There are many speaking pitfalls. To build a profitable speaking business, you need to avoid these. Each week, Bret Ridgway, an 8-time author who works with speakers, authors, and information marketers chats with a successful speaker about their speaking journey, their keys to success, and about some mistakes they’ve made along the way.
Chris Recently Wrote, Produced, and Directed Four National Award-Winning Films The post Episode #140 – Chris Hennessy is a Full-time Filmmaker, Author, and Speaker and Shares His Unique Method of Finding Speaking Gigs appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
12/24/24 • 36:14
Dorothy’s Newspaper Column has Run for 35 Years and She is Now a Podcast Host. The post Episode #139 – Dorothy Wilhelm at 91 Years Young is the Longest Continuously Broadcasting Female Personality in the Northwest appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
12/17/24 • 38:01
Author of “Marketing Yourself” Which I Highly Recommend The post Episode #138 – Former Circus Acrobat Caelan Huntress is a Dynamic Speaker, Trainer and Business Coach appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
12/10/24 • 25:23
Be sure to pick up Aeoliana's Podcast Launch and Tech Playbook The post Episode #137 – Aeoliana Elliott is a Podcast Launch Strategist and Coach Who’s Passionate About Transforming Your Podcasting Vision Into Something Extraordinary appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
12/3/24 • 26:17
Check out the inspirational J-Mac video on YouTube. The post Episode #136 – Jim Johnson is a Former High School Basketball Coach Turned Keynote Speaker After Leading Young Men for 30 Years appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
11/26/24 • 28:26
His expertise has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and Inc. Magazine. The post Episode #135 – Former Fortune 10 Executive Turned Inspirational Speaker, Bestselling Author, & Leadership Coach Kyle McDowell is on a Quest to Create Cultures of Excellence and Reignite Leaders’ Passion and Purpose appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
11/19/24 • 28:39
Mary Cheyne is author of the bestselling book “Present” Yourself in Public Speaking – Tell Your Inner Critic to SHUT UP! And the Real You to SPEAK UP! The post Episode #134 – Mary Cheyne has Trained Over 30,000 People on Public Speaking and is the World Champion of Speaking First Runner-up appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
11/12/24 • 37:14
His inspirational story is a valuable lesson for us all The post Episode #133 – Georges Cordoba is a Cancer Survivor and a Passionate Health & Wellness Coach Who Speaks on Moving the Mountains in Your Life appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
11/5/24 • 41:29
Dr. White specializes in providing women with actionable steps they can take to change the trajectory of their lives The post Episode #132 – Dr. Tamara White is a Trained, Certified Life Coach, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Motivational Speaker appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
10/29/24 • 23:27
Edie Raether is a TEDx Speaker and Performance Coach and has Inspired Thousands of Associations and Fortune 500 Companies on Five Continents The post Episode #131 – Edie Raether is a TEDx Speaker and Performance Coach and has Inspired Thousands of Associations and Fortune 500 Companies on Five Continents appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
10/22/24 • 50:58
Tracy Repchuk is an Amazon Influencer and LinkedIn Advisor and 9-time #1 Bestselling Author The post Episode #130 – Tracy Repchuk is a 9 Time #1 International Bestselling Author and an International Speaker in 39 Countries appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
10/15/24 • 38:31
Robbie Samuels is an Event Design Consultant, an Executive Zoom Producer and a Business Growth Strategy Coach Recognized as a Networking Expert by NPR, the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Inc. The post Episode #129 – Robbie Samuels is an Event Design Consultant, an Executive Zoom Producer and a Business Growth Strategy Coach Recognized as a Networking Expert by NPR, the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Inc. appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
10/8/24 • 31:38
Kadin McElwain is an autistic college student with a passion for sharing his message of autism awareness The post Episode #128 – Kadin McElwain is an Autistic College Student with a Passion for Sharing His Message of Autism Awareness appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
10/1/24 • 14:07
Dana Rubin is a Speaker, Author and Consultant Who’s on a Mission to Encourage More People to Put Their Views into the Public Square The post Episode #127 – Dana Rubin is a Speaker, Author and Consultant Who’s on a Mission to Encourage More People to Put Their Views into the Public Square appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
9/24/24 • 28:08
John Dwyer is the man who convinced Jerry Seinfeld to be spokesperson for a small Australian bank. The post Episode #126 – John Dwyer is a Direct Response Customer Attraction Expert Who Can Help Speakers Think Way Outside the Box appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
9/17/24 • 36:48
Retired Brigadier General Twanda Young is a Widely Recognized Leader, Coach, Author and Speaker The post Episode #125 – Retired Brigadier General Twanda Young is a Widely Recognized Leader, Coach, Author and Speaker appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
7/29/24 • 32:27
Rich Hopkins has been speaking and coaching speakers for over 20 years The post Episode #124 – Rich Hopkins Has Been Speaking and Coaching Speakers for Over 20 Years appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
7/23/24 • 28:29
Elisa Boogaerts is a Launch Planner and She Uses Speaking as Her Primary Marketing Tool The post Episode #123 – Elisa Boogaerts is a Launch Planner and She Uses Speaking as Her Primary Marketing Tool appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
7/16/24 • 25:38
Greg Wasserman is a Sought-After Consultant Who Guides Professionals in Building Themselves into Brands The post Episode #122 – Greg Wasserman is a Sought-After Consultant Who Guides Professionals in Building Themselves into Brands appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
7/9/24 • 25:11
Mitch Carson has Trained Over 600 Speakers, Authors, Coaches and Consultants to Reach Their Goals The post Episode #121 – Mitch Carson has Trained Over 600 Speakers, Authors, Coaches and Consultants to Reach Their Goals appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
7/2/24 • 41:51
Tim Newman is the Creator of the Formula for Public Speaking, Which is a Step-by-Step Program to Help Anyone Who Wants to Improve Their Public Speaking Skills The post Episode #120 – Tim Newman is the Creator of the Formula for Public Speaking, Which is a Step-by-Step Program to Help Anyone Who Wants to Improve Their Public Speaking Skills appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
6/25/24 • 23:02
Bonita Joy Yoder, a Laughter Lawyer, is a “Recovering Attorney” Turned Edutainer Who Inspires Audiences to Embrace Joy and Find Humor in Work, Relationships and Everyday Life Regardless of the Circumstances The post Episode #119 – Bonita Joy Yoder, a Laughter Lawyer, is a “Recovering Attorney” Turned Edutainer Who Inspires Audiences to Embrace Joy and Find Humor in Work, Relationships and Everyday Life Regardless of the Circumstances appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
6/18/24 • 24:21
Carissa Andrews is a Thought Leader on Financial Empowerment and Abundance Mindset for Indie Authors The post Episode #118 – Carissa Andrews is a Thought Leader on Financial Empowerment and Abundance Mindset for Indie Authors appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
6/10/24 • 22:57
Michele Molitor empowers speakers and other busy professionals to conquer anxiety, self-doubt, and toxic stress, paving the way for fulfilling lives and careers. The post Episode #117 – Michele Molitor Empowers Speakers and Other Busy Professionals to Conquer Anxiety, Self-Doubt, and Toxic Stress, Paving the Way for Fulfilling Lives and Careers appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
6/4/24 • 22:37
Judy Baker shares tips for speakers who have books that are languishing and need reinvigorated. The post Episode #116 – Judy Baker Shares Tips for Speakers Who Have Books that are Languishing and Need Reinvigorated appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
5/28/24 • 29:30
Chelsea Fournier helps speakers map out what their call to action will be from stage to help grow their email list of ideal clients or customers. The post Episode #115 – Chelsea Fournier Helps Speakers Map Out What Their Call to Action Will Be From the Stage to Help Grow Their Email List of Ideal Clients or Customers appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
5/21/24 • 25:19
Dan Klefstad is a Longtime Radio Host and Newscaster and Shares Tips on How to Pitch Media for Interviews The post Episode #114 – Dan Klefstad is a Longtime Radio Host and Newscaster and Shares Tips on How to Pitch Media for Interviews appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
5/14/24 • 26:30
Bret Ridgway and Special Guest Host Judy Baker Discuss How to Best Leverage Your Podcast Appearances The post Episode #113 – Bret Ridgway and Special Guest Host Judy Baker Discuss How to Best Leverage Your Podcast Appearances appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
5/7/24 • 26:17
Bret Ridgway and Special Guest Host Judy Baker Discuss Establishing Your Criteria to Determine if a Podcast is a Good Fit for You The post Episode #112 – Bret Ridgway and Special Guest Host Judy Baker Discuss Establishing Your Criteria to Determine if a Podcast is a Good Fit for You appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
4/30/24 • 24:29
Bret Ridgway and Special Guest Host Judy Baker Conclude Their Discussion of How Podcast Guests Can be Attractive to Podcast Hosts The post Episode #111 – Bret Ridgway and Special Guest Host Judy Baker Conclude Their Discussion of How Podcast Guests Can be Attractive to Podcast Hosts appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.
4/23/24 • 25:49