Don't be a speaker, be the speaker. Ryan Foland speaks with Ryan Avery. Ryan Avery went from never having spoke on stage to winning the Toastmasters World Championships, launching his career as a public speaker. However, it took 3-4 years before he hit the professional level. Now he is booked for 75 international keynotes a year. Sprinkled with acronyms and new words, this entertainingly insightful interview shares ideas on how to transition from public to professional speaker, how to connect with your audience, and some key strategies for growing your speaking business. Listen to this podcast to find out: 1. The main key to speaking: which is to speak how you like to be taught. 2. How finding your key, niche topic can set you apart from other speakers and help you excel in your career. 3. How to find success in your business by curating content, curating new content, curating stories, curating things. 4. Why it is essential to hit your audience with something valuable to them in the first 60 seconds if you want immediate engagement. 5. What the difference is between Toastmasters and the NSA, and how to use both to hone your speaking skills and build your business.