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Hosted by Wendi McNeill, Founder of Charli Jane Speakers® since 2002
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Visit our FREE speaker community at www.SpeakingBizCommunity.com
I help Speakers who are struggling to grow their business and get booked by providing growth strategies and speaking opportunities so they can achieve a booked speaking schedule.
Episodes

Feb 6, 2023
Feb 6, 2023
13 min
Why Your Speaker Business Isn't Growing
Are you finding that you're struggling to get bookings? Are you a little puzzled as to why you aren't growing your speaking business as you'd like? Several reasons could be contributing to your lack of growth.
Resources:
1. Join the Charli Jane Speakers Club: https://charlijane.com/charli-jane-speakers-club/
2. 60k Monthly from doing one free speaking gig:
https://charlijane.samcart.com/products/make-60k-monthly-from-doing-one-free-speaking-gig/
3. I jotted down 50 + speaking events accepting speaker proposals right now! Links included + a video tutorial on how to best use the list. Start submitting proposals today! https://charlijane.com/call-for-speakers/
4. The Booked Gig Course: If you struggle to find leads and convert them into booked speaking engagements, you're in the right place! https://charlijane.com/get-booked-course/
5. Join us in our free speaker Facebook community, Grow Your Speaking Biz Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/GrowYourSpeakingBiz
If you enjoyed the Podcast and have time, I would LOVE and appreciate a review :) Thank you so much!
Keep Inspiring! ~ Wendi
CharliJane.com

Jan 19, 2023
Jan 19, 2023
7 min
Above and Beyond the Speaker Demo
You are taking your viewer on a journey.
Believe it, or not the viewers of your video want you to tell them what to do, and this includes the meeting organizer who has the power to hire you.
So, it's your job as a speaker to take their hand and take them on that journey, starting in your speaker demo video.
Listen to today’s podcast as I share tips on taking your visitor on that journey to booking you.
Resources:
1. I jotted down 57 + speaking events accepting speaker proposals right now! Links included + a video tutorial on how to best use the list. Start submitting proposals today! https://charlijane.com/call-for-speakers/
2. Join us in our free speaker Facebook community Grow Your Speaking Biz Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/GrowYourSpeakingBiz
If you enjoyed the Podcast and have time, I would LOVE and appreciate a review. This will help me out :)
Thank you so much!
Keep Inspiring! ~ Wendi
CharliJane.com

Jan 5, 2023
Jan 5, 2023
11 min
Consistency is absolutely key if you want to grow your speaking business.
If you’re not sure what I mean, listen to today’s podcast and let me explain.
Resources:
1. I jotted down 57 + speaking events accepting speaker proposals right now! Links included + a video tutorial on how to best use the list. Start submitting proposals today! https://charlijane.com/call-for-speakers/
2. Join us in our free speaker Facebook community, Grow Your Speaking Biz Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/GrowYourSpeakingBiz
If you enjoyed the Podcast and have time, I would LOVE and appreciate a review. This will help me out :)
Thank you so much!
Keep Inspiring! ~ Wendi
CharliJane.com

Dec 22, 2022
Dec 22, 2022
14 min
The Best Way to Organize and Manage Your Speaking Leads
When building your speaking business, gathering leads is essential. Networking events, conferences, and social media are all excellent methods for meeting new people and adding them to your contact list. However, once you have all of these leads, what next?
Listen in as I share the best way to organize and manage your speaking contacts and leads.
Resources:
1. Success Tracker - This tracker can help you organize and manage your leads/contacts. https://charlijane.samcart.com/products/speaking-lead-organizer-single
2. I jotted down 57 + speaking events accepting speaker proposals right now! Links included + a video tutorial on how to best use the list. Start submitting proposals today! https://charlijane.com/call-for-speakers/
3. Join us in our free speaker Facebook community, Grow Your Speaking Biz Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/GrowYourSpeakingBiz
If you enjoyed the Podcast and have time, I would LOVE and appreciate a review. This will help me out :)
Thank you so much!
Keep Inspiring! ~ Wendi
CharliJane.com

Dec 8, 2022
Dec 8, 2022
9 min
5 Quick-Fire Tips for Successfully Growing Your Speaking Business with Video Marketing
Listen in as I share 5 tips on how to grow your speaking business with video marketing.
Resources:
1. I told you I like to share a resource with my listeners in each podcast. I jotted down 57 + speaking events accepting speaker proposals right now! Links included + a video tutorial on how to best use the list. Start submitting proposals today! https://charlijane.com/call-for-speakers/
2. Join us in our free speaker Facebook community, Grow Your Speaking Biz Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/GrowYourSpeakingBiz
If you enjoyed the Podcast and have time, I would LOVE and appreciate a review. This will help me out :)
Thank you so much!
Keep Inspiring! ~ Wendi
CharliJane.com

Nov 24, 2022
Nov 24, 2022
10 min
How to Leverage LinkedIn to Gain Massive Growth for Your Speaking Business
Listen in as I share some tips on how you can leverage LinkedIn to get booked!
There's no doubt about it, if you're in the corporate speaking space, LinkedIn can be one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal to help you gain massive growth for your speaking business.
Unlike other general social media platforms, LinkedIn is chock-full of high-level corporate decision-makers and other business professionals actively looking to connect with experts in various fields – making it the perfect place to position yourself as a go-to speaker in your industry.
Resources:
1. I told you I like to share a resource with my listeners in each podcast. I jotted down 57 + speaking events accepting speaker proposals right now! Links included + a video tutorial on how to best use the list. Start submitting proposals today! https://charlijane.com/call-for-speakers/
2. Join us in our free speaker Facebook community, Grow Your Speaking Biz Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/GrowYourSpeakingBiz
If you enjoyed the Podcast and have time, I would LOVE and appreciate a review. This will help me out :)
Thank you so much!
Keep Inspiring! ~ Wendi
CharliJane.com

Nov 10, 2022
Nov 10, 2022
10 min
How to Get in The Practice You Need to Become an Accomplished Public Speaker
In this podcast, I’m talking about practicing your talk. There isn't a more accurate phrase than "practice makes perfect." Listen in while I share some great tips to help you get the practice you need to perfect your speech.
Resources:
1. I told you I like to share a resource with my listeners in each podcast. I jotted down 57 + speaking events accepting speaker proposals right now! Links included + a video tutorial on how to best use the list. Start submitting proposals today! https://charlijane.com/call-for-speakers/
2. Find a local Toastmasters Club here https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club
3. Join us in our free speaker Facebook community, Grow Your Speaking Biz Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/GrowYourSpeakingBiz
If you enjoyed the Podcast and have time, I would LOVE and appreciate a review. This will help me out :)
Thank you so much!
Keep Inspiring! ~ Wendi
CharliJane.com

Oct 20, 2022
Oct 20, 2022
8 min
The Speakers Call to Action (CTA)
In this podcast, I’m talking about creating a powerful call to action that takes your visitor on a journey to help them make an easy hiring decision.
Resources:
I told you I like to share a resource with my listeners in each podcast. I jotted down 57 + speaking events accepting speaker proposals right now! Links included + a video tutorial on how to best use the list.
Start submitting proposals today
https://charlijane.com/call-for-speakers/
And don't forget 👇
Join us in our free speaker Facebook community Grow Your Speaking Biz Facebook Group 💥
https://www.facebook.com/groups/GrowYourSpeakingBiz
If you enjoyed the Podcast and have time, I would LOVE and appreciate a review. This will help me out :)
Thank you so much!
Keep Inspiring! ~ Wendi
CharliJane.com

Sep 29, 2022
Sep 29, 2022
12 min
The Go-Getters Guide to Becoming a Virtual Speaker
With the advent of the pandemic, there's no question that things have changed for speakers and events. While the events circuit is very much back up and running, many thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and educators have taken their message virtual by delivering webinars, creating digital products, and even putting on their very own live streaming events.
You can benefit from this trend by becoming a virtual speaker. It is a great way to get your message out there and a fantastic way to build your brand and grow your business. Here's everything you need to know about becoming a virtual speaker.
Resources:
Get help on repurposing your content, ask questions, get ideas, get resources and tools and make lasting connections. See you over there! https://www.facebook.com/groups/GrowYourSpeakingBiz
- Charli Jane Speakers Club since 2005 - The club that gets you booked! 400-800 new speaking opportunities every single week! That's 5,200-10,400 opportunities every year! That's A LOT and there is something for everyone! You can learn more and join our waitlist here to get an invite in your email https://charlijane.com/charli-jane-speakers-club/
- In my podcast, I told you I like to share a resource with my listeners in each podcast. I jotted down 50 + speaking events that are accepting speaker proposals right now! Links included + a video tutorial on how to best use the list. Start submitting proposals today!
https://charlijane.com/call-for-speakers/
Enjoy the Podcast, and if you have time, I would LOVE and appreciate a review; this will really help me out :)
Keep Inspiring!
Wendi xo
CharliJane.com

Sep 15, 2022
Sep 15, 2022
12 min
Why Your Talk Titles Are So Important
(And How To Create Gig-Winning Ones)
What's in a title? Well, everything! Coming up with compelling, thought-provoking, and evocative talk titles is one of the most important activities as a public speaker.
While your website, planner page, and one-sheet are all-important along the journey of getting booked, if you don't have fantastic talk titles, you might not even make it to the consideration stage.
Listen in on how you can create talk titles that will help you win more speaking gigs.
Resources:
Get help on repurposing your content, ask questions, get ideas, get resources and tools and make lasting connections. See you over there! https://www.facebook.com/groups/GrowYourSpeakingBiz
- Charli Jane Speakers Club since 2005 - The club that gets you booked! 400-800 new speaking opportunities every single week! That's 5,200-10,400 opportunities every year! That's A LOT and there is something for everyone! The cart is currently closed but opens July 14-19, 2022 to new members. 6 days only! You can learn more and join our waitlist here to get an invite in your email https://charlijane.com/charli-jane-speakers-club/
- In my podcast, I told you I like to share a resource with my listeners in each podcast. I jotted down 50 + speaking events that are accepting speaker proposals right now! Links included + a video tutorial on how to best use the list. Start submitting proposals today!
https://charlijane.com/call-for-speakers/
Enjoy the Podcast, and if you have time, I would LOVE and appreciate a review; this will really help me out :)
Keep Inspiring!
Wendi xo
CharliJane.com
