{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 5: Free Gigs, Pay To Play, Or Paid Speaker and the Truth Speaker Coaches Never Tell You","description":"The speaking industry looks glamorous from the outside. Stages. Standing Ovations. Photos. Travel. Behind the scenes, there are very different types of speaking opportunities and not all of them build a real speaking business. In this episode, Sean breaks down the four types of speaking engagements: \u2022 Free gigs \u2022 Speak to sell \u2022 Pay to play \u2022 Paid keynote engagements Most importantly, how to decide which lane you want to build your career in. If you\u2019ve ever wondered: \u2022 Should I speak for exposure? \u2022 Is pay to play worth it? \u2022 Can you really make more money speaking to sell? \u2022 How do I position myself as a paid keynote speaker? This episode answers it directly. CHAPTERS 00:00 \u2013 Intro & Why the Speaker World Looks Glamorous 01:00 \u2013 The Four Types of Speaking Gigs 02:00 \u2013 The Truth About Free Speaking Engagements 03:00 \u2013 \u201cExposure\u201d vs. Paying Your Bills 04:00 \u2013 Speak To Sell Explained 05:00 \u2013 Why Some Speakers Swear By It 06:00 \u2013 The Hidden Downsides of Pitch Fest Events 06:30 \u2013 Pay To Play: What It Really Means 07:30 \u2013 The Risk And Reward Of Paying For Stage Time 08:30 \u2013 Why I Only Choose Paid Speaking 09:00 \u2013 If You Look Like A Free Speaker, You Attract Free Gigs 09:30 \u2013 Matthew McConaughey And Breaking Positioning 11:00 \u2013 Repositioning Yourself As A Paid Speaker 12:00 \u2013 Keynotes vs. Breakout Sessions 13:00 \u2013 Speaking As A Marketing Tool 14:00 \u2013 Why I Avoid The \u201cRun To The Back Of The Room\u201d Model 15:00 \u2013 Relationship Building vs. One And Done Gigs 15:30 \u2013 Leveraging Introductions Instead Of Pitching 16:30 \u2013 Choosing Your Speaker Lane 17:00 \u2013 What\u2019s Coming In Episode 6 In This Episode, You\u2019ll Learn: \u2022 The real difference between free, low fee, pay to play, and premium gigs \u2022 Why exposure rarely pays the bills \u2022 The business model behind speak to sell events \u2022 The financial math of pay to play stages \u2022 How to stop attracting free speaking requests \u2022 Why positioning determines what you attract \u2022 The importance of choosing your lane intentionally \u2022 How to build long term relationships instead of chasing transactions The Core Lesson If you position yourself as a free speaker, you will attract free gigs. If you pay to speak, you will attract pay to play opportunities. If you position yourself as a paid keynote authority, you will begin attracting paid keynote engagements. The market responds to how you position yourself. Choose your lane. Then build toward it. Resources Mentioned No BS No Fluff Guide To Get Booked To Speak - https:\/\/bit.ly\/getbookedtospeakguide No BS No Fluff Guide To Podcast Marketing - https:\/\/bit.ly\/podcastmarketingbook Booked & Paid Speaker Blueprint - https:\/\/bit.ly\/BookedPaidSpeakerBlueprint Email: Sean@TheSuccessCorps.com If this episode helped you: \u2714 Subscribe \u2714 Leave a review \u2714 Share it with another speaker Next Episode: Marketing and Visibility and How to Position Yourself as the Expert Event Planners Want to Hire. See you in Episode 6! ","author_name":"Booked & Paid Speaker Blueprint Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/294467","html":"