I Want to Get Paid to Speak
I get asked all the time, “Toni, I want to get paid to speak—how do I do that?” And I always say… that’s the wrong question. The real question is: “How do I get the stage to pay me?” Because your voice isn’t just something you use—it’s one of your most powerful, scalable business assets. When you understand how to choose the right stages, position your message, and make smart offers, speaking stops being a hobby and starts becoming a revenue strategy. In this talk, Toni pulls back the curtain on how speakers turn visibility into income—without chasing speaking fees or awkward selling from the stage. You’ll learn how to think like a business owner while you speak, so every audience, every room, and every invitation works harder for you.
After this presentation, you will walk away knowing how to:
1. Identify the right stage for your message. Not every stage is worth your time. Learn how to evaluate audiences, events, and platforms so you’re speaking where your message—and business—can actually grow.
2. Negotiate for maximum visibility (not just a paycheck. Discover what to ask for when money isn’t on the table—and how visibility, access, and positioning can often be more valuable than a speaking fee.
3. Match the right offer to the right audience and stage Learn how to determine what to offer, when to offer it, and why alignment matters—so your audience feels served, not sold.
This session is for women who are done speaking “just for exposure” and ready to use the stage intentionally—to build authority, expand reach, and create real revenue. Because when you stop asking how to get paid to speak—and start learning how to make the stage work for you—everything changes.
Toni Caruso
Executive Director
Toni Caruso is an event production expert with 30+ years of experience in entertainment, corporate, and B2B events. As the founder of Academy4Speakers and Executive Director of eWomenSpeakersNetwork, she empowers speakers to rise above the noise, share their unique message, and build thriving businesses by mastering the art of speaking. Toni is dedicated to helping others unlock breakthrough results.
