Path To The Main Stage Podcast

S5 Ep. 03: Build a Keynote Career Based on Joy

Unlock the main stage with joy, customization, and authenticity! Learn how to break into keynote speaking, deliver unforgettable talks, and build a thriving business as

S5 Ep. 02: Build A Stage-Worthy Platform with Laura Gassner Otting

Unlock the secrets to a standout speaking career! Learn how to craft your signature voice, price your expertise, and build a stage-worthy platform—while staying true to

S5 Ep. 01: Power Habits That Fuel Success with Mike Michalowicz

Becoming unstoppable on your speaking journey! Learn how to build a resilient speaking career, strategically increase your value, and deliver memorable presentations—no

S5 Ep. 00: Season 5 Preview: Secrets of Top-Earning Speakers Revealed

Learn how top speakers made it big—and how you can too! Discover the exact steps, deliberate actions, and bold moves that propelled today’s most successful speakers to m

S4 Ep. 10: Diana Castro - Elevate Your visibility and brand as a speaker

Elevate your visibility and brand as a speaker! Learn how to create effortless, impactful content that amplifies your message—and turns your passion into career momentum

S4 Ep. 09: Build a Successful Speaking and Coaching Career

Start, grow, and love your coaching business—without endless funnels or burnout! Learn how to turn your personal expertise into a thriving coaching practice while cuttin

S4 Ep. 08: Will AI Replace Keynote Speakers?

Future-Proof Your Speaking Career with AI, Positioning, and Human Connection Learn how to stay ahead as a professional speaker in an AI-driven world! In this engaging ep

S4 Ep. 07: Crafting Speaker Websites with Lauren Pibworth

A standout speaker website isn’t just about showing off — it’s about proving your value and making it crystal clear why planners should choose you. Whether you’re build

S4 Ep. 06: Healing Speaker Burnout with Cait Donovan

Learn how to heal and avoid speaker burnout. On this episode of Path to the Main Stage, Li Hayes welcomes burnout expert and keynote speaker Cait Donovan, who unpacks th

S4 Ep. 05: Unlocking Government Speaking Gigs with Tony Chatman

Discover how the government could pay you more and faster than you ever thought possible! In this eye-opening episode, Li Hayes teams up with government contracting insi

S4 Ep. 04: What Event Planners Want with Liz Lathan

Learn what event planners really want. In this eye-opening episode of Path to the Main Stage, Li Hayes sits down with veteran event planner and Club Ichi co-founder Liz

S4 Ep. 03: Master the Art of Selling From the Stage with Steve Hopper

Learn how to skyrocket your revenue by selling from the stage!  In this eye-opening episode, Steve Hopper reveals why offering value to your audience doesn't stop with

S4 Ep. 02: How Speaker Bureaus Choose Talent with Brittany Kreutzer

What if your flashy speaker reel is actually costing you bookings? In this episode of “Path to the Main Stage,” Li Hayes sits down with Brittanny Kreutzer, partner at S

S4 Ep. 01: Unlocking Speaker Flow with Darren Virassammy

What if the secret to giving unforgettable talks isn’t perfect slides or endless practice—but jumping into freezing water at 6am and talking to stuffed animals? In this

S4 Ep. 00: Welcome to Season 4

Are you sabotaging your speaking career by chasing every new opportunity? Discover why adopting a “hedgehog” mindset—rather than the cunning but scattered fox—is the se

S3 Ep. 10: Perfect Your Pitch and Boldly Own the Stage with Precious L. Williams

Perfect your pitch and boldly own the stage! Learn how to step into boldness, pitch yourself with impact, and build a speaker brand that gets remembered. In this high-en

S3 Ep. 09 - Getting the Reps and Embracing the Grind with Todd Bertsch

Level up your speaking journey with actionable advice on finding your niche, embracing the grind, and connecting with any audience! Learn how to navigate the early stage

S3 Ep 08: How to Become the Ultimate Event MC

What if the secret to a thriving speaking career isn’t just being the star of the show—but actually being the life of the party holding it all together? In this episode

S3 Ep 07: How To Make Yourself a Bookable Speaker

Learn how to make yourself a bookable speaker—and land more gigs! Join Li Hayes as she interviews international speakers bureau veteran Maria Franzoni, who shares the es

S3 Ep 06: AJ Harper - Book Writing For Speakers (Part 2)

Learn proven ways to market your book with confidence and build a lasting audience. In this episode, Li Hayes welcomes back bestselling author and editor AJ Harper, who