The Laylee Emadi Podcast — For Speakers, Coaches, and Course Creators

The Laylee Emadi Podcast — For Speakers, Coaches, and Course Creators


221: Why Audience Size Doesn’t Matter Anymore for Landing Speaking Gigs ft. Kristina Bartold

September 29, 2025

If you’ve ever thought, “I just need more followers to get booked”—this one’s for you. Followers don’t equal stages.

In this snack-size episode, I’m sharing a powerful moment from my full interview with Kristina Bartold of High Vibe Women, available exclusively inside the Sought-After Speaker System course. Kristina has reviewed countless speaker applications, and she’s pulling back the curtain on a massive misconception in the speaking industry: that audience size is the key to landing gigs.

We talk about what really moves the needle for event hosts, why relying on speakers to sell tickets is outdated, and how smaller audiences often bring the biggest impact.

Want to become the kind of speaker event hosts are excited to put on stage? My Sought-After Speaker System shows you how to craft irresistible pitches, build relationships with organizers, and create signature talks that make you the obvious choice.

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