What I actually want to do is understand your speaking business — where you are, where you’re trying to go, and what’s getting in the way. That’s it.
I take a limited number of these calls each month because I take them seriously. I’ll come prepared, I’ll listen more than I talk, and if I know someone or something that could genuinely help you, I’ll say so. If what I do isn’t the right fit for where you are, I’ll tell you that too.
If you’re an established speaker who’s feeling stuck — not on stage, but in the business — I’d like to hear about it.
What We’ll Cover
There’s no set agenda. But most conversations end up covering:
Where your bookings are actually coming from right now
What’s feeling inconsistent or unpredictable
Where you think the gap is — and whether I see it the same way
What a useful next step might look like, if there is one
When you book, there are a few optional questions that help me come prepared. The more context you share, the more useful the call will be.
You won’t leave with a proposal. You might leave with a clearer picture of what’s worth working on.
Who this is for:
This call makes sense if you’re a speaker who:
Is already booking paid gigs but the pipeline feels inconsistent or unpredictable
Has plateaued on fees and isn’t sure why
Is over-reliant on bureaus, one client, or referral relationships
Knows the business side needs work but aren’t sure where to start
Wants a straight conversation — not a course, not a funnel, not a pitch
This call probably isn’t the right fit if you:
Are just getting started and haven’t booked paid gigs yet
Want an agent — someone to represent you and take commission on bookings
Are looking for a done-for-you solution at a low price point — DFY work is available but priced accordingly
Are happy with where your speaking business is right now
A NOTE ON WHY I DO THIS
Honestly? These calls make me better at what I do.
Every conversation gives me a clearer picture of where established speakers are actually stuck — not where I assume they’re stuck. That makes me more useful to the people I work with, and it sharpens the content and frameworks I put out.
So this isn’t charity, and it isn’t a disguised sales process. It’s how I stay close to the real problems in this space.
If something I offer ends up being relevant to you, great. If not, I hope the conversation was worth your 30 minutes.
Book a Listening Call
Use the booking form below
Once you pick your day and time, there are some optional questions. Any insights you can share help us go deeper!
You’ll receive a confirmation email
For Gmail users, please double check that you see the invitation.
Need to reschedule?
Just use the link at the bottom of the email from Cal.com
I’m a CI Fellow and strategic intelligence expert. For 17+ years, I’ve helped Fortune 500 companies, startups, and nonprofits understand their markets, build strategic relationships, and make critical decisions.
Now I teach keynote speakers to apply those same strategic intelligence principles to business development: build deep understanding, strategic relationships, and focused effort that compounds over time.
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