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Hosted by Wendi McNeill · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 100 episodes
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Helping speakers grow their speaking business, build a strong platform and connect with meeting planners.
Wendi McNeill hosts Grow Your Public Speaking Business, a business show with 100 episodes published.
How to Write a Talk Title That Makes Event Planners Stop Scrolling Show Notes: For years, I held onto something comfortable that wasn’t serving me anymore. Speakers often do the same thing with their talk titles, clingin
One Talk, Multiple Revenue Streams — How to Make Your Message Work Harder I was seventeen years old when I went to Camp Okontoe and something shifted. You never know when those moments are coming — you just show up, a li
Stop Waiting to Be Discovered: How to Build a Real Speaking Pipeline For years, while I was building Charli Jane Speakers, my husband was on the road climbing cellular towers, gone for weeks at a time. I was home holding
The One Sentence That Gets You Booked There was a season in my life when everything fell apart. And what I remember most isn't the hard part, it's the moment I got quiet enough to hear what was actually true. One directi
Why Broad Topics Don't Book Stages ... And What to Say Instead I've been thinking about Africa lately. Growing up, my parents ran mission trips, and what I watched them do every single time was get specific. This village
Does Your Speaker Bio Pass the 60-Second Hireable Test? I was sitting with my coffee this morning, thinking about a member I worked with years ago, talented, gifted, and I couldn't figure out why the bookings weren't com
Episode Title: Your Speaker Page Is Costing You Bookings — Here's the Fix I grabbed my coffee this morning and started scrolling through speaker websites — and I kept landing on the same feeling. So close. But not quite
Talk Title Formulas That Meeting Planners Actually Book If your talk title sounds broad, meeting planners skip it — even if your talk is fantastic. In this episode, you’ll get 5 talk title formulas (plus examples) to mak
Meeting planners do not read your one sheet. They scan it. In this episode, I’m walking you through the 7 things planners look for fast so your one sheet feels clearer, more credible, and easier to say yes to. What You’l
How to Write a Speaker Pitch Email That Gets Opened If you’ve been pitching yourself for speaking gigs and hearing crickets, the problem might not be your topic; it might be how you’re showing up in the inbox. In this ep
How to Find Paid Speaking Gigs in 2025 (Even If You’re Just Starting Out) Feeling stuck waiting to get picked for your next speaking gig? In this episode, Wendi McNeill of Charli Jane Speakers shares five proven strategi
The #1 Mistake New Speakers Make With Their Bio (And How to Fix It) 🎙 Episode Summary If you're pitching yourself as a speaker (or avoiding it altogether), your bio could be the silent dealbreaker. In this episode, I br
If you're sending pitches and hearing crickets, you're not alone. You're probably not doing anything wrong; you're just missing a few key tweaks. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the three biggest mistakes speakers
Figuring Out What to Charge as a Newbie Speaker Figuring out what to charge as a newbie speaker is a common challenge, but today, we will crack the code and set you up for speaking success. We'll explore the factors infl
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome as a New Speaker Stepping into the world of public speaking can sometimes bring a sneaky feeling called 'impostor syndrome.' It's that voice in your head saying you're not good enough or you
10 Ways to Leverage Social Media for Speaker Brand Building Are you a speaker looking to get more people to know and love what you do? Social media is like a magic wand that can help you do just that! It’s a great way to
Networking for Newbie Speakers My Top Tips for Maximizing Events When building your business in this industry, it’s one thing to have incredible speaking skills down pat, but there's another crucial aspect you can't affo
Effective Time Management for Busy Public Speakers In the fast-paced world of public speaking, managing your time effectively is as crucial as delivering a great speech. Juggling speaking engagements, preparation, and pe
Speaking at Local Events: A Gateway to Bigger Stages Are you looking to make a splash in the world of public speaking? Starting local is a brilliant strategy. Local events offer a unique platform to hone your skills, bui
How to Craft Your Compelling Speaker Backstory in 30 Minutes Want to know the secret sauce to captivating your audience from the get-go? It's all about your speaker backstory – the tale of how you became the incredible s
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Grow Your Public Speaking Business is hosted by Wendi McNeill. The show is categorised under business (marketing) and has published 100 episodes.
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