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This episode is for you if you want to become a paid speaker.

Most people think getting on stage is the goal. It isn't.

The stage is just the beginning.

In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the business of speaking, what actually gets you booked, how speakers make money beyond their speaker fee, and why some people leave an event with applause while others leave with clients, opportunities, and long-term impact.

If you've ever dreamed of speaking on stages, landing TEDx talks, getting booked for conferences, or building authority through speaking, this conversation is for you.

We talk about:

what event organisers are really looking for in a speaker
why personal branding matters more than your speaking skills
how one free speaking gig generated over $70,000
the business systems every speaker needs behind the scenes

Whether you're a coach, consultant, entrepreneur, thought leader or aspiring speaker, this episode will completely change how you think about getting paid to speak.

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Chapters

00:00:00 The Most Requested Topic
00:02:04 How to Get Paid to Speak
00:03:37 Speaking Is an Opportunity, Not Just a Paycheck
00:05:13 The Business Behind Speaking: What No One Tells You
00:07:49 The 70K Speaking fee
00:09:20 Speaker Fees Breakdown: Australia vs United States
00:11:49 Your Personal Brand Is Everything: Be Memorable or Be Forgotten
00:12:25 Speaker Assets You Must Have: Reels, Websites, and Visibility
00:13:11 The More You Speak, The More You Speak
00:14:08 Build Your Ecosystem First
00:17:54 The Backend That Made 20K
00:21:02 Why You Can't Copy and Paste Your Talks
00:23:05 Make Your Audience Feel Something: Interaction and Impact
00:23:57 The Longevity Game: What Happens After You Leave the Stage
00:26:22 Three Pillars of Paid Speaking: Brand, Business, and Mindset
00:27:08 You're Here to Serve, Not to Look Cool
00:28:18 Join me at Paid to Speak