Dan Irvin is a high-energy, fun-loving leader, consultant, motivator, author, and public speaker whose valuable insights and relatable stories of success and passion consistently set up entrepreneurs and employees across the nation for personal and professional growth.
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The Speaker Lab – Resources and training for building your speaking business. Visit Dan’s website and sign up for free to get an exclusive live training on May 28, 2025 at 2pm CDT.
3 Value Bombs
1) Busy does not equal successful. Focus on being intentional, not just filling your calendar.
2) Passion wins in speaking. Choose topics you love to truly connect and move audiences.
3) Consistency beats intensity. A slow, steady system for outreach wins over bursts of chaotic action.
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Show Notes
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Today’s Audio MASTERCLASS: 5 Steps to Earn $500 to $50K as a Paid Public Speaker
[1:22] — Dan shares something he believes about becoming successful that most people disagree with.
- He believes that “being busy” is a false currency and true success comes from intentionality, not from how packed your calendar is.
[3:47] — Dan talks about the five steps to become a successful paid speaker.
- Dan shares the SPEAK framework:
- S: Select a problem to solve.
- P: Prepare a great talk — your #1 marketing asset.
- E: Establish your expertise with a strong website and demo video.
- A: Acquire paid gigs systematically.
- K: Know when to scale beyond speaking into books, coaching, consulting.
[8:43] — What is the biggest mistake people make when trying to create their message?
- Dan says passion is key; speakers should start with what excites them and align it to solve a market problem.
[10:33] — Dan is hosting a free webinar for Fire Nation.
- Dan promises live training, a deeper dive into the SPEAK framework, plus exclusive bonuses for EOFire listeners. Visit The Speaker Lab website and sign up for free.
[12:22] – A timeout to thank our sponsors.
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[15:09] — Once we have our presentation, where do we find paying events?
- Dan emphasizes consistency. There are 5,200 events daily needing speakers. Twenty minutes of daily prospecting builds momentum.
[16:29] — Dan shares how important it is to keep the momentum going.
- He shares the tortoise strategy: slow and steady outreach wins over big, unsustainable bursts.
[17:11] — Dan tells we don’t need a big audience or a book to get speaking gigs
- He explains you don’t need a book, a podcast, or a huge following but you need a consistent system.
[19:00] — Dan shares why building relationships is crucial and how do we turn one speaking gig into multiple gigs.
- Delight event planners by over communicating, being easy to work with, and bringing energy to the stage. Dan shares his core value: delight in every interaction.
[21:57] — Dan gives his take away and why must Fire Nation attend his May 28th webinar.
- He will offer actionable, duplicatable systems from his real speaking business, not theory. He’ll also answer questions live.
[23:09] — Call to action.
- The Speaker Lab – Resources and training for building your speaking business. Visit Dan’s website and sign up for free to get an exclusive live training on May 28, 2025 at 2pm CDT.
[23:20] – Thank you to our Sponsor!
- Mentorship: Email John@EOFire.com to set up a call!
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