

Talent Gets Attention, but Strategy Gets Speakers Paid with Dr. Karim R. Ellis
Being a talented speaker and building a profitable speaking business are not the same thing. In this focused conversation, Dr. Alisa Whyte interviews Dr. Karim R. Ellis about why gifted speakers can deliver powerful messages, receive applause, and earn invitations—yet still struggle to generate consistent speaking income. Dr. Karim breaks down the business infrastructure speakers need behind their message. He explains the importance of knowing what you sell, whom you serve, why an organization should invest in your expertise, and how to stop waiting for opportunities and begin creating them intentionally. You will also hear why speakers need more than motivation. They need a strategy for positioning themselves, packaging their expertise, developing paid offers, prospecting for opportunities, and moving their message into the marketplace. This conversation is especially relevant for: • Speakers who are tired of speaking for free • Coaches and experts who know their knowledge has value • Emerging speakers ready to build a speaking business correctly • Communicators who receive applause but lack consistent bookings and revenue As Dr. Karim explains, talent may attract attention, but strategy is what turns that attention into a profitable business. Ready to build the business behind your voice? Join Dr. Karim R. Ellis for the five-day Paid to Speak Masterclass. General Admission: $47 VIP Access: $97 Register now: https://paid2speak.karimellis.com/ Key takeaway: Your message may be powerful, but your message needs a business model. ABOUT DR. KARIM R. ELLIS Dr. Karim R. Ellis is an international speaker, leadership strategist, coach, and founder of GPS Speakers Academy. He helps speakers move beyond inspiration by developing the positioning, strategy, and business infrastructure needed to become visible, bookable, and profitable. HOSTED BY DR. ALISA WHYTE Dr. Alisa Whyte is a global workforce, life, and business strategist, international speaker, master mindset coach, and host of Mindset Mastery Moments. Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎙️ Connect & Grow with Dr. Alisa Whyte Global Empowerment Leader | International Bestselling Author | The #1 Mindset Disrupter™ 🌐 Podcast Website: 👉 https://mindsetmasterymoments.com 🎧 Be Our Next Guest: 👉 Apply for Season 4 🎓 Launch or Scale Your Podcast: 👉 Join the Podcast Mastery Blueprint Coaching Program 💡 Join the Dream Builders Think Tank: A private global community for visionaries, entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven leaders. 👉 https://www.skool.com/mindset-mastery-university-6166/about
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