Create a Profitable Speaking Business By Learning From Successful Speakers Who Have Already Done It
- Launching November 1, 2023 -
- Want to build a speaking business but you're not sure where to begin?
- Have you started getting some traction but you're just not where you want to be?
- Are you an established speaker who wants to make some adjustments to the “new now" that we are living in?
- If ANY of this resonates with you, the SoCal NSA Speakers Academy will give you all the tools you need to create a profitable speaking business.
If ANY of this resonates with you, the SoCal NSA Speakers Academy will give you all the tools you need to create a profitable speaking business.
Many talented speakers never achieve the success they want. Why?
- Because “failure” can happen just by missing one critical piece of the puzzle…
- Skipping an essential part of your marketing…
- Or not knowing how to reach the real decision makers …
- Or negotiating weak contracts that limit your earnings and your long-term success…
This course will give you many of the tools and tactics used by successful speakers to build and maintain a high-performing speaking business.
By joining the NSA SoCal Speaker's Academy, you will:
- DEVELOP your “niche”, your signature story, your brand, an elevator speech, story-telling skills, your business model, and even a business plan!
- LEARN HOW TO hone your topic, write and self-publish a book, launch a podcast, create and use video effectively, write blogs, launch a YouTube channel, and digitally market your business
- BECOME CLEAR about the competitive market landscape, identify how parts of your path and approach are unique, and assess your level as a professional speaker so you can determine your own road ahead
Make your words mean business and learn from the pros!
All of our instructors were once in your shoes. Many of them have been through the Academy themselves, and are eager to “give back.”
Their generosity in sharing their knowledge makes it possible to offer tremendous value when you join the Speakers Academy.
Here’s What You’ll Get…
15 Class Sessions
Value $7,500
Academy Video Vault
Value $2,000
NSA SoCal Chapter All Access Pass
Value $360
Promotional Video
Value $1,800
(only available in-person at a NSA SoCal chapter meeting in the spring; travel expenses on your own; more details will be provided during the Academy)
FrippVT Full Access for 12 Months
Value $616
Online course content from renowned speaking icon Patricia Fripp on crafting your keynote and increasing confidence and credibility. Plus, as an Academy member, you’ll have the opportunity for hot seat coaching from Fripp herself during an Academy session. For new Academy members only.
Mastermind and Networking with the Group
Inestimable Value
Network with your peers and receive informal mentoring from the professionals who teach our sessions. Past Academy participants say the connections they made were priceless!
ENROLL NOW and get this BONUS CONTENT:
BONUS 1
Private Facebook Group
Value $400
BONUS 2
Additional Bonus Speaker Sessions
Value $495
BONUS 3
Talkadot Survey & Data Tool
Value $420
BONUS 4
Website Audit & Free Blog Tool
Value $395
Another of our amazing sponsors, Kristin Pearson Designs, will be hosting a session for Academy members and is offering a free website audit and free blog feature for your speaking website. She’s also providing discounted web creation services to Academy members!
TOTAL VALUE:
More than $10,386
Academy Tuition: $2,500
Early Bird Special: $1,900
Discounted rates are available for Alumni who would like to enroll in the Academy again. Email admin@nsasocal.org for more information.
NSA SoCal Academy Session Schedule
The Academy launches on November 1, 2023 and meets virtually twice a month on Wednesdays from 4:00 – 6:00 pm Pacific through May 15. All Academy sessions are recorded and shared with participants. Academy participants are also encouraged to attend NSA SoCal Chapter Meetings and Virtual Summits at no additional cost.
- Nov 1: Academy Session 1 – Orientation
- Nov 11: NSA SoCal Meeting + Working Session
- Nov 15: Academy Session 2
- Nov 29: Academy Session 3
- Dec 9: NSA SoCal Virtual Meeting + Working Session
- Dec 13: Academy Session 4
- Dec 28: NSA SoCal Virtual Summit
- Jan 3: Academy Session 5
- Jan 13: NSA SoCal Virtual Meeting + Working Session
- Jan 17: Academy Session 6
- Jan 31: Academy Session 7
- Feb 7: Academy Session 8
- Feb 10: NSA SoCal Virtual Meeting + Working Session
- Feb 21: Academy Session 9
- Feb 22: NSA SoCal Virtual Summit
- Mar 6: Academy Session 10
- Mar 9: NSA SoCal Meeting + Working Session
- Mar 20: Academy Session 11
- Apr 3: Academy Session 12
- Apr 13: NSA SoCal Virtual Meeting + Working Session
- Apr 17: Academy Session 13
- Apr 25: NSA SoCal Virtual Summit
- May 1: Academy Session 14
- May 11: NSA SoCal Virtual Meeting + Working Session
- May 15: Academy Session 15 Graduation
- Jun 6: NSA SoCal Chapter Meeting
- Jun 27: NSA SoCal Virtual Summit
Of course, the real value comes from the results you get.
Here are some typical outcomes for Academy Members:
Understanding of how to choose a business model and create your plan.
Marketing information and videos.
Solid collaborative network.
Had I not joined the Academy I wouldn't have learned exactly how to enter this business. It has been overall a terrific experience and I would recommend it to anyone...Highly recommended!
You’re called to be a professional speaker…and you need a path forward
You will NOT be on this journey alone. With the support of your mentors, your amazing Academy Deans and all the fantastic speakers who are going to pull back the curtains and share their secrets, you will be blown away by the amount of experience and ninja-level marketing strategies that are being given to you.
The choices you make for the investment of your time, talent and treasure create your future …
… The Speakers Academy provides the road map to that future.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, not at all! The Speaker Academy cohorts always have a mix ranging from established speakers reconsidering and refreshing their entire business, to people who JUST found out that getting paid to speak was even a thing.
The Academy really is primarily about learning the business of the speaking industry, in all of its permutations. We spend time learning how to choose a topic, craft marketable programs, and develop different elements of speaking such as storytelling, but the emphasis is not on actual practicing.
We’re glad you asked! There is a big difference, and both are super valuable. Toastmasters is a fantastic place to practice the craft of speaking, particularly if you don’t have a lot of experience. The Speaker’s Academy is where you learn about the business of professional speaking.
All of our sessions are recorded for you to access whenever you’d like. We know that our students are busy professionals and we expect everyone may miss a session or two. It’s perfectly ok. However, you will get out of Academy what you put into Academy, so we hope you’ll clear your calendar to the extent possible!
For the first month of the Speakers Academy, you can test the waters. If for any reason you find that the Speakers Academy is not the right fit for you, we will issue a full refund, no questions asked.