Speaking Business podcast

Welcome to Speaking Business PodcastSpeaking Business Podcast is a practical no waffle no nonsense podcast packed with actionable advice for Speakers wanting to be more bookable and make more money. Hosted by Maria Franzoni, the hidden influence behind the careers of hundreds of successful speakers and a recognised Speaking Industry expert. For 20 years she worked in and ran leading speaker bureaus, she knows why clients really book speakers - and why they don’t. Topics covered in this podcast include how to:•Position yourself in a competitive market•Build your profile and market your services•Get listed with Speaker Bureaus •Charge higher fees •Close more deals •Grow your Speaking BusinessIf you are a speaker and would like help to get bureau ready go to www.SpeakingBusinessAcademy.com

Recent Episodes
  • Style isn't superficial it's strategy - with Kay Korsh
    Apr 15, 2025 – 21:32
  • You don't need a stronger bio - you need a better story, with Mark Leruste
    Mar 25, 2025 – 36:26
  • How to Build a Speaking Business, Zero Excuses with Brad Burton
    Mar 6, 2025 – 25:30
  • Get Noticed and Grow Your Speaking Business on LinkedIn with Niall Ratcliffe
    Nov 5, 2024 – 33:11
  • Building a Career that Speaks Volumes: Lessons from Rikki Arundel
    Oct 25, 2024 – 29:19
  • From Real Estate to Real Impact: How Nikki Greenberg Built Her Speaking Business
    Sep 24, 2024 – 26:00
  • Unlocking Growth with Steve Sumner
    Sep 4, 2024 – 32:11
  • Building a Successful Speaking Business: Insights and Advice from Mark Denton
    Aug 6, 2024 – 33:39
  • Get started using AI in your Speaking Business with Ben Gold
    Jun 20, 2024 – 36:14
  • What is a Speaker Manager and what do they do? With Diana Stoney
    Sep 20, 2023 – 28:35
  • From a mindset of poverty to a high paying speaking business with Jaz Ampaw-Farr
    Apr 18, 2023 – 36:09
  • Intentional Storytelling with Steve Ashton
    Dec 27, 2022 – 19:53
  • How every speaker could benefit from having a manager with QJ
    Dec 20, 2022 – 30:55
  • Finding your 'True Funny' with Paul Dornan
    Dec 13, 2022 – 31:33
  • Owning your own story with Lesley Woods
    Dec 6, 2022 – 17:40
  • How Santa, chocolate, questions and acronyms help you be a better speaker with George Nagle
    Nov 29, 2022 – 22:24
  • Ditch perfection and create connection with Lisa Braithwaite
    Nov 15, 2022 – 28:59
  • How to license your content to grow your speaking business with David Lim
    Nov 1, 2022 – 21:05
  • How to beat stress and avoid burnout with Carole Spiers
    Oct 18, 2022 – 17:45
  • How to grow your (speaking) business with Donnie Boivin
    Oct 4, 2022 – 30:28
  • How to transition from low paid entertainer to highly paid keynote with Tim David
    Sep 20, 2022 – 33:54
  • What is going on in the Speaking Industry in Canada, US and Europe? with Tami Adams
    Sep 6, 2022 – 46:03
  • What's happening on the international speaker circuit with Philipp Kristian
    Aug 30, 2022 – 26:21
  • How to move your audience to action with Sarah Archer
    Aug 16, 2022 – 28:27
  • How to get started as a paid speaker with Liza Pavlakos
    Aug 2, 2022 – 24:00
  • Advice from 35 year speaking veteran Orvel Ray Wilson
    Jul 19, 2022 – 32:50
  • Paul Spiers talks about his consultancy and speaking with Maria Franzoni
    Jul 5, 2022 – 22:12
  • Insights into the speaking industry with speaker agent and manager Dave Daniel
    Jun 21, 2022 – 32:31
  • You don't make a sale, you build a sale with Shelley Walters
    Jun 14, 2022 – 42:48
  • A Call to Action to save the planet from Hugh Montgomery
    Jun 7, 2022 – 32:52
  • Founder of Covered Speakers Bureau Adam Levitt in conversation with Maria Franzoni
    May 31, 2022 – 27:21
  • How to Maximise your LinkedIn Profile with Melanie Goodman
    May 24, 2022 – 40:04
  • From speaking for free to opening for Tony Robbins with Phil M Jones
    May 17, 2022 – 38:52
  • Everything you need to know about the Big Stage with Pegine Echevarria
    May 10, 2022 – 45:14
  • How to get booked to speak in the US with Gail Davis
    May 3, 2022 – 33:23
  • Taking your Speaking Business International with Elin Hauge
    Apr 26, 2022 – 32:05
  • How to be a Productivity Ninja in your Speaking Business with Graham Allcott
    Apr 19, 2022 – 29:50
  • Behind the scenes of a successful speaking business with Simone Vincenzi
    Apr 12, 2022 – 36:45
  • Financial Wellness for Speakers with Caitriona Ellis
    Apr 5, 2022 – 36:10
  • How to be rich without really trying with Jasmine Birtles
    Mar 29, 2022 – 34:13
  • Behind the scenes of an international speaker bureau with Raleigh Addington
    Mar 22, 2022 – 26:21
  • How to be more, do more, have more with Gavin Ingham
    Mar 15, 2022 – 31:47
  • Speaking Business is a Journey, Not a Destination with Olga Geidane
    Mar 8, 2022 – 36:46
  • How to write & self-publish a book that turns readers into clients with Jessica Killingley
    Mar 1, 2022 – 33:47
  • From Basecamp and through a Pandemic to a successful speaking business with Alex Staniforth
    Feb 22, 2022 – 33:37
  • Speaker Website Essentials with Chris and Jude Wharton
    Feb 15, 2022 – 37:09
  • Turn your Book or Keynote into Transformational Programmes with Mary Tillson
    Feb 8, 2022 – 22:03
  • From working the room to working the Zoom with Will Kintish
    Feb 1, 2022 – 32:55
  • How to work with Speaker Bureaus with Maria Franzoni
    Jan 25, 2022 – 25:45
  • Stand out as a Speaker and Be More Giraffe with Elliot Kay
    Jan 18, 2022 – 32:01
Recent Reviews
  • KatGec1717
    Great content for speakers!
    As a keynote speaker, I was excited to find this podcast. Lots of great tips from people in the business.
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