{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 13: Targeted Outreach & Emailing Event Planners","description":"In this episode of the Booked and Paid Speaker Blueprint, Sean Douglas breaks down exactly how speakers should approach targeted outreach, contact event planners, and increase visibility in order to book speaking engagements consistently. Sean explains why visibility is the foundation of every successful speaker business, how to craft outreach emails that actually get responses, why speaker reels outperform one sheets, and how to position yourself so event planners immediately understand your value. This episode is a practical, tactical walkthrough for speakers who want to stop guessing and start building a repeatable outreach system. In This Episode, Sean Covers: Why visibility drives every speaking business How to find the right event planners What to include in outreach emails Why long speaker one sheets no longer work How to position yourself as the right speaker The difference between speaker reels and highlight reels Why your website should house your speaker reel How to niche correctly as a speaker Using social media to build authority Creating daily short-form content How to book local and regional speaking engagements Finding associations and conferences that hire speakers Tools and platforms for finding speaking opportunities Key Takeaways Visibility Creates Opportunities If event planners are not seeing you, they cannot hire you. Your marketing, social media, podcast appearances, videos, website, and outreach all work together to create visibility. Targeted Outreach Wins Do not send generic mass emails. Research: The organization The event theme The audience The problem they need solved Then position yourself specifically for that opportunity. Keep Outreach Simple Event planners do not want: Long bios Massive attachments Overwhelming emails They want clarity: What do you speak on? What problem do you solve? Why are you the right fit? Your Topic Is Your Niche Do not niche only by audience. Niche by: Problem solved Topic expertise Transformation delivered One topic can apply to many industries. Speaker Reels Matter Your speaker reel should: Showcase delivery style Demonstrate stage presence Build trust quickly Live on your website, not just YouTube The No BS No Fluff Guide to Getting Booked to Speak A practical guide with: Speaker outreach email scripts Booking strategies Positioning frameworks Visibility tactics Targeted Outreach Booked and Paid Speaker Blueprint Sean Douglas\u2019 six-month speaker business mentorship program focused on: Building speaker systems Increasing visibility Positioning speakers professionally Creating scalable outreach Booking consistent paid engagements Connect with Sean Douglas Website: The Success Corps Subscribe & Review If this episode helped you: Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform Subscribe on YouTube Leave a rating and review Share this episode with another speaker Your support helps more speakers learn how to get booked and paid consistently. ","author_name":"Booked & Paid Speaker Blueprint Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/294467","html":"