#213: How to Get Paid Speaking Gigs from Scratch (Even if You Have Zero Audience!)

Make It Visible

If you’ve ever wondered “How do I land paid speaking gigs when I don’t have an audience, connections, or experience?” — girl, I’ve got you.

In this episode of Make It Visible, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing exactly what I’d do if I had to start from scratch.

No guesswork, no fluff — just real, practical steps to help you get booked and paid to speak.
Here's what you'll learn from this episode:

• Why clarity on who you help and what problem you solve is key
• How to find the right events and build a curated list of opportunities
• The importance of pitching yourself (and following up!)

How every speaking engagement can lead to your next one

🔥 Plus: I’ll share the two non-negotiable things you need before pitching any event organizer — and how you can learn them inside my free 3-day masterclass, “Get Clients and Speaking Gigs.”

🎧 Press play, grab a notebook, and get ready to book your next paid speaking gig faster than you think!

➡️ Join the FREE Masterclass here: getclientsandspeakinggigs.com
Drop me a line and share your thoughts!

Meet Your Host:

Hey there! I’m Michelle Kui—Visibility Marketing and Speaker Success Coach.

I’m the founder of Elevate LifeCoaching, where I help coaches like you build a stand-out brand, attract high-quality 5-6 figure clients, and land paid speaking gigs—all by leveraging the #1 most important asset in your business (hint: it’s not JUST social media!).

My Journey into Public Speaking & Visibility

My speaking journey started early—at 9 years old when my dad voluntold me to enter a speech contest (thanks, Dad!). Since then, I became the go-to speaker whenever someone needed a voice on short notice.

From leading corporate workshops to running training sessions, I thrived where most people froze—grabbing the mic while others sat back, hoping not to get called on.

After working with hundreds of coaches, I realized a HUGE missing piece that most entrepreneurs completely overlook—and it’s the #1 strategy top coaches use to grow their business, attract premium clients, and get booked on bigger stages.

Are you using it? If not, let’s change that. 🚀

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Chapters

1. Landing Paid Speaking Gigs (00:00:00)

2. Finding Events That Pay Speakers (00:01:54)

3. Pitching and Following Up (00:02:28)

4. Turn One Gig Into Many (00:04:01)

5. Charging What You're Worth (00:04:42)

6. Five-Step Roadmap Recap (00:06:00)

7. Episode Closing and Resources (00:07:09)