How Authenticity Transformed Joshua Evans’ Speaking Career
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In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Joshua Evans, a renowned keynote speaker and author, to explore his journey from a corporate sales role to building a thriving speaking business. Joshua shares the pivotal moment that inspired his career shift—a frustrating encounter with a disengaged coworker—and how it led him to write a bestselling book and eventually step into entrepreneurship. He opens up about the challenges of self-promotion, the importance of authenticity, and the strategies he uses to book high-value speaking engagements, including leveraging LinkedIn and building trust with event planners.
Joshua also reflects on the lessons learned from a difficult consulting experience and his vision for scaling his business, including doubling revenue and expanding his team. He emphasizes the power of staying true to oneself, as his decision to embrace his authentic appearance post-Covid unexpectedly boosted his bookings. For aspiring speakers and entrepreneurs, Joshua’s story is a testament to resilience, self-belief, and the value of doing the hard work to stand out.
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