Discouraged to get started speaking because you you're not sure if your topic is in demand or how to compete with thousands of established speakers in your market?
Frustrated you're not getting enough (or any) calls from people who hire speakers or you just don't know where to start?
Overwhelmed by being told you MUST have a speaker website, one-sheet, YouTube channel, sizzle reel, and, and, and....before you ever take a single stage?
I understand your frustration. The speaking industry can be overwhelming, especially when you're just starting out. You're bombarded with conflicting advice, endless "must-haves," and a sea of established speakers who seem to have it all figured out.
It's enough to make anyone feel discouraged and lost.
What's worse, many online courses and webinars promising to jumpstart your speaking career are often just thinly veiled sales pitches. They lure you in with big promises, only to leave you with more questions than answers and a depleted bank account.
Such programs rarely provide the practical, actionable steps you need to actually start booking gigs and building your speaking business.
The result? Months or even years pass, and you find yourself no closer to your dream of taking the stage.
Bills pile up, pressure mounts from family and friends, and your savings dwindle.
Before you know it, you're forced to put your speaking aspirations on hold and return to a traditional job, feeling defeated and wondering where you went wrong.
It's a vicious cycle that traps many aspiring speakers, and it's made worse by the countless scams and upsells that seem to target those in our industry.
If I could get you on a speaking stage in a week or less (at no cost to you), without even talking to you first, can you imagine what would be possible if you were to invest a full day with me to work with you?
For the past four years, I've been doing that very thing for hundreds of speakers around the U.S. and in six other countries through my weekly Speakers Speak LIVE event and my Get Speaking for Cash and Clients intensive DO-shops (more hands-on than even a workshop).
We'll start by giving you a solid foundation for where the speaking industry is and you'll end the day by pitching your speaking topic to decision makers. There's a LOT to do in between as described below!
Would you rather learn how to possibly get on stages from someone who promises possibilities or an active speaker and events producer who actually gets speakers on stages?
If you're frustrated at the lack of your own progress to get speaking and you're ready for a gentle, but intentional, thumb-in-the-back to get going and get booked, I am here to assure it happens for you....now!
This website and the Get Speaking for Cash and Clients DO-Shop training session is very little about me...and 110% about you! But, if you must know more about me before making a decision to move forward on your speaking business, then here's a separate page.
At Get Speaking for Cash and Clients, nothing is sold or offered during the session—this is a virtual live DO-shop, a training intensive, not a seminar or recorded webinar.
You’ll actively work on specific steps with me as your guide to start or expand your speaking business, rather than passively listening to strategies.
These are essential functions every speaker needs to master, whether they’re learning independently, hiring an expensive coach, or prompting ChatGPT for endless answers to "How do I...?"
Nowhere else offers this level of hands-on, experiential one-day training tailored to actually getting you on stages to share your expertise.
It’s truly your realistic roadmap to revenue.
Choose (or upgrade) your speaking topic that's in demand now and decision makers are willing to pay for their audiences to hear. Value = $450
Unlock your G.E.M. from within. It's the real reason people want to hire you, and pay top dollar for you to speak instead of lumping you into a thousand other experts speaking on the same topic. Value = $450
Understand the presentation structure audiences are responding positively to....today. You'll be surprised to know some techniques that worked even two years ago do not work anymore and you'll be ahead of most new speakers when you learn this. Value = $900
Set your speaking fees so that you can pitch with confidence and get paid for your value without overpromising. Value = $450
Get introduced to the top free and low-fee tools that established professional speakers use today to find decision makers for available speaking opportunities. Value = $900
Recognize the one skill you'll need to make it as a professional speaker. No, it's not what you're thinking and almost every new speaker makes this mistake and it costs them month's worth of progress and lost stage opportunities. Value = $450
Deploy a winning strategy to attract decision makers so that they call YOU! And, you will do this in the actual session. Value = $900
USE various AI tools for creating your written communications and procuring speaking contacts. Value = $900
Total Value = $5,400 (That's what I would charge...and have actually received payment from others...to teach all of these components to you one-to-one. But because we will be together in a small group setting, and moving through all of these modules in a single day, I can offer my daily training rate of $4,500, paid for by 10 participants, which brings your registration rate down to just one payment of $450.
Attend the entire six-hour session and if you feel that none of the strategies you learned or tools you used will contribute to you making at least $1,000 in actual speaking revenue, simply let me know after the program and I will process your refund by the end of the day.
"Best investment I ever made"
"It was always about who to reach, what to say and how to market. I got that from Marty." - Vidya Raman
"A consistent force"
"Keeps you accountable and pushes you forward if you allow him." - Rich Hopkins
"Answered all of my questions"
"Marty has provided guidance to everything that was frustrating me." - Matt Carhart
"Helped me craft my message"
"...and get it out there with a lot of belief and enthusiasm." - Bob Ramsey
"He'll get the job done"
10 years ago, this testimonial came in talking about 10 year before that when I was building websites and providing internet marketing services for speakers.
- Dick Bruso
"Puts all the pieces together"
"If you're looking for a speaker mentor, give Marty a call." - Jack Zoellner
Every speaker should have a presentation coach and maybe even a business coach too. What I deliver is the bridge between what your coach helps you with and you actually acquiring the stages to speak from. I'm not a traditional coach but more of a long-term chaperone; always there watching your progress and making sure you keep pushing forward without giving up.
If you are a speaker coach, reach out to me personally to see how we can work together to get your clients on more stages and I will reinforce what you're teaching them in the process.
If you don't have a speaker coach, this program is of course for you too! You'll take your first steps moving from casual speaking to professional speaking with a realistic expectation and solid approach for hitting this tough business hard, with focus and clear direction, right out of the gate.
Watch this snippet video featuring Joe Sabah sharing a crucial tip for success in the speaking business during one of my early Zoom programs in 2016. Speakers Speak Group on Facebook and Speakers Speak LIVE weekly Zoom events serve as an ongoing tribute to his life and mission.
I Owe a LOT to Joe Sabah
Joe Sabah was the co-founder of the Colorado chapter of National Speakers Association. He mentored literally thousands of new speakers over nearly 40 years, including me. Joe attended my very first training workshop in 2003 where I began teaching sales copywriting and SEO for websites. Joe took me under his wing and said, "First step, come to my How to Speak for Fun and Profit seminar." In 2004, Joe hosted 14 of my workshops that we called, "Sell More in '24." The first four sold out in 48 hours, which started a close working relationship between us for the next 16 years until his passing.
I can never replace Joe Sabah, but, I can continue his heart-centered desire to serve new and emerging speakers in my own authentic way.
Get Speaking for Cash and Clients carries on Joe Sabah's legacy of providing a springboard into the paid speaking industry...as Joe would demand it...with proven, actionable steps without the fluff.
Your time is valuable. Let's make sure I cover exactly what you need in this full day program.
In this DO-shop, you will learn essential skills for launching or advancing your professional speaking career. You will master the art of selecting in-demand topics, develop your unique selling proposition (G.E.M.), and learn modern presentation structures that resonate with today's audiences. Additionally, you will gain practical knowledge on setting appropriate speaking fees, applying AI tools for communication, and implementing strategies to secure paid speaking engagements without cold calling.
Get Speaking for Cash and Clients stands out from other speaking courses by offering a unique, no-nonsense approach to entering the professional speaking world. Unlike many programs that focus on theory or self-promotion, this DO-shop provides practical, actionable steps for aspiring speakers that you actually DO throughout the day.
Key differentiators include:
Immediate value: The program dives deep into real strategies from the start, without wasting time on build-up or filler content.
Hands-on experience: You will actively work on essential tasks during the session, ensuring you leave with tangible progress.
No hidden agenda: The entire session is dedicated to learning and implementing strategies, without any upselling or sales pitches.
Clear, actionable roadmap: You will receive a solid plan for continuing your speaking journey after the DO-shop ends.
Practical focus: The content emphasizes tested, current, applicable strategies rather than relying on inspirational stories or clichés.
This approach assures you will maximize your time investment and gain immediate, practical benefits for catapulting your speaking career forward from wherever you are in the process.
See the bonuses below valued at over $1,000 by themselves!
No, there are no prerequisites or experience required to attend "Get Speaking for Cash and Clients." This event is not affiliated with the National Speakers Association, so you do not need to be an NSA member to participate. However, to fully engage with the hands-on activities, you will need access to a computer and a cell phone or mobile device, as you will be actively working on steps to start or expand your speaking business during the event.
Get Speaking for Cash and Clients helps you find and secure paid speaking engagements by teaching actionable strategies to identify in-demand topics, develop your unique value (G.E.M.), and structure presentations that resonate with today's audiences. You’ll learn how to set appropriate speaking fees, leverage free and low-cost tools to connect with decision-makers, and deploy a proven strategy to secure your first five paid gigs—without cold calling. This hands-on workshop ensures you leave with essential tasks completed and a clear roadmap for procuring future opportunities.
Many have asked why I don't charge $2,500 or more for this event, given the value it provides. While I appreciate the sentiment, I've carefully considered the pricing to balance accessibility with commitment. Here are three key reasons behind the current fee structure:
Speaking is a business, and investing in your growth is crucial. This pricing teaches that valuable knowledge and skills can be acquired at a fair cost, often yielding returns far exceeding the initial investment.
The fee is set at a level that's just high enough to ensure participants take the day seriously, scheduling around it to focus fully on their speaking business. Yet, it's also accessible enough to allow a broader range of aspiring speakers to attend.
My time is valuable, and this price point motivates me to deliver the absolute best program and outcomes for attendees. It ensures I'm fully committed to providing top-shelf content, guidance and focus throughout the event.
If you participate in the full six-hour session and genuinely believe that the strategies learned and tools used won't help you generate at least $1,000 in speaking revenue, simply inform me after the program concludes. I'll process your refund by the end of the day
Regarding last-minute cancellations or changes of heart: Unexpected circumstances can and do arise. In the event you need to cancel, let's discuss your attending a future session rather than jumping right to a refund.
These policies ensure that I can maintain the quality and integrity of the event while also providing flexibility for participants facing unforeseen situations.
Yes, there will be opportunities for networking, but in a unique and actionable way. I begin every session with what I call a "million-dollar moment," where you'll actively practice a powerful networking follow-up technique. This technique ensures that your messages are seen every time, providing a valuable skill that you can apply immediately to enhance your professional connections and interact with decision makers who hire speakers. While the primary focus is on hands-on learning and implementing strategies for your speaking business, you'll also have the chance to connect with fellow attendees and build meaningful relationships within the industry.
Yes, you can attend the first half on one day and the second half on another, provided there is space available in the future event session you wish to attend. To arrange this, please contact me directly at [email protected] so we can discuss your specific timing needs and ensure it works with the upcoming event schedule.
Absolutely! In fact, I encourage it. Joe Sabah used to call it a BOGO (Buy One Get One). Just let me know the name of the person you would like to have attend with you.
Time-Efficient: One day of hands-on learning could save you months of trial and error. Why waste time when you can fast-track your speaking career?
Actionable Strategies: Walk away with concrete steps to start getting on stages immediately...and begin the process during the session! The sooner you register, the sooner you can implement these proven tactics.
Live Q&A: Get your specific questions answered in real-time. This personalized guidance is invaluable and only available to live attendees.
Net-building: Connect with like-minded aspiring speakers and potentially find partners for future collaborations. These relationships could be game-changers for your career.
Limited Availability: Every Get Speaking for Cash and Clients session fills up quickly, and future sessions I'm planning might not fit with your vacation dates or family obligations. Secure your place now to ensure you don't miss out on this opportunity to jumpstart your speaking business or catapult your existing speaking progress forward!
Recording of the section specific to finding speaking opportunities and the tools and resources you'll use during the program. Value = $450
Access to 3 sets of AI tools you can use for FREE to find stages. (No not ChatGPT. You can use that on your own. These are specialty AI tools just for speakers.) Value = $500
One 60-minute 1:1 follow-up call with Marty to answer any questions from the session. Many use this as an accountability call to make sure they've taken action steps toward accomplishing tasks suggested in the session. A $450 value!
Soft cover copy of Marty's #1 Amazon Best Selling book, "Lions Always Win: How to Spot What You Want in Your Professional Speaking Business and Life...and Get it Too," mailed to your U.S. location. (May require paying additional shipping for Canada and other countries.) A $20 value!
An extensive 20-page bonus document that includes the main screenshots used in the program so you don't have to take a bunch of pictures of the screen and focus on DOING what's on the screen instead; important notes and steps covered so that you don't miss (or forget) anything; links to videos for further study; my 45 Deep Dive Framework sheet; and a bunch of extras that will only make sense once I cover them in the program! Value = $100
"Walking away with a fire to get going on professional speaking!”
“Eye-opening and butt-kicking!”
“Engaging session that includes an overview of transitioning from a casual speaker at
Toastmasters to the life of a professional speaker!”
“Learn the good, the bad and the journey of getting paid to speak.”
“Loads of actionable steps from creating your signature story to where to find speaking gigs.”
“Marty presents very tangible steps to become a paid speaker.”
“It was relevant and I received valuable information that I did not have before his presentation.”
“I am amazed by the amount of information provided. I learned so much pertinent information.”
“Marty knows his topic. The structure of the presentation had breaks in which Marty was able to resolve questions.”
“He shared lots of highly useful information that I will definitely incorporate in my public speaking career.”
"Provides an excellent template with attainable action items.”
“I would gladly listen to any session he offers because I will come away with new insights, techniques, and a way to move forward.”
“Detailed and actionable instructions to get started in paid public speaking or to supercharge an existing speaking business.”
“As a person just starting into paid public speaking, I found it incredibly valuable.”
“Marty gave me hope that I can get paid to speak!”
“I love your energy and how you are trying to help people get to where they want to go.”
"Opened my eyes to what the possibilities are for getting paid to speak.”
“A MasterClass on how to get paid as a professional speaker.”
“Replete with practical information that encourages me to take the next steps.”
Marty was honored to receive the Scott Friedman Award. The annual award recognizes the National Speakers Association Colorado Chapter member who focuses on helping others build better businesses and lives through speaking. It honors those who embody the spirit of Cavett Robert, founder of National Speakers Association, commitment to service and contribute significantly to the speaking profession, specifically:
A champion of the meeting and speaking industry.
A steward who advances the speaking industry forward.
A true connector and relationship builder.
All Get Speaking for Cash and Clients Sessions Begin and End at the Same Time:
11:00 A.M. EST to 5:00 P.M. EST | 10:00 A.M. CST to 4:00 A.M. CST | 9:00 A.M. MST to 3:00 P.M. MST | 8:00 A.M. PST to 2:00 P.M. PST
Special Full Program Session After the Biz Explosion Conference, Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Toronto, Canada
Get $200 off my normal Do-shop pricing when you regsiter for, and attend, the conference!
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