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Hosted by Wendi McNeill, Founder of Charli Jane Speakers® since 2002 ************** 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.
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Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
This Week I’m Talking About Direct Mail Campaigns to Help Grow Your Speaking Business
As many Charli Jane Members already know, I'm a huge advocate of direct mail campaigns for speakers looking to secure gigs.
However, it's possible to choose a great strategy and still receive no leads. The reason? Poor execution. Carrying out an effective direct mail campaign is a process that has many components, and getting just one of them wrong can pull the whole thing apart.
FOR MY LISTENERS
I made a Google sheet of 700 places that hire speakers for their events 🎤 💥 Grab your FREE copy 👉 https://charlijane.com/the-700-list/
Grow Your Speaking Biz Facebook Group – www.SpeakingBizCommunity.com See you over there!
FREE Marketing Templates for Speakers https://charlijane.com/speaker-marketing-templates/
Charli Jane Speaker Services: www.CharliJane.com
If you enjoyed the podcast and if you have time, I would LOVE and really appreciate a review, this will really help me out :)
Thank you so much!
Wendi
Charli Jane Speakers
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
This Week I’m Talking About How to Get in The Practice You Need to Become an Accomplished Public Speaker
Well, beyond speaking to yourself in the mirror, there are plenty of ways to get in some practical experience. So let's run through ways you can practice and perfect your speaking craft.
Listen in while I talk about improving your craft.
FOR MY LISTENERS
I made a Google sheet of 700 places that hire speakers for their events 🎤 💥
Grab your FREE copy? 👇
https://charlijane.com/the-700-list/
Resources:
Grow Your Speaking Biz Facebook Group – www.SpeakingBizCommunity.com See you over there!
Charli Jane Speaker Services: www.CharliJane.com
Enjoy the Podcast and if you have time, I would LOVE and really appreciate a review, this will really help me out :)
Thank you so much!
Keep Inspiring! ~ Wendi xo
CharliJane.com
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
This Week I’m Talking About 5 Reasons Speakers Should Be Guest Blogging
In my opinion, guest blogging is one of the most underrated marketing tools for speakers. It’s definitely in my top five growth hacks for speaking businesses, and yet so many speakers ignore this vital resource.
Listen in while I talk about the importance of guest blogging.
FOR MY LISTENERS
I made a Google sheet of 700 places that hire speakers for their events 🎤 💥
Grab your FREE copy? 👇
https://charlijane.com/the-700-list/
Resources:
Grow Your Speaking Biz Facebook Group – www.SpeakingBizCommunity.com See you over there!
Charli Jane Speaker Services: www.CharliJane.com
Enjoy the Podcast and if you have time, I would LOVE and really appreciate a review, this will really help me out :)
Thank you so much!
Keep Inspiring! ~ Wendi xo
CharliJane.com
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
The Speakers Call to Action
They want to take a journey with you and so it’s important to take their hand and lead them where you want them to go.
This is especially important for speakers who are growing their business to achieve a booked speaking schedule.
When they land on your website, what do they do next? They are looking for you to tell them.
Listen in while I talk about the Speakers Call to Action
FOR MY LISTENERS
I made a Google sheet of 700 places that hire speakers for their events 🎤 💥
Grab your FREE copy? 👇
https://charlijane.com/the-700-list/
Resources:
Grow Your Speaking Biz Facebook Group – www.SpeakingBizCommunity.com See you over there!
Charli Jane Speaker Services: www.CharliJane.com
Enjoy the Podcast and if you have time, I would LOVE and really appreciate a review, this will really help me out :)
Thank you so much!
Keep Inspiring! ~ Wendi xo
CharliJane.com
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
5 Proven Direct Mail Strategies That Will Land You More Speaking Opportunities
In this podcast, I’m talking about 5 Proven Direct Mail Strategies
Resources:
>> Get 44 free marketing templates for speakers - https://charlijane.com/speaker-marketing-templates/
>> Grow Your Speaking Biz Facebook Group www.SpeakingBizCommunity.com See you over there!
Reminder: The Charli Jane Speakers Club opens the door for 6 days only to new members a few times a year.
Benefits are many but the ones our members love the best are:
- 400 + speaking opportunities every month
- The Booked Solid Success Path
- The Charli Jane Speaker Family
Join our waitlist and I will send you an email when we are open to new members :)
https://charlijane.com/charli-jane-speakers-club/
>> Charli Jane Speaker Services - www.CharliJane.com
>> Charli Jane Speakers Club waitlist - https://charlijane.com/charli-jane-speakers-club/
If you enjoyed the Podcast and if you have time, I would LOVE and really appreciate a review, this will really help me out :)
Thank you so much!
Keep Inspiring! ~ Wendi
CharliJane.com
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
The Five Best Methods for Creating Recurring Revenue Streams for Your Speaking Business
In this podcast, I’m talking about ways to create recurring revenue streams for your business.
Resources:
>> Learn how to make recurring $60k monthly from one free speaking gig!
I teach you the possibilities of leveraging free speaking events.
Click here to learn more or go here https://charlijane.samcart.com/products/make-60k-monthly-from-doing-one-free-speaking-gig
>> Grow Your Speaking Biz Facebook Group www.SpeakingBizCommunity.com See you over there!
>> Charli Jane Speakers Club opens the door for 6 days only to new members a few times a year.
Benefits are many but the ones our members love the best are:
- 400 + speaking opportunities every month
- The Booked Solid Success Path
- The Charli Jane Speaker Family
Join our waitlist and I will send you an email when we are open to new members :)
https://charlijane.com/charli-jane-speakers-club/
If you enjoyed the Podcast and if you have time, I would LOVE and really appreciate a review, this will really help me out :) Thank you so much!
Keep Inspiring! ~ Wendi
CharliJane.com
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
In This Episode You Will Learn About:
- How to Create a Lead Magnet for Your Speaking Business
- Marketing your lead magnet
- Follow Up Your Lead Magnet Prospects to Secure Sales
Resources:
- Charli Jane Speakers Club since 2005 - The club that gets you booked! https://charlijane.com/charli-jane-speakers-club/
Show notes:
Today I’m giving you A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating an Awesome Lead Magnet for Your Speaking Business.
Most speaking businesses these days have a lead magnet. Why? Because they drive up engagement with your brand, cultivate a list of warm leads that are interested in your services, and you can put the entire process on autopilot once it’s set up.
Sounds pretty good, right?
That’s why I will use this podcast to take through creating a potent lead magnet, step-by-step, so that you begin to collect those all-important leads for your business.
Speaker Growth Academy: Opening the door soon to founding members with an awesome founding student price! The Speaker Growth Academy. This 10-week program is hands-on training that takes you from the idea to the stage. Get on Wendi’s waitlist here >>
Amazing Grow Your Speaking Biz Facebook Group: www.SpeakingBizCommunity.com See you over there!
Enjoy the Podcast and if you have time, I would LOVE and really appreciate a review, this will really help me out :)
Thank you so much!
Keep Inspiring! ~ Wendi xo
CharliJane.com
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
In This Episode You Will Learn About:
- What Does Clarity Mean in the Context of Speaking?
- Why is Clarity Your Ticket to Speaking Success?
- How to Build Clarity as a Speaker
Resources:
- Charli Jane Speakers Club since 2005 - The club that gets you booked! https://charlijane.com/charli-jane-speakers-club/
- 41 marketing templates just for speakers (Plug n’ go https://charlijane.com/why-clarity-sells-you-as-a-speaker/
Show notes:
Today I’m talking about Why Clarity Sells You As a Speaker.
There are plenty of aspects that I cover with the speakers I work with during the course of our time together. However, there is something I talk about right off the bat as soon as we sit down. So what’s that one thing we talk about right away? Clarity.
Clarity is often the difference-maker between a successful speaking business, and one that is busy but not making any money. I recently spoke about the importance of being consistent as a speaker. But without clarity, you can be consistently doing the wrong things.
So what does clarity mean in the context of speaking? Listen in and learn.
Speaker Growth Academy: Opening the door soon to founding members with an awesome founding student price! The Speaker Growth Academy. This 10-week program is hands-on training that takes you from the idea to the stage. Get on Wendi’s waitlist here >>
Amazing Grow Your Speaking Biz Facebook Group: www.SpeakingBizCommunity.com See you over there!
Enjoy the Podcast and if you have time, I would LOVE and really appreciate a review, this will really help me out :)
Thank you so much!
Keep Inspiring! ~ Wendi xo
CharliJane.com
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
In This Episode You Will Learn About:
- Why do you need testimonials
- How to get them
- Where to put them
Resources:
- Charli Jane Speakers Club since 2005 - The club that gets you booked! https://charlijane.com/charli-jane-speakers-club/
Show notes:
The bottom line with testimonials is that they are one of the best ways to market yourself as a speaker. We all understand how powerful the recommendations of a friend, colleague, or family member are. When it comes to buying products and services, 92% of consumers say they trust word-of-mouth or recommendations from friends and family above all other forms of advertising.
That’s precisely what testimonials are – a recommendation. Given the influence recommendations hold, I think you’ll agree that building up a plentiful list of testimonials is a pretty powerful tool to have in your marketing belt.
Testimonials also provide social proof that you have the credibility and authority to speak on your chosen subjects. The more testimonials you acquire, the more you begin to look like the expert in your sector you already know you are to planners and event organizers.
Speaker Growth Academy: Opening the door soon to founding members with an awesome founding student price! The Speaker Growth Academy. This 10-week program is hands-on training that takes you from the idea to the stage. Get on Wendi’s waitlist here >>
Amazing Grow Your Speaking Biz Facebook Group: www.SpeakingBizCommunity.com See you over there!
Enjoy the Podcast and if you have time, I would LOVE and really appreciate a review, this will really help me out :)
Thank you so much!
Keep Inspiring! ~ Wendi xo
CharliJane.com
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
Thursday Aug 26, 2021
In This Episode You Will Learn About:
- Why consistency is everything as a speaker
- The importance of consistency in a business
- How to remain consistent as a speaker
Resources:
- FREE: Get consistent using our 41 pages of Canva marketing templates. Stick to your brand and use them regularly. Grab them here >>
Show notes:
I often meet speakers that tell me they struggle to secure gigs. After doing a little more digging with them, the same issue always pops up, time after time. No one knows who they are.
It’s not that they don’t have a good speaking website, or that they don’t have any published articles. It’s about the fact that they haven’t built any trust or credibility within their field. In other words, no one knows who they are or what they represent.
While the obvious solution is to get more speaking engagements. It’s not so cut-and-dry. Many speakers get stuck in a vicious cycle of not being booked and therefore unable to build trust and authority.
However, there is a way forward – being consistent. Consistency is absolutely key if you want to grow your speaking business.