Speaking Business podcast

From Fraud Examiner to Speaker Coach with Jenn Espinosa

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm joined by speaker coach Jenn Espinosa, whose route into speaking was anything but obvious. Before building her business, Jenn wor...

What speakers learn from journalists to become visible, credible and easier to book with Jon Card

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm joined by Jon Card, former business journalist for The Guardian, The Times and The Daily Telegraph, and founder of Full Story Me...

Sustaining High Performance & Building a Speaking Business with Anna Hemmings

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really take to achieve and sustain high performance when the pressure never lets up? In this episode, I'm joined by two-time Olympian...

Shut Up, Move On: Building a Speaking Career That Lasts with Paul McGee

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Speaking Business Podcast, Maria Franzoni is joined by Paul McGee, widely known as The Sumo Guy. Paul shares the real story beh...

How to use webinars to grow your speaking business with Simone Vincenzi

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Speaking Business Podcast, Maria is joined by Simone Vincenzi, sales consultant, speaker, co-founder of GTeX and co-founder of ...

The Practice Most Speakers Are Missing with Jayne Storey

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most speakers focus on what to say and how to say it. But what about the state you're in when you say it? Jayne Storey has spent decades working with ...

Finding the Rhythm with Freddie Ravel

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with the wonderful Freddie Ravel, the internationally acclaimed keynote maestro who has performed with icons like Madonna,...

Market Eminence: Standing Out, Staying Relevant and Getting Hired with David Newman

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm joined by Certified Speaking Professional David Newman, author of Do it! Selling, Do it! Speaking, and Do it! Marketing.  He h...

From Boardroom to Mainstage: Lessons from Kevin Gaskell on Building a World-Class Speaking Career

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From transforming Porsche and BMW to rowing across oceans, Kevin Gaskell has led a life packed with achievement. In this episode, he shares how he tur...

What Speakers can Learn from Actors, Musicians and Dancers with Laura Penn

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this inspiring episode, I'm joined by Dr. Laura Penn, international keynote speaker, four-time TEDx speaker, and founder of the Leadership Speaking...

What Event Organisers are Looking for with Bureau President Monique Sar

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What really makes a speaker bookable today? In this conversation with Monique Sar, President of BNC Speakers, we dive behind the scenes of how a bouti...

Ridiculously Easy to Do Business with – David Avrin on Speaking, Fees, and Getting the Gigs

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Speaking Business Podcast I'm joined by David Avrin, one of the most in-demand customer experience speakers on the circuit. David shares ...

Funny Gets You Booked with Emmy Award-Winning Comedy Writer Beth Sherman

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do Ellen, the Oscars, and your next keynote have in common? According to Emmy Award-winning comedy writer Beth Sherman, plenty. In this episode, ...

Relevance, Resilience and Real Connection with Felicity Ashley

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to stay relevant, speak with heart, and connect deeply with your audience? In this episode, Felicity Ashley shares her journey from ...

Build a Speaking Business by asking better Questions with Marlo Clarke

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Speaking Business podcast, I'm joined by Marlo Clarke — a former international rugby player turned global speaker. Marlo's jo...

From the Philippines to the World Stage with Sha Nacino

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Sha Nacino answered a question at a speaker convention in Singapore, she had no idea her 30-second response would change everything. That moment ...

Style isn't superficial it's strategy - with Kay Korsh

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'm joined by Kay Korsh, former celebrity stylist turned speaker style strategist. After 20 years dressing A-listers and working with luxury...

You don't need a stronger bio - you need a better story, with Mark Leruste

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'm joined by leadership communication expert and bestselling author Mark Leruste. Known for helping thousands of leaders at Google, Nike, a...

How to Build a Speaking Business, Zero Excuses with Brad Burton

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Speaking Business Podcast, I'm joined by the unstoppable Brad Burton, award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, and top m...

Get Noticed and Grow Your Speaking Business on LinkedIn with Niall Ratcliffe

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Maria Franzoni welcomes Niall Ratcliffe, co-founder of the story-driven marketing agency Noticed, to share proven strategies for spea...

Building a Career that Speaks Volumes: Lessons from Rikki Arundel

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Speaking Business Podcast, host Maria Franzoni sits down with award-winning speaker and Professional Speakers Association found...

From Real Estate to Real Impact: How Nikki Greenberg Built Her Speaking Business

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Speaking Business podcast, I sit down with world-renowned futurist and keynote speaker Nikki Greenberg. With a background in re...

Unlocking Growth with Steve Sumner

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Speaking Business Podcast, Maria Franzoni reconnects with her very first boss, Steve Sumner, a trailblazer in high street sport...

Building a Successful Speaking Business: Insights and Advice from Mark Denton

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this exciting episode of the Speaking Business podcast as we dive deep into the world of leadership, resilience, and high-performance teamw...

Get started using AI in your Speaking Business with Ben Gold

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of my Speaking Business podcast, I interview AI expert Ben Gold, delving into his extensive experience in technology and AI. Ben...

What is a Speaker Manager and what do they do? With Diana Stoney

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is the Founder and Director of Behind The Mic, a speaker management and consulting agency in London. With over 15 years experience in t...

From a mindset of poverty to a high paying speaking business with Jaz Ampaw-Farr

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As CEO of Human First Ltd, Jaz Ampaw-Farr helps leaders who want to influence, inspire and motivate their teams with greater engagement in order to gr...

Intentional Storytelling with Steve Ashton

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Intentional Storytelling Steve Ashton is an expert in Executive Presence and Storytelling.  He became an expert in both of these disciplines through ...

How every speaker could benefit from having a manager with QJ

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How every speaker could benefit from having a manager. Who better to be looking after your speaking career, than a manager used to dealing with booker...

Finding your 'True Funny' with Paul Dornan

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Finding your 'True Funny'  Paul Dornan has worked in the TV and film and comedy world for over two decades as a writer, producer, director, teacher a...

Owning your own story with Lesley Woods

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Owning your own story. With a background in Public Relations, Lesley Woods has 20 years' experience of curating and creating compelling stories.  He...

How Santa, chocolate, questions and acronyms help you be a better speaker with George Nagle

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How Santa, chocolate, questions and acronyms help you be a better speaker George Nagle might be best described as a breakthrough thinker. He is a form...

Ditch perfection and create connection with Lisa Braithwaite

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ditch perfection and create connection with Lisa Braithwaite Do you seek a more human connection with your in-person and remote audiences? Do you fe...

How to license your content to grow your speaking business with David Lim

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to license your content to grow your speaking business. David Lim is best known for leading the 1st Singapore Everest Expedition in 1998. He deliv...

How to beat stress and avoid burnout with Carole Spiers

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to beat stress and avoid burnout. Carole Spiers is a leading international Business Stress Consultant who shows senior executives how to thrive un...

How to grow your (speaking) business with Donnie Boivin

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to grow your (speaking) business Donnie Boivin is an entrepreneur and serves as CEO and Founder of Success Champions and Success Champion Networki...

How to transition from low paid entertainer to highly paid keynote with Tim David

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to transition from low paid entertainer to highly paid keynote  Tim David dropped out of university to become a professional magician.  When 300...

What is going on in the Speaking Industry in Canada, US and Europe? with Tami Adams

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is going on in the Speaking Industry in Canada, US and Europe? Tami Adams is a dedicated and passionate Speaker Agent, Manager, Coach & Events Pr...

What's happening on the international speaker circuit with Philipp Kristian

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What's happening on the international speaker circuit? Philipp Kristian has made some big changes to his speaking business and there are some lessons ...

How to move your audience to action with Sarah Archer

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to move your audience to action. Sarah Archer is on a mission to show coaches, experts, leaders business owners and aspiring change makers how to ...

How to get started as a paid speaker with Liza Pavlakos

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to get started as a paid speaker A self-made, flourishing entrepreneur, Liza Pavlakos is a fast-rising motivational speaker and a powerful voice o...

Advice from 35 year speaking veteran Orvel Ray Wilson

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to stay relevant and bookable as a speaker In this episode of #SpeakingBusiness Podcast, I talk to Orvel Ray Wilson. Orvel is a veteran of the pro...

Paul Spiers talks about his consultancy and speaking with Maria Franzoni

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to take a topic and make it unique to stand out as a speaker  In this episode of #SpeakingBusiness Podcast, I talk to Paul Spiers. Paul Spiers is...

Insights into the speaking industry with speaker agent and manager Dave Daniel

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Insights into the speaking industry with speaker agent and manager Dave Daniel After 25 years at CSA - Celebrity Speakers, Dave Daniel became part of ...

You don't make a sale, you build a sale with Shelley Walters

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You don't make a sale, you build a sale with Shelley Walters Shelley Walters believes in the ability of the individual. In people being able to surpri...

A Call to Action to save the planet from Hugh Montgomery

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A Call to Action to save the planet from Hugh Montgomery Hugh Montgomery is Professor of Intensive Care Medicine at UCL, London. As a researcher, he h...

Founder of Covered Speakers Bureau Adam Levitt in conversation with Maria Franzoni

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Founder of Covered Speakers Bureau Adam Levitt in conversation with Maria Franzoni Adam Levitt is the Founder of Covered Speakers Bureau. Covered Spea...

How to Maximise your LinkedIn Profile with Melanie Goodman

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to Maximise your LinkedIn Profile  Melanie Goodman specialises in providing LinkedIn network growth & business generation strategies and LinkedIn...

From speaking for free to opening for Tony Robbins with Phil M Jones

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From speaking for free to opening for Tony Robbins  Phil M Jones is the best-selling author of Exactly What To Say, Exactly How To Sell, and Exactly ...

Everything you need to know about the Big Stage with Pegine Echevarria

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everything you need to know about the Big Stage Pegine Echevvaria is a Leadership speaker, best-selling author, award-winning businesswoman, an adviso...

How to get booked to speak in the US with Gail Davis

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to get booked to speak in the US  Gail Davis' decades of experience in corporate marketing and event management served as the launch pad for GDA ...

Taking your Speaking Business International with Elin Hauge

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to speak internationally. Elin has built bridges between data-driven technologies and business value for more than 20 years, with AI as one of her...

How to be a Productivity Ninja in your Speaking Business with Graham Allcott

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to be productive as a Speaker Graham Allcott is the founder of Think Productive, one of the world's leading providers in personal productivity tra...

Behind the scenes of a successful speaking business with Simone Vincenzi

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the scenes of Simone Vincenzi's speaking business 100 million new businesses start every year and 90% of them fail within 3 years. How do we cr...

Financial Wellness for Speakers with Caitriona Ellis

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of #SpeakingBusiness Podcast, I talk to Caitriona Ellis. As speakers there is potential to make a lot of money and the more you have, ...

How to be rich without really trying with Jasmine Birtles

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to be rich without really trying Jasmine Birtles is a TV and radio presenter, a financial expert and founder of the popular consumer website Money...

Behind the scenes of an international speaker bureau with Raleigh Addington

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Speaker Bureau MD Radleigh Addington takes us behind the scenes at Chartwell Speaker Bureau  Raleigh Addington is MD of Chartwell Speakers Bureau and...

How to be more, do more, have more with Gavin Ingham

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of #SpeakingBusiness Podcast I talk to Gavin Ingham. What differentiates high performers from good performers? What helps one person t...

Speaking Business is a Journey, Not a Destination with Olga Geidane

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of #SpeakingBusiness Podcast I talk to Olga Geidane. Olga Geidane is a thought-provoking speaker and award-winning mindset coach worki...

How to write & self-publish a book that turns readers into clients with Jessica Killingley

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to write & self-publish a book that turns readers into clients Jessica Killingley is a Literary Agent, Publishing Consultant & Life Coach. She is ...

From Basecamp and through a Pandemic to a successful speaking business with Alex Staniforth

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast I talk to Alex Staniforth. Too many people settle for base camp when the summit is out of view.  But Alex...

Speaker Website Essentials with Chris and Jude Wharton

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to create a speaker website that will get you booked.  Jude and Chris Wharton are the co-founders of Ready Steady Websites® an off the shelf web...

Turn your Book or Keynote into Transformational Programmes with Mary Tillson

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast I talk to Mary Tillson. Mary is Head of Speaker Coaching and Momentum at Speaking Business Academy.  She ...

From working the room to working the Zoom with Will Kintish

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast I talk to Will Kintish. Will was a Chartered Accountant for over 30 years. For the last 20 years, he has b...

How to work with Speaker Bureaus with Maria Franzoni

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to work with Speaker Bureaus As a speaker, at some point you will consider working with Speaker Bureaus to help you grow your fees and your busine...

Stand out as a Speaker and Be More Giraffe with Elliot Kay

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Elliot Kay. For the last decade, Elliot has worked with Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, MD's & ...

What speakers can learn from online influencers with Gordon Glenister

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What speakers can learn from online influencers Gordon is a membership and influencer marketing expert. Having led an industry body for 11 years in th...

Build better business relationships with video messaging with Ethan Beute

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Ethan Beute. Ethan is Chief Evangelist at BombBomb, a platform to build better business relatio...

Transforming our Speaking with Philipp Kristian

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Philipp Kristian. Philipp is pioneering human transformation for good. He's a global TEDx speak...

Get out of the Content Creation Hell with Jen Liddy

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Jen Liddy. Jen Liddy left her teaching career to avoid a life doomed by grading 9th grade essay...

Social Media Engagement Advice from President Obama's Lead Advance Associate, Roger Fisk

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Roger Fisk. Roger is a global communications expert widely credited with key behind the scenes ...

Do It! Speaking with David Newman

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do It! Speaking with David Newman David is a Certified Speaking Professional and serves as Chair of the NSA Million Dollar Speakers Group. He is the a...

What chocolate can teach you about sales with Alison Edgar MBE

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Alison Edgar MBE.    Alison is known as 'The Entrepreneur's Godmother' to Dragon's Den and Ap...

Prospecting without cold calling with Art Sobczak

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Art Sobzcak. Over the past 30+ years Art Sobzcak has helped salespeople and speakers say the ri...

How to become a Referable Speaker with Andrew Davis

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Andrew Davis. Andrew is a bestselling author and keynote speaker. Before building and selling a...

CRMs - Worth it or a waste of time and money? with Taylorr Payne

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Taylorr Payne. Taylorr is the CEO and Co-Founder of SpeakerFlow, a software and coaching compan...

Behind the scenes of Jamil Qureshi's Speaking Business

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Jamil Qureshi. Jamil is a practitioner of performance psychology, an expert in high performing ...

Improv your Speaking Business with Neil Mullarkey

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Neil Mullarkey.    Neil is a unique communication expert. With Mike Myers he co-founded the C...

Craft and Deliver a Unique Message with Steve Lowell

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Steve Lowell. Steve Lowell has been on the live stage since the age of 6; that's over 53 years ...

How to market yourself as an international speaker with Frank Furness

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How to market yourself as an international speaker Frank is an international specialist in sales, technology, social media and goal setting and how th...

Behind the scenes of a successful speaking business with James Taylor

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to James Taylor.   It's not often that a successful speaker commanding big fees lets you see how...

Will authoring a book get me more and higher paid gigs with Sophie Bennett

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Will authoring a book get me more and higher paid gigs? In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Sophie Bennett.  Sophie knows the valu...

Podcasting - Increase your visibility, credibility and impact with Amy Rowlinson

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Amy Rowlinson. Amy helps people launch (and relaunch) profitable and purposeful podcasts.  Amy...

LinkedIn Company Pages Work with Michelle Raymond

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

LinkedIn Company Pages Work In this episode of #SpeakingBusinessPodcast, I talk to Michelle Raymond.  Michelle is a LinkedIn Pages specialist who is ...

The Rumours are True with Maria Franzoni

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is me, Maria Franzoni, I'm talking to myself.  Well, I hope I'm not talking to myself.  Why am I here talking to you?  Well, I w...

The Pain-Free Way to Boost Economic Growth with Dag Detter

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is a specialist on the world's largest and most secret asset segment – public asset. The hidden goldmine owned by you and me and ...

ROI - Return on Innovation with Maher Mezher

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is an Innovation Expert, he is the creator of the Innovators Tool, the first engaging innovation app that guides users to spot idea...

Prosperity ahead - or not? with Todd Buchholz

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is an internationally known commentator on the world economy, technology and financial markets.He has served as a director for econ...

Making Beautiful Music with Boris Brott

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week is an internationally renowned Symphony and Opera Conductor. He has held posts as Principal Conductor of the BBC Welsh National Or...

The Business of Excellence with Justin Hughes

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week works as an adviser to senior leadership teams on strategy, risk and performance.  As a former Red Arrows pilot, management consul...

The Sweet and Sour of High Performance with Leon Lloyd

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest is a former England international rugby player, who has played at the highest level and against elite players such as Jonah Lomu, (and surviv...

Harnessing Serendipity to Navigate Uncertainty with Dr Christian Busch

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is a world-leading expert on innovation, purpose-driven leadership, and cultivating serendipity. He teaches at New York University,...

The Serious Business of Comedy at Work with Paul Boross

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is a business Psychologist and Humourologist who packs a punchline. In the world of elite speakers, how many people have a backgrou...

Everyone's a Leader Now with Jeremy Schwartz

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is a multinational CEO having led The Body Shop, Pandora and Conival PLC.  He is also the former Managing Director for L'Oréal UK...

Unstoppable Momentum with Mark Schaefer

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest is a globally recognised author, speaker, podcaster, and business consultant. He is a prolific writer and speaker whose work sits at the inte...

Becoming the 1st Female Film Director in the UAE - Nayla Al Khaja

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest is the first female film Director/Producer in the United Arab Emirates. She has written and directed both for film and television. As a worki...

Counter-intuitive Selling with Bill Caskey & Bryan Neale

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guests today co-host a podcast called The Advanced Selling Podcast.     They started this podcast 14 years ago and have over 800 episodes up —...

Making Sense of this World with Brunello Rosa

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest is a leading macroeconomist and recognised as a top-100 financial-services influencer.  He is a member of several international think tanks,...

Humour Connects Us with Tim Gard

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest this week is a pioneer in humour-based training. He has spoken at over 2500 main stage events from Texas to Tasmania.  He is also the author...

Setting Boundaries to Prevent Burnout with Marie Oakes

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is a fashion industry and retail expert having designed for Alexander McQueen, Mulberry, M&S and Topshop. Her high flying, high pressu...