{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/655ce26ca2b4520012004845/6a69bee389139487963970c3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"You Don't Need to Be Famous to Be a Paid Speaker ","description":"<p>Ever wondered why some speakers get booked continuously while others present to empty rooms? </p><p><br></p><p>The answer to that question will be in this exclusive episode of The Public Speaking Podcast, hosted by Alexander Grabner-Jarlung</p><p><br></p><p>In this webinar he shares the hard lessons from his long 13 year career in public speaking. From having speaking lessons with David JP Phillips to speaking in front of an empty room of just 10 people, Alex breaks down the painful realities of the industry and how he transformed his approach to build a true career. He also addresses the common downfalls every speaker faces, from fear and information overload to relying on poor feedback, and outlines why simply having a great idea is never enough to get booked.</p><p><br></p><p>If you're an aspiring speaker, consultant, or seasoned executive wanting to scale your reach and secure stage opportunities, this masterclass provides the exact roadmap to level up your speaking business.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps: </p><p><strong>00:00</strong> - Intro</p><p><strong>00:44</strong> - What’s the #1 Mistake Holding Speakers Back?</p><p><strong>04:27</strong> - The Promise: Real Advice for Getting Booked in 2026</p><p><strong>06:58</strong> - Alex's Story: Starting Out with David JP Phillips</p><p><strong>08:44</strong> - The Empty Room Nightmare: Facing Frustration &amp; Failure</p><p><strong>10:27</strong> - Do You <em>Really</em> Have Something Worth Saying?</p><p><strong>12:58</strong> - Mistake #1: Having an Idea But No \"Signature Talk\"</p><p><strong>13:48</strong> - The \"Brain Drain\" Process: How to Narrow Down Your Topic</p><p><strong>17:04</strong> - Mistake #2: Listening to Self-Renowned Experts &amp; Bad Feedback</p><p><strong>20:57</strong> - Mistake #3: Never Testing Your Speech on Real Audiences</p><p><strong>24:18</strong> - Mistake #4: The Danger of Not Having a Professional Recording</p><p><strong>28:41</strong> - Mistake #5: The Lack of a \"Unicorn Effect\" (Standing Out)</p><p><strong>31:18</strong> - The TURBO Framework: From Page to Stage</p><p><strong>33:20</strong> - Examples of Unicorn Moments (Climbing Ladders &amp; Hot Sauce)</p><p><strong>36:00</strong> - Proof of Concept: Helping Speakers Reach 800,000+ TEDx Views</p><p><strong>39:39</strong> - Introducing SPEAKERx</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Follow us on social media</p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/headgain.co/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/headgain.co/</a></p><p>Youtube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@thepublicspeakingchannel\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@thepublicspeakingchannel</a></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://headgain.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://headgain.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join our <strong>community</strong></p><p>Free skool community: <a href=\"https://www.skool.com/beginner\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.skool.com/beginner</a></p><p>Paid skool community: <a href=\"https://www.skool.com/speak\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.skool.com/speak</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Alex </p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jarlung/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/jarlung/</a></p><p>Linkedin: <a href=\"https://se.linkedin.com/in/alexander-grabner-jarlung\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://se.linkedin.com/in/alexander-grabner-jarlung</a>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Lucas Reuterstig & Alex Grabner Jarlung "}