The Wealthy Speaker Podcast – Jane Atkinson

Classic Rewind Episode: Booking Speeches in the College Market with Odell Bizzell

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Finding your niche and your market is so important in the speaking industry. Picking your lane and realizing who that speaks to is essential in creati...

Finding Your Thom – Finding Your Formula with Jane & Jen McDonough

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What’s your current strategy for building the speaking business of your dreams? Do you have a roadmap that you are following and a plan to execute i...

Your Recipe for Success with Jane Atkinson

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a plan that you follow, or are you taking bits and pieces from different places and trying to create your own strategy of how to scale you...

Narrowing Your Lane Fearlessly with Jane Atkinson

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve been thinking about how all of my most successful clients have narrowed their topic to a very niche subject and how it can benefit you as well....

Using Systems to Scale Your Business with Kent Julian

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you happy with how your business is running or do you find yourself stressed out thinking about how everything will get done as well as filling yo...

What Are You Telling Yourself? with Jane Atkinson

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you being kind to yourself? Do you treat yourself the way you treat others? Would you say things to your clients that you say to yourself? On this...

Sustain Your Game with Alan Stein Jr.

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How have the last couple of years been for you? Are you finding that you’re doing okay and powering through without a struggle, or have the demands ...

How to Create a Long-Term Strategy with Sunjay Nath

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you currently have a strategy in place to sustain your business long-term, or have you been flying by the seat of your pants and reacting to whatev...

Intentional Social Media for Speakers with Jane Atkinson

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How much thought do you really give your social media postings? Do you post mainly for business, or is it more personal for you when you're posting? D...

Reinventing Your Business with Dan Miller

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you completely happy with your business? What changes have you made in the past couple of years, and are they working for you? On this episode of ...

Finding Your Identity and Market with Josh Shipp

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you narrowed down your niche and pinpointed your target market? Are you passionate about your message and getting it out to the right audience? O...

Speaking, The World and The Economy with Andrew Busch

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So many of us are looking at the world news every day with uncertainty and have questions about all that’s going on and how it affects the speaking ...

2 Simple Steps to Speaking Success with Jane Atkinson

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to be a successful speaker and create the business of your dreams? I’ve realized that there are two things that keep us moving for...

Client Success Spotlight: The Power of Focus with Kendal Netmaker

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just how much energy are you putting into creating the speaking business of your dreams? Is it your full-time focus, are you treating it like a side h...

My Greatest Mistakes as a Speaker with John Register

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If only I'd known then, what I know now. A thought we've all had at one time or another. What are the things you wish you had done differently when st...

Expert Positioning to Grow Your Speaking Business with Debbie Allen

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you consider yourself the expert in your field? When people ask what you do, are you comfortable telling them that you’re the number one choice t...

Start Now! Your Path to 6-Figures with Wolf Millstone

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt stuck, like you want to take your speaking business to the next level, but fear and doubt are holding you back? What would it take ...

Helping Clients Become More Decision Confident with Colleen Francis

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought you were a shoo-in to get the gig only to find out they choose someone else? Did you wonder what you could have done differently...

Speaker Bureaus, Hot Topics and What’s Coming with Martin Perelmuter

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have all seen our share of ups and downs the past couple of years and it looks like we might just be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. So ...

People Pleasing and Other Things That Hold You Back in Speaking with Amy Green Smith

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us are people pleasers, whether we want to admit it or not. And there are times when that can be a good thing, but what about when it starts t...

The Legend Art Berg and His Systems to Scale with Dave Reed

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While I’m sure most of you have heard about eSpeakers, I’m not sure how many of you know who Art Berg is and how eSpeakers came to be. It’s a gr...

How to Land Large Corporate Contracts with Ashley Kirkwood

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever looked at an RFP and thought that it was way beyond your reach, that the company was just too big and you were just too small? Any idea ...

Mindset and The Wealthy Speaker Lifestyle with Dawnna St Louis

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mindset might just be the most important element of creating the business of your dreams. We are what we think, and in order to achieve our goals, we ...

Building Communities with Mike Ganino

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Speaking can be a lonely business and sometimes we feel like we’re alone on an island. COVID certainly hasn’t helped with live events and meetings...

Strategic Goal Setting with Lisa Larter

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a new year and time to look at the goals that we’re setting for ourselves and our business for 2022. Have you given thought to where you want...

What’s Hot in Demo Videos with Chris West

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When we last met with Chris West, he had some great advice about how we should be portraying ourselves in our demo video to show that we have made the...

UnCloned Marketing with Audria Richmond

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How is your current marketing plan working for you?  Is it bringing in the clients and getting you the gigs that you want, or is there room for impro...

Building the Speaking Business of Your Dreams with Jen McDonough

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re always talking about building the speaking business of your dreams, but just how many of us have actually gone ahead and taken that leap?  We...

Booking Speeches in the College Market with Odell Bizzell

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Finding your niche and your market is so important in the speaking industry.  Picking your lane and realizing who that speaks to is essential in crea...

Quit Your Day Job and Become a Full-Time Speaker with Clint Pulver

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Okay, you’ve started your speaking business as a side hustle, but how do you know when it’s time to pull the trigger and turn it into your full-ti...

Shoring up Your Resilience with Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have been in a state of constant flux for the past couple of years and it has proven to take a toll on many of us. Stress from the pandemic on top ...

Booking Opening and Closing Association Events with Frank Kitchen

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The speaking business isn’t always easy to break into, but with some planning and a solid strategy, it’s possible to create a fantastic business. ...

Building the Business of Your Dreams with Dr. Angela Mulrooney

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Living the dream is what we all aspire to, but how many of us have actually reached that pinnacle?  In the Wealthy Speaker School, we have an exercis...

Hot Button Topics with Tina Varughese

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been having some really great conversations and learning more about diversity and inclusion over the past couple of years.  I’ve been doing...

Spreading Kindness as a Business Strategy with Shola Richards

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“No act of kindness no matter how small is ever wasted.” Aesop.  “Kindness is a gift everyone can afford to give.” Unknown.  There are so ma...

The Power of Contagious Enthusiasm with Cassandra Worthy

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Some speakers have a stage persona or present themselves differently to an audience than who they are in their “real life”.  But we have found th...

Speaking on Tricky Topics with Gregg Brown

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been speaking to your audience and just knew in the moment that you unintentionally said something that offended someone?  I think that...

The Champions Code with Ross Bernstein

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At Speaker Launcher and The Wealthy Speaker School, we teach our system of Ready, Aim, Fire because it works.  We have many clients who have proven t...

Effortless Sales Conversations with Dawnna St Louis

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At Speaker Launcher and The Wealthy Speaker School, we teach our system of Ready, Aim, Fire because it works.  We have many clients who have proven t...

Make More by Speaking for Free with Scott Love

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We talk a lot about increasing your speaking fee as your scale your speaking business.  Some of you may have done a freebie or two when starting out ...

Make Some Noise: Speak Your Mind and Own Your Strength with Andrea Owen

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How are you at expressing yourself?  Do you hold back or censor yourself because you’re afraid of offending or putting some people off?  On this e...

Content to Grow Your Speaking Business with Sarah Schwab

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What exactly makes good content?  How do we identify awesome content and know when and how to use it to our advantage?  On this episode of The Wealt...

Client Success Spotlight: From Olympic Glory to Speaking Success with Sami Jo Small

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Being an Olympian and winning a medal is a once-in-a-lifetime goal for many, but to achieve Olympic success not only once, but three times is an amazi...

Unconscious Bias and Living UNapologetically with Kelly Charles-Collins

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We aren’t born biased, but everything we learn along our path helps us to create thoughts and opinions about others.  While everyone has it, there ...

4 Important Questions Every Entrepreneur Should Ask with Sean Castrina

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Going into business and becoming an entrepreneur is a big step and can be a huge undertaking.  Are you ready, do you have what it takes, do you know ...

Break Through Scarcity to Speaking Success with Amira Alvarez

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our ultimate goal is growth.  Growth in life, growth in attitude, growth in business.  We are constantly striving to progress and become the best ve...

Client Success Spotlight: How to Find a Niche that Pays Dividends with Sheri Fitts

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I take great pride in my clients who are really focused and work hard to create the speaking business of their dreams.  It shows that anything is pos...

Systems for Generating Leads with Ravi Abuvala

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve read my new book Scaling Your Speaking Business, you know that systems are a huge part of it.   Do you have systems in place that are wor...

Elevate Your Personal Brand with Kiirsten May

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have an established brand?  Have you thought about changing or reinventing your branding?  Do you know where to start and/or how to create a ...

Building Value and Commanding a High Fee with Waldo Waldman

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you currently getting the fees that you feel you’re worth?  Are you putting high-value content and expertise out to the world?  On this episod...

The Benefits of Hiring a Coach with Lisa Larter

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been thinking about scaling your business?  If you have, you need to ask yourself a few questions.  Can I get there alone, or do I need to ...

Diversity and Inclusion on the Platform with Evolve Benton

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With all that’s happened in the past year (and quite frankly, since the beginning of time), I think we’ve been learning that we all need to work h...

Client Success Spotlight: Confidence and Authenticity with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about our clients’ success as examples to inspire, but rarely do you get to witness it first-hand. Testimonials are great, but even better i...

From 0 to 7-Figures with David Horsager

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all have to start somewhere and usually, that’s at zero.  We strive to build a sustainable speaking business and eventually hope to get to 7-fig...

Avoid Burnout in Your Speaking Business with Rachel Sheerin

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As entrepreneurs, we work long hours and put our all into creating the speaking business of our dreams.  But what happens when you just aren’t feel...

Tips for Everyday Videos with Matt Pierce

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been living in this time of online virtual for a while now and I think many have become more adept at presenting their keynote on camera.  Ev...

Powerful, Persuasive Presentations In-person, Online, and Virtual with Patricia Fripp

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Creating the epic keynote is something we talk about a lot.  I don’t think that we’re ever completely satisfied that our presentation is perfect…...

The Path to 7-Figures with Ryan Estis

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you working hard to scale your speaking business?  Do you have questions on how to get to where you want to be?  On this episode of The Wealthy ...

What Are You Waiting For? with Jen McDonough

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been waiting to launch your speaking business or waiting to scale up?  What’s holding you back?  What are you waiting for?  On this epis...

The Future of Speaking with Barry Banther

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been watching the world rapidly change for more than a year now.  And I think that some of the questions we’re all wondering about is…whe...

Success Exhaustion with Dr. Tangie

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you happy in your current career?  Are you satisfied that you are doing what you’re meant to do?  Are you ready to make a change, take a leap ...

How to Land Clients from Speaking Events Without Being Slimy with Nikki Rausch

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel a little icky when asking for sales from the stage?  I know that many speakers don’t like to “sell”, but let’s face it, that...

Financial Goal Setting with Danielle Hayden

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is there ever a bad time to talk about money?  I don’t think so.  Today we’re tackling some tough questions like “Do you feel like you have a ...

Expand Your Reach by Being a Podcast Guest with Case Lane

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re always looking for different ways to get yourself in front of a new audience to share your valuable information.  On this episode of The Weal...

Getting Booked with Speakers Bureaus with Tim Mathy

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With more meetings going virtual and it looks like they may be staying virtual for some time to come, how do you work at getting booked with a speaker...

Risk Forward with Victoria Labalme

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like you’re a risk-taker?  Do you step outside of your comfort zone and take a leap of faith?  On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker ...

Leverage Zoom to Book More Business with Marquesa Pettway

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this virtual world that we have all been living in for the past year, how comfortable have you become with your online platform?  Are you using Zo...

The Super-Hero Struggle with Jamie Clarke

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast was supposed to be titled Elevate Your Speaking Business, but when we got to talking, it changed into a very real conversation about the ...

The Path to Scaling Your Business with John Lee Dumas

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been looking for new and exciting ways to grow your business and create a new revenue stream?  Well, look no further...on this episode of Th...

Keys to Getting Paid (More) in Speaking with Jane Atkinson

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of Jane’s favourite things to talk about is MONEY!  So, on this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Show, we have invited Coach Jen McDonough to int...

Scaling your Consulting Business with Bill Fournet

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are always looking for ways to create new revenue streams in your business as a result of all that’s been happening this past year.  On this epi...

Making Your Linkedin Profile Pop with Jennifer Darling

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How is your Linkedin profile looking these days?  Are you utilizing the platform to create connections and increase sales?  On this episode of The W...

Creating Sales Connections (for Non-Sales People) with Frank Somma

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you consider yourself a salesperson? How are your negotiating skills?  Do you feel good when discussing your offerings and pricing?  Well, on thi...

Generating Diverse Income Streams with Michelle May

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been thinking about how you can create income streams to earn money outside of speaking?  Well, you’ve come to the right place, because on...

Your Branded Image with John DeMato

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sharing your image on your website and social media has always been part of a successful speaking business.  It’s the first step in getting people ...

Shifting Your Thoughts to get Better Results with Kris Plachy

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Now that we’re looking at 2020 in our rear-view mirror, we thought it would be a great time to create a new and better mindset as we move into 2021....

How to Get More Strategic in Your Business with Kristen Westcott

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself running out of time each day before you get through the pile on your desk?  Here’s where a great business strategy can help yo...

Your Virtual Image Checkup with Anne Morrissey

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been living in a virtual world most of this past year and I think we’re all getting pretty used to taking our meetings on Zoom (or a similar...

Intentional Happiness with Shereen Thor

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you living your best life?  Are you happy in your business?  Can you find greater happiness within yourself?  On this episode of The Wealthy Sp...

How to Get Noticed in the Media with Eric Rittmeyer

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Getting media exposure is no easy feat...where do we even start?  With so many options, it may feel like you need an army of people reaching out for ...

Creating Your Virtual Speaking Roadmap with Jane Atkinson

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How has 2020 affected your speaking business? You probably already have a strong foundation in your business to help navigate the changes we've seen o...

Creating an Idea Worth Sharing with Tamsen Webster

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I have been hearing the name of my guest for many years from some of my superstar clients and am so excited that we have the chance to talk today.  O...

Becoming Known via Your Personal Brand with Candis Hickman

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What does your brand say about you?  Does it reflect who you are and what you want to put out to the world to describe what you have to offer?  On t...

The Email Marketing Blueprint for Speakers with Nathan Littleton

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With all of the email that we are inundated with each day, it’s hard to know what to open and explore further and what really is just junk to be tos...

Staying Positive in Tough Times with Christopher Wirth

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We've had a lot of negativity to deal with this year, and now it seems we suffer from Covid Fatigue!  So to counteract all of the pessimism, we are t...

Shift Your Mind with Brian Levenson

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Quote:  “I’d rather be a learn-it-all than a know-it-all.”  Brian Levenson We talk a lot about mindset and how it helps you create a better o...

The Success-Energy Equation with Michelle Cederberg

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Quote:  “It doesn’t matter how big the goals are that you set, if you don’t believe that you can accomplish them.”  Michelle Cederberg Have...

Vocal Awareness Makes for Powerful Presentations with Arthur Joseph

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Quote:  “We don’t realize how much work it takes to be ourselves while others are watching.”  Arthur Joseph As speakers, it’s widely known ...

Speaking is NOT Rocket Science with Ozan Varol

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Quote: “That’s the great thing about “Moonshot” thinking...even if you fail, you’re going to fail above your previous success.”  Ozan Var...

Putting Together a Killer Book Proposal with Chad Allen

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Quote:  “A great book concept will do a lot of the work for you and end up marketing themselves, so it really does start there.”  Chad R. Allen ...

Selling Bigger Virtual Packages with Laurie Guest

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Quote:  “When we sell, we’ve got to be focused on providing the solution to the pain and what value is that bringing to the organization.”  La...

Creating Your Rockstar Attitude with Mark Schulman

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Quote:  “It’s my job to entertain, engage and inform at the highest level possible.”  Mark Schulman Over the past several months we’ve been...

How to Get Booked with More Associations with Mary Byers

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Quote: “My favourite thing about associations is that they are all committed to making the world a better place.”  Mary Byers Do you have all th...

Riches in Niches with Susan Friedmann

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Quote:  “The more niched you get, the less competition...and you’re the go-to person they think of when they need that particular service.”  S...

Increasing Your Virtual Earnings X 4 with Chris West

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Quote:  “The key is...you really have to take what you do on stage and build it into steps.”  Chris West We’ve taken a short summer hiatus fr...

Pivots and Failure in Your Speaking Business with Sarah McVanel

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Quote:  “How have I shape shifted my identity to fit the circumstance so I can still serve, even though I’m not doing it from the podium in front...

Strategic Copywriting for Email and Promotions with Sarah Anderson

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Quote:  “Everything that you’re writing with your copy (even if it’s a bio) is really about your audience.”  Sarah Marie Anderson How many ...

Selling Speeches Under Fire with Amy Franko

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Quote: “Make decisions from where you want to be, instead of from where you are.”  Amy Franko Working well when things in our personal life are ...

PR Strategies to Book More Business with Courtney Love Gavin

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Quote: “I just want to make PR a lot more approachable and people to know that it’s not a luxury.”  Courtney Love Gavin Public relations and p...

Taking Productive Action Now with Brian Fanzo

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Quote:  “I’m a big believer that you don’t build a following on a social network, you build a community that will follow you wherever you go.”...