Professional Speaking: Known. Booked. Paid.
John BallMost speakers don’t struggle with speaking. They struggle with being seen, chosen, and paid properly. John Ball’s Known. Booked. Paid. framework helps professional speakers move from inconsistent £1k gigs to high-fee, repeatable bookings by fixing positioning, demand, and stagecraft. This podcast breaks down what actually drives bookings, referrals, and higher fees in the real world of professiona... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 200 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MarketingEntrepreneurshipBusiness | |||
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Beth Sherman is a multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy writer who spent 30 years writing for Letterman, Jay Leno, Ellen DeGeneres, and multiple major awards shows, including the Oscars. She now works as a keynote speaker and executive presentation coach, ... more
Elliot Kay is the founder of The Speaker Awards, a seven-time author, and one of the most connected people in the UK speaking industry. In this conversation, John and Elliot dig into what's actually changing in how professional speakers get hired, an... more
Taki Moore recently wrote that conviction is a shortcut to charisma. It's a clever line. It's also only half right, and the other half is quietly costing speakers bookings.
In this episode, John unpacks why confident, polished speakers still fail to... more
Last week I bombed on stage at a standup comedy gig. Not catastrophically -- more in the way where you know before you walk onstage that you're not ready, and then it shows.
I want to talk about it, not for the catharsis, but because the cascade tha... more
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- 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 Wild
United 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 - Thoughtful and helpful!
I have really enjoyed listening to this podcast, and was honored by being a guest as well. John’s approach and questions are thoughtful and insightful, and I plan on using this podcast to help me as I grow my own.
Grateful to know you John and thank you for producing this show!
Apple Podcasts5Christine McAlisterUnited States3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #76 | United Kingdom/Business/Marketing |
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Focused on empowering expert speakers, the discussion emphasizes the importance of transitioning from being merely good on stage to being consistently in demand. Key themes cover strategic aspects of speaking, including crafting compelling messages, mastering business techniques like pricing and referrals, and ensuring ethical practices in communication. Unique elements include insights into the evolving landscape of media and the impact of AI on speaking, aimed at providing speakers with the tools to not just gain applause but to build a solid reputation and influence market dynamics more effectively. The episodes often feature industry professionals sharing their personal journeys and practical tips to help speakers enhance their skills a... more
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