Money
The Business of Speaking: From Lead Gen to Speaker Fees
Are you getting an ROI from your speaking engagements? Whether that ROI comes in the form of new leads and clients or actual speaker fees, your speaking should be working for you, not just leaving you with warm fuzzies and a thank-you email. In this post, I’m walking you through two powerful ways to…
Read MoreRegister for NEW Training: The Hidden Cost of Underspending: Bridging The Spending Gap for Women Entrepreneurs with Danielle Hayden
Contrary to popular belief, the real challenge for women entrepreneurs isn’t overspending—it’s underspending. This eye-opening presentation with guest presenter Danielle Hayden, founder & CEO of Kickstart Accounting, challenges the societal myth that women are frivolous spenders and reveals how this misconception can hinder business growth. We’ll explore “The Spending Gap,” a concept that highlights how…
Read MoreRegister for NEW Training: Captivate and Convert: Subtle Selling Strategies For Speakers with Nikki Rausch
Are you ready to turn your speaking engagements into powerful business opportunities, yet are unsure of how to weave selling seamlessly into your presentations? Discover how to captivate your audience and transform their interest into tangible sales and clients. Join us for Captivate and Convert: Subtle Selling Strategies For Speakers with Nikki Rausch, CEO of…
Read MoreCreating a Signature Talk that Attracts Paid Speaking Opportunities with Cherlette McCullough: Podcast Ep. 396
Are you ready to elevate your speaking game and attract lucrative speaking engagements? Diane Diaz, our lead speaking coach, sits down with one of our clients, Cherlette McCullough, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to delve into the keys to crafting a compelling signature talk that not only resonates with audiences but also leads…
Read MoreEscaping the Ivory Tower: Stepping into Thought Leadership for Greater Impact with Laura McGuire, EdD: Podcast Ep. 387
I talk quite a bit on this podcast about “the expert trap” and how so many of us get stuck teaching and training and don’t step into thought leadership. This applies not only to those of us who are entrepreneurs, but of course to all the academics out there as well (hand raised!). This…
Read MoreFrom Free to Fee: How to Get an ROI from Speaking with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 373
You love speaking, so you’re happy to say “yes!” when someone invites you to speak. It feels great connecting with the audience and hearing how much they enjoyed your presentation. Yet, are you getting an ROI from it? Are you generating leads and/or getting paid directly to speak? I’ve been speaking throughout my career, in…
Read MoreOur Thought Leadership Comes from Who We Are and What We’ve Learned with Erica Hall: Podcast Ep. 368
You’re going to love this episode with my guest and Thought Leader Academy grad Erica Hall! If you’ve ever felt like you shouldn’t show your real personality to your audiences or that people expect you to be a certain type of person, this conversation is going to be validating and revealing. Before we get to…
Read MoreHow to Monetize Your Public Speaking with Lead Gen Talks and Paid Gigs with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 344
I know you enjoy speaking – AND you want to make sure you’re getting an ROI from it. Your ROI can come from getting paid to speak and/or from getting leads and clients from your presentations. If you don’t consistently get leads from your presentations, there are a few things you can do to…
Read MoreLess Free, More Paid: How to Increase Your Speaker Fees with Carol Cox: Podcast Ep. 289
If you’ve been getting speaking requests, but they’re free or low paid, or you’ve been charging the same amount for a while and aren’t sure if (and how) to raise your speaker fees, tune in to this episode. I share 3 reasons you *should* increase your speaking fee and how to confidently do so. I…
Read MoreMoney Has a Story Too: Understanding Your Business Finances with Melissa Houston: Podcast Ep. 276
I talk a lot about storytelling and the importance of integrating stories into your presentations and talks. Well, money has a story too. Your money story may be driving behaviors in your business. My guest is Melissa Houston, a CPA and Financial Strategist for CEOs. I’ve gotten to know Melissa over the past few months…
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