Episode 136 - Where to actually find paid speaking opportunities

Episode 136 - Where to actually find paid speaking opportunities

From Pitch Perfect by Jaimie Abbott

October 13, 2025 · 10 min

About this episode

Jaimie Abbott shares strategies for finding and securing paid speaking opportunities.

In this episode of Paid to Speak , Jaimie Abbott shares exactly where to find speaking opportunities that actually pay. She outlines the key places to find gigs that pay, from corporate events and conferences to associations and professional networks. The episode breaks down where decision-makers spend their time online, how to approach them strategically, and what it takes to stand out in a competitive speaking market. Drawing on her own experience growing from free talks to consistent, high-paying speaking and MC engagements, Jaimie shares a clear system for pitching, following up, and leveraging each event into multiple bookings. She also explains how to use LinkedIn, event directories, and professional networks to build a steady pipeline of paid speaking work. Those ready to take action can join the free Sprint to Stage Challenge to learn how to create a signature talk that sells, pitch with confidence, and secure highly paid gigs faster. 👉 Join now at www.jaimieabbott.com.au/sprinttostage  

People in this episode

Host: Jaimie Abbott

Topics covered

  • paid speaking opportunities
  • corporate events
  • professional networks
  • pitching strategies
  • event directories

Keywords

  • speaking opportunities
  • paid gigs
  • corporate events
  • pitching
  • LinkedIn

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LinkedIn, Paid to Speak, www.jaimieabbott.com.au

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