{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 4: Speaker Fees | How Much Should You Charge (And Why You\u2019re Not Getting $10K Gigs)","description":"Everybody wants the $10,000 keynote. Very few speakers understand how speaker fees actually work. In this episode, Sean breaks down the real numbers behind speaking engagements, how event planners think about budgets, and what you must do to command higher fees without pricing yourself out. If you\u2019ve ever wondered: \u2022 How do I get from $1,500 to $5,000? \u2022 When can I charge $10,000+? \u2022 What do associations really pay? \u2022 How do I talk about my fee without losing the deal? This episode answers all of it. CHAPTERS 00:00 \u2013 Intro & Why Everyone Wants the $10K Gig 01:05 \u2013 What Speakers Actually Get Paid (Real Ranges) 02:10 \u2013 When to Say Yes to $2,500 (And When Not To) 04:00 \u2013 Visibility Begets Visibility 05:00 \u2013 Why Optics Matter More Than Your Fee 06:10 \u2013 How Associations Structure Speaker Budgets 07:15 \u2013 Local vs. State vs. National Conferences 09:10 \u2013 What You MUST Have to Command Higher Fees 10:45 \u2013 Why You\u2019re Not Tony Robbins (Yet) 12:00 \u2013 Staying in Your Lane & Owning Your Expertise 14:30 \u2013 One Talk. Master It. Monetize It. 16:00 \u2013 Pricing Psychology ($5,000 vs. $5,500) 17:00 \u2013 Exactly What to Say When They Ask Your Fee 18:30 \u2013 $10,000 Speakers Must Deliver $100,000 Value 20:30 \u2013 What Event Planners Are Thinking 22:00 \u2013 All-Inclusive vs. Plus Expenses Strategy 23:30 \u2013 How to Quote Your Fee Without Undermining Yourself 24:30 \u2013 Final Thoughts In This Episode, You\u2019ll Learn: \u2022 The realistic fee ranges for associations, colleges, and conferences \u2022 Why most speakers stay stuck in the $1,500\u2013$3,500 range \u2022 How to strategically take lower-paying gigs to build optics \u2022 Why your website, reel, and positioning determine your pay \u2022 The psychology of pricing and anchoring \u2022 How to negotiate without sounding desperate \u2022 What makes someone worth $10,000+ \u2022 Why outcomes and not motivation justify premium fees The Core Lesson You don\u2019t get paid based on passion. You get paid based on positioning, authority, and outcomes. If you look like a $2,000 speaker, you\u2019ll be paid like one. If you solve a $100,000 problem, you can command a $10,000 fee. Resources Mentioned Speaker Page Example: www.TheSuccessCorps.com\/speaking Email: Sean@TheSuccessCorps.com Booked & Paid Speaker Blueprint (Where we walk you step-by-step through becoming a bookable speaker that gets a resounding YES, not a quiet no.) Get the guide here that will add more bookings to your calendar, guaranteed: bit.ly\/getbookedtospeakguide If this episode helped you: \u2714 Subscribe \u2714 Leave a review \u2714 Share with another speaker See you in Episode 5! ","author_name":"Booked & Paid Speaker Blueprint Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/294467","html":"