The Truth About Becoming a Paid Speaker

Join me for Paid To Speak on July 8th - apply here: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/paid-to-speak/ Resources mentioned on this episode: How to Get More Speaking Gigs Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-confidence-chronicles/id1439434022?i=1000771404374 Ready to Build your X-factor and stand out from the crowd? Watch my Stand Out Personal Brand masterclass here: https://courses.thequeenofconfidence.com/offers/7UiNB2x9/checkout — This episode is for you if you want to become a paid speaker. Most people think getting on stage is the goal. It isn't. The stage is just the beginning. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the business of speaking, what actually gets you booked, how speakers make money beyond their speaker fee, and why some people leave an event with applause while others leave with clients, opportunities, and long-term impact. If you've ever dreamed of speaking on stages, landing TEDx talks, getting booked for conferences, or building authority through speaking, this conversation is for you. We talk about: what event organisers are really looking for in a speaker why personal branding matters more than your speaking skills how one free speaking gig generated over $70,000 the business systems every speaker needs behind the scenes Whether you're a coach, consultant, entrepreneur, thought leader or aspiring speaker, this episode will completely change how you think about getting paid to speak. READY TO BUILD YOUR AUTHORITY, CONFIDENCE & PERSONAL BRAND? 📖 GET ERIKA'S BOOKS → Becoming Magnetic (Penguin Random House, 2025) → Confidence Feels Like Shit (2020) Available here: https://shop.thequeenofconfidence.com/collections/book Amazon, Barnes & Noble or any audio book app ♟️ The Queen's Table My high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ ✨ The Next Level Build your confidence, audience and income. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level/ 🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAK → For keynotes, corporate events, and women's leadership conferences in Australia and the USA: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/speaking/ 📲 FOLLOW ERIKA → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence/?hl=en → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-cramer-queenconfidence/ → Website: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/about/ → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeenofconfidence 👑 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE CONFIDENCE CHRONICLES → Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MUxtupRLNGB8cuNC9mwXI → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-confidence-chronicles/id1439434022 → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtf2VIsUYg-vkERa16r_VcFNz3Bt6kLI → All platforms: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/podcast/ 🙏🏽 ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Please subscribe so you never miss one. It takes 30 seconds and it means everything to us! Chapters

00:00:00 The Most Requested Topic 00:02:04 How to Get Paid to Speak 00:03:37 Speaking Is an Opportunity, Not Just a Paycheck 00:05:13 The Business Behind Speaking: What No One Tells You 00:07:49 The 70K Speaking fee 00:09:20 Speaker Fees Breakdown: Australia vs United States 00:11:49 Your Personal Brand Is Everything: Be Memorable or Be Forgotten 00:12:25 Speaker Assets You Must Have: Reels, Websites, and Visibility 00:13:11 The More You Speak, The More You Speak 00:14:08 Build Your Ecosystem First 00:17:54 The Backend That Made 20K 00:21:02 Why You Can't Copy and Paste Your Talks 00:23:05 Make Your Audience Feel Something: Interaction and Impact 00:23:57 The Longevity Game: What Happens After You Leave the Stage 00:26:22 Three Pillars of Paid Speaking: Brand, Business, and Mindset 00:27:08 You're Here to Serve, Not to Look Cool 00:28:18 Join me at Paid to Speak