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The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway

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There are many speaking pitfalls. To build a profitable speaking business, you need to avoid these. Each week, Bret Ridgway, an 8-time author who works with speakers, authors, and information marketers chats with a successful speaker about their speaking journey, their keys to success, and about some mistakes they’ve made along the way.

Location:

United States

Description:

There are many speaking pitfalls. To build a profitable speaking business, you need to avoid these. Each week, Bret Ridgway, an 8-time author who works with speakers, authors, and information marketers chats with a successful speaker about their speaking journey, their keys to success, and about some mistakes they’ve made along the way.

Language:

English

Contact:

(812) 878-2234


Episodes
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Episode #140 – Chris Hennessy is a Full-time Filmmaker, Author, and Speaker and Shares His Unique Method of Finding Speaking Gigs

12/24/2024
Chris Recently Wrote, Produced, and Directed Four National Award-Winning Films The post Episode #140 – Chris Hennessy is a Full-time Filmmaker, Author, and Speaker and Shares His Unique Method of Finding Speaking Gigs appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.

Duration:00:36:14

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Episode #139 – Dorothy Wilhelm at 91 Years Young is the Longest Continuously Broadcasting Female Personality in the Northwest

12/17/2024
Dorothy’s Newspaper Column has Run for 35 Years and She is Now a Podcast Host. The post Episode #139 – Dorothy Wilhelm at 91 Years Young is the Longest Continuously Broadcasting Female Personality in the Northwest appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.

Duration:00:37:47

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Episode #138 – Former Circus Acrobat Caelan Huntress is a Dynamic Speaker, Trainer and Business Coach

12/9/2024
Author of “Marketing Yourself” Which I Highly Recommend The post Episode #138 – Former Circus Acrobat Caelan Huntress is a Dynamic Speaker, Trainer and Business Coach appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.

Duration:00:25:23

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Episode #137 – Aeoliana Elliott is a Podcast Launch Strategist and Coach Who’s Passionate About Transforming Your Podcasting Vision Into Something Extraordinary

12/3/2024
Be sure to pick up Aeoliana's Podcast Launch and Tech Playbook The post Episode #137 – Aeoliana Elliott is a Podcast Launch Strategist and Coach Who’s Passionate About Transforming Your Podcasting Vision Into Something Extraordinary appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.

Duration:00:25:50

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Episode #136 – Jim Johnson is a Former High School Basketball Coach Turned Keynote Speaker After Leading Young Men for 30 Years

11/26/2024
Jim Johnson is a Former High School Basketball Coach Turned Keynote Speaker After Leading Young Men for 30 Years The post Episode #136 – Jim Johnson is a Former High School Basketball Coach Turned Keynote Speaker After Leading Young Men for 30 Years appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.

Duration:00:28:26

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Episode #135 – Former Fortune 10 Executive Turned Inspirational Speaker, Bestselling Author, & Leadership Coach Kyle McDowell is on a Quest to Create Cultures of Excellence and Reignite Leaders’ Passion and Purpose

11/19/2024
His expertise has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and Inc. Magazine. The post Episode #135 – Former Fortune 10 Executive Turned Inspirational Speaker, Bestselling Author, & Leadership Coach Kyle McDowell is on a Quest to Create Cultures of Excellence and Reignite Leaders’ Passion and Purpose appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.

Duration:00:28:37

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Episode #134 – Mary Cheyne has Trained Over 30,000 People on Public Speaking and is the World Champion of Speaking First Runner-up

11/12/2024
Mary Cheyne is author of the bestselling book “Present” Yourself in Public Speaking – Tell Your Inner Critic to SHUT UP! And the Real You to SPEAK UP! The post Episode #134 – Mary Cheyne has Trained Over 30,000 People on Public Speaking and is the World Champion of Speaking First Runner-up appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.

Duration:00:37:13

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Episode #133 – Georges Cordoba is a Cancer Survivor and a Passionate Health & Wellness Coach Who Speaks on Moving the Mountains in Your Life

11/4/2024
His inspirational story is a valuable lesson for us all The post Episode #133 – Georges Cordoba is a Cancer Survivor and a Passionate Health & Wellness Coach Who Speaks on Moving the Mountains in Your Life appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.

Duration:00:41:28

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Episode #132 – Dr. Tamara White is a Trained, Certified Life Coach, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Motivational Speaker

10/28/2024
Dr. White specializes in providing women with actionable steps they can take to change the trajectory of their lives The post Episode #132 – Dr. Tamara White is a Trained, Certified Life Coach, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Motivational Speaker appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.

Duration:00:23:26

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Episode #131 – Edie Raether is a TEDx Speaker and Performance Coach and has Inspired Thousands of Associations and Fortune 500 Companies on Five Continents

10/21/2024
Edie Raether is a TEDx Speaker and Performance Coach and has Inspired Thousands of Associations and Fortune 500 Companies on Five Continents The post Episode #131 – Edie Raether is a TEDx Speaker and Performance Coach and has Inspired Thousands of Associations and Fortune 500 Companies on Five Continents appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.

Duration:00:50:57

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Episode #130 – Tracy Repchuk is a 9 Time #1 International Bestselling Author and an International Speaker in 39 Countries

10/15/2024
Tracy Repchuk is an Amazon Influencer and LinkedIn Advisor and 9-time #1 Bestselling Author The post Episode #130 – Tracy Repchuk is a 9 Time #1 International Bestselling Author and an International Speaker in 39 Countries appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.

Duration:00:38:31

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Episode #129 – Robbie Samuels is an Event Design Consultant, an Executive Zoom Producer and a Business Growth Strategy Coach Recognized as a Networking Expert by NPR, the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Inc.

10/8/2024
Robbie Samuels is an Event Design Consultant, an Executive Zoom Producer and a Business Growth Strategy Coach Recognized as a Networking Expert by NPR, the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Inc. The post Episode #129 – Robbie Samuels is an Event Design Consultant, an Executive Zoom Producer and a Business Growth Strategy Coach Recognized as a Networking Expert by NPR, the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Inc. appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.

Duration:00:31:35

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Episode #128 – Kadin McElwain is an Autistic College Student with a Passion for Sharing His Message of Autism Awareness

10/1/2024
Kadin McElwain is an autistic college student with a passion for sharing his message of autism awareness The post Episode #128 – Kadin McElwain is an Autistic College Student with a Passion for Sharing His Message of Autism Awareness appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.

Duration:00:12:16

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Episode #127 – Dana Rubin is a Speaker, Author and Consultant Who’s on a Mission to Encourage More People to Put Their Views into the Public Square

9/23/2024
Dana Rubin is a Speaker, Author and Consultant Who’s on a Mission to Encourage More People to Put Their Views into the Public Square The post Episode #127 – Dana Rubin is a Speaker, Author and Consultant Who’s on a Mission to Encourage More People to Put Their Views into the Public Square appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.

Duration:00:14:12

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Episode #126 – John Dwyer is a Direct Response Customer Attraction Expert Who Can Help Speakers Think Way Outside the Box

9/16/2024
John Dwyer is the man who convinced Jerry Seinfeld to be spokesperson for a small Australian bank. The post Episode #126 – John Dwyer is a Direct Response Customer Attraction Expert Who Can Help Speakers Think Way Outside the Box appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.

Duration:00:36:47

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Episode #125 – Retired Brigadier General Twanda Young is a Widely Recognized Leader, Coach, Author and Speaker

7/29/2024
Retired Brigadier General Twanda Young is a Widely Recognized Leader, Coach, Author and Speaker The post Episode #125 – Retired Brigadier General Twanda Young is a Widely Recognized Leader, Coach, Author and Speaker appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.

Duration:00:32:27

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Episode #124 – Rich Hopkins Has Been Speaking and Coaching Speakers for Over 20 Years

7/23/2024
Rich Hopkins has been speaking and coaching speakers for over 20 years The post Episode #124 – Rich Hopkins Has Been Speaking and Coaching Speakers for Over 20 Years appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.

Duration:00:28:29

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Episode #123 – Elisa Boogaerts is a Launch Planner and She Uses Speaking as Her Primary Marketing Tool

7/16/2024
Elisa Boogaerts is a Launch Planner and She Uses Speaking as Her Primary Marketing Tool The post Episode #123 – Elisa Boogaerts is a Launch Planner and She Uses Speaking as Her Primary Marketing Tool appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.

Duration:00:25:37

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Episode #122 – Greg Wasserman is a Sought-After Consultant Who Guides Professionals in Building Themselves into Brands

7/9/2024
Greg Wasserman is a Sought-After Consultant Who Guides Professionals in Building Themselves into Brands The post Episode #122 – Greg Wasserman is a Sought-After Consultant Who Guides Professionals in Building Themselves into Brands appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.

Duration:00:25:27

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Episode #121 – Mitch Carson has Trained Over 600 Speakers, Authors, Coaches and Consultants to Reach Their Goals

7/2/2024
Mitch Carson has Trained Over 600 Speakers, Authors, Coaches and Consultants to Reach Their Goals The post Episode #121 – Mitch Carson has Trained Over 600 Speakers, Authors, Coaches and Consultants to Reach Their Goals appeared first on The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway.

Duration:00:41:51