Feb 14 2025 31 mins
“Consider speaking as part of a broader business strategy, not just a standalone service” - Blair Bryant Nichols
In this episode, we welcome Blair Bryant Nichols. He shares insights on leveraging speaking engagements to grow a business, discusses the evolution of speaking as a business model, emphasizing the importance of soft skills and emotional intelligence in client acquisition. Blair outlines a sustainable speaking strategy, focusing on identifying ideal audiences and crafting compelling messages. He provides actionable advice for aspiring speakers, encouraging them to start speaking early and to view speaking as a valuable business tool rather than just a side gig.
In this episode, listen for:
- Building a Speaking Business: Strategies for building a sustainable business around speaking. Identifying your ideal audience and crafting a compelling message. How to find and secure speaking opportunities.
- Monetizing Your Expertise: The different ways to generate revenue from speaking. How to create and sell products or services related to your speaking business.
- The Importance of Storytelling: Leverage your unique story and expertise to connect with audiences and crafting a narrative that resonates with your target market.
Continuous evolution and adaptation are key to successful speaking careers.
Connect with Blair Bryant Nichols:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bbn-creativemanagement-llc/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbn_creativemgmt/
Connect with Entrepreneur Encounter:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entrepreneur_encounter/
Soft Skills Studio: https://entrepreneur-encounter.ck.page/products/entrepreneur-encounter-circle-mem
Newsletter: https://entrepreneur-encounter.kit.com/bd62239694
Host Sara Lowell:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/youarerembertllc/
Website: https://www.youarerembertllc.com/
Host Dana Johnson:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/d-m-johnson/
Website: https://ddvirtualmanagement.com/