Have you ever thought about taking the knowledge or passion you have and turning it into an income? Thousands of people do it every day and there are many organizations looking for individuals just like you, those willing to present to their groups to educate, inform and entertain their members. Anyone can take what they know and turn it into dough! This podcast will offer easy-to-implement tips to help you do just that. You will hear from many experts ready and willing to offer up the secrets that helped them launch their speaking career, both large and small.
Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0982112149 ======================================== One memorable presentation—and one unusual milk crate—changed the direction of Bill Corbett’s professional life. In this episode, Bill recalls the motivational speaker who captured an entire corporate audience and awakened his desire to speak professionally. He shares the simple advice that started his journey, how seeking out experienced mentors accelerated his growth, and what nationally recogni...
28 Jun 2026
11 - The New Book on How to Become a Conference Speaker
From Attendee to Keynote is Bill Corbett's latest book. It's A Practical Roadmap to Launch and Grow Your Conference Speaking Career FIND THE BOOK HERE ON AMAZON. Have you ever sat in the audience at a conference and thought: "I could do this." The truth is, many conference speakers didn't start with a polished presentation, a bestselling book, or a famous name. They started exactly where you are now—in the audience. In his new book, From Attendee to Keynote, professional speaker, trainer, and...
2 Jun 2026
10 - Why Every Professional Speaker Needs Their Own Agreement
Does a professional speaker really need their own speaker agreement if the client already has a contract? The answer may surprise you. In this episode, Bill Corbett explores why experienced speakers often provide their own speaker agreements—even when an organization has already supplied a contract. You'll learn how a speaker agreement helps clarify expectations, prevent misunderstandings, and create a more professional experience for both the speaker and the event organizer. Bill will discus...
28 May 2026
9 - The Digital Mess We Leave Behind
Check out the ultimate book on speaking: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E7I4G5G ------------------------------------------ Today’s episode is about something most of us rarely think about… until a family crisis suddenly forces us to. Our digital lives. From email accounts and photos to subscriptions, passwords, social media, and cloud storage, we all leave behind a growing digital footprint. But very few people ever prepare their families for what happens to those accounts after they’re gone....
20 Sept 2025
8 - Why Speakers Need a Podcast NOW!
Speakers are subject matter experts, and in today's crowded digital landscape, simply being a speaker or a subject expert isn't enough. You need to be seen, heard, and understood. While articles, webinars, and social media all play a role, there's one medium that stands out for its intimacy, reach, and ability to build genuine connection: the podcast. If you're a subject matter expert (SME), a podcast isn't just a trend; it's a strategic imperative. Here’s why stepping up to the microphone ca...
10 Jan 2023
7 - Don't Let Fear Hold You Back from Becoming a Speaker
Of all the things that keep adults from achieving their goals with getting paid to speak, is fear. It holds them back. It might be the fear that they won't succeed, that others will laugh at them, that they won't be accepted or that they might fail. Many of us heard the message over and over, "You're not good enough," and many are allowing that endless tape to play over and over, especially when we feel that others didn't like what we had to offer. Doug Foresta is a therapist and podcasting ...
14 Dec 2022
6 - How to Become an On-Air Contributor to Network TV and Radio
I'm Bill Corbett, professional speaker, author and television program producer and host. After nearly 20 years of traveling nationally and internationally, delivering presentations, I sat down and wrote the Amazon bestseller, FROM THE SOAPBOX TO THE STAGE: HOW TO USE YOUR PASSION TO START A SPEAKING BUSINESS. And now you're listening to the GET PAID TO SPEAK PODCAST to help you use what you feel passionate about to inspire change in others. There are so many incredible things you can begin d...
7 Dec 2022
5 - Know Your Material and Meet Speaker Rev. Talley
Successful speakers that get invited back by the meeting planners make it a point to know their material before they utter their first word on the stage. You have no idea what may occur at the event that could affect your presentation. The client might reduce or extend your time in front of the audience or equipment malfunctions could occur. Knowing your material well will help you "roll with the punches" or react to whatever happens. In this episode you're going to learn from a great speak...
4 Dec 2022
4 - Get published and training for speakers and MORE!
I'm the author of the book FROM THE SOAPBOX TO THE STAGE, an Amazon best-seller that reached the number 2 spot in it's category . One of the many techniques for getting hired to speak to groups is to get published. To get started on this, create an image of who your ideal audience members would be and then list the problems that they deal with on a regular basis. Then write 500-word artcles (essays) that feature solutions to these problems. Once you get the first few written, get them publish...
28 Nov 2022
3 - Surround yourself with successful speakers
One of the best techniques for developing yourself and your skills is to surround yourself with great and encouraging people. Better yet, hang out with people who are already doing the kinds of things that you want to master. So that's exactly what I did as I was growing my own speaking business. And in the process I started a television show on public access television in which I interviewed top speakers who were already speaking for a living and were willing to share their secrets. In this...
26 Nov 2022
2 - Ask others how they got their start
I'm lucky enough to have a large circle of speaking partners who have allowed me to interview them for both television and radio. Some of these professionals I can actually call them a friend, to provide them with help if they need it, or to call on them when I'm the one in need. So in this episode, my friend Dan Blanchard stopped by and we pulled out the microphones to record a casual conversation about how we each began our journey to help others through professional speaking, and getting ...
26 Nov 2022
1 - What could YOU publish a book on to help others?
This first episode was intended to set the stage. It gave me a chance to give you a little background on how I got started as a speaker, and tips that you might find useful. But it's just the beginning. It was an interview I did, just after my book first came out, and it was conducted by Susan Levin's SPEAKER SERVICES. The actual interview lasted almost an hour and you'll hear more segments of it over the next few episodes. If you're interested in reading or listening to my book, you'll find ...
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