everything you need right here to make your 2024 the best year ever. Legendary Executive Coach, Iconic Keynote Speaker and #1 Bestselling Author Noah St. John, Ph.D. is recognized as “The Father of AFFORMATIONS®” and “The Mental Health Coach to The Stars.” Noah St. John is recognized as one of the most requested, in-demand business and motivational keynote speakers and executive coaches in the world. He is the only author in history to have works published by Hay House, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Mindvalley, Nightingale-Conant and the Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher. Noah has also delivered over 1,000+ presentations for corporations, associations, business groups, colleges, universities and youth organizations worldwide. Noah St. John speaks for groups ranging from 25-25,000+ and is available for interview for TV, radio, podcasts, print and online media. Get your free gift at Learn more at
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S3 EP 8: The Harder I fall, The Higher I Bounce with Max James
12/04/2023
S3 EP 8: The Harder I fall, The Higher I Bounce with Max James
Do you feel resilient? Do you feel like you are able to overcome every hardship, every trial or tribulation? How do you feel once the darkness comes into your life? In this episode, Author Max James talks about his book, The Harder I Fall, The Higher I Bounce, a business memoir for today’s entrepreneur and business executives. Max shares his journey from growing up on a farm, to being shot down in Vietnam, to creating a billion dollar company. Max James is an American author and serial entrepreneur, best known as the founder of The American Kiosk Management Corporation. Social Media Links: Facebook: LinkedIn: YouTube: Max James, Distinguished Graduate
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S3 EP 7: Your Lifestyle Is Killing You with Juan Williams
10/04/2023
S3 EP 7: Your Lifestyle Is Killing You with Juan Williams
Did you know that your lifestlye may be killing you? Did you know that changes to your health habits, although difficult, can prolong your life? What habits do you need to change that will allow you live a more healthy lifestyle? In this episode, Juan Williams talks about how is lifestyle was killing him. From the pain endured daily, to the cancer, Juan researched and bravely made life altering choices that prolonged his life and healed him. He's here to discuss how you can make necessary changes that are beneficial for your future. Juan Williams has absorbed holistic health protocols all his life. From gathering early information as a child of the 60's in the Cereal City of Battle Creek Michigan, to the melting pot of Honolulu, Hawaii. As a journalist at nearly a dozen TV and radio news outlets, Mr. Williams has been exposed to the health practices of a multitude of cultural backgrounds. He’s also learned of the health practices of ancient times, as well as modern day western medicine. What has worked for him, is holistic protocols of past generations in his family, and the understanding that your blood, and what you eat, is critical to your general health. Juan Williams has a life education that includes attendance at Kellogg Community College, University of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University, DePaul University, as well as, an AS in mechanical engineering from the University of Hawaii, (HCC) and a Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Business, from Arizona State University. It’s the Interdisciplinary education Mr. Williams brings to this publication. This includes his personal health crisis; as well as, the life challenges of others, to promote a total understanding of personal self- help health.
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S3 EP 6: The Power Of 5 with David Bernstein
09/05/2023
S3 EP 6: The Power Of 5 with David Bernstein
Do you know what five things you need in life? Of course there are more, but do you believe that there are five core things you must have to live a healthy and happy life? In this episode, David Bernstein talks about his discovery while practicing medicine that led him to write his book, The Power Of 5: The Ultimate Formula For Longevity and Remaining Youthful. David Bernstein, MD, is a highly respected physician who is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Geriatrics practicing in Clearwater, Florida. His 40 years of experience have provided him with opportunities to observe and empathize with thousands of adults as they age. His insight and ability to monitor patient patterns and outcomes compelled him to share what he has learned with others. His insight and ability to monitor patient patterns and outcomes compelled him to develop and share his ultimate formula for health in his third book “The Power of 5: The Ultimate Formula for Longevity and Remaining Youthful.” Dr. Bernstein uses 5 words that begin with the letter “S,” to describe the ultimate formula he knows can save your life. Dr. Bernstein is an engaging and entertaining public speaker, addressing various medical topics with his colleagues and with the community at large with a focus on individuals and families facing the complex problems of aging and remaining healthy and youthful. Website/Blog: Facebook Page: LinkedIn: Twitter:
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S3 EP 5: Leading a World Movement to Bring Life Coaching to Kids with Renaye Thornborrow
08/28/2023
S3 EP 5: Leading a World Movement to Bring Life Coaching to Kids with Renaye Thornborrow
What is life coaching for kids and how does it help children and families? How is child life coaching different from therapy or counseling? How do you know if your child need s a life coach, a mentor, or therapist? In this episode, Renaye Thornborrow joins the show to discuss what she has created inside of the life coaching industry, how she launched this BIG idea, and how she monetizes her business of life coaching for kids. You do NOT want to this powerful episode! Renaye Thornborrow is leading a worldwide movement to bring life coaching to kids. Since 2013, her company (Adventures in Wisdom) has certified hundreds of coaches in over 30 countries, helping them create a business they love as a life coach for kids, while empowering children around the world. Renaye is a personal development expert, member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and former 3-year board member for the Association of Coach Training Organizations (ACTO). She is a retired corporate marketing executive and the proud mother of 20-year-old twins. Adventures in Wisdom is an ICF CCE (Continuing Coach Education) provider. Want to interview Renaye? Click to book her on your show, and also to check out the links ot her social media and websites.
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S3 EP 4: The Five Elements of Relationships with Dr. Vicki Matthews
08/15/2023
S3 EP 4: The Five Elements of Relationships with Dr. Vicki Matthews
Have you ever wondered what your personality type is? Have you ever wondered why you get along with one type of group and not the other? Do you want to learn more about yourself and finally receive actual facts about why you are the way you are? In this episode, Dr. Vicki Matthews joins us to talk about the five elements of relationships: Earth, Wood, Water, Fire, and Metal. Listen in as we break down each one, and how friendships, relationships, and even the Managers at work can use this technique to create even deeper relationships. On her website is a link to take the quiz yourself and finally discover what personality type you are and why. Dr. Vicki Matthews is a naturopathic physician and relationship coach. She’s been a guest on Oprah’s show twice, a relationship expert for Fox Business, and has been featured in radio, podcasts, and print. She’s also the author of the award-winning new book, The Five Elements of Relationships: How to Get Along with Anyone, Anytime, Anyplace. The material in her book has helped thousands of people improve their relationships by helping them better understand themselves and the people in their life. Links: Website: Linked In: Facebook:
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S3 EP 3: The Business of Neuroscience with Zach Paul
07/31/2023
S3 EP 3: The Business of Neuroscience with Zach Paul
We're BACK!! After a brief break, we are honored to bring to you our friend, Zach Paul, who's in the business of Neuroscience. Zach has the ability to show you how to break free from Negative Thinking And Self-Doubt forever using the S.H.A.R.K. Method. Discover The 5-Step S.H.A.R.K. Method Designed To Save You Years Of Guess-work And Painful Mistakes Keeping You From Your Goals. Zach decided his path was to become a Navy SEAL. He was trained for this role by a former SEAL who spent a year breaking him down and rebuilding him into someone who could get through the training. He carried a never quit mindset with him through bootcamp, BUD/s, and Hellweek. Just when it seemed that victory was within his grasp, the unthinkable happened. Zach woke up out of a coma. Traumatic Brain Injury. His mind and body had been destroyed by a drunk driver, and in the blink of an eye, Zach's life was shattered. The identity that he'd worked so hard to build had been lost in an instant. Crippled by fear, shame, and self-doubt, Zach spiraled downward for close to a decade before nearly ending his own life. While at rock bottom staring into the abyss, Zach had a realization… he didn’t have to live like this. There had to be a way to rebuild himself and create a new life. So, he set off to discover how. This led Zach to studying with Buddhist Monks, Neuroscientists, and the world’s leading Psychologists. The transformation was nothing short of miraculous, and people began to notice. Zach has taken the principles he's learned from the Navy SEALs, Buddhist monks, and cutting-edge neuroscientists and fused them together into his SHARK method that delivers life-changing results for himself and his clients, such as: • Selling businesses for multiple 7-figure exits • Saving millions by avoiding a costly divorce • Breaking company sales records month after month after month • Promoting from worker bee to C-suite management • Reviving a dying business off of life support and turning it into a sold-out, business with a 6-month wait list For the last 2 years, Zach has been working as a Breakthrough Performance Coach for entrepreneurs, executives, & sales professionals and helped over 200 high-performers eliminate fear, doubt, and self-sabotage so they earn more income, get more energy, and get the freedom they’ve always wanted. If you're not getting the results you want in your business, book a call with Zach and he will work with you to fix it. Book a call with Zach: Learn more about the Host, Sean Douglas:
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S3 EP 2: Creating A Master Connector Mentality with Steve Spiro
01/14/2023
S3 EP 2: Creating A Master Connector Mentality with Steve Spiro
Do you value connections? How do you connect to those around you, whether it be in person or online? Do you have a database of people that you use to connect your inner circle to? In this episode, Steve Spiro talks about how he has become known as the "Master Connector." Check out his Master Connector Show to learn how he builds relationships over bank accounts, and that the bank account is the byproduct of the relationships that he's cultivated over many years. Steve Spiro started his first company right out of college in advertising. Additionally, he holds a 4th degree black belt in Karate & 1st degree in Jujitsu, including having his own Karate studio. Steve contributes much of his successes to a strong work ethic, a can-do, never-quit attitude, discipline, integrity and fearlessness that he cultivated in the martial arts. Steve is a master connector with over 35,000 contacts. He does a LinkedIn Live broadcast every week called the Master Connector Show. He eventually pivoted from advertising into technology and now is a business automation consultant. Steve is big on self-development and loves to inspire people to get out of their comfort zone too, through speaking engagements or coaching and mentoring. Linkedin: Website: Speaker website: Show website: Highlight Reel:
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