Speaking opportunities don't magically appear—you create them by actively looking for them.

In this episode, we explore one of the most practical skills every speaker, coach, author, healer, and entrepreneur needs: building your own Ultimate Stage Finder.

Many people dream of getting paid to speak, but the reality is that speaking opportunities come in different forms:

• Sometimes you'll pay to speak.
• Sometimes you'll speak for free.
• Sometimes you'll get paid to speak.

The Three Paths to More Speaking Opportunities

1. Pay to Speak

Some festivals, expos, and events charge speaker fees. While this may seem unusual at first, it can be a strategic investment if it places you in front of your ideal audience and helps you grow your visibility, leads, and business.

2. Speak for Free

Many podcasts, summits, community events, and online shows offer exposure rather than payment. These opportunities can help you build credibility, relationships, and momentum.

3. Get Paid to Speak

Organizations, conferences, associations, and companies often pay speakers for their expertise. The more visible and experienced you become, the more these opportunities can open up.

Create Your Own Stage-Finding System

Instead of waiting for invitations, start researching opportunities intentionally.

Use AI or search tools to discover:

• Conferences
• Festivals
• Wellness fairs
• Health expos
• Community events
• Symposiums
• Markets
• Retreats
• Industry conferences
• Women's events
• Professional associations

Search both online opportunities and local events within a two- to three-hour travel radius.

Search by Your Topic

Ask AI questions such as:

"What women's empowerment conferences can I apply to speak at?"

"What wellness festivals happen annually in my region?"

"What conferences focus on grief, healing, mental health, spirituality, or personal development?"

The more specific your niche, the better your results.

Build Your Speaker Pipeline

Once you find opportunities, don't leave them scattered across emails and browser tabs.

Create a simple spreadsheet or document that tracks:

• Event name
• Website
• Application deadline
• Event dates
• Contact information
• Follow-up status
• Speaking outcome

This becomes your personal speaking database and helps you stay organized year after year.

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Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Speaking Schedule

Many speakers wait for invitations to appear. Successful speakers create a plan.

A speaking schedule helps you:

• Stay visible consistently
• Build momentum throughout the year
• Promote your offers with intention
• Grow your audience and email list
• Position yourself as an authority in your field

Build Your Own Stage First

Before focusing on speaking opportunities, consider the stages you already control.

Your speaking calendar might include:

• Daily reels, stories, or videos
• A weekly show or livestream
• A monthly workshop or masterclass
• A quarterly series or challenge
• An annual signature event or festival

These platforms become the foundation that supports everything else you do.

Then Add Other People's Stages

Speaking on other people's platforms allows you to reach new audiences and expand your impact.

Consider a schedule such as:

• Weekly podcasts or guest appearances
• Monthly festivals, summits, or community events
• Quarterly conferences or larger industry events
• Annual dream stages, retreats, or international speaking opportunities

The exact schedule doesn't matter as much as having one.

Match Your Speaking to Your Goals

Every speaking opportunity should point toward something meaningful:

• A coaching program
• A retreat
• A book launch
• A course
• A membership
• A growing email list

When your speaking has a purpose, your visibility creates results.

One Thing at a Time

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by all the opportunities available.

Remember: you don't have to do everything.

One event at a time. One promotion at a time. One conversation at a time.

Consistency beats intensity.

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What brilliant idea, program, event, or offer have you been holding back because it’s not perfect yet? How many opportunities have slipped by while you waited for everything to be "just right"?

In this episode of The Laws of Holistic Marketing, we explore one of the most important principles for holistic, spiritual, and wellness entrepreneurs:

Law #1: Best Known Beats Best Product

Many entrepreneurs fall into the perfectionism trap—waiting until their course, event, talk, website, or offer is flawless before sharing it with the world. While excellence is valuable, perfection often becomes the reason nothing gets launched.

The truth? The businesses that grow are rarely the ones with the "perfect" product. They're the ones that consistently show up, get visible, and let their work evolve through real-world experience.

Key Takeaways

• Perfection can delay growth and visibility.
• Your first version doesn't have to be your final version.
• Launch the 1.0 version and improve as you go.
• Real feedback comes from being in the marketplace, not from endless planning.
• Visibility creates opportunities that perfection never will.

Work It Out While It's Out

Whether it's a retreat, podcast, course, speaking engagement, program, or event, the message is simple:

Get it out there. Then improve it.

Every successful teacher, speaker, coach, or entrepreneur started with a first version that was less polished than what they offer today. Growth comes through action, not waiting.

You're Given What You Can Handle

One powerful reminder from this discussion is that growth happens in stages. If only a few people join your first event or program, that's okay. Capacity, confidence, and impact grow over time.

The goal isn't to start big.

The goal is to start.

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