Speaker Scams, Shortcuts, and What Actually Works to Build Your Speaking

Podcast: Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies · Carol Cox

Opublikowano: 2026-04-27

We’re pulling back the curtain on the speaker industry. If you’ve been scrolling lately, you’ve probably seen the promises: guaranteed TEDx talks, booked-out speaking calendars, five-figure fees overnight. It’s tempting. It’s also where a lot of people get burned. We share the biggest red flags we’re seeing—from “guaranteed” results to high-pressure sales tactics—and why those shortcuts rarely lead to the outcomes you actually want. We also break down the truth about paying to get a spot on a TEDx stage (including what the rules actually say), speaker bureaus, and...