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The Bankable Speaker Newsletter Issue #5: All Systems Go— Let’s Build the Machine

Aug 18, 2025
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👋 A Word From Dr. Shana
Hey Bankable Speakers — happy Issue #5! I’m so proud of how far we’ve come. Quick check: how many pitches did you send last week, and did anything move forward? Keep tracking — this work compounds, and remember there is a 90-day runway needed to turn results from cold leads. This week, I’m laser-focused on systems because talent without systems is just a hobby. If you want consistent stages and consistent checks in the bank, you need repeatable systems. Read on — I’ve got five fresh leads for you + the four systems every speaker must have to scale.

📣 Leads Section — 5 Fresh Opportunities

  1. PQC Connect 2026 (Houston, TX)
    Date: April 22-23, 2026 
    Click Here for more Conference Details
    Speaker Application: Click HereApplication Deadline: September 30

  2. THE International Festival of HR (Las Vegas, NV)
    Date: March 17-19, 2026
    Click Here for more Conference Details 
    Speaker Application: Click Here

  3. Work Human LIVE: Leaders shine brighter here (Orlando, FL)
    Date: April 27-30, 2026
    Click here for more Conference Details 
    Speaker Application: Click Here

  4. Crimes against women (Dallas, TX)
    Date: May 18-21, 2026 
    Click here for more Conference Details
    Speaker Application: Click here  Application Deadline: September 30

  5. PR Day Houston (Houston, TX)
    Date: October 23, 2025
    Click here for more Conference Details
    Speaker Application: Click here  Application Deadline: August 29

 

💡 Bankable Tip of the Week — The 4 Systems Every Speaker Must Have to be Bankable

  1. Lead Generation & Outreach System

  • How to find, track & follow up with potential event hosts & decision makers

The answer this is right here inside the Bankable Speaker Newsletter and the Bankable Speaker Vault! Grab it if you don't already have access. 

  1. Conversion + Booking System

  • How you capture leads from your speaking engagements and convert them into future bookings + gain speaker assets

  • Bankable speakers don't speak for hand claps, we speak for future opportunities 
  • Use my Talkadot link to get access to a FREE account that will create a QR code for you to connect with your audience after the talk for greater conversion 

     TALKADOT

  1. Client/Lead Database + Outreach System

  • How you collect, manage, and nurture leads/potential client information

  • Where you send communication from to your LIST to stay top of mind by serving them

Link to Kajabi for a FREE Trial or use Kit.com which offers a FREE CRM for up to 1000 contacts. 

  1. Revenue Expansion System

  • How do you monetize beyond the stage? How do you scale your speaking business? What does your back-end profit plan look like? 

  • Getting paid to speak is only the first step. You need a system to make money when you're done on the stage. 

Your answer is in the 8 week Dominate the Stage w/Dr. Shana On Demand or LIVE or a one-on-one Power Hour w/Dr. Shana 

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🎁 Upgrade Your Processes — Grab the Vault
Want the exact templates, swipe files, and tracking tools to implement these systems this week? Grab the Bankable Speaker Vault and upgrade your processes instantly.

What’s inside the Vault: speaker contract & proposal templates, pitch-tracking sheet, pitch email sequences, first-degree separation outreach scripts, rate card template, speaker one-sheet, pre-talk & post-talk email templates, and more.

Special for newsletter subscribers: Regularly $97 → $47 for you. Use code NEWSLETTER to get discount. 
Click HERE to get your vault access.

🎤 Where You’ll Find Me Next

  • The WOW Factor Conference for Entrepreneur Women — Dallas, TX — Aug 23, 2025

  • NBCC Counselor Symposium — Atlanta, GA — Sept 16, 2025

  • Association of Philanthropy Conference — Philadelphia, PA — Sept 18, 2025

 

If you’re in town, let’s meet -- I want to see my Bankable Speakers in person!

Thanks for reading — I’m so proud of the progress you’re making. 🎉

If you want to move faster this week, grab the Bankable Speaker Vault (newsletter price $47) to plug these systems into your business instantly. 

Tell me one thing before you go: how many pitches will you commit to this week? Reply with your number and I’ll hold you to it. If you’re near Dallas (Aug 23), Atlanta (Sept 16) or Philadelphia (Sept 18), let me know — I’d love to meet my Bankable Speakers in person. Stay the course — because
— Dr. Shana Lewis

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