Is a Free Speaking Gig Worth It? 3 Questions to Ask Before Saying Yes

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Confident Speaker: Build Your Public Speaking Confidence and Platform

Carol Cox

32 episodes

3 days ago

Get quick, practical advice to help you speak with clarity, presence, confidence, and impact, whether you're presenting in a meeting, on stage, or on camera. This show delivers bite-sized episodes that answer the most common questions about public speaking and presentations, based on the Speaking Your Brand® podcast and narrated by host Carol Cox's professionally cloned AI voice. If you want to feel more confident and sound more compelling every time you speak, you're in the right place.

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Is a Free Speaking Gig Worth It? 3 Questions to Ask Before Saying Yes

Confident Speaker: Build Your Public Speaking Confidence and Platform

4 minutes

3 days ago

Is a Free Speaking Gig Worth It? 3 Questions to Ask Before Saying Yes

Not all speaking gigs are created equal—especially when it comes to the free ones.

In this episode, I share how one unpaid event I almost skipped ended up opening doors I never expected. It led to over a dozen other speaking opportunities, simply because I met the right people in the right room.

That experience taught me something crucial: the return on a free gig can be truly valuable, but only when you're intentional about where and why you say yes.

If you're wondering which free speaking events are worth your time and which ones to decline, I've got you covered with three key questions to ask:

1. Is the audience aligned with your ideal clients or decision-makers?
2. Will you walk away with valuable assets like video, photos, or testimonials?
3. Is there a clear lead generation opportunity?

This isn’t just about getting on stage—it’s about showing up strategically so your speaking serves your business goals.

Whether you're just getting started or expanding your reach, free gigs can powerfully support your growth—when chosen wisely.

Want to design a speaking strategy that amplifies your impact *and* supports your revenue goals?

Come visit https://www.speakingyourbrand.com to learn how we can work together.

Be sure to follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you don’t miss upcoming episodes packed with strategies and inspiration just for you.

For interviews and longer episodes, check out the Speaking Your Brand podcast.

The script was generated by AI based on past Speaking Your Brand podcast episodes, proprietary frameworks, and years of experience coaching clients on public speaking and thought leadership. Powered by a custom Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system, the script pulls from a rich library of our expert insights and methodologies. The final episode is voiced using host Carol Cox’s AI voice clone from Eleven Labs, so you’re getting her guidance - in her own voice - delivered in a quick and accessible format. It’s a unique blend of innovation and authenticity designed to help you speak with confidence and clarity.