How Much Should You Charge for Speaking? A Strategic Guide to Setting Your Speaker Fee with Confidence
One of the most common questions I hear from aspiring and experienced speakers alike is: “What should I charge for a speaking engagement?”
It’s not usually the speaking itself that feels hard. It’s putting a number on it.
In this episode of the Confident Speaker Podcast, I walk you through how to determine your speaker fee in a way that feels grounded, strategic, and confident — not awkward or random. Pricing isn’t about guessing or copying what someone else charges. It’s about understanding your value and positioning yourself accordingly.
I invite you to write down your starting fee — even if you’ve never said it out loud before. Practice stating it. Say it until it feels natural. Because each time you confidently share your fee, you reinforce your identity as a thought leader who gets paid for her expertise.
Getting paid to speak isn’t just about income. It’s about ownership. It’s about stepping fully into your authority.
And you are more ready than you think.
If you’d like support in creating your signature talk and positioning yourself as a premium paid speaker, I’d love to help. Visit speakingyourbrand.com to learn more about working with us.
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The script was generated by AI based on past Speaking Your Brand podcast episodes, proprietary frameworks, and years of experience coaching clients on public speaking and thought leadership. Powered by a custom Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system, the script pulls from a rich library of our expert insights and methodologies. The final episode is voiced using host Carol Cox’s AI voice clone from Eleven Labs, so you’re getting her guidance - in her own voice - delivered in a quick and accessible format. It’s a unique blend of innovation and authenticity designed to help you speak with confidence and clarity.
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You'll create and refine high-impact Signature Stage Segments - the kind that set you apart as a speaker; practice onstage multiple times with our expert coaching and feedback; and professionally film your dynamic segments in front of a warm, supportive audience so you have edited video and a speaker reel to show event organizers what you can do.
Our retreat is limited to 12 women, so get all the details and request your place at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/live/.
Early bird pricing is on for a limited time.
You'll create and refine high-impact Signature Stage Segments - the kind that set you apart as a speaker; practice onstage multiple times with our expert coaching and feedback; and professionally film your dynamic segments in front of a warm, supportive audience so you have edited video and a speaker reel to show event organizers what you can do.
Our retreat is limited to 12 women, so get all the details and request your place at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/live/.
Early bird pricing is on for a limited time.
