Want to Get PAID to Speak? This photo reveals how!
- Kevin Snyder
- Jun 16
- 3 min read
My recent 3-part blog series - "Lessons from a Photo" - sparked from a simple photo of me keynoting at a major event.
When the meeting planner sent me the photos - because I integrated photo and video onto my speaking contract - I realized they were more than just photos. Those photos captured everything I do, before and during a keynote, to run a six-figure speaking business.
Hence, my inspiration to write a 3-part blog series for you called:
"Lessons from a Photo: How One Snapshot Can Set You Up for Speaking Success"
If you missed reading any of the posts, below you can access Parts 1, 2 and 3 ....
For any of us, if we want to consistently get PAID to speak, then we have to know how to run our speaking like a business—not a hobby.
The photo above not only was from a $10,000+ speaking engagement, but more importantly, it led to referrals, rebookings, audience lines, and spin-off engagements—because of what I did before the keynote, during the keynote, and after the keynote.
In this series, I reveal the 10 small, smart, and strategic things I do every time I speak—things that most speakers overlook, but make all the difference.
... from how I show up
... to where I place my clock
... to how I get free video and photos
... to the way I generate buzz and future bookings
This blog series breaks it all down for you.
Here’s a preview:
Part 1: How I landed the engagement through association referrals, the one contract clause that led to $100K+ in value, and why you always record your own speech.
Part 2: What I bring on stage (like my laptop and books), how I give away books to spark engagement, and why every detail is a trust-builder for the planner and the audience.
Part 3: Why I travel with my own clock, how I dress to connect—not impress—and how acknowledging your client on stage can turn a one-time talk into a long-term partnership.
Bottom line:
None of what I shared in these posts was accidental.
Every move, every placement, every moment—it was all designed for one thing:
To set myself up for success, connection, and spin-off business.
If you're serious about getting PAID to $PEAK, these blog posts give you the exact playbook to elevate your presence, your process, and your positioning.
I hope this photo has been worth more than a thousand words—ideally, it’s worth a $10,000 speech (and then some).
Reverse-engineering this one image has allowed me to share a behind-the-scenes playbook that I hope helps you set yourself up for success.
Want more insights on how to thrive in your speaking business with continual PAID speaking engagements? Dive deeper with these resources:
Check out my book PAID to $PEAK - it offers you my roadmap into professional speaking.
Read more 'Speaker Tips' posts at www.PAIDtoSPEAK.biz.
Explore The Vault—it’s included in all my coaching programs or available a la carte. Don't waste time building templates from scratch that could cost you business. I'm here to help and share everything I use in my own speaking business.
Want to talk one-on-one about your speaking goals and see which of my programs fits best? Let’s chat.
To your speaking success,
Kevin Snyder
Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)
Earn greatness today! Onward and upward!
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I've been honored to present for over 1,000,000 people through 1,150+ audiences in all 50 states and several countries. Whether I'm on a stage or in a training room with professionals or students, I absolutely LOVE motivating and inspiring people for higher performance. And in addition to my own speaking business, I have a passion for helping and coaching speakers learn how to catapult their speaking whether part-time or full-time. My book, PAID to SPEAK, outlines a proven model for speakers and is now an online course as well! Click here for online course info!
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