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SpeakersU Podcast with James Taylor

James Taylor - Keynote Speaker

SpeakersU Podcast host James Taylor brings you weekly speaker training, interviews and public speaking tips. You"ll learn strategies on how to launch and grow your professional speaking business. The SpeakersU Podcast will teach you how to become a better public speaker and ways to get booked to travel the world as a highly-paid keynote speaker. You"ll go behind-the-scenes as innovation keynote speaker, creativity expert and speaking business coach James Taylor travels the world speaking at global

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29:46

Speaker Showreels – How to Create a Reel That Gets...

SpeakersU Podcast with James Taylor ·

2025/11/28

In this episode of the SpeakersU Podcast, James Taylor and Maria Franzoni reveal exactly what makes an outstanding speaker showreel — and what mistakes stop speakers from getting booked. Maria, drawing on her years running one of Europe's leading speaker bureaus, explains why a showreel is your movie trailer — and how to hook bookers in the first 30 seconds. She shares her recipe for a perfect reel, complete with examples of her three favourite videos from top professional speakers. James adds

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32:26

Getting Known as a Keynote Speaker – How to Build...

SpeakersU Podcast with James Taylor ·

2025/11/21

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38:56

Top Speaker Bureau Tips – How to Work With Them...

SpeakersU Podcast with James Taylor ·

2025/11/14

In this episode of the SpeakersU Podcast, James Taylor and Maria Franzoni pull back the curtain on the world of top speaker bureaus — how they work, what they look for in speakers, and how to build mutually beneficial relationships that generate bookings. Maria draws on decades of experience running one of Europe's most respected bureaus to explain how agents think, what differentiates a bookable speaker, and the dos and don'ts that every professional should know. James adds his perspective as a

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36:55

Keynote Speaker Fees – How to Set, Raise and...

SpeakersU Podcast with James Taylor ·

2025/11/07

In this episode of the SpeakersU Podcast, James Taylor and Maria Franzoni tackle one of the biggest questions every professional speaker faces: how much should I charge? Drawing on decades of experience as a bureau owner, Maria explains how to set your keynote fee, when to raise it, and why you should never discount. James shares insights from his own speaking business — including how he tests price levels, manages international vs. virtual fees, and negotiates without losing value. Together they

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29:21

Books for Speakers – Should Every Speaker Write a...

SpeakersU Podcast with James Taylor ·

2025/10/31

In this episode of the SpeakersU Podcast, James Taylor and Maria Franzoni dive into one of the biggest decisions every professional speaker faces — whether or not to write a book. With reading habits changing and attention spans shrinking, is publishing still worth it? Maria shares what she learned from writing The Bookability Formula, including how a book clarifies your thinking, protects your IP, and raises your authority. James discusses his upcoming SuperCreativity book, why he waited five years

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29:57

Ego – The Hidden Career Killer for Speakers #SUP206

SpeakersU Podcast with James Taylor ·

2025/10/24

In this candid episode of the SpeakersU Podcast, James Taylor and Maria Franzoni tackle one of the most dangerous traps for professional speakers — ego. While confidence is essential to step on stage, unchecked ego can sabotage client relationships, damage reputations, and even end careers. Maria shares shocking true stories of “speakers behaving badly,” from diva demands and drunken disasters to midnight tantrums over hotel rooms. James reveals how cultural differences, gender perceptions, and even

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45:55

Speaker Contracts – How to Protect Yourself and Get...

SpeakersU Podcast with James Taylor ·

2025/10/17

In this episode of the SpeakersU Podcast, James Taylor and Maria Franzoni dig into one of the least glamorous but most important parts of every speaking business — speaker contracts. Whether you’re new to professional speaking or a seasoned pro, understanding how to protect your intellectual property, ensure timely payment, and manage client expectations can make or break your business. Maria explains why every speaker should have their own agreement rather than signing the client’s, outlines the

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35:49

Staying Relevant as a Speaker – How to Future-Proof...

SpeakersU Podcast with James Taylor ·

2025/10/10

In this episode of the SpeakersU Podcast, James Taylor and Maria Franzoni explore one of the most important challenges for professional speakers: how to stay relevant in a rapidly changing marketplace. Maria explains why relevance to a paying market is the first element of her Bookability Formula and how speakers can identify what audiences will need today—and in five years’ time. James shares how he blends perennial topics like creativity with fast-moving ones like AI, and why staying a few steps

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29:46

Speaking for Free – When (and Why) It Makes Sense for...

SpeakersU Podcast with James Taylor ·

2025/10/03

In this episode of the SpeakersU Podcast, James Taylor and Maria Franzoni tackle one of the most common dilemmas for speakers: should you ever speak for free? From the early days of building your career to strategic opportunities later on, there are times when waiving your fee can make sense—and times when it’s a clear no. James and Maria share their own experiences, including James’ infamous “Ham Salad Tour” of free Rotary talks, Maria’s love of prospecting, and why speaking for peers rarely pays

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35:25

The Portfolio Speaking Career – How to Build Multiple...

SpeakersU Podcast with James Taylor ·

2025/09/26

In this episode of the SpeakersU Podcast, James Taylor and Maria Franzoni unpack the power of building a portfolio speaking career. Too many speakers rely solely on keynotes, but the most resilient and profitable speaking businesses diversify their income streams. From workshops and retainers to books, advisory roles, online courses, and even AI-powered products, a portfolio approach helps you weather the feast-or-famine cycle of the industry. James shares how he applies Ray Dalio’s “All Weather

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43:22

Know Your Numbers - Why Every Keynote Speaker Must...

SpeakersU Podcast with James Taylor ·

2025/09/18

Know Your Numbers – Why Every Speaker Must Track Their Metrics In this episode of the SpeakersU Podcast, James Taylor and Maria Franzoni dive deep into one of the most important – yet often overlooked – aspects of running a successful speaking business: knowing your numbers. Whether it’s tracking inquiries, bookings, conversion rates, bureau performance, or your cash flow, the numbers tell the real story of your business. James shares how he hit his annual keynote target months early, why raising

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33:12

How to create a 7 figure Speaking Business - #147

SpeakersU Podcast with James Taylor ·

2022/05/18

How to create a 7 figure Speaking Business - #147 Ford Saeks has redefined a formula for business success. His efforts have helped companies generate a total of over a billion dollars in sales worldwide from startups to Fortune five hundred six is widely recognized as a business growth innovator with over 20 years of experience ranging from retail to wholesale, authored several books awarded three US patents and received numerous industry awards. tenacity and innovation are what fuel this

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46:32

Question Time with Maria Franzoni and James Taylor -...

SpeakersU Podcast with James Taylor ·

2022/05/04

James Taylor brings you weekly speaker training, interviews and public speaking tips. You'll learn strategies on how to launch and grow your professional speaking business. The SpeakersU Podcast will teach you how to become a better public speaker and ways to get booked to travel the world as a highly-paid keynote speaker. You’ll go behind-the-scenes as innovation keynote speaker, creativity expert and speaking business coach James Taylor travels the world speaking at global conferences and

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44:35

Pegine Echevarria: Working With Big Audiences And Big...

SpeakersU Podcast with James Taylor ·

2022/04/22

Working With Big Audiences And Big Stages – #145 Our guest this week is a Leadership Speaker, Best-selling author, Award-winning Businesswoman, an advisor to US Presidents and their task forces as well as Fortune 500 executives to be effective at engaging their people and stakeholders. She educates leaders and businesswomen on influencing, impacting, and inspiring others to increase profits productivity, and positivity. She coaches women CEOs, Admirals and Generals, College Presidents, and

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37:44

Tony Morris: How To Get Instant Results For Your...

SpeakersU Podcast with James Taylor ·

2022/03/31

Tony Morris: How To Get Instant Results For Your Speaking Business This episode is with my co-host, Maria Franzoni. Enjoy the episode. Our guest today is a conversation strategist and author of five books, and who works organizations and leaders to ask better questions and get better results. His first book coffee for closers was the number one best-selling book for telesales on Amazon. He brings actionable practical real-life techniques that can be implemented now and get instant results. We will

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27:53

How I got my parents out of Ukraine with Kay Korsh –...

SpeakersU Podcast with James Taylor ·

2022/03/31

How I got my parents out of Ukraine with Kay Korsh – #143 I’m James Taylor and you’re listening to the speakers you podcast a show for aspiring and professional speakers. This episode is with my co-host, Maria Franzoni. Enjoy the episode. This week we’re going to do something different with the show. We’d like to introduce you to an inspiring story of someone who has helped her family and those supporting the civilians who are suffering through these very difficult times. In Ukraine. Now

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31:35

How to Make Your Livestream And Video Look More...

SpeakersU Podcast with James Taylor ·

2022/02/24

How to Make Your Livestream And Video Look More Professional – #140 Adrian Salisbury helps entrepreneurs and business owners around the world stand out (by looking more professional) on video. With a focus on Livestreaming, Adrian runs the official Ecamm Live training which has seen more than 1500 attend his highly popular boot camps in the past 2 years Questions: What Is Ecamm Live? What makes it different from other Live Streaming tools? How hard is it to use? Why should people be live streaming

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35:34

Push the Limits of Your Speaking Business – #139

SpeakersU Podcast with James Taylor ·

2022/02/17

Push the Limits of Your Speaking Business – #139 Entertaining and unreservedly direct, our guest isn’t just a motivational speaker – he is a company turnaround specialist driving everyone from CEOs to schoolchildren to ignite excitement and action in their life. For more than 20 years, he has been on his quest to make you the best by sharing his techniques and tools to break through the boundaries we put up around us. His always animated and interactive presentations have inspired thousands

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24:49

Chartwell Speakers Bureau

SpeakersU Podcast with James Taylor ·

2022/02/10

Our guest this week started in the speaking industry in 2012 and began as an agent handling the speaking for a range of motivational speakers from the world of sport, adventure, and military. In 2014, he relocated to Hong Kong to start the Chartwell Asia office. The majority of clients there were financial services firms sourcing experts to speak at their regional conferences. During his time in Asia, he got a lot of experience in “co-broking” with US-Based Agencies. In 2016 he returned to London

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35:33

Jessica Killingley: How Writing A Book Can Help Your...

SpeakersU Podcast with James Taylor ·

2022/02/04

Jessica Killingley: How Writing A Book Can Help Your Speaking Career – #136 Jessica Killingley is a Literary Agent, Publishing Consultant & Life Coach. An accidental serial entrepreneur, she runs a business that supports founders, consultants, and coaches who want to write & self-publish books that grow their business and their profile. Her podcast, The AUTHORity Show, gives aspiring non-fiction authors the inside track into what it really takes to get a book out there that turns readers into

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