Episode 366: 5 Keys to Enticing Your Audience to Buy Before You Leave the Stage with Bret Ridgway
Amplify Your Success
English - December 18, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes - 73.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 139 ratingsEntrepreneurship Business Management businesscoach entrepreneursuccess inspiration profitinbusiness smallbusiness Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
One of the attributes of a profitable “speak to sell” speaker is their ability to entice the audience to buy while speaking on stage. If you want to monetize the stages you speak from as a coach or entrepreneur, then you must master turning a captivating presentation into action-producing invitations.
In Amplify Your Success Podcast episode 366, I’m joined by seasoned speaking industry veteran, Bret Ridgway, who brings over 25 years of expertise to our discussion. We explore the 5 keys to captivating your audience in a way that not only inspires action and influence but also drives sales and leads.
Bret shares his unique perspective from the back of the room to the front of the stage on how to effectively engage and convert your audience, make your message truly impactful and profitable. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro in the speaking game, this episode is sure to equip you with powerful tips to amplify your success when speaking on stage!
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Key Takeaways:
05:16 The three types of speakers and how they monetize the stage.
09:17 A common mistake with event promoters who overwhelmed the audience with repetitive content.
11:03 Important questions to ask about event hosts like event history, previous speakers, audience.
15:24 Why it is helpful to control environmental distractions for successful platform selling.
18:49 Helpful techniques like using humor, controlling perception.
24:59 Effective public speaking (speaking on stage) for selling includes 85% content, 15% pitch.
26:53 The importance of confidence and energy in your transition to selling.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Get Bret’s Free special report "3 Key Things Entrepreneurs Must Master to Build a Profitable Speaking Business." https://BretRidgway.com
Download Melanie’s FREE Scorecard and discover 17 mistakes guest experts make that cost them the lead and client at https://melaniebenson.com/scorecard.