World of Speakers
123 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsThe World of Speaker podcast series, hosted by Ryan Foland and powered by SpeakerHub, helps up-and-coming speakers build their speaking business with expert tips from world-renowned speakers.
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72: COVID-19: Innovating in unprecedented times with Josh Linkner
April 15, 2020 15:16 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBWe are looking for ways to help our speakers and event organizers cope with the changes, and have connected with some of the top experts we have in our network. In this special series, we interview speaking experts on how to navigate the Coronavirus as a professional speaker. Ryan Foland speaks with Josh Linkner, an expert on professional speaking, innovation, and thought leadership. In this fast-moving, insight-heavy interview, they discuss 3 key topics: - How to level-up and use this dow...
71: COVID-19: Navigating the Coronavirus as a public speaker with Mitch Jackson
March 10, 2020 17:07 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBRyan Foland speaks with Mitch Jackson, a lawyer and expert speaker and lawyer. In this special episode of World of Speakers, Mitch and Ryan discuss COVID-19, or the Coronavirus, and what implications it can have for speakers, events, and attendees. They will explore what your rights are, what to do moving forward, and the importance of remaining human during such troubling times. We would just like to be clear in stating that while Mitch Jackson is a lawyer, and can give general advice that ...
70: Connection, conviction, and Geiger counters with Brian Burkhart
March 04, 2020 20:19 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MBConnection, conviction, and Geiger counters. We never pick favourites, but some interviews are so flooded with good advice it is hard to not get excited. This is one of those interviews. Ryan sits down with Brian Burkhart, a speaker, organizer, and coach. His unique perspective enables him to share insight into the industry from all sides. Brian has coached leaders of Fortune 500 companies, TED speakers, Shark Tank contestants, and countless business professionals, helping them communicate a...
69: Creating experiences through empathy with Laura Gallaher
February 04, 2020 22:36 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBCreating experiences through empathy. Ryan Foland speaks with Laura Gallaher. Laura is an organizational psychologist, speaker, facilitator, and executive coach. She is the founder and CEO of Gallaher Edge, which she started in 2013. Laura’s key topics are self-awareness, accountability, trust-building, and team cohesion. In this insightful podcast, Ryan and Laura explore the connections between psychology, acting, professional speaking, and audience engagement. Laura also shares an innovati...
68: Don't be a speaker, be the speaker with Ryan Avery
January 05, 2020 22:56 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBDon't be a speaker, be the speaker. Ryan Foland speaks with Ryan Avery. Ryan Avery went from never having spoke on stage to winning the Toastmasters World Championships, launching his career as a public speaker. However, it took 3-4 years before he hit the professional level. Now he is booked for 75 international keynotes a year. Sprinkled with acronyms and new words, this entertainingly insightful interview shares ideas on how to transition from public to professional speaker, how to conne...
67: Preparation, practice, prayer, presence with Tara Jaye Frank
December 19, 2019 16:46 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBPreparation, practice, prayer, presence. Ryan Foland speaks with Tara Jaye Frank, leadership development expert, speaker, and writer of “Say Yes: A Woman's Guide to Advancing her Professional Purpose”. Tara Jaye speaks internationally on topics such as leading with purpose, inclusion as a business driver, emotional intelligence, and advancing women. Listen to this podcast to find out: 1. The 4 things Tara Jaye does for each talk: preparation, practice, prayer and presence. 2. How to find o...
66: The neuroscience of audience engagement with David Meerman Scott
December 10, 2019 02:43 - 46 minutes - 63.1 MBThe neuroscience of audience engagement. Ryan Foland speaks with, David Meerman Scott, a professional speaker and marketing strategist. He has authored several books on marketing, including “The New Rules of Marketing and PR” and is one of the forefront thoughts-leaders on using content marketing to connect with audiences. In this jam-packed podcast, Ryan and David explore how to connect personally and individually with audience members as a strategy for growing your fan base. For high-leve...
65: Tips for taking your speaking business to the next-level with Shep Hyken
October 29, 2019 02:56 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBRyan Foland speaks with Shep Hyken, a customer service expert and thought-leader. He is a National Speakers Association hall of fame speaker, and a New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author. Ryan and Shep talk about how to progress your career as a professional speaker, with a variety of ideas on how to build your business depending on what level you are (entry level to seasoned pro). Listen to this podcast to find out: - The different types and levels of speakers, who ma...
64: Building credibility through podcasting with Mary Drumond
October 22, 2019 03:49 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MBBuilding credibility through podcasting. Ryan Foland speaks with Mary Drumond, a fellow podcaster who hosts the show The Voices of Customer Experience. In her podcast she interviews CX thought-leaders, executives, researchers, academia and Customer Experience front-liners. She is also editor-in-chief of the Voices of CX Blog. Ryan and Mary talk about how speakers can use podcasting as another stage, helping to build your credibility as a speaker while acting as a showreel for both your spea...
63: Mastering Facebook Live with Mari Smith
October 15, 2019 04:01 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBMastering Facebook Live. Ryan Foland speaks with Mari Smith, the Queen of Facebook. She is one of the world’s foremost experts on Facebook marketing, and has been featured on Forbes’ perennial Top Social Media Power Influencers lists. As an author and speaker, she shares insights on the latest trends and best practices for businesses looking to increase their social influence and build their businesses with social media. Ryan and Mari talk a lot about how speakers can use Facebook, and spec...
62: Cultivating a powerful voice with Arthur Samuel Joseph
September 11, 2019 04:44 - 29 minutes - 39.8 MBCultivating a powerful voice. Ryan Foland speaks with Arthur Samuel Joseph, the founder and chairman of the Vocal Awareness Institute. Arthur is widely-recognized as one of the world’s foremost communication strategists and authorities on the human voice. He teaches communication mastery through a disciplined regimen of highly-specific techniques designed to cultivate an embodied and enhanced leadership presence, as well as personal presence, through body language techniques, vocal warm-ups, ...
61: Humor, storytelling, and 14 ways to get more bookings with Ty Bennett
August 01, 2019 03:51 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBHumor, storytelling, and 14 ways to get more bookings. In this episode of World of Speakers, our host Ryan Foland talks to Ty Bennett, the founder of Leadership Inc., a speaking and training company, and writer of four best-selling books on leadership. Ty gives roughly a hundred talks a year, and was one of the youngest speakers ever to receive the CSP Designation from the National Association of Speakers – less than 5% of the world’s speakers earn this honor. Ryan and Ty explore key topics ...
60: How to get on more stages with Laura Gassner Otting
July 18, 2019 04:33 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBHow to get on more stages. Ryan Foland speaks with Laura Gassner Otting, an international speaker who talks about success and living life by your own standards, not those of others. She inspires audiences around the world to push past the doubt and indecision that hold them back—including those speakers who feel stuck on small stages. In this candid and free flowing talk, Ryan and Laura discuss numerous topics, from how to use video effectively, to stand up comedy, to how to make meaningful ...
59: Get more bookings by leveling up your networking with Shane Barker
June 26, 2019 02:37 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBRyan Foland speaks with Shane Barker, a professional speaker marketing expert. Shane has been recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Influencer Marketing, and teaches at UCLA on personal branding and influencer marketing. In this fast-paced and funny podcast, Ryan and Shane talk about how to use networking to increase your influence and get more bookings. Even if you are not speaking, events are some of the best places to get your name out there and meet new people who can ...
58: How to use social media to get more bookings Interview with Ted Rubin
June 05, 2019 22:38 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBHow to use social media to get more bookings. Ryan Foland speaks with Ted Rubin, a leading social marketing strategist. Ted is the most followed CMO on Twitter according to Social Media Marketing magazine; one of the most interesting CMOs on Twitter according to Say Media, as well as being listed in Forbes Top 50 Social Media Power Influencers. He talks about marketing and resiliency. Ryan and Ted talk about a variety of topics in this no-nonsense talk about how to excel as a professional s...
57: Using podcasts to build your business with Lou Diamond
May 22, 2019 17:40 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBUsing podcasts to build your business. Ryan Foland speaks with Lou Diamond, a speaker and author who teaches on how to communicate and build connections. Lou is a dynamic and fascinating speaker who hosts the podcast series “Thrive Loud” In this fast-paced, zesty, and enthralling episode of the World of Speakers, Ryan and Lou talk about how to make an impact both on stage and on-air as a podcast host or guest, and how this can help you spread your message and gain more bookings. Listen to...
56: TEDx and the search for simplicity with Laura Sievert
April 25, 2019 03:30 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBTEDx and the search for simplicity. Ryan Foland speaks with Laura Sievert, organizer of the TEDxQuincy conference, and director of the Quincy Arts Council. After watching over 500 pitches, she has learned a thing or two about pitching talks — both good and bad. Ryan and Laura share tips on how to be a great storyteller and speaker. They also focus on what event organizers are looking for when booking a speaker, and how to engage them and their audience. Listen to this podcast to find out:...
55: Storytelling and mindset with Darren LaCroix
March 29, 2019 02:38 - 48 minutes - 65.9 MB-Storytelling and mindset. Ryan Foland speaks with Darren LaCroix, a Toastmasters World Champion, and expert professional speaking coach. Darren has taught hundreds of speakers how to hone their craft and build their businesses through storytelling and practice. Ryan and Darren talk about what it takes to make it as a speaker, and how practice and feedback are the two key elements to become a better speaker. From how to get paid more, to truly connecting with your audience, it all comes dow...
54: Zooming out to a global mindset with Fredrik Härén
March 06, 2019 13:23 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBZooming out to a global mindset. Ryan Foland speaks with Fredrik Haren, a global speaker who has given over 2000 talks in 67 countries, on 6 continents. This talk will leave you dizzy with possibilities and inspired to move up and out of your local speaking circuit. Ryan and Fredrik talk about what you can do as a speaker to take your talk global by changing one important thing: your mindset. Once you stop thinking about where you come from and start seeing your message as essential to the ...
53: Your message is your platform with Kenyon Salo
February 14, 2019 21:30 - 46 minutes - 64 MBYour message is your platform. Ryan Foland speaks with Salo… Kenyon Salo (aka. The James Bond of speaking). Kenyon is a high-voltage speaker who takes audience engagement to the next level. His years of experience as one of the Denver Broncos Thunderstorm Skydiving Team gives him a unique perspective on living life to the fullest. Ryan and Kenyon talk about how speakers can set themselves apart from the crowd by looking for opportunities to do things differently and channel their inner conf...
52: Using Twitter to make more connections and get hired with Samantha Kelly
January 29, 2019 08:52 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBUsing Twitter to make more connections and get hired. Ryan Foland speaks with Samantha Kelly, otherwise known as the Tweeting Goddess. Samantha is a Twitter expert, with over 46k engaged followers, and is founder of the global Women’s Inspire Network. She is a master of social media engagement. Ryan and Samantha talk extensively about how to use Twitter to make connections. As well as being a speaker, Samantha runs two international conferences each year, and in this interview she shares he...
51: Marketing with meatballs, marinara, and psychographics with Susan Izzo
January 14, 2019 22:29 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBMarketing with meatballs, marinara, and psychographics. Ryan Foland speaks with marketing specialist Susan Izzo. Sue became an expert in marketing from bootstrapping her own sports agency. Today she shares her unique perspective on how to market yourself both to audiences and event organizers. Ryan and Sue explore many aspects of professional speaking, including how to make meaningful connections with your audience and potential clients by figuring out what would appeal to them, then customi...
50: The philosophy of speaking and living authentically with Michael Levy
December 17, 2018 19:40 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBThe philosophy of speaking and living authentically. Ryan Foland speaks with Michael Levy, a philosopher and poet. We have had experts from all walks of life with all sorts of expertise come on the show, but this philosopher will rattle your worldview and hopefully give you some new perspective on what it means to not only be an authentic speaker, but how to live an authentic life. Normally, when we are writing about the interviews, we like to give you a healthy list of the reasons you shou...
49: Finding your essential message with Greg McKeown
December 14, 2018 18:56 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBFinding your essential message. Ryan Foland speaks with Greg McKeown, a thought leader on the concept of essentialism. Essentialism is the idea that there is a systematic discipline for discerning what is absolutely essential, then eliminating everything that is not, so speakers can make the highest possible contribution towards topics that really matter to event organizers and audiences alike. Ryan and Greg discuss why essentialism matters, and how getting too caught up in too many topics ...
48: Level-up your speaking business with Josh Linkner
November 19, 2018 23:56 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBLevel-up your speaking business. Ryan Foland speaks with Josh Linkner, a high-level speaker, jazz musician, tech entrepreneur, and New York Times bestselling author. Get ready for a whirlwind of tips and tricks for building your speaking business. Ryan and Josh dive right into some high-level advice for emerging and mid-level speakers. This interview is jammed packed with advice that speakers at all levels can start using immediately. The advice will make an impact on your business and help...
47: Creating value and connections with your talks with Drew Dudley
November 05, 2018 15:22 - 52 minutes - 71.3 MBCreating value and connections with your talks. Ryan Foland speaks with Drew Dudley, a dynamic and fascinating speaker whose viral TED Talk has been voted “one of the 15 most inspirational TED talks of all time.” Ryan and Drew cover a wide range of fantastically helpful topics in this podcast that range from how to effectively tell stories that connect with your audience, to how to get more bookings and become a highly-valuable speaker. Listen to this podcast to find out: - A practical g...
46: Use brain science to boost your confidence with Alyssa Dver
October 10, 2018 05:24 - 48 minutes - 111 MBUse brain science to boost your confidence. Ryan Foland speaks with Alyssa Dver, an author, speaker and Chief Confidence Officer at the American Confidence Institute. They dive into the neurology and psychology of confidence. What does real confidence look like? We often think it is simply the opposite to acting insecurely, but Alyssa gives us a new perspective in this episode—real confidence is the ability to stop making everything about you—you are secure and able to go make change happen ...
45: Learning to drive your talk with Cathey Armillas
October 04, 2018 01:50 - 45 minutes - 104 MBRyan Foland speaks with Cathey Armillas, a marketing strategist, speaker, and TED Coach who helps speakers figure out what their core idea is, how to package it as a message, and how to market that message. Ryan and Cathey dive into why the TED format works, and why finding your core idea is essential to finding the right audience and getting that audience on board with your message, and take action. Listen to this podcast to find out: - How to figure out your core idea and how this can...
44: Consciously creating how you feel on stage with Cameron Brown
August 22, 2018 19:19 - 46 minutes - 107 MBConsciously creating how you feel on stage. Ryan Foland speaks with Cameron Brown, a truly inspiring musician, networker, speaker and coach who believes in the power of building relationships when networking before trying to build your business. Ryan and Cameron dive into a number of topics, and give great insights on how to use psychological hacks to both build your business and overcome nervousness on stage. Cameron also gives advice on how to maximize your networking effectiveness on Lin...
43: Don’t be afraid to muss it up with Sally Zimney
August 13, 2018 14:33 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MBDon’t be afraid to muss it up. Ryan Foland speaks with Sally Zimney, a professional speaking coach, podcaster and trainer. Sally’s expertise lies in helping speakers connect on a deeper, more human level with their audience. In this fun and fast-moving talk, Sally and Ryan explore what to do when things go wrong on stage—and how it can ultimately work to your benefit when they do. Listen to this podcast to find out: - The 3 things you need to do when things go wrong. - Why being perfect...
42: Leadership and speakership with Vince Molinaro
August 02, 2018 00:28 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBLeadership and speakership. Ryan Foland speaks with Vince Molinaro, a top business strategist who specializes in speaking, and writing, about leadership. Vince has spoken in 70 cities over the past 2 years about what he has learned about how to lead, and in this conversation Ryan and Vince look at the similarities between being a speaker and a leader. The key topic in this interview is the “contract” speakers sign up to when they decide to become a speaker: while it might seem like a lucrat...
41: A supportive network of speakers with Lance Miller
June 28, 2018 06:41 - 50 minutes - 69 MBA supportive network of speakers. Ryan Foland speaks with Lance Miller, an award-winning speaker and leadership and communication coach, Lance has spoken as a guest on over 150 television and talk radio shows and delivered over 5,000 presentations in more than 55 countries. Ryan and Lance explore what it means to be a successful speaker, and the route that Lance took to get there. They cover important topics like audience engagement, getting paid, and the importance of have a strong support ...
40: The keynote is the key with Manoj Vasudevan
June 14, 2018 00:31 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBRyan Foland speaks with Manoj Vasudevan, the 2017 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking. Manoj is an introvert who has used his engineering background to analyze top speakers, ultimately leading him to be one of the world’s best speakers. Ryan and Manoj talk extensively about how to go from good to great, and why you need to perfect your keynote if you want to take your speaking to the next level. They also discuss audience engagement, and how to build your influence effectively fr...
39: Giving audiences what they want with Mitch Jackson
June 01, 2018 12:07 - 50 minutes - 69 MBGiving audiences what they want. Ryan Foland speaks with Mitch Jackson, a mastermind when it comes to law. He is a lawyer, speaker and consultant who has been awarded the California Trial Lawyer of the Year. He shared insights on how to win over audiences and communicate effectively. Ryan and Mitch cover a handful of great topics, and Mitch provides great advice on many areas of audience engagement, presenting skills, and how to master social media. Listen to this podcast to find out: -...
38: Build a thought leading blog with Neil Patel
May 24, 2018 02:19 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBBuild a thought leading blog. Ryan Foland speaks with Neil Patel, the founder or co-founder of Quicksprout, Crazy Egg, Hello Bar and KISSmetrics. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 online marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created one of the 100 most brilliant companies in the world. Ryan and Neil talk about how to get noticed by audiences and grow your business through content marketing. Specifically, how building a ...
37: Gaining confidence to get on stage and get paid with Angela Lussier
May 10, 2018 00:45 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBGaining confidence to get on stage and get paid. Ryan Foland speaks with Angela Lussier, an author, podcast host, and award-winning speaker. Angela is the founder of the Speaking School for Women, as well a the CEO of the Speaker Sisterhood, an organization aimed at helping women find their voice and confidence, both on and off stage. What happens when two expert speaker podcast hosts get together? A lot of laughter and a lot superb advice for speakers of all levels. In this podcast, Ryan a...
36: Influence as a currency with Teresa de Grosbois
May 03, 2018 08:52 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBInfluence as a currency. Ryan Foland speaks with Teresa de Grosbois, co-founder of the Global Influence Summit and a bestselling author on how local word of mouth can suddenly turn into an epidemic. Teresa specializes on the topics of influence and success. As the Chair of the Evolutionary Business Council, Teresa leads an international, invitation-only council of speakers and influencers dedicated to teaching the principles of success. In this podcast interview, Ryan and Teresa explore inf...
35: Telling stories that stick with Ivan Misner
April 25, 2018 23:01 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBTelling stories that stick. Ryan Foland speaks with Ivan Misner, is the founder of BNI, the world's largest business networking company, which has over 8,000 chapters throughout every populated continent of the world. He has amassed a wealth of knowledge about what works, and what doesn’t, when networking. Ryan and Ivan dive into what makes some stories stick with their audiences, and how to use sticky stories to network more effectively, offer better presentations, and engage your audience...
34: Audience-centred presentations with Rebekah Radice
April 19, 2018 00:25 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBAudience-centred presentations. Ryan Foland speaks with Rebekah Radice, the author of “Social Media Mastery: A Comprehensive Guide to Strategic Growth,” and recognized digital marketing expert. Rebekah has trained thousands of growth focused leaders on how to build a purpose-driven marketing system. Ryan and Rebekah discuss extensively how audience-centred presentations work to spread your message effectively, build your speaking brand, and help keep pre-performance nervousness at bay. Li...
33: How to break into the speaking industry with Cynthia Johnson
April 12, 2018 01:12 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBChoclate bunnies, bowling, and broadswords: how to break into the speaking industry. Ryan Foland speaks with Cynthia Johnson, a digital marketing and brand development expert. She is a thought leader and specialist when it comes to cutting edge social media, and building online influence. In this entertain interview, Ryan and Cynthia jump between a lot of topics: from how to get paid to speak by big companies, to how to use, or not to use, social media on stage. This talk is both engaging a...
32: TEDx Advice from a TEDx Coach with Igor Celikovic
April 04, 2018 22:44 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBTEDx: Advice from a TEDx Coach. Ryan Foland speaks with Igor Celikovic, a TEDx Speaker Coach. After working with TEDx for 9 years: Igor has become an expert on what works on the TEDx stage—and what doesn’t. His insights are important for any speaker who is looking to create TEDx-worthy talks. Ryan and Igor clearly outline how speakers can structure their talk, by tapping into the techniques Igor has used with dozens of first-time TED speakers. Listen to the interview, and see the infographi...
31: Becoming a thought leader with Dorie Clark
March 22, 2018 00:56 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBBecoming a thought leader. Ryan Foland speaks with Dorie Clark, a marketing strategy consultant and author, and frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review. She is a branding expert who works with organizations and individuals on building a successful, thought-leading brand. One of the most interesting parts of this dynamic interview is where Dorie and Ryan explore how to transition into being an influential thought leader who gets paid to share their ideas. As many novice and mid-l...
30: How to be consistently creative with Bob Stromberg
March 14, 2018 23:45 - 47 minutes - 64.5 MBHow to be consistently creative. Ryan Foland speaks with Bob Stromberg, a comedian, and speaker with the perfect blend of standup, story and shtick. He teaches audience, in a light and hilarious way, how to cultivate creativity, using hilarious and tender stories from his own experience. Ryan and Bob cover a lot of ground in this podcast, but dive deeply into very practical techniques speakers (and all people in the creative industry) can use to make creativity a habit, so that you never run...
29: Becoming adept at adapting with Jessica Cox
March 07, 2018 21:21 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBBecoming adept at adapting. Ryan Foland speaks with Jessica Cox, the first armless pilot in aviation history and a master of adaptation. Born without arms she has learned to conquer physical barriers, and achieve the seemingly impossible. Ryan and Jessica talk about how adapting to your situation is a necessary skill for everyone, and how a positive perspective can open door to unimaginable possibilities. They also discuss how from a small, niche start, Jessica successfully grew her speakin...
28: Do one great thing a day with Interview with Colin Sprake
March 01, 2018 03:33 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBDo one great thing a day. Ryan Foland speaks with Colin Sprake, a multi-million dollar business owner turned consultant and speaker, who has taught thousands of entrepreneurs how to build profitable, sustainable business with soul— businesses that make a positive impact. Ryan and Colin talk about what is means to grow a speaking business with soul, and why having a message that created a positive impact on both your audiences and the world is the key to success. Listen to this podcast to ...
27: Inspiring through meaningful connections with Leon Logothetis
February 16, 2018 04:38 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBInspiring through meaningful connections. Ryan Foland speaks with Leon Logothetis, an author, TV Host, and cause adventurer. Best known for his Netflix series “The Kindness Diaries”, Leon travels around the world sharing an important and inspiring message: there is kindness in all of us, and we choose whether to make the world better—or not—with it. This interview will offer you a wave of inspiration, to not only find and follow your passion (and create a job from it), but to also be a litt...
26: Hitchhiker’s guide to professional speaking with Tomislav Perko
February 15, 2018 01:10 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBHitchhiker’s guide to professional speaking. Ryan Foland speaks with Tomislav Perko, a travel writer from Croatia. He uses alternative ways of traveling – hitchhiking, couchsurfing, working/volunteering, and manages to wander around the world with just a little bit of money in his pocket, meeting the most amazing people on the way. His insights are unique and inspiring. Ryan and Tomislav talk about the parallels between hitchhiking and professional speaking, drawing lines between how to eng...
25: Learn to leverage with Michael Dermer
February 08, 2018 11:07 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBLearn to leverage. Ryan Foland speaks with Michael Dermer, an entrepreneur, speaker, lawyer and the author and founder of Lonely Entrepreneur. Michael has created countless resources for entrepreneurs of all stages to help them build successful businesses. Ryan and Michael go into an in-depth discussion about how you can build your speaking business, no matter what stage you are at, specifically by creating leverage and demand for your skills and expertise. While there is no quick fix, Micha...
24: Build sales leads with your talk with Jabez LeBret
January 31, 2018 23:57 - 47 minutes - 65 MBBuild sales leads with your talk. Ryan Foland speaks with Jabez LeBret. Jabez has delivered thousands of presentations globally and has has a regular column on Forbes where he is considered a leading expert in marketing, technology, and managing Millennials in the workplace. There are some important key topics discussed in this interview, such as how to engage and build connections both onstage and online, and how to substantially grow your business by collecting sales leads from the stage. ...
23: Sell your talk with Kim Orlesky
January 25, 2018 00:33 - 48 minutes - 65.9 MBSell your talk. Ryan Foland speaks with Kim Orlesky, a thought-leader, writer, and speaker. Kim’s courageousness to quit her life and backpack solo around the world inspired her to use her mastery in sales to help entrepreneurs create better sales processes. Kim is an expert in sales, and in this conversation she and Ryan look at key selling tactics for 2018: such as transparency, storytelling, empathy, and building strong relationships with event organizers. This podcast will help you learn...