The Power of Public Speaking: How to Turn Stage Time into Sales Opportunities

Public speaking is one of the most powerful prospecting tools you can leverage to grow your business. In this article, I will share an easy formula you can use to deliver presentations that compel your audience to take action and open the door to new opportunities.

My public speaking epiphany occurred in January 2017. I had been invited to speak at a benefits conference in Denver about building better health insurance plans for less money. When I arrived at the breakout room, only nine people walked in before they shut the door. I was disappointed, but I delivered my talk anyway.

Afterward, one of the attendees approached me. He said he had never heard anyone talk about health insurance that way before and asked to set up a call with his team. When he handed me his business card, I realized he was the Director of Total Rewards at PepsiCo, a Fortune 50 company. By taking the stage that day, I had opened the door to a huge opportunity.

Public speaking can turn a cold prospect into a hot lead faster than any other platform. But it's not about where you stand on stage or how you look - it's about what you say and how you structure your talk.

The secret formula I use is called IMPACT:

I - Intro Story: Start with a personal story to help the audience get to know you.

M - Memorable Message: Tie the lesson from your intro story into the main theme of your talk.

P - Problems: Discuss the problems your audience faces related to your area of expertise. Help them realize their current state.

A - Answers: Provide the solutions to help them overcome those problems and achieve their goals.

C - Call to Action: Tell the audience what action to take after your talk, whether it's scheduling a call or downloading a resource. Do this before your closing.

T - Transformation: Close your talk in a way that shifts the audience's perspective so they leave feeling motivated and thinking differently than when they arrived.

By using the IMPACT formula, you can deliver talks that leave a lasting impression, provide immense value, and compel your audience to engage further with you.

You already have expertise to share - structuring your presentations this way helps you share it effectively and open new doors.

Public speaking changed the trajectory of my business. It can do the same for you. Leverage the stage, create impact, and prepare to be amazed at the opportunities that emerge.

Give it a shot and see for yourself the power of public speaking done right.

Watch the full video here for more details - https://youtu.be/6v9Q684XX5Y?si=4cHyFwUe3za8__QL