55: Make Yourself Ridiculously Easy To Hire As A Speaker - With Guest David Avrin CSP Speaker Driven Business podcast

55: Make Yourself Ridiculously Easy To Hire as a Speaker - with Guest David Avrin CSP

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Wondering why your phone isn’t ringing off the hook? It’s pretty simple. Speaking isn’t your business — it’s your product, and you have to learn to sell it like a pro.

In this episode, Jacqueline sits down with the magnetic and insightful David Avrin, CSP and global speaking expert. Together, they peel back the curtain on what really keeps speakers in the game and thriving.

From strategic pitching windows to what makes a speaker ridiculously easy to work with, this conversation is packed with practical advice, hilarious anecdotes, and a whole lot of truth-telling.

Whether you’re just stepping into the speaking world or looking to take your career to the next level, this episode is your roadmap to becoming not just a great speaker, but a successful one.

If you are dreaming of standing ovations, remember that the applause begins with smart business moves. Perfect your business strategy - because it’s not just about the message you deliver It’s about making it to the stage in the first place.

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

Meet David Avrin (00:01)
Why your story won’t get you hired (01:46)
The biggest mistakes speakers make (06:33)
David’s proven system for strategic outreach that keeps his calendar full (09:31)
How the right timing when pitching can transform your results (13:45)
The credibility pricing dilemma — Are you charging too low? (17:35)
David’s whirlwind schedule and what it really takes to live a speaker’s life (21:22)
Why charging too little makes you dismissible (25:18)
Creative ways to get footage that books you gigs (28:18)
Your secret weapon for landing gigs and building trust (32:51)
Wisdom in one sentence (36:08)

If you are on a mission to amplify your message to make a more meaningful impact, and you’d love to join a vibrant community of people all harnessing the power of speaking we’d love you to join us in our private Facebook group. Here you will gain access to exclusive live trainings, free resources and the opportunity to ask Jacqueline anything. It’s all designed to take the speaking game to the next level. We can’t wait to welcome you.

Join here : https://www.facebook.com/groups/paidspeakerbreakthrough

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