Ep. 19 Becoming a Sought-After Speaker and Selling from Any Stage with Ashley Nicole Kirkwood

Grab your earbuds🎧 because this episode of The Event Gems Podcast is about turning your magic into #impact and #income!

Joining us on The Event Gems Podcast is Powerhouse International Speaker, Best-Selling Author, and Award-Winning Lawyer Ashley Nicole Kirkwood @theashleynicoleshow

In this episode, Ashley and I discuss:
💎Reframing the way we think about sales
💎The #1 thing you should be focusing on in your business
💎The steps you need to become a sought-after speaker

If you struggle to find the right marketing approach to get noticed by potential clients, or you feel overwhelmed with all the options available, you don't want to miss these gems on your journey to becoming an in-demand speaker that can sell from any stage.

So, tune in, take notes, and get ready to level up your business with the help of Ashley Nicole Kirkwood on The Event Gems Podcast

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About Our Guest:

Ashley Kirkwood is an international speaker, best-selling author, and award-winning lawyer. She has helped doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, consultants, therapists, and D.E.I. experts package and position their expertise to land large corporate and collegiate speaking contracts using her proprietary P.A.I.D. Methodology®️. 

Website:
http://www.ashleynicolekirkwood.com
Social Media https://www.facebook.com/Speak-Your-Way-To-Cash-109384657251567 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleynkirkwood/
https://www.instagram.com/theashleynicoleshow/

About Natasha Wright

Natasha Wright is the host of The Event Gems Podcast and the founder of The Diamond Butterfly Agency (TDB), a full-service event production & management company that provides strategic and soul-stirring event planning services for businesses and organizations.

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Chapters

• 2:17 Insight Gems: Get to know Ashley Nicole Kirkwood, Founder of Speak Your Way To Cash, through a game of Insight Gems
• 3:54 Don’t believe you have what it takes to call yourself a speaker? Listen as Ashley explains how she leverages speaking events to help her clients build her multi-million dollar business.
• 4:57 Selling is a skill, but it's just one part of the equation. Hear the complete equation here to learn how to sell from the stage confidently.
• 6:14 Are you tapping into the power of storytelling to deepen your connections? Our guest, Ashley, has mastered and shares how she successfully transitioned from a successful attorney to a thriving coach.
• 8:07 Are you discouraged by the growth rate in your business? Listen as our powerhouse coach explains how to master your emotions while growing your business exponentially.
• 10:19 The key to six-figure events is six-figure offers and transformational results. Tune in to hear how Ashley created a custom-designed life and career through her P.A.I.D. Methodology®️, including how she researches her markets and presents her services.
• 17:21 Can selling be done ethically, and if so, how? Ashley shares her thoughts on how to sell without feeling slimy by using your convictions as a compass. Join us as we discuss leveraging speaking engagements to book more stages. Tune in now.
• 19:35 Do you need to convert speaking opportunities to sales? The problem could be you're taking a one-sided approach--Listen as we discuss the importance of practicing your pitch, serving your audience unapologetically, and reframing the way you think about s
• 25:42 When it comes to monetizing Intellectual Property (I.P.) protection, content creators have a few options: Listen as Ashley gives us a crash course on the differences between trademarking, copyrighting, and licensing rights.
• 29:32 Do you want to become a well-paid expert selling your services to corporations and collegiate organizations? Listen as Ashley explains what you need to get in the door and the one thing that all entrepreneurs must overcome to run a profitable business.
• 37:39 Calling all solopreneurs...if you aren’t hitting your income goals, this may be your problem. Listen as our guest shares gems on engines that power her thriving business and tips on implementing these systems into your business.
• 43:11 Listen to Ashley's final gem that's sure to improve your productivity and keep your business on the right track even on the days that you don't feel motivated.