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Speak Goodr : Confessions of a Professional Speaker on Mastering Public Speaking and Getting Paid to Speak - Ryan C Vet

Speak Goodr

Confessions of a Professional Speaker on Mastering Public Speaking and Getting Paid to Speak

By: Ryan C Vet

Hardcover | 14 January 2025

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What do corporate executives, high school students, church pastors, and professional speakers have in common? They all have a message to share-but how do you deliver it with confidence, connect with your audience, and, if you're lucky, get paid to do it?

Whether you're building a professional speaking business, pitching ideas in a boardroom, or speaking for the first time, Speak Goodr is your go-to guide for mastering public speaking. This is not another, how-to-guide, per se, but it is true, raw, honest, and peels back the curtain on professional speaking unlike any other book on how to become a professional speaker.

With hilarious and relatable stories, candid confessions, and actionable insights, Ryan Vet takes you behind the scenes of his global speaking career. These are the real stories of what happens on the road and from the stage. This isn't just a guide-it's an invitation to see public speaking as a way to inspire others, overcome fear, and create lasting impact.

Inside, you'll discover:

  • ï½ï½ï½ï½ How to connect with any audience: Practical strategies to help you own the room and leave a lasting impression.
  • ï½ï½ï½ï½ Tips to build confidence: Proven techniques to conquer stage fright and speak with authenticity.
  • ï½ï½ï½ï½ The path to paid speaking: Learn how to land gigs, grow your speaking business, and turn your voice into income.
  • ï½ï½ï½ï½ Laugh-out-loud lessons: Humorous, real-life stories that make public speaking approachable and fun.

Speak Goodr isn't just for professional speakers-it's for anyone who has something to say. Whether you're leading a team, teaching a class, or presenting a big idea, this book will help you master your message, inspire your audience, and step into the spotlight with confidence. This is a perfect book for meeting professionals looking for the what-not-to-do stories as well.

Plus, this book is fun to read. It has great visuals and illustrations as well as external resources. The book has actionable insights on public speaking that are easily digestible and laugh-out-loud hilarious.

If you've ever dreamed of captivating your audience or getting paid to speak, Speak Goodr will show you how-with humor, heart, and purpose.

Industry Reviews

Praise for Speak Goodr

Tara Brown

Humorist, Comedian, Corporate Entertainer, and Emcee

Speak Goodr is a must-read for every speaker, whether you're seasoned or just starting out. Packed with practical tips, actionable advice, and powerful insights, Ryan's wit and humor keep you engaged while equipping you to elevate your speaking career. It's a game-changer!

Bill Cates, CSP, CPAE

Author of Radical Relevance and Member - NSA Speakers Hall of Fame

From Fumbles to Fabulous! This book transforms stage nightmares into laugh-out-loud lessons. Whether it's a rogue microphone or unexpected curveballs, Ryan Vet's journey shows how to embrace chaos and keep shining. Perfect for speakers who love wisdom wrapped in wit.

Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE

Past President of the National Speakers Association and Author of What To Do When You're The Speaker

Ryan Vet has written a book that ALL professional speakers should read. He documents actions to take and why through true stories from real life. His career is impressive, and his wisdom is profound and practical. Read and re-read this book!

Mary Kelly, CSP, CPAE

Hall of Fame Speaker and Author of Who Comes Next? Leadership Succession Planning Made Easy

The best part of Speak Goodr is the honesty and how Ryan finds the humor in the adventures of speaking. Yes, professional speaking is exciting and glamorous, but it's also full of stress and moments of panic, as Ryan accurately describes. Speak Goodr captures The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly-and the funny side of the professional speaking business.

Mark LeBlanc, CSP, CPAE

Author of Never Be the Same and Growing Your Business!

Ryan takes us behind the stage of his speaking career and shares the truth about his journey. It is real. It is raw. It is relevant. Find out what really happens on the road to impacting audiences and living your dream. It's hilarious!

Taylorr Payne

SpeakerFlow

Ryan Vet's Speak Goodr is a masterclass in professional speaking and a celebration of the art of storytelling. Packed with relatable anecdotes, practical advice, and humorous mishaps, it reveals the grit, perseverance, and humanity behind a successful speaking career. Whether you're seasoned or stepping onto the stage for the first time, this book is an engaging and insightful guide for anyone looking to inspire, connect, and truly Speak Goodr.

Meridith Elliott Powell, CSP, CPAE

Hall of Fame Speaker, Award-Winning Author, CEO of MotionFirst

Speak Goodr is not only funny, it is one of the most realistic looks at the business of speaking I have ever read. Ryan's depiction of 'life on the road' and the range of audiences speakers encounter will not only have you laughing but give you a deeper appreciation for professional speakers and small business owners. If you know a speaker-or anyone getting into the business-give them Speak Goodr. They will love you for it.

Dr. Wayne Kerr

Author, Speaker, Clinician

Ryan Vet's newest book, Speak Goodr, is filled with tips, tricks, and techniques to enhance one's speaking career, and is a 'must-have' for the professional library.

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