Smiling and Dialing: Building a Speaking Business One Connection at a Time – Lisa Ryan, CSP

February 11, 2026
6:00 pm
– 8:00 pm
EST

Attendees will learn how to confidently pick up the phone, connect with decision-makers, and book more speaking opportunities through authentic, strategic outreach. They’ll discover a simple call framework that builds trust, demonstrates value, and opens doors, without feeling salesy.  

By the end of the session, participants will leave with a clear action plan, renewed confidence, and the motivation to start conversations that lead to bookings. They’ll see that “Smiling and Dialing” isn’t about cold calls; it’s about warm connections that grow a sustainable speaking business.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Learn how to confidently pick up the phone, connect with decision-makers, and book more speaking opportunities through authentic, strategic outreach.
  • Discover a simple call framework that builds trust, demonstrates value, and opens doors, without feeling salesy. 
  • See real examples, practical tools, and mindset shifts to help speakers overcome fear, rejection, and hesitation.

By the end of the session, participants will leave with a clear action plan, renewed confidence, and the motivation to start conversations that lead to bookings. They’ll see that “Smiling and Dialing” isn’t about cold calls; it’s about warm connections that grow a sustainable speaking business.

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