I was just looking at the 30-day leaderboard and honestly… it’s not just about points. It’s about the energy behind them. To those of you who consistently contribute, jump into conversations, and share your thoughts openly—thank you. That takes effort. To the folks stepping out of their comfort zone and showing up for the weekly meetings—you’re doing the real work. It’s not always easy, and it matters more than you think. And to everyone who’s engaging, giving feedback, and being open to others ideas—that’s what builds a strong community. Special mention to the current leaderboard leaders—you’re setting the pace: @Sandi Boucher @Gopika Ashok M @Sharyn Abbott @Jerry Fletcher @Deborah Northcutt @Brian Gorman @Sheena LC Walker @Frank Soonius @Jon Kovach Jr. @Scott Harvey Whether you’re at the top of the board or just getting started, your presence here counts. Let’s keep showing up for each other.

If you’re a speaker or coach, your words don’t just communicate—they convert. The Copywriting Secrets for Speakers Templates course is now live in the Classroom, and it’s designed to help you turn your message into a powerful client-generating machine. Inside this course, you’ll get plug-and-play templates and frameworks to help you: Craft high-converting speaker pitches Write compelling offers that actually sell Stop guessing what to say—and start saying what works Head to the Classroom and start with Module 1 today. In the comments, tell us: What’s the #1 thing you struggle with when it comes to copywriting?

If you’re a speaker or coach, YouTube isn’t just a platform—it’s a powerful stage to amplify your message and attract the right audience at scale. The YouTube Marketing 101 For Professional Speakers course is now live in the Classroom, and it’s designed to help you turn views into visibility—and visibility into revenue. Inside this course, you’ll learn how to:- Set up a complete YouTube marketing campaign from scratch Use paid advertising and targeting to reach your ideal audience Leverage remarketing to stay top-of-mind and drive conversions Create compelling content that consistently grows your subscribers Head to the Classroom and start with Module 1 today. In the comments, tell us: What’s your biggest challenge when it comes to growing on YouTube?

Would love to hear a few wins or highlights from the first few months of the year. What’s been going well for you? And Welcoming some of our newer members, jumping in here. What are you excited about for 2026, and what are you building or focusing on this quarter? Share in comments! @Tobee Wise @Kate Dames @Terry LaMasters @Kathe Lynom @Daniel Basker @Mark Joffrey @Cj Brown @Christina Jones @Nicholas Strand @Jimmy Lemon @Anneta Pinto-Young @Marchele McAnney @Meg Grett-Pratt @Fiona Thornewill @Daria Skibington-Roffel @Gamiel Yafai @Jim Ruta @David Patterson @Jon Kovach Jr. @Scott Harvey @Ann Benton @Moiz Contractor

Hey folks! We’ve had some fantastic conversations lately on our weekly Inspiring Talks Zoom calls, and we have started posting short video clips from those sessions on our YouTube channel. These clips capture some of the best insights, ideas, and breakthroughs shared by our members — from speaking strategy to mindset shifts to practical ways to grow your speaking business. Here's a short clip from one of our calls that you may benefit from watching: https://youtu.be/UACcJqUhtOE?si=LABlTanDl1zjQxx2 We encourage you to: • Watch the clips we send each week and revisit the key moments from the calls, and then watch the full Zoom videos of our weekly calls, all of which are posted in the community • Share them with your network if you think they’ll benefit others • Invite colleagues and fellow speakers to join our growing community • Join our upcoming weekly Zoom calls so you can participate live and be part of the conversation Every week the discussions get richer and more valuable, as experienced speakers, coaches, trainers and branded experts contribute their perspectives and real-world experiences. We've had some truly amazing calls with many powerful insights, and they just keep coming! If you know someone who would benefit from being part of a supportive community focused on growing a speaking business, please feel free to invite them. We're excited to keep building this community together, and we look forward to seeing you on one of our upcoming calls! To your speaking success! David & Drew Inspiring Speakers Bureau "Inspire the World!"