I Want to Get Paid to Speak
Mindset, Skillset, Toolset
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.
Key Takeaways
Stage It Right: How to Supercharge Your Business by Stepping onto the Spotlight!
Sales & Marketing
Unlock the power of speaking to elevate your business growth with expert Toni Caruso, who brings 30+ years of experience. Speaking is not just about delivering a message—it's a strategic tool that, when mastered, can transform your business. Learn how to craft an impactful speaking career, connect authentically with your audience, and stand out in a crowded market.
Takeaways:
- Understand the immense potential of speaking as a business.
- Learn how to align your speaking career with your business goals.
- Master audience engagement to become a persuasive, unforgettable speaker.
Key Takeaways
Let's Put Butts in Seats
Sales & Marketing
One of the biggest stuggles in the event business is getting people to not only purchase tickets but to show up and attend as well. Toni will share her tips and tricks to engage your audience early and make sure they are excited about the event before they even walk in the room. You will walk away with a strategic plan to make sure your events are successful and most of all well attended. The key take aways will be:
- Standing Out in the Sea of Sameness so people want to attend
- Keeping the audience engaged weeks/days before the event
- Building a community to help assist and fill your room
Key Takeaways
The ROI is in the Room: How Hosting Events Builds Your Brand and Your Bank Account
Sales & Marketing
If you’re waiting to get invited—stop. Be the host. Own the room. Own the revenue. Stop spending time one-to-one, get out in front of many. You don't have to have hundreds in the room, let me know you have to build your business with as little as 20 participants. I’m going to show you why hosting events is one of the smartest brand moves you can make—and how to do it in a way that actually makes you money, not just memories. Find out:
- Why events are authority accelerators. You don’t have to wait to be “chosen”—hosting makes you the one who chooses.
- Why In-person or online, you set the tone, the energy, and the opportunity for your audience to say yes.
- Why when you control the stage, the message, the room = your brand gets to shine.
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