Seth is an accomplished writer, entrepreneur, and speaker who is a pioneer in the ethical online direct marketing space. He has published 20 bestselling books mainly about marketing and innovation, and they have been translated into nearly 40 languages. Through his talks about effective marketing, leadership, the spread of ideas, and more, Seth has been able to motivate and inspire countless people around the world. His goals are to solve interesting problems, notice things that people don't notice, and lend a hand to others—all things that he is able to accomplish on stage. Seth's many achievements include being in the Guerrilla Marketing Hall of Fame, the Direct Marketing Hall of Fame, and the Marketing Hall of Fame.

Key Takeaways 

• Seth believes you are not necessarily predestined to do something but you can decide what you are called to do based on your analysis of the world. 
• Learn about the easiest road to becoming a successful speaker. Hint: it is about the value you bring before getting on the stage.
• Giving people a story to take away from a product or experience—like a book or speaking engagement—is key to being memorable.
• Being a great speaker is about being creative and innovative. 
• Learn about the most challenging speech Charles had to give and how he had to pivot on the spot.

Memorable Quotes

• "I discovered as a marketer that you don't change things because you're tired of them, you change things because your audience gets tired of them." - Seth Godin 
• "We want things to look all pretty. We tend to the outside rather than tend to what's on the inside of our heart to perfect that and make those things better." - Charles Clark
• "Authenticity creates connectivity." - Charles Clark
• "Do not beat yourself up about the disconnect between what the market is rewarding and the quality of what you're saying." - Seth Godin

Episode Resources & Links

Seth Godin

Website: https://www.sethgodin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethgodin/

Facebook + Instagram: @sethgodin | Twitter: @thisissethsblog

Charles Clark

Website: https://thecharlesclark.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesclarkusa/

Instagram + Facebook: @thecharlesclark

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Jill Monaco is a Christian speaker, life coach, podcaster, and author. She is the founder and CEO of Jill Monaco Ministries, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that encourages people to pursue the presence of God and find freedom in Christ. As a speaker, she captures the attention of her audience with her engaging faith-filled and transparent stories. On her podcast, The Jill Monaco Show, Jill and her guests explore God's teachings. Her goal is to inspires listeners to love God, love themselves, and love others. Her first book The Freedom Coach Model has reached #1 on the Amazon bestseller list.

Key Takeaways 

• Finding a way to be thankful for things in life and looking at the bigger picture when you can is often very beneficial in the long run.
• Certain life experiences can be wide ranging and seemingly irrelevant to your current pursuits. However, the lessons and skills you garner from them can still be incredibly useful.
• Everyone on their journey can share where they're at. Use what you have right now. There is a process to get where you want to be. 
• Jill shares how it is important for her to make time with God in order to keep her humble, grounded, and energized. 
• Listen about a day in the life of Jill and what her speaker routine is like. 

Memorable Quotes

• "Sometimes you need that salt in your life to show who you are truly meant to be." - Charles Clark
• "The preparation is just as important as the performance." - Jill Monaco
• "You don't have to be 100% healed or secure for God to use your story." - Jill Monaco
• "Rest, stop, and recharge." - Charles Clark
• "I have to work hard, but then I have to rest. And in the rest, that's where the grace is." - Charles Clark
• "An imitation of somebody else is never as great as an authentic you." - Jill Monaco

Episode Resources & Links

Jill Monaco

Website: jillmonaco.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillmonaco/

Instagram + Twitter: jillmonaco | Facebook: jillmonacoministries

Charles Clark

Website: https://thecharlesclark.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesclarkusa/

Instagram + Facebook: @thecharlesclark

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Jay Baer is a 7th generation entrepreneur who speaks about business strategy. He has written six books on marketing the customer experience and has founded five multi-million dollar companies. He started paid speaking around 40, which was relatively late in his working career, but after eight years, he got into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame. He now spends most of his time working on speaking programs around the world and does a lot of brand ambassador work for software companies. Jay is also the second most popular tequila influencer and educates people all around the world.

Key Takeaways 

• Jay didn't "need" to do speaking because he was a successful consultant, but he found that he really enjoyed giving presentations. Because of this, he decided to make a pivot: go from a consultant who does some speaking to a speaker who owns a consulting firm. 
• Your experience in your given industry—whether that be consulting, technology, and more—can make you a great and highly sought after content-specific speaker. 
• As a speaker, delivering great value is important, but you also have to be mindful about not overwhelming people. Oftentimes, a few simple talking points is much more effective than a long list all at once.
• Having "talk triggers" or signature elements as a speaker can help make you unique and memorable. Learn about what separates Jay from other speakers in this episode.

Memorable Quotes

• "It was just as much work pulling myself out of my other business as it was getting into the speaking business." - Jay Baer
• "If there is something you want to do, have the experience in doing it...Get out there. Get your feet wet. Fail a couple times." - Charles Clark
• "If you've got a signature bit or something that people really recognize as your essence, don't run away from it. Run towards it." - Jay Baer
• "You have to be brave enough to fully embrace who you are." - Charles Clark
• "Authenticity is better than perfection." - Charles Clark
• "The audience can smell inauthenticity." - Jay Baer

Episode Resources & Links

Jay Baer

Website: jaybaer.com | thebaerfacts.com 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaybaer/

Facebook + Instagram + Twitter: @jaybaer 

Charles Clark

Website: https://thecharlesclark.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesclarkusa/

Instagram + Facebook: @thecharlesclark

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Enroll in our Journey to Paid Speaking Gigs program to find your voice and learn how to create your own speaking business.