Six-Figure Speaker Spotlight

Six-Figure Speaker Spotlight

SpeakerTunity Speaker Relations & Business Development Director and Six-Figure Speaker Spotlight podcast host, Kelley O'Hara is an expert in helping entrepreneurs, business leaders, coaches, speakers, authors, and messengers connect with their target audience and find more speaking opportunities to grow their business and build their personal brand. Kelley mentors established and emerging speakers to leverage SpeakerTunity's resources to increase their visibility and reach more stages. She is a highly experienced marketing and business development executive with a background in entrepreneurship, skilled in sponsorship acquisition and high-profile alignment. She partners with strategic companies to integrate SpeakerTunity's products into their communities and creates mutually beneficial partnerships. Her mission is to help her clients find and secure more speaking opportunities to attract new clients, establish their authority, and expand their reach, by utilizing SpeakerTunity's vast resources including directories, speaker one-sheets, and concierge booking resources. Our 20 to 25-minute podcast shares amazing founder stories who reveal the smartest strategies for scaling TODAY.

Episodes

February 18, 2025 • 48 mins

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the President of LaBov & Beyond Marketing Communications, Barry LaBov. Barry shares his journey from musician to successful marketing entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of differentiation in branding.

He explains how he helps companies uncover their unique qualities rather than creating them from scratch. The conversation delves into Barry's public speaking approach, his passion for re...

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder of Converse Digital, Tom Martin. Tom shares his journey, emphasizing how public speaking has bolstered his reputation and business, Converse Digital. He discusses his book, "The Invisible Sale," which advocates for becoming known for one's knowledge to attract clients organically. The conversation covers overcoming challenges like Hurricane Katrina and the COVID-19 pandemic, and the ...

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the CEO of Full Liberation Technology, Daniel Packard. Daniel shares his journey from battling severe anxiety to developing a system that helps people permanently overcome issues like anxiety, low confidence, procrastination, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. He discusses his innovative approach, which combines engineering principles with personal development, and the challenges he faced in pr...

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Co-Founder and Lead Psychologist of The Neurodiversity Collective, Matthew Zakreski. Matthew shares his journey and insights on supporting neurodivergent individuals, emphasizing the need for understanding different mindsets and creating supportive environments. Matthew highlights the transformative power of public speaking, the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, and the importa...

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the President of SHOPX, Eric McHugh. Eric shares his journey in the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of living in the present, maintaining a positive mindset, and embracing adaptability. He discusses his passion for chess, his transformative meditation retreat, and the innovative potential of Web3 technologies. The episode highlights Eric's belief in the power of simplicity, positive en...

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder and CEO of KnopfKnows Solutions, Brett Knopf. Brett shares his journey through leadership and sales management, emphasizing the transformative power of public speaking for professional and personal success. He discusses his philosophy on servant leadership, the challenges he faced, and insights from his book, "Everyday People Extraordinary Sales Success." Brett highlights the importa...

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Owner of Hockett Tax, Jeff Hockett. Jeff's journey began in high school, where his involvement in speech and debate sparked an interest in accounting and business. This early passion led him to pursue a career in tax preparation, where he spent over 20 years helping clients navigate the complexities of the tax code. A pivotal moment in his career came when he faced an IRS audit, motivating h...

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder of Ideal Wealth Grower, Axel Meierhoefer. Axel's journey from an illustrious career in the Air Force to becoming a powerhouse in real estate investment is nothing short of inspiring. His 22-year career in the Air Force taught him adaptability and resilience. Moving from one service station to another, he experienced various living situations, from renting to buying properties. This e...

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder, Performance Coach, and Professional Speaker of Performance Mindset Coaching, Aaron Trahan. Aaron's journey into leadership began unexpectedly. Thrown into a leadership role at a high-growth company at a very young age, Aaron faced a sink-or-swim environment. This early experience taught him the importance of adaptability and resilience. He quickly realized that the skills and mindse...

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Franchise Consultant of International Franchise Professionals Group, Greg Mohr. Greg's foray into the business world began in high school with a job at Taco Bell. This seemingly mundane start was pivotal, as it introduced him to the world of franchising under the mentorship of Cathy, a master franchisor who owned 50 Taco Bell restaurants. Greg's role in managing these restaurants and improvi...

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder, Keynote Speaker, Trainer, and Facilitator of Enlivened Speaking Institute, Miroslav Petrovic. Miroslav's journey into public speaking began with overcoming significant personal challenges. As a refugee from former Yugoslavia, he arrived in Australia unable to speak English and developed a stutter. His discovery of meditation played a crucial role in his transformation, helping him b...

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Owner of CapForge Bookkeeping & More, Matt Remuzzi. Matt's entrepreneurial journey began with a clear vision of owning his own business. His transition from small business consulting to a specialized focus on bookkeeping and accounting services highlights the importance of making strategic decisions early on. These decisions can shape the trajectory of your business and set the foundatio...

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Global Credibility Expert, Evangelist, Keynote/Commencement Speaker, Consultant, Author, Mitchell Levy. Mitchell's story is one of transformation and relentless pursuit of clarity and improvement. From a struggling high school student to a successful entrepreneur, Mitchell's journey is a testament to the power of determination and strategic thinking.

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Co-Founder of Play A Bigger Game, Markus Kaulius. Marcus shared his personal journey of overcoming a challenging upbringing and deciding to change his story, encouraging listeners to embrace their uniqueness and not be afraid to stand out. To build self-confidence, start your day with positive affirmations, reminding yourself of your strengths and unique qualities. Surround yourself with peo...

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder, Lead Strategist, and Social Media Content Creator of Oh Snap! Social, Karlyn Ankrom. Karlyn's path to becoming a social media strategist is inspiring and instructive. With a background in journalism, Karlyn was fascinated by the emergence of social media during her college years. She recognized the shift from traditional print journalism to the digital landscape and saw the potentia...

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with The Infinity Matrix, Garry Johnson. Garry's journey into hypnotherapy began in grade eight when he was introduced to the book "Psycho-Cybernetics" by Maxwell Maltz. This book sparked his interest in hypnosis and self-hypnosis, leading him to practice these techniques on himself. Garry's early exploration laid the foundation for his deep understanding of the mind's potential and the power of hypn...

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Speaker, Transformational C-Suite Executive, Author, Board Director, Passionate Diversity, and Equity and Inclusion Leader, Victoria Pelletier. Victoria's story is one of remarkable resilience. Born to a drug-addicted teenage mother and adopted into a challenging socioeconomic environment, she faced obstacles that many would find insurmountable. Yet, it was her adoptive mother's unwavering d...

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder and Community Leader, Tara Gooch. Tara's book, "How to Grasp Confidence and Own Your Power," is more than just a guide; it's a testament to her personal journey and the transformative power of storytelling. Tara peeled back the curtain on the process of writing her book and how it propelled her to best-seller status. She emphasized that writing is not just about putting words on pape...

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Owner, Lead Speaker, and Keynote Speaker of RBSpeaks, Randy Brown. Randy's love for basketball was kindled by his father, a sportswriter whose reverence for the game deeply influenced him. He shared the pivotal moment when he realized that coaching was his calling. The passion and dedication of a high school basketball coach lit the spark within him to pursue this career path.

Throughout his ...

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Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Business Profit Strategist and Advisor of Jeanne Omlar International, Jeanne Omlar. Jeanne's philosophy on online marketing is simple yet profound. She believes in the power of organic marketing and the potential pitfalls of traditional methods. While networking events and funnel ads have their place, Jeanne emphasizes the importance of establishing oneself as an authority in their field. Th...

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