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Speaking Business podcast

Maria Franzoni
Public Speaking
Speaking Industry
Customer Experience
Flow State
Linkedin
Performance Practice
Webinars
Media
Leadership Speaking School
Emma Henderson
Innovation Women
Speaker Bureaus
Paul Mcgee
Mindfulness
Awards
Truth
Speaking Fees
Five-Minute Drill
Sumo
Simone Vincenzi

Welcome to Speaking Business Podcast hosted by former international Speaker Bureau Owner and Agent Maria Franzoni. Speaking Business Podcast is a practical no waffle no nonsense podcast packed with actionable advice for Speakers wanting to be more bookable and make more money. Maria is the hidden influence behind the careers of hundreds of successful speakers and a recognised Speaking Industry exp... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes254Founded8 years ago
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In this episode of Speaking Business Podcast, I'm joined by Donna O'Toole, award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author of WIN, founder of August Recognition and co-founder of AwardsApp.ai.

Donna helps businesses and individuals raise their profi... more

In this episode of Speaking Business Podcast, I'm joined by Alex Atherton, an ex-secondary school head teacher, keynote speaker, author of The Snowflake Myth, and a winner at the 2025 Speaker Awards.

Alex shares how he moved from running schools to... more

In this episode of Speaking Business, I'm joined by Bobbie Carlton, founder of Innovation Women, an online speaker platform for women and other underrepresented voices.

Bobbie shares why she created Innovation Women, what she saw missing from confe... more

In this episode of Speaking Business, I'm joined by Captain Emma Henderson, international keynote speaker, leadership expert, founder of Project Wingman and creator of the AVIATE decision-making model.

Emma shares how she moved from aviation and ch... more

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Recent Guests

Donna O'Toole
Award-winning entrepreneur, author, and founder of August Recognition
August Recognition / Dent Global
Episode: How Awards Help Speakers Become More Visible, Credible and Bookable with Donna O'Toole
Alex Atherton
Ex-secondary school head teacher, author of The Snowflake Myth
Speaker and author
Episode: Alex Atherton: Building a Speaking Business When You're Starting from Nothing
Bobbie Carlton
Founder of Innovation Women, speaker and advocate for women in tech
Innovation Women
Episode: Why you aren't Getting Booked to Speak with Bobbie Carlton
Emma Henderson
International keynote speaker and leadership expert, founder of Aviate framework, former EasyJet executive
Captain Emma Henderson (individual guest)
Episode: From Flight Deck to the Stage: Building a Speaking Business with Captain Emma Henderson
Steve Markman
Founder of Markman Speaker Management; former head of conference divisions at major events
Markman Speaker Management
Episode: The One Thing Conference Organisers Want That Most Speakers Don't Have
Joe Frankie III
Soldier, logistician, businessman, coach, and author; founder of JF3 Associates
JF3 Associates
Episode: Joe Frankie III: The Five-Minute LinkedIn Drill That Got Him Clients in 15 Countries
Elliot Kay
Speaker, entrepreneur, CEO of The Speaker Awards and Summit
The Speaker Awards and Speaker Summit
Episode: Building a Profitable, Aligned Speaking Business with Elliot Kay
Jenn Espinosa Goswami
ICF certified speaker coach, award-winning corporate trainer, founder of Weightless LLC
Weightless LLC
Episode: From Fraud Examiner to Speaker Coach with Jenn Espinosa
Jon Card
Journalist, author, founder of Full Story Media
Full Story Media
Episode: What speakers can learn from journalists to become visible, credible and easier to book with Jon Card

Host

Maria Franzoni
Host of Speaking Business Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Great stuff

    In a forest of podcasts in this space this one stands out for me. Practical advice in pretty much every episode - it's like having a little speaker mentor in your pocket. That sounds a little weird but you know what I mean.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scott McArthur
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Great content for speakers!

    As a keynote speaker, I was excited to find this podcast. Lots of great tips from people in the business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KatGec1717
    United States4 years ago
  • Don't miss it!

    Easily one of the most genuine and value-packed podcasts out there! I appreciate the variety of episodes, the super practical takeaways, and Maria's sincere humility to give all this amazing knowledge to the listeners for free.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arlie K
    United States5 years ago
  • Great experience

    I have done many podcasts and it was a real pleasure to do this particular episode with Maria and share some of my experiences of working in and with high performance teams.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LD Lloyd
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Always learn something

    Love the way Maria interacts with guest! I always learn something while being entertained too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bmabcdef
    Ireland5 years ago

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The show is valued for its variety of guest expertise and real-world guidance for booking and pricing.
Listeners praise practical, actionable takeaways and the host's engaging interviewing style.
Guests are described as high-caliber and insightful, with immediate, applicable advice.

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How Awards Help Speakers Become More Visible, Credible and Bookable with Donna O'Toole
Q: Can you tell us about the awards app and why it matters?
She describes the app as an end-to-end, AI-enabled platform that lists verified awards, helps pre-judge entries, safeguards data, and provides PR tools to promote wins, aimed at increasing accessibility and safety for diverse users.
How Awards Help Speakers Become More Visible, Credible and Bookable with Donna O'Toole
Q: How can winners maximize the impact of their awards after receiving them?
Donna recommends sharing why the award was won and the real-world impact it represents, leveraging it across social media, websites, and communications, and even creating campaigns to ensure others benefit from the win.
How Awards Help Speakers Become More Visible, Credible and Bookable with Donna O'Toole
Q: What should people look for to determine if an award is credible?
She outlines signs of credibility: transparent judging processes, clear categories, visible past winners and sponsors, accessible contact points, and a reputable online presence across channels to verify legitimacy.
How Awards Help Speakers Become More Visible, Credible and Bookable with Donna O'Toole
Q: Donna, you've built a business around helping people be more recognized, which I love, and be more trusted. When did you first realize that awards and recognition weren't just nice to have, but actually would help people commercially in their businesses?
Donna explains that early experiences writing and guiding awards for entrepreneurial ventures revealed that awards boosted confidence, validated achievements, and provided a credible signal of quality to customers and potential partners, which in turn helped with visibility and bookings.
Alex Atherton: Building a Speaking Business When You're Starting from Nothing
Q: How did you navigate the transition from education to speaking and build credibility with new audiences?
I started by testing content, building a newsletter, and running focus groups to validate ideas with real professionals, while also preparing a stage-ready argument supported by evidence from my leadership experience; continual learning and updating materials kept me credible for corporate audiences.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Speaking Business podcast

What is Speaking Business podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show delivers practical, no-nonsense guidance for people who want to be more bookable and profitable as speakers. Episodes feature seasoned industry insiders—speakers, bookers, and bureau leaders—sharing actionable tactics on positioning, profiling, securing bureau listings, optimizing fees, and closing more deals. Notable is a consistent emphasis on real-world systems and outcomes over theory, with guests who bring hands-on experience from running speaker bureaus, coaching, and media strategy. Listeners likely include aspiring and established speakers, coaches, and professionals aiming to grow their speaking businesses or book more engagements for clients. The format tends to mix structured frameworks with personal stories, offering c... more

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1. Donna O'Toole
2. Alex Atherton
3. Bobbie Carlton
4. Emma Henderson
5. Steve Markman
6. Joe Frankie III
7. Elliot Kay
8. Jenn Espinosa Goswami

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