It's time to leverage the power of public speaking for your business and career?

In this episode, we're diving deep into why speaking events needs to be a major part of your marketing game plan for this year. There's no "badge of honor" for grinding it out with old-school hard sell tactics when you could be getting in front of your ideal crowd and making real connections.

I'm challenging you to make speaking a top priority for the next 2-3 months and see how it can blow up your business in the best way possible. We're talking actionable strategies for building relationships with meeting planners, landing speaking opportunities, and getting re-booked again and again by tapping into your existing fan base.

Check out what you’ll learn:

• Why public speaking is an absolute must for laser-focused marketing that gets you in front of the people who can hire you
• How to maximize every speaking opportunity for more business, more leads, more clients
• Insider secrets for finding speaking gigs, building connections with meetup organizers, and getting re-booked

Speaking helps you share your brilliance through speaking, position yourself as the go-to authority people want to work with.

***Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or Spotify

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

• If you’re looking for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together.
• Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or Spotify
• Newsletter: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter
• Instagram: @laurieann.murabito
• LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito
• Click and read more into over on my website.

This is time sensitive and will only be live to get in until Jan-15-2026.

AND all the shortcuts will be available until Feb-15th, so BOOKMARK the suite when you get inside.

You can grab my Pitch Templates, which normal you have to pay for but inside the suite it's FREE.

***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS

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During this live coaching session, our guest Abigail Dagostino from DieBetterBook.com has experience speaking, but her topic is heavy and she wants to branch out of hospice type audiences..

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***Join IN Demand, the Membership at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/IND

***Sign up for your own FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS *****

Join the next Speaker Circle Community Call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Speaker-Circle *****

Never speak for free. When you speak for no-fee, there is always an exchange of value

There’s a world of opportunity waiting when you think beyond a paycheck. When you step in front of an audience, your expertise becomes your currency. Real exchange happens when both you and the event organizer benefit.

Most people settle for zero when they could be gaining connections, resources, and visibility. Instead, you can walk away with new leads, content, and credibility that propels your business forward. It’s time to discover how to turn every speaking opportunity into a Win-Win!

• A long list of ideas that you can ask for when there’s no speaker fee, so you never leave the room empty handed
• How to leverage introductions and referrals, enabling new bookings and business growth
• Creative ways to gain visibility, so your brand stands out even if you’re not paid
• Smart strategies to collect testimonials and content, boosting your authority and marketing
• Methods to negotiate perks like travel, VIP access, or marketplace exposure, multiplying the benefits from each gig

Stop thinking of speaking as free and start thinking strategic exchange.

***To ask a question to hear on a future episode: https://SpeakPipe.com/BID

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

• If you’re looking for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together.
• Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or Spotify
• Newsletter: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter
• Instagram: @laurieann.murabito
• LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito
• Click and read more into over on my website.

***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS

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During this live coaching session, our guest Jessica Britt, is looking to get started speaking and has to work around her 1 yr old's nap schedule.

Ep 309 is mentioned in this episode, [SPEAKER CIRCLE] Using your podcast to promote you as a speaker

Be A Great Podcast Guest: Learn more at https://BeAGreatGuest.com

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***Join IN Demand, the Membership at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/IND

***Sign up for your own FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS *****

Join the next Speaker Circle Community Call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/Speaker-Circle *****

Doing hard things on purpose is the fastest way to become unstoppable in any room you walk into.

Some workouts make you sweat, but Spartacus makes you stronger from the inside out. Discover how tackling a brutal routine each week completely change the way I approach challenges and not only in fitness.

When you push yourself past your limits, your body and mind both get stronger. Today, Laurie-Ann is sharing why embracing the hard stuff now prepares you to stay calm and confident when life or work throws you a curveball.

• How regularly doing something hard, like a Spartacus workout, builds physical and mental strength, making tough tasks in work and life feel easier.
• Why training your nervous system to handle discomfort is crucial for stepping up in your career, especially when you want to grow your leadership and influence.
• Simple ideas for finding your own "hard thing" to practice every week, so you grow outside your comfort zone…no gym membership required.
• The truth about how personal challenges will build your reputation as a leader, making you stand out when that next big opportunity appears.

Push yourself on purpose, and see just how far you can go—inside the gym and out.

***Book a call at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/bid-executive

Thank you for listening!

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

• If you’re looking for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together.
• Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or Spotify
• Newsletter: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter
• Instagram: @laurieann.murabito
• LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito
• Click and read more into over on my website.

If you’re looking for tips and ideas on how to leverage speaking opportunities, how to use speaking as your best for of visibility, or how to get booked to speak, you’re in the right place. This is the best public speaking podcast for coaches, consultants, and service providers.

Today’s question is: Can I host my own speaking events and attract the right clients?

To submit your question for a future Q&A episode, go to https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/QA

This episode is SPONSORED by Public Speaking Monetization Tips ~ a limited series podcast

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Grief is not just sadness. It’s a doorway to joy, connection, and even life-changing impact.

Two women who know loss deeply pull back the curtain on what it means to heal, lead, and inspire after heartbreak. You’ll hear what it takes to find your voice while grieving, and how sharing your story can ignite hope in countless others. Their stories go beyond loss and reveal a powerful, uplifting path forward.

Discover how a single speech or book can spark real transformation. You’ll learn secrets to overcoming the fear of judgment, and why your message matters—even if you think it’s been told before. Listen as these leaders share connections made, stages reached, and the ripple effect their words have had around the world.

• How to bring light to grief, and why this shift helps you support yourself and others in powerful ways
• Turning your story into a message people remember, so you inspire action and positive change
• Standing on the right stage, big or small can impact audiences you never imagined
• Overcoming your fear of judgment and how to finally share your truth and help more people
• Using books and speaking as your platform, so your message reaches hearts and changes lives far beyond your own circle

Your words might just be the answer someone else is searching for.

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Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

• Grab the FREE resource Directory of Places to Speak https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/gift
• Follow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/laurieann.murabito
• Click and read more into over on my website. https://SpeakAndStandOut.com
• If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, get fully booked and profitable, book a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my programs. schedule a call at. https://speakandstandout.com/speaker-success

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