Who you surround yourself with matters: Ryan Foland speaks with Leo Bottary, thought leader and global expert on the topic of peer advantage. Who you surround yourself with matters and, because of this, business leaders can help each other in ways they just won’t find anywhere else. Ryan and Leo share insights about what they have learned about audience engagement, and how to go from being a good speaker to a great speaker, offering practical advice on how to empathize with your audience, and successfully build your speaking business. Listen to this podcast to find out: -Why having a strong network is crucial for success both off, and on, stage -What kind of people you should connect with and why being conscious of your connections makes a difference -How helping your network actually helps your -What real audience engagement looks like, and why so many speakers fail at it. -How to make money from your passion