Misty Megia is a business strategist who has helped companies across various industries with marketing, corporate branding, and project management. She is also a performer, director, and choreographer in professional theater. Misty has earned many awards, including recognition as one of the Most Powerful Women in Accounting by CPA Practice Advisor and One to Watch on the Top 100 Influencers in Accounting 2020. As the CEO and Founder of Misty Megia LLC, she helps individuals with public speaking using her 20+ years of experience in corporate speaking and theater.

Today, Misty joins me to share some tips on developing a career in public speaking and what to do first if you want to use speaking as a promotional tool for your business. She explains why having a niche is essential in a professional speaking career and how to become a great speaker if you are an introvert. Misty provides tips on getting your first speaking gigs, what to charge, and when to create your demo reel. She also shares some insights on practicing before pitching yourself for a high-profile speaking event, working through fear of public speaking, and the programs she uses to help people develop their speaking skills.

“Anytime that you have an opportunity to speak, you’re building your muscle.” - Misty Megia

This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:
Misty’s varied career and how she uses her experience to help people with public speaking
What to do first if you want to use speaking to promote your business
Why having a niche is essential for developing a career as a professional speaker
How to become a great speaker as an introvert
How to get your first speaking gigs and what to charge
The right time to develop your demo speaker reel
The best ways to practice before pitching yourself for a high profile speaking event
ToastMasters and other organizations that may be helpful
How to work through your anxiety about public speaking
The programs that Misty has for helping people develop their speaking skills

Resources Mentioned:
Small Business Association

Connect with Misty Megia:
Misty Megia LLC
Misty Megia on LinkedIn
Misty Megia on Instagram
Misty Megia on Facebook

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Let’s End Small Business Failure - Together!

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the SmallBizChat Podcast - the show on a mission to improve small business success. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. Help us spread the word and end small business failure by sharing your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media. Visit our website or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, or YouTube for more great content, tips, and strategies to improve your small business.

Misty Megia is a business strategist who has helped companies across various industries with marketing, corporate branding, and project management. She is also a performer, director, and choreographer in professional theater. Misty has earned many awards, including recognition as one of the Most Powerful Women in Accounting by CPA Practice Advisor and One to Watch on the Top 100 Influencers in Accounting 2020. As the CEO and Founder of Misty Megia LLC, she helps individuals with public speaking using her 20+ years of experience in corporate speaking and theater.
Today, Misty joins me to share some tips on developing a career in public speaking and what to do first if you want to use speaking as a promotional tool for your business. She explains why having a niche is essential in a professional speaking career and how to become a great speaker if you are an introvert. Misty provides tips on getting your first speaking gigs, what to charge, and when to create your demo reel. She also shares some insights on practicing before pitching yourself for a high-profile speaking event, working through fear of public speaking, and the programs she uses to help people develop their speaking skills.
&ldquo;Anytime that you have an opportunity to speak, you&rsquo;re building your muscle.&rdquo; - Misty Megia
This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:
<ul>
<li>Misty&rsquo;s varied career and how she uses her experience to help people with public speaking</li>
<li>What to do first if you want to use speaking to promote your business</li>
<li>Why having a niche is essential for developing a career as a professional speaker</li>
<li>How to become a great speaker as an introvert</li>
<li>How to get your first speaking gigs and what to charge</li>
<li>The right time to develop your demo speaker reel</li>
<li>The best ways to practice before pitching yourself for a high profile speaking event</li>
<li>ToastMasters and other organizations that may be helpful</li>
<li>How to work through your anxiety about public speaking</li>
<li>The programs that Misty has for helping people develop their speaking skills</li>
</ul>
Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.sba.gov/">Small Business Association</a></li>
</ul>
Connect with Misty Megia:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://mistymegia.com/">Misty Megia LLC</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/misty-megia-3a634a2/">Misty Megia on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/mistymegia?lang=en">Misty Megia on Instagram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/misty.schachtellmegia">Misty Megia on Facebook</a></li>
</ul>
Become Your Own Boss Book GIVEAWAY!
The 2020 pandemic has been so hard on America&rsquo;s small businesses - and America in general. If you&rsquo;re ready to start your dream business, then look no further!
I&rsquo;m currently giving away 1,000 free copies of my best-selling book: Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months. This book has helped over 100,000 people like you to start, build, and grow their small businesses&hellip; and now it&rsquo;s your time to shine.
All you have to do to get your hands on a free copy is head over to <a href="http://www.beginmybiz.com/freeoffer">www.beginmybiz.com/freeoffer</a> to sign up for your free offer. You only pay shipping.
Let&rsquo;s End Small Business Failure - Together!
Thanks for tuning into this week&rsquo;s episode of the SmallBizChat Podcast - the show on a mission to improve small business success. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-small-bizchat-podcast-podcast/id1478923954">Apple Podcasts</a>, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. Help us spread the word and end small business failure by sharing your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media. Visit our <a href="https://succeedasyourownboss.com/">website </a>or follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/smallbizlady">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/smallbizlady">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindaemerson/">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/smallbizlady/">Instagram</a>, or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/melindaemerson">YouTube </a>for more great content, tips, and strategies to improve your small business.

Melinda F. Emerson, SmallBizLady, is America’s #1 Small Business Expert. She has been a thriving entrepreneur for nearly 20 years and is an internationally known keynote speaker and expert on small business development and social media marketing. She publishes a resource blog www.succeedasyourownboss.com. Her small business advice is widely read reaching more than 3 million entrepreneurs each week online. A pioneer in social media marketing, she is the creator and host of #Smallbizchat, the longest running live chat on Twitter for small business owners. Forbes magazine named her the #1 woman for entrepreneurs to follow on Twitter.

Melinda F. Emerson, SmallBizLady, is America&rsquo;s #1 Small Business Expert. She has been a thriving entrepreneur for nearly 20 years and is an internationally known keynote speaker and expert on small business development and social media marketing. She publishes a resource blog&nbsp;<a href="http://www.succeedasyourownboss.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=http://www.succeedasyourownboss.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1520300757352000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHFXr56HNzQeIZfM3QAFV_yFBNxFw" data-wpel-link="external">www.succeedasyourownboss.com</a>. Her small business advice is widely read reaching more than 3 million entrepreneurs each week online. A pioneer in social media marketing, she is the creator and host of #Smallbizchat, the longest running live chat on Twitter for small business owners.&nbsp;Forbes magazine named her the #1 woman for entrepreneurs to follow on Twitter.

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Melinda F. Emerson, “SmallBizLady” is America’s #1 Small Business Expert. She is an internationally renowned keynote speaker on small business development, social media and content marketing. Melinda is also the president of the Quintessence Group, an award-winning marketing consulting firm based in Philadelphia, PA, serving Fortune 500 brands who target small business market. LinkedIn named her a Top Voice for 2019 in Small Business and Entrepreneurship. In addition to being a former NY Times columnist, she is frequently quoted by media organizations including The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, MSNBC, CNBC, and Fox News.

She is the host of #Smallbizchat LIVE and The SmallBizChat Podcast. A prolific writer, Melinda has published more than 5000 articles on her blog www.succeedasyourownboss.com. Her small business advice is widely read reaching more than 3 million entrepreneurs each week online. She is the bestselling author of Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, 2nd Edition and her latest book is Fix Your Business, a 90 Day Plan to Get Back Your Life and Reduce Chaos in Your Business.

Melinda F. Emerson, &ldquo;SmallBizLady&rdquo; is America&rsquo;s #1 Small Business Expert. She&nbsp;is an internationally renowned keynote speaker on small business development, social media and content marketing. Melinda is also the president of the Quintessence Group, an award-winning marketing consulting firm based in Philadelphia, PA, serving Fortune 500 brands who target small business market. LinkedIn named her a Top Voice for 2019 in Small Business and Entrepreneurship.&nbsp;In addition to being a former NY Times columnist, she is frequently quoted by media organizations including The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, MSNBC, CNBC, and Fox News.
She is the host of #Smallbizchat LIVE and The SmallBizChat Podcast. A prolific writer, Melinda has published more than 5000 articles on her blog&nbsp;<a href="http://www.succeedasyourownboss.com/" data-stringify-link="http://www.succeedasyourownboss.com" data-sk="tooltip_parent">www.succeedasyourownboss.com</a>. Her small business advice is widely read reaching more than 3 million entrepreneurs each week online. She is the bestselling author of&nbsp;Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months,&nbsp;2nd Edition&nbsp;and her latest book is&nbsp;Fix Your Business, a 90 Day Plan to Get Back Your Life and Reduce Chaos in Your Business.

The SmallBizChat Podcast

Today, Misty joins me to share some tips on developing a career in public speaking and what to do first if you want to use speaking as a promotional tool for your business.