Professional Speaking: Known. Booked. Paid.
John Ball | Speaker Coach for Paid Keynotes & Professional PositioningProfessional Speaking: Known, Booked & Paid is the definitive business podcast for keynote speakers, subject matter experts, and corporate consultants who are serious about building a commercially viable business, not just getting better at public speaking. Each week, host and speaker coach John A Ball cuts through the noise on what actually drives client bookings, inbound referrals, and premium f... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 200 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusinessCareers | |||
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Most speakers think joining a bureau is the finish line. Dominic Eldred-Earl, who books speakers for London Speaker Bureau and speaks himself, explains why it's closer to the starting line.
He breaks down the real difference between a speaker agent ... more
Most speakers assume the flood of AI-generated content is bad news for them. In this solo episode, John Ball argues the opposite: as content gets cheaper and more abundant, a real human voice saying something only they could say becomes harder to ign... more
Most speakers can speak. Almost none of them can sell themselves. Ryan Botner can do both, and he learned the second skill the hard way: twenty years in sales, a million-dollar income before thirty, a near-fatal overdose, and a rebuild from a nine-do... more
Most speakers are working hard. They're creating content, building relationships, showing up consistently, and still wondering why the enquiries aren't coming in the way they should.
The issue usually isn't effort. It's what the effort is pointing a... more
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John shares clear steps to become a professional speaker plus has interesting guests who share their lived experience as paid speakers. Refreshingly frank.
Apple Podcasts5internationalwanderer
United Kingdom3 months ago - Excellent Strategies
John is a marvelous host, and I love this podcast because he and his guests always provide actionable strategies for me to use as a speaker.
Apple Podcasts5Speaking247
United Statesa year ago - Helpful insights
As someone who is looking to share my expertise and knowledge in my field of Early Years education. I have recently started listening to this podcast to gain insights and advice for becoming a speaker in my niche. Words are powerful and I’m finding this podcast to be very useful for practical tips but also very inspiring and motivating. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5Nurturing WildUnited Kingdoma year ago - High-quality, practical content
Working with John on the 'Present Influence' podcast was a fantastic experience. He conducted a thorough pre-interview to ensure the content was valuable for his audience and that I was a good fit for the show. We recorded two back-to-back episodes, and the collaboration was seamless, with a great vibe throughout. John is a true professional who genuinely cares about delivering high-quality, practical content. I highly recommend working with John if you want your ideas shared with care and profe... more
Apple Podcasts5The Authoritative CoachUnited Kingdoma year ago - Full of Wonderful Conversations!
Podfluence is an amazing podcast! Each episode is chock full of incredible conversation, poignant discussions and fantastic insights. John is a great interviewer who does his homework and obviously loves what he’s doing! I highly recommend…
Apple Podcasts5YoddsyUnited States3 years ago
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This show targets professionals who want to turn speaking into a scalable, paid business rather than just improve their delivery. Episodes frequently center on positioning, securing higher-fee gigs, and building a repeatable pipeline for bookings, with practical frameworks, real-world scripts, and ROI-focused insights. Listeners can expect candid conversations with seasoned speakers, coaches, and industry insiders who share actionable tactics for differentiating, marketing, and monetizing expertise. A standout: the host emphasizes ethical influence, transformation-led talks, and category-of-one positioning to help speakers stand out in competitive markets.
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