Forget hacks, funnels, and secret formulas. Sam Demma’s philosophy? Do the work, get the reps, and build something worth talking about.This episode with Sam, the youngest Certified Speaking Professional in the world, is a masterclass in grit, growth, and grounded success. We unpack how he built a thriving speaking business from scratch — not through hype or luck, but through daily, disciplined action and a mindset rooted in service.You’ll hear why goals are less about achievement and more about who you must become to reach them, how “sales” shifts from awkward to effortless when you reframe it as service, and why showing up consistently beats chasing viral moments every single time.If you’re an emerging or aspiring speaker, this episode is a wake-up call and a roadmap. You’ll walk away with the clarity and conviction to start — or restart — with strategy, courage, and real-world momentum.Inside, you’ll learn how to:Set goals that don’t just push you forward, but pull you into becoming the kind of speaker capable of reaching your audience (01:20)Fast-track your growth by asking for help sooner and finding mentors who open doors, not just offer advice (04:10)Silence industry noise, trust your instincts, and build a successful speaking business doing work that genuinely lights you up (06:39)Build your speaking business while holding down a job, find safe places to practice, and gain traction without burning yourself out (09:00)Ask intelligent, high-impact questions that create connections, attract mentors, and expand your confidence (13:12)Treat your speaking business like a content brand (18:54)Leverage visibility to raise your value and shift your positioning from “option” to “obvious choice” (26:14)Craft stories that stick, test new material with confidence, and balance authenticity with strategy in every speech (33:41)Master your message before you reinvent it to pave the way for creative freedom later (40:44)What truly moves the needle when you’re getting started (46:41Become the speaker everyone talks about (48:17)Book more gigs with one simple habit (55:14)Make small actions your operating system (59:34)This episode is pure gold for any speaker trying to bridge the gap between “getting started” and “getting booked out.” Sam’s journey isn’t a story of shortcuts — it’s proof that the small, consistent things you do when no one’s watching eventually build the reputation everyone’s talking about. Tune in, take notes, and remember: you are right on time.Sam Demma is the youngest Certified Speaking Professional in NSA history. At just 25, he has delivered 700+ keynotes worldwide. Author of Empty Your Backpack, Sam empowers students and educators to embrace kindness, resilience, and leadership— transforming challenges into opportunities and inspiring lasting change in schools and communities.WHERE TO FIND SAM DEMMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam_demma/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/samdemma99/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sam_demmaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sam_DemmaIf you are on a mission to amplify your message to make a more meaningful impact, and you’d love to join a vibrant community of people all harnessing the power of speaking we’d love you to join us in our private Facebook group. Here you will gain access to exclusive live trainings, free resources and the...

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