What if the reason you're not landing more speaking gigs isn't your marketing, your fee, or your sales strategy, but the speech itself? After more than two decades as an entertainer and professional speaker, Jason Hewlett has learned that becoming more bookable starts with becoming unforgettable on stage. He and Kelly dig into what it takes to create a presentation people immediately want to recommend, from sharpening your message and stage presence to becoming more quotable, repeatable, entertaining, and memorable. Jason introduces the idea of developing a “killer 15” minutes that can become the foundation for keynotes, TED-style talks, videos, and other opportunities. He also gets candid about speaker fees, including how to know when it's time to raise yours, negotiate without automatically discounting, find creative ways to bridge budget gaps, and recognize when walking away from a gig may be the right move. Visit JasonHewlett.com to learn more about his work and keynotes. Resources Mistakes Speakers Make and How to Fix Them is a practical mini-course designed to help speakers of all levels identify and overcome the common pitfalls that can hinder their success. Drawing on insights from Kelly Woodhouse’s "Landing the Gig" podcast interviews and her extensive experience as a TEDx and keynote speaker, and bestselling author, this course provides actionable strategies to enhance your speaking impact, open doors to new opportunities, and boost your revenue. This mini-course is Free for 14-days and after that it will be $199. If you consume it in the 14-day period, then you can keep it forever. https://app.hiro.fm/channel/mini About Kelly: Kelly Woodhouse is an award-winning international speaker, bestselling author, publisher, and coach. A burn survivor since the age of 2 on 75% of her body, she transformed a story of near death into one of resilience and triumph. From being called the “scar-faced girl” to gracing the TEDx stage twice, Kelly’s journey has inspired millions worldwide. Her documentary Still Beautiful aired on TV, and her Goalcast video surpassed 10 million views. Global TV named her one of the Most Inspirational People of 2020. You must ask yourself HOW? How did the scar-faced girl find the strength in her scars? Goalcast Video on fb which has received over 10 million views: https://www.facebook.com/dailygoalcast/videos/566114747146421/ https://www.KellyWoodhouse.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyfalardeau/ https://www.facebook.com/kelly.woodhouse.2025/ https://www.youtube.com/@KellyWoodhouse2 TEDx talk - U.G.L.Y. is Still Beautiful: https://youtu.be/KMBZvjetRqQ?si=V61xjiCxI5tNBL0F Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Music Credit Our sincere thanks to Raquel Soto for generously allowing us to use "Raise Your Voice (Ink And Impact Awards Theme Song)" as part of this podcast. We are grateful for the opportunity to feature this inspiring music and appreciate her support of the show.
