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Not sure what to charge for a keynote? Start with the salary you want, then work backward to your fee. In this episode, I walk through the math with real 2026 speaker fee numbers. This is for new and growing speakers, coaches, and consultants who want to get paid well to speak without guessing at a number. 👉 Find your number in 2 minutes, join the free Profitable Speaker Circle, and use the Speaking 4 Profit Revenue Calculator inside → https://www.skool.com/wealthyspeaker In this video: - Why "what should I charge?" is the wrong question - The formula: annual income goal ÷ your fee = paid gigs you need - What a $100K speaking year looks like at $2,500, $5,000, and $10,000 a talk - What the market pays in 2026 - How to add workshops to grow your fee - How to say your fee out loud (and then stop talking) 🔗 Links Free community + Revenue Calculator: https://www.skool.com/wealthyspeaker Speaking 4 Profit University: https://www.speaking4profit.com/ Watch next: https://youtu.be/cUO-1ZAiP84?si=kKiFTUXx0Tld7JFJ If this helped, like the video and subscribe for weekly episodes on building a speaking business and getting paid for what you know. #speaking #publicspeaking #keynotespeaker #speakerfees #speakingbusiness

My coaching client Angela Williams just delivered a leadership training for  Red Bull Distribution Company — and 100% of participants who completed  feedback said they'd invite her back. You'll learn: ✅ How Angela landed and structured the Red Bull contract ✅ How to translate psychological tools into corporate-ready language ✅ What actually shifts in leaders when this work is done well — from     second-guessing and overextending to grounded, confident leadership If you're a speaker, consultant, or coach looking to turn deep expertise  into corporate contracts, this case study shows you what's possible. Learn more about Angela https://angelamarie.co/freebies 🔗 Join the free Profitable Speaker Circle:  https://www.skool.com/wealthyspeaker 🔗 Try the Speaking 4 Profit Revenue Calculator:  https://s4prevenue.lovable.app/   #CorporateTraining #LeadershipDevelopment #SpeakingBusiness #ExecutiveCoaching 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!  😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6435071699714048

Join the Profitable Speaker https://www.skool.com/wealthyspeaker One bad speaking engagement almost ended my career. Learn how to spot red flags and secure better-paid speaking events. We all have that one story that nearly made us walk away from the industry. I am sharing exactly what went wrong during a difficult speaking engagement and the lessons I learned about vetting organizers before signing a contract. It is easy to get excited about a new opportunity, but protecting your reputation is just as important as filling your calendar. Building a sustainable speaker business requires knowing when to walk away from a bad deal.   Subscribe for weekly public speaking strategy breakdowns, and comment below: What is the biggest red flag you have encountered at an event?

Join the Profitable Speaker Circle https://www.skool.com/wealthyspeaker   You do not need to be on a stage to build a successful speaker business. Discover 5 revenue streams for experts today.  Many professionals assume that earning a living as a speaker requires constant travel and stage time.  However, you can monetize your expertise in multiple ways without the physical demands of live events.  This video breaks down how to leverage your existing knowledge to create consistent income streams that support your career goals. Whether you want to supplement your income or pivot entirely, these strategies help you focus on speaking for profit instead of chasing the next gig.  We cover practical methods to package your insights so you can get paid to speak while maintaining a sustainable workload. Use these public speaking strategies to refine your approach and stop relying solely on event bookings. Subscribe for weekly public speaking strategies, and comment below: Which of these revenue streams are you going to test first? Create Your Own Skool Community https://www.skool.com/signup?ref=ee58a9e43b0f4c088432740efe0efb5a   Create Your First Online Course  https://app.kajabi.com/r/WK5nKFrE/t/bg3gh24f

Two speakers. Same topic. Same talent. One gets "you're hired" — the other gets "we went another direction." It's not about who's better. It's about who's easier to say yes to. In this video, I break down the 3 things event planners actually look for before they ever hear you speak — so next time, you're the obvious choice, not the backup option. This is for speakers, consultants, and coaches who are pitching events and getting silence (or rejection) back, even when they know they're good on stage. ⬇️ Join the Profitable Speaker Circle (free community) ⬇️ Speaking 4 Profit Revenue Calculator — see what your talks could actually be worth.

In this conversation, I sit down with my friend and client, Victor Simmons, to explore his remarkable journey as an executive leader at some of the world's top hotels.  Victor shares how he channeled that leadership experience into an extraordinary year — writing not one, but two books and earning a spot on the TEDx stage. We dig into what it really takes to lead at the highest levels, stay committed when the momentum could easily stall, and turn ambition into finished work. Whether you're building a career, a brand, or just trying to follow through on your own big goals, this conversation is packed with insight on leadership, discipline, and the compounding power of momentum. Check out Victor's TEDx talk https://youtu.be/FrgCt-7NQwM?si=eEhnqaF8lioQH5qf Need help scaling your speaking business? Join the Profitable Speaker Circle https://www.skool.com/wealthyspeaker

Join the Profitable Speaker Circle https://www.skool.com/wealthyspeaker You can walk off stage with a standing ovation and still leave with nothing but "thank yous." In this video, I break down how to turn your speaking engagements into real revenue — not just applause. What You'll Learn: -Why your talk should be a doorway, not a destination -The 3 moves to convert your talk into a paid offer -How to price your next-level offer (hint: it shouldn't be under $5,000) -A real client example of turning one talk into $40K–$100K/year in retainer work Resources Mentioned: 🔗 Speaking for Profit Revenue Calculator - https://s4prevenue.lovable.app/ 🔗 Join the Profitable Speaker Circle (free community) - https://www.skool.com/wealthyspeaker 🔗 Talk A Dot (feedback + referral tool) - https://www.talkadot.com/s/evolvebenton/share

Join the Profitable Speaker Circle https://www.skool.com/wealthyspeaker Stop thinking you need a massive online following to land paid speaking engagements. Learn why smaller speakers often book more gigs. Many aspiring speakers assume fame is the barrier to entry, but the reality is quite different. This video explains why event organizers prioritize specific expertise and audience relevance over vanity metrics like follower counts. Evolve Benton breaks down exactly why organizers hire certain professionals and how you can position yourself to win contracts without having a famous personal brand. If you want to build a sustainable public speaking career, focus on the factors that actually matter to event planners.  We cover the shift in industry standards that favors niche authority over broad popularity. You will learn the practical steps to secure paid speaking engagements by leveraging your unique value proposition rather than relying on social media clout. Subscribe for weekly public speaking career tips, and comment below with the biggest challenge you face when pitching to event organizers.

If you've ever given a great talk and walked away with nothing but applause, this one's for you. I'm breaking down exactly how to capture a room, follow up the right way, and build the system that turns a workshop into an actual paid engagement.  Want to build out a wealthy speaker system? Join the Profitable Speaker Circle https://www.skool.com/wealthyspeaker

Why Your Best Women Keep Leaving — And How to Stop It Your most talented women are stuck in mid-level roles — not for lack of skill, but because no one taught them to make their value visible. That "visibility gap" is quietly costing you your best people. Dionne Watts - Williams shares what it was like to be laid off while pregnant in a senior role — and the realization that changed everything: the problem wasn't me. It was an organization that never learned to position its talent. Inside, you'll get 3 shifts to close the gap and keep your top performers from walking out the door. Watch if you're a leader losing great women or a high performer who feels invisible at work. Learn more about hiring Dionne Watts - Williams to speak at your organization https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwattswilliams/   👉 Like & subscribe for more on leadership, visibility, and getting paid what you're worth. Need help writing your next talk? Join the Profitable Speaker Circle https://www.skool.com/wealthyspeaker   #WomenInLeadership #ExecutivePresence #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerGrowth #WorkplaceEquity

Join us as we celebrate the graduation of our latest Speaking 4 Profit cohort. Each cohort member will have the opportunity to speak and share about their experience. If you are interested in learning more about the future cohort, join the waitlist https://speaking4profitacademy.lovable.app/

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Join the Profitable Speaker Circle https://www.skool.com/wealthyspeaker/about. This video breaks down how to create effective speaking or consulting proposals, contrasting a lengthy, unsuccessful attempt with a quick, successful one.  Learn the art of writing a proposal that captures attention and delivers results, ensuring your business proposal stands out.  We cover essential proposal writing techniques to help you secure clients and grow your consulting business.

Get the complete Speaker Outreach Playbook and Training by joining the Profitable Speaker Circle https://www.skool.com/wealthyspeaker/plans.   Evolve Benton shares how to leverage Claude AI to build an effective speaker outreach system. This video covers essential steps for email outreach and lead generation, demonstrating how AI automation can streamline your process. Learn how to use Claude for sales and improve your client acquisition strategy. Try Authority X Pro Today https://authorityxpro.com/?ref=evolve Watch the Claude Ai Speaker Outreach demo here

Join the Profitable Speaker Circle https://www.skool.com/wealthyspeaker   In this video Evolve Benton and Colin Yearwood shares insights on sales with integrity, emphasizing that many perceived "sales problems" are often "self problems." This discussion is perfect for business owners, speakers, and consultants looking for effective sales tips and ethical sales strategies. Learn how to approach selling in a way that feels aligned and authentic, moving beyond ineffective sales training tactics. Most speakers and consultants think they have a sales problem.  Colin Yearwood says they're wrong. After helping generate over $4 million in coaching and training sales, Colin has discovered that the real barrier to closing more clients isn't your pitch — it's who you're being when you deliver it.  Join Colin's Community https://www.skool.com/coaching/about?ref=ee58a9e43b0f4c088432740efe0efb5a