134. How to Unlock Solo Success Through Public Speaking with Blair Bryant Nichols
10/15/24 • 33 min
Have you ever felt the fear of standing in front of a crowd, heart racing, palms sweating, wondering if you're about to say the wrong thing? As solopreneurs, public speaking can seem intimidating, but it's a game changer for connecting with clients, building your brand, and growing your business.
We invited Blair Bryant Nichols on the show to not only discuss how to engage your audience, but also how to approach the business side of public speaking.
And you may be asking why Blair? Well, Blair is the owner of BBN Creative Management for diverse and mission-driven talent. He's an expert in strategic speaking platforms and guides speakers and business leaders through the nuances of public speaking.
We discussed things like:
- How to identify your core message and communicate it effectively
- Common challenges people face when preparing for public speaking and how to overcome them
- Key components of a well-structured speech or presentation
- Advice to help speakers build confidence on stage
- How to find the right speaking engagements for your business
- How to figure out what to charge.
We discuss all of this plus so much more, so be sure to tune in!
Being a solopreneur is awesome but it’s not easy. It's hard to get noticed. Most business advice is for bigger companies, and you're all alone...until now. LifeStarr's SoloSuite Intro gives you free education, community, and tools to build a thriving one-person business. So, if you are lacking direction, having a hard time generating leads, or are having trouble keeping up with everything you have to do, or even just lonely running a company of one, be sure to check out SoloSuite Intro!
Have you ever felt the fear of standing in front of a crowd, heart racing, palms sweating, wondering if you're about to say the wrong thing? As solopreneurs, public speaking can seem intimidating, but it's a game changer for connecting with clients, building your brand, and growing your business.
We invited Blair Bryant Nichols on the show to not only discuss how to engage your audience, but also how to approach the business side of public speaking.
And you may be asking why Blair? Well, Blair is the owner of BBN Creative Management for diverse and mission-driven talent. He's an expert in strategic speaking platforms and guides speakers and business leaders through the nuances of public speaking.
We discussed things like:
- How to identify your core message and communicate it effectively
- Common challenges people face when preparing for public speaking and how to overcome them
- Key components of a well-structured speech or presentation
- Advice to help speakers build confidence on stage
- How to find the right speaking engagements for your business
- How to figure out what to charge.
We discuss all of this plus so much more, so be sure to tune in!
Being a solopreneur is awesome but it’s not easy. It's hard to get noticed. Most business advice is for bigger companies, and you're all alone...until now. LifeStarr's SoloSuite Intro gives you free education, community, and tools to build a thriving one-person business. So, if you are lacking direction, having a hard time generating leads, or are having trouble keeping up with everything you have to do, or even just lonely running a company of one, be sure to check out SoloSuite Intro!
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133. [Re-Release] Answers To The Top Email Marketing Questions Asked by Solopreneurs with Jay Schwedelson
Jay Schwedelson has his epic email marketing conference (virtual and free!!) coming up on October 16 and 17. We highly encourage all solopreneurs to attend. In light of this event, we're re-releasing this amazing episode.
We all have questions about email, whether it be for mass marketing campaigns or just one-on-one communication with clients or customers.
So, the fact that we got Jay Schwedelson, I repeat, JAY SCHWEDELSON, to answer these questions is basically just the coolest thing ever. He addresses topics like:
- If email marketing is actually necessary for solopreneurs (his answer surprised us)
- The biggest mistakes people make when it comes to email
- Common myths about email marketing
- How to create a subject line that increases open rates
- Where solopreneurs should focus their email efforts given they have limited time and resources
- How to grow email lists
- Email marketing predictions for 2024 (and why you need to think about the election even if your business has nothing to do with politics)
And so much more!
In the episode, we describe Jay as a cup of coffee. His enthusiasm and upbeat personality are so contagious and we can't wait for you to listen to this episode!
Being a solopreneur is awesome but it’s not easy. It's hard to get noticed. Most business advice is for bigger companies, and you're all alone...until now. LifeStarr's SoloSuite Intro gives you free education, community, and tools to build a thriving one-person business. So, if you are lacking direction, having a hard time generating leads, or are having trouble keeping up with everything you have to do, or even just lonely running a company of one, be sure to check out SoloSuite Intro!
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135. ⭐ Soundbite: Our Two Cents on Networking - How to Avoid Awkwardness and Shine
Today we're diving into a topic that many of us know is important, but often overlook or feel unsure about—networking.
But here’s the thing, we’re not talking about your usual "swap business cards and shake hands" kind of networking. We're sharing our unique take on what really works for us—some strategies and approaches you may not have considered before.
Whether you're a seasoned solopreneur or just starting out, we’ll be exploring fresh, unexpected ways to build connections that actually move the needle for your business.
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Being a solopreneur is awesome but it’s not easy. It's hard to get noticed. Most business advice is for bigger companies, and you're all alone...until now. LifeStarr's SoloSuite Intro gives you free education, community, and tools to build a thriving one-person business. So, if you are lacking direction, having a hard time generating leads, or are having trouble keeping up with everything you have to do, or even just lonely running a company of one, be sure to check out SoloSuite Intro!
The Aspiring Solopreneur - 134. How to Unlock Solo Success Through Public Speaking with Blair Bryant Nichols
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Have you ever felt the fear of standing in front of a crowd, heart racing, palms sweating, wondering if you're about to say the wrong thing? As solpreneurs, public speaking can seem intimidating, but it's a game changer for connecting with clients, building your
Speaker 2brand, and growing your business.
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