# Ep. 337 INSIDER SECRETS OF THE SPEAKING BUSINESS WITH FORD SAEKS

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Published: 2026-02-05T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Emerging presenters and professional speakers want to know best practices and proven processes for running a successful speaking business. You would be hard-pressed to find a more reliable source than business growth innovator and Hall of Fame speaker, Ford Saeks, co-founder of the Million Dollar Speakers Group. In today's conversation with co-hosts Mark and Darren, he reveals five insider secrets that will help you build an unforgettable speaking business. SNIPPETS: • Be great on stage, on screen, and on demand • Hit your audience's key targets • Share data, information, knowledge, wisdom, and tactics • Have a clear value proposition • Identify the problem you solve that people will pay you to eliminate • Establish your revenue model • Create a menu of services • Display your menu clearly on your website • Don't tie your identity to a delivery method • Maintain an active digital footprint • Develop a coherent, lifestyle-friendly sales and marketing playbook • Use social media tools, a blog, podcasts, etc. • Apply the 'Create, Borrow, Buy' technique Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/ Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com

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