Attending this virtual workshop event on Friday to learn how to get certified as a woman owned business which is helpful in opening up doors. Wanted to share. @Shana Lewis Anything we need to know about this in preparation? https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-get-wbenc-wbe-certified-first-fridays-tickets-1967716474946?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Welcome to the Bankable Speaker Academy. I am so excited you are here. Please introduce yourself. Tell us your area of expertise and where you are in your speaker journey. Share why you joined this academy and what you are hoping to gain from being here. Also let us know your goals this year as you grow your speaker business! Excited that you are here! Dive in to the 21 Day Challenge and get going!!

I'm super excited to share my upcoming speaking engagement on Jan 31 in Houston TX. This event is sold out. I am a panelist and I have a vending table. The event host is also giving me access to the entire registration list. My topic is about Kingdom Leadership in Business and getting to your next level. I added questions to the provided panel list of questions that will allow me to discuss my new leadership model-- Fireproof Leadership. This is how a panel can easily turn into a keynote.

Actions to take: 1. Listen to Day 21 Audio Lesson 2. Read Day 21 Post 3. Complete the tasks and reply to post Welcome to Day 21. Before we talk about what’s next, I want you to pause and really take this in: 👉 You didn’t just consume content. 👉 You didn’t just get motivated. 👉 You built a system. Today is not about doing more. It's about seeing what you’ve built, integrating it, and deciding how you want to move forward. The Big Picture: What We’ve Built Together Over the last 21 days, we didn’t focus on random tactics. We built a speaker business system—one that is designed to create momentum, income, and sustainability. To help you see it clearly, I’ve shared a visual Speaker Business Flow Chart that maps out: - what happens before you get booked - what happens at booking - what happens during and after the talk - how leads, relationships, and opportunities continue to flow 👉 Make sure you review the graphic so you can see how all the pieces connect. This isn’t just theory — it’s the system you’ve been building step by step. 🔄 The Bankable Speaker Business Flow (Overview) Here’s the flow you should now recognize: 1️⃣ Foundation & Clarity - clear message - defined audience - specific problem you solve - confident positioning 2️⃣ Visibility & Thought Leadership - consistent platform (LinkedIn, IG, TikTok, etc.) - content tied to your message - visibility that attracts opportunities 3️⃣ Pitching & Outreach - weekly pitching rhythm - cold + warm outreach - first-degree connections - follow-up process 4️⃣ Booking & Event Prep - inquiry forms - contracts - pre-event questionnaires - aligned expectations 5️⃣ After the Talk: Conversion & Leads - TalkaDot QR code - audience email capture - feedback, referrals, calendar bookings 6️⃣ Tracking & Nurture - event audience tracking - follow-up emails - ongoing relationship building 7️⃣ Systems & Support - templates - trackers - delegation - structure that scales

I’m excited to officially add the Bankable Speaker Fee Calculator to the Academy. This tool was created to help you stop guessing, stop underpricing yourself, and start thinking like a paid professional speaker. The calculator is designed to give you a starting point—not a final answer—when considering what to charge for speaking engagements. 🎯 How to Use the Fee Calculator Use this calculator when: - an event asks for your fee - you’re preparing for a booking conversation - you’re creating a proposal - you want to sanity-check your pricing - you’re moving from free → fee and need confidence It helps you consider: - audience size - format (keynote, workshop, etc.) - your experience level - delivery (virtual vs. in-person) - and a few other areas This ensures your pricing reflects the value and outcomes you provide, not just a random number. ⚠️ Important Reminder This calculator is a guide, not a rule. Your final fee should always be informed by: - the needs of the event - the outcomes they want - the budget conversation - alignment with your business goals Pricing is contextual—and this tool helps you enter those conversations prepared. 👇 We’d Love Your Input After using the calculator, reply below and share: 1. The fee range it gave you 2. Whether the number surprised you or confirmed what you expected 3. Any feedback on how the tool felt to use 4. What would make it even more helpful for you Your feedback helps us continue building resources that actually support your growth. This is another step toward building a real, bankable speaker business—with clarity, confidence, and systems that support you. Use it. Test it. Tell us how it’s working for you. https://bankablespeakerfee.com/