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Episode Synopsis
In less than six months, Michelle “Mace” Curran went from being a $20K speaker to commanding $30K per keynote—while scaling her speaking business to over 20 high-level engagements a year and crossing six figures in revenue.
In today’s case study, Michelle briefs us on how she applied the tactical frameworks from her career as a fighter pilot to grow her speaking business with military precision, and the needle-moving decisions that made her 50% rate increase successful.
Connect with Michelle:
https://macecurran.com/
Get Michelle's Book 'The Flipside': https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/michelle-mace-curran/the-flipside/9781538768105/?lens=grand-central-publishing
IG: @mace_curran
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In today’s case study, Michelle briefs us on how she applied the tactical frameworks from her career as a fighter pilot to grow her speaking business with military precision, and the needle-moving decisions that made her 50% rate increase successful.
Connect with Michelle:
https://macecurran.com/
Get Michelle's Book 'The Flipside': https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/michelle-mace-curran/the-flipside/9781538768105/?lens=grand-central-publishing
IG: @mace_curran
Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://cubicletoceo.co/quiz
If you enjoyed today's episode, please:
Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you.
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Subscribe for new episodes every Monday.
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