The Bankable Speaker Newsletter

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THE BANKABLE SPEAKER NEWSLETTER Issue #24

• ONE YEAR LATER The Final Edition (For Now) ONE YEAR. 24 ISSUES. COUNTLESS OPPORTUNITIES. A note from Dr. Shana A year ago, this newsletter started with one mission: Help more experts stop speaking for free and start building a profitable speaking business. Since then we've covered positionin...

Jun 29, 2026

The Bankable Speaker Newsletter – Issue #23 Mid-Year Reset: Your Next 6 Months Can Still Change Everything + 6 Speaking Opps to Pitch Now

A Note From Dr. Shana We are approaching the halfway point of the year. And this is the moment where most speakers do one of two things: --Panic or give up because they haven’t hit their goalsOR--Reset, regroup, and build a stronger second half Let me tell you something important: You do no...

May 27, 2026

The Bankable Speaker Newsletter Issue #22: It's a numbers game

Cold outreach and warm outreach follow completely different rules. In this issue is the formula for both — and why who you already know may be your fastest path to your next check. A WORD FROM DR. SHANA I want to talk to you about where you actually are — not where the highlight reels say you ...

May 12, 2026

The Bankable Speaker Newsletter Issue #21: The Market Has Shifted. Have You?

A Note From Me Let me say something clearly: The speaking industry is changing. Organizations are watching budgets.Events are becoming more strategic.Decision-makers want outcomes, ROI, relevance, and results. That means the days of getting booked just because you “have a good story” or “wan...

Apr 28, 2026

The Bankable Speaker Newsletter Issue #20: Q2 Activation: Build the System. Book the Talks. Get Paid.

Note from Dr. Shana We are officially in Q2. So let me ask you something real… How many talks do you actually have on your calendar right now?Not ideas.Not “I’m thinking about reaching out.”Not “I posted on LinkedIn last week.” Confirmed. Booked. On deck. Because here’s the truth most people...

Apr 14, 2026

The Bankable Speaker Newsletter – Issue #19Theme: Q1 Checkpoint → Q2 Cash Flow Activation

A NOTE FROM DR. SHANA Let me talk to you for real for a minute… We are wrapping up Q1, and Q2 is literally around the corner. And I need you to pause and ask yourself: -Did I actually move my speaking business forward this quarter?-Or did I just think about it, plan it, and talk about it? Bec...

Mar 19, 2026

The Bankable Speaker NewsletterIssue #18 | Turn Your Book Into a Speaking Business

A Note From Dr. Shana Last issue we talked about something that many speakers delay for far too long: Writing your book. Because if you're serious about building a bankable speaking business, a book is one of the most powerful tools you can have. It builds authority.It clarifies your message...

Mar 05, 2026

The Bankable Speaker Newsletter Issue #17: Your Book is the Missing Revenue River

A Note From Me Let me challenge you a little today. How long have you been saying,“I’m going to write my book”? A year?Three years?Five? If you are serious about being seen as a professional speaker, then hear me clearly: You need a book. Not because it sounds impressive.Not because it’s tr...

Feb 17, 2026

The Bankable Speaker Newsletter-Issue #16: New Month. New Numbers. New Results.

If you want paid stages, you have to play the numbers game—on purpose. A Note From Me We’re entering a new month, and before you do anything else, I want you to pause and ask yourself one question: What are my pitch goals for this month? Not “How many times will I post?”Not “Who do I hope n...

Feb 03, 2026

The Bankable Speaker Newsletter Issue #15: Systems Get You Paid

Talent opens the door. Systems turn speaking into income. 👇 PLEASE READ THIS ALL THE WAY THROUGH 👇There are several exciting updates in this issue that you’ll want to know about — including new resources, subscriber-only upgrades, and next steps if you’re serious about going from free to a fee. ...

Jan 20, 2026

The Bankable Speaker Newsletter Issue #14: If You Don’t Have Structure, You Don’t Have a Business

A NOTE FROM DR. SHANA It’s 2026. Today is the first Monday of the new year, and it’s time to get into it. Especially if you didn’t reach the level—or the goals—you set for yourself as a speaker in 2025. Now is not the time to sit back, reflect forever, or wait for motivation to strike.Now is the...

Jan 06, 2026

The Bankable Speaker Newsletter Issue #13: Hope Is Not a Strategy: Build Your 2026 Speaking Plan Now

A NOTE FROM ME First—congratulations to everyone who attended the Bankable Speaker Roundtable this past weekend and walked away with an actual speaking plan for 2026.Not ideas.Not inspiration.A plan. And if you weren’t in the room, or you were but haven’t finalized things yet, here’s the goo...

Dec 16, 2025

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