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I'm breaking down my exact process for crafting speaking topics that get you booked, from nailing the specificity that makes event organizers stop scrolling to strategically planning around the offers you want to pitch at the end.
You'll get my insider tips on what you actually need to submit when applying for speaking gigs, plus the etiquette and professionalism tricks that separate the pros from the not-yet-ready's.
Whether you're eyeing podcast guesting, formal presentations, or webinar hosting, I'm sharing the behind-the-scenes tactics that have helped me land speaking opportunities with other renowned industry leaders.
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Questions this episode answers:
- What makes a speaking topic specific enough to stand out from competitors
- How can I tailor my speaking topics to different audiences?
- What's the difference between podcast guesting and formal presentation requirements?
- How do I plan my speaking topics around what I want to sell?
- How should I dress and set up my space for virtual speaking engagements?
- How do I use ChatGPT to improve my speaking topic titles?
- What questions should I prepare for podcast interviews?
- How do I drop content mentions during my presentation without being pushy?
- How many speaking topic proposals should I submit to one event?
- How do I turn speaking opportunities into actual travel clients?
- What lighting and background setup makes me look professional on camera?
Enjoy (and take action)!
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