# 312. How to Get Paid to Speak

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Podcast: [Empire Building](https://stenobird.com/podcast/empire-building-513351)
Published: 2026-02-23T10:30:29+00:00
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## Resource

Ever wondered what it actually takes to get paid to speak? Maybe you’ve been asked to teach at your office or you feel the nudge to step onto bigger stages—but you’re not sure where to start. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on how we built speaking careers from the ground up. We talk about why speaking is a reps game (not a talent contest), how to “stair step” from your office whiteboard to other markets, and why you don’t need a polished slide deck to begin. We share practical ways to raise your hand, leverage your network, and turn teaching into both confidence and income. We also break down how to get paid first in testimonials, how to create a one-page speaker sheet, how to set your fees, and why good audio matters more than fancy video when building your speaking brand. If you’re ready to stop waiting to be chosen and start acting like a speaker, this conversation will give you the framework and the push you need. Resources: Rotary International Toastmasters International Take the Empire Stage quiz . In two minutes, you'll find out which of the four stages you're in and get clarity on the moves that will help you build the empire you were made for without burning out or going it alone. The quiz is free and it's the clarity you've been waiting for. Check out Her Best Life: www.herbestlife.com Connect on Instagram: Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan Kymber Lovett-Menkiti: @kymbermenkiti Tiffany Fykes: @tiffanyfykes Produced by NOVA This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not Keller Williams Realty, LLC and its affiliates, and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice…

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