Episode #683
How to Get Paid $10,000 For an Hour Speech 
June 14, 2018

In episode #683, Eric and Neil discuss how you can get paid speaking gigs. Tune in to hear how to land these lucrative opportunities.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Get Paid $10,000 For an Hour Speech
  • [00:36] If you’ve never done public speaking, you should, because it’s the quickest and easiest way to make money.
  • [01:00] If you don’t get paid, you can get compensated in other ways.
  • [01:25] Figure out what you want and negotiate for that (accomodations, leads, etc.).
  • [01:45] It took Eric 2 years to get a paid speaking gig, but it Neil 4-5.
  • [02:00] Don’t expect the get paid from day one.
  • [02:35] Make a speaking engagements page on your website.
  • [02:45] Make sure you get images and footage of you speaking.
  • [03:25] Get comfortable asking about budget and audience demographics.
  • [03:53] Create YouTube videos that show you giving a speech/webinar. It will help you generate public speaking leads.
  • [04:35] Bryan Harris has a helpful tool that helps people find speaking engagements.
  • [05:25] Speaker bureaus are a great way to get gigs, but don’t sign an exclusive deal with anyone.
  • [05:45] Self-publish books and send them to corporations as a marketing campaign.
  • [06:45] Speaking engagements can always lead to other opportunities.
  • [07:22] Be patient and scrappy.
  • [07:45] It may take a while to land gigs.
  • [08:00] Offer bonuses like meet and greets with conference attendees.
  • [08:30] That’s it for today!
  • [08:34] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway!

Leave some feedback:

  • What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below.
  • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.

Connect with us:

Discover Latest Episodes

Episode
The AI Influencer That Makes $10M A Year
February 18, 2025

In episode #2918, Eric and Neil explore the emergence of AI influencers, their impact on marketing, and the unconventional leadership style of Elon Musk. They delve into the importance of authenticity...

Episode
YouTube Citation Surges 414 Percent in AI Overviews
February 17, 2025

In episode #2918, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the significant rise of YouTube as a platform for AI content creation and its potential as a podcasting network. They emphasize the importance of crea...

Episode
The 14% Conversion Boost That Most Companies Miss
February 14, 2025

In episode #2917, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss the impact of Buy Now Pay Later solutions in B2B markets, the importance of appearance in business settings, the effectiveness of Super Bowl ads, and ...