Business Builders Show
Leveraging Public Speaking to Propel Business Growth – Kimberly Crowe
Show Notes:In this episode of the Business Builder Show, host Bill Prater welcomes Kimberly Crowe, an internationally renowned public speaker and entrepreneur, to discuss the benefits of guest speaking on podcasts to grow a business.Kimberly shares her insights as a speaker, keynote, and TEDx authority, and founder of Speakers Playhouse. She aims to make public speaking engaging and accessible for entrepreneurs and coaches seeking to expand their audience and influence.Kimberly highlights her journey from a corporate executive to an entrepreneur, teaching others to sell through speaking by telling her personal and professional stories, including her motivation to make life a balance of fun and business success.She emphasizes the importance of being on stage for business visibility, overcoming stage fright by reframing nerves as excitement, and the value of finding joy in work through her 'ROAD' acronym: Relish, Outsource, Automate, Delete.Kimberly also discusses her mission of connecting speakers with stages without competitive pressure and shares insights from her free, weekly networking event, Speakers Playhouse.00:00 Welcome to the Business Builder Show00:30 Introducing Kimberly Crowe: The Authority on Speak to Sell01:42 The Importance of Taking Action02:16 Identifying and Solving Problems for Entrepreneurs04:45 The Power of Getting on Stage06:26 Speakers Playhouse: A Platform for Guest Experts08:21 Success Stories: From Nervous Beginner to Podcast Pro09:28 Extroverts vs. Introverts on Stage10:30 Kimberly's Unique Approach and Differentiation12:19 Kimberly's Entrepreneurial Journey18:38 Expanding Beyond Podcasting18:58 Family Business Dynamics19:50 Lessons from Entrepreneurship23:05 The ROAD to Joy27:07 Balancing Business and Personal Life29:06 Connecting with Kimberly Crowe30:22 Overcoming Stage Fright34:11 Final Thoughts and TakeawaysCompany site:To get in touch with Kimberly : https://entrepreneursrocketfuel.com/