Most people think you have to be born a good speaker to step on stage and make an impact—but what if getting better is really just about putting in the reps?

Listen in as John Lee Dumas, host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, shares how he struggled on his first stage and what pushed him to keep going. Get his take on why embracing failure, facing live audiences, and sticking to a mantra of ruthless focus are the real ingredients of transformation. Discover why speaking is more than just being on a platform—it’s about delivering value and building your brand, one honest lesson at a time.

Here's what you'll learn:

• How putting in more reps as a speaker helps you get better, so you're not afraid of starting out rough.
• The hidden power of embracing silence on stage, so you command attention even from distracted audiences.
• Why niching down your message or topic opens doors to true success, so you avoid the trap of blending in with everyone else.
• The importance of seeing every stage—from podcasts to conferences—as your platform, so you own your influence and reach.
• How to handle honest feedback without letting it stop you, so you keep growing instead of giving up after your first try.

Get ready to put in the reps and turn speaking into real results that set you apart.

John Lee Dumas's website: https://www.eofire.com/

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Are you looking for tips to leverage public speaking in your business?

If you're a coach, consultant, or service provider wondering

***How to pitch yourself for speaking opportunities?

***How to sell from the stage?

***How to get booked to speak?

***How to use organic lead generation?

***How to make money speaking?

Then listen in on this live coaching session with Anita McKenna, where I help her uncover the opportunities she's missing when she doesn't have a post event process in place and NEW way to leverage her own stage from LinkedIN to private masterclasses.

***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS

What if your next presentation didn't just inform but sparked trust and brought clients straight to you?

Uncover what most speakers never realize: it’s not about how much you teach, but how you make your audience feel. Learn how simple shifts in your approach can turn every talk into meetings, referrals, and real leads who want more from you.

You’ll see why sharing your story as the expert and using memorable phrases makes your message sticky. Ditch the salesy pitch. Discover how true service wins hearts—and opportunities—every single time.

What you'll learn:

• How to position yourself as the sought-after expert, so your audience instantly trusts and remembers you
• Speaking to serve,, so you attract more opportunities without sounding pushy
• Storytelling to overcome objections, so people see themselves in your stories and want your help
• Craft a powerful, repeatable phrase, it will help your message lingers long after you left the room
• Deliver actionable value every time, so you become the go-to name and get referrals for more speaking gigs

With the right strategy, every speech becomes a client magnet.

*** Book a Speaker Success call here: https://speakandstandout.com/Speaker-success

Links & Resources:

Ready for support to grow your personal brand and communicate with confidence schedule a call to explore options to work together.

Listen to the Public Speaking Monetization podcast on Apple or Spotify

Experts Edge newsletter delivered right to you inbox: https://speakandstandout.com/bid-newsletter

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-ann-murabito

Instagram: @laurieann.murabito

Visit my website for more advice and tips