# How to Create a Signature Talk That Gets You Paid with Jess Ekstrom

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Podcast: [Earn Your Happy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/earn-your-happy-174912)
Published: 2026-04-27T06:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Think you need more experience before you can get paid to speak? Think again. In this episode, I sit down with Jess Ekstrom, a Forbes Top Rated Speaker, to break down how to turn your lived experience into paid speaking opportunities. Jess shares how she went from speaking for a slice of pizza to commanding $35K per talk. We also dive into the shifts that get you booked, how to think about pricing without tying it to your self-worth, and how to optimize your online presence so opportunities come to you. Get ready to create a signature message that people want to book. Check out our Sponsors: Granola - Granola is an AI-powered notepad built for the way real people actually meet. Get three months free at http://granola.ai/earn. Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci, Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy Indeed - Spend less time searching, and more time actually interviewing candidates who check all your boxes. Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. Rella - Rella is a project management platform built specifically for social media managers and teams. Go to http://getrella.com and use code EARN for 10% off your first three months or annual plan. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Why people can’t book you if they don’t know you’re a speaker. 08:30 How did you get into speaking? 11:45 The massive pay gap between male and female speakers. 15:00 The mindset shift that helps you confidently raise your rates. 17:30 How to identify your signature message. 25:00 Tips to handle fear, nerves, and worst-case scenarios on stage. 32:30 How to think about p…

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