You have a great idea that you want to share with the world through your speaking, and training, but you don't know where to start or even how to turn that idea into an actionable, profitable action plan...
You've spent many hours trying to get booked to speak, while trying to build your client list, and you're sick of the frustration of no call backs, and missed opportunities that seemed right in your reach. You're tired of wrestling with the newest marketing fad or booking approach while battling tech overwhelm...
You’re getting sporadic engagements here and there, but nothing with regularity. You’re becoming overwhelmed, a little frustrated and beginning to question your next steps. Frankly, you're out of ideas on how to grow your speaking business and target the right events or meeting planners.
If this does sound familiar to you, then you also know what a challenge it can be trying to get quality advice & support from your peers and others who have been in similar situations.
That's why I created the I Speak Life Academy.
The I Speak Life Academy was created to provide virtual learning for public speakers, entrepreneurs and business owners who wanted an on-demand solution for their learning and ongoing professional development.
The I Speak Life Academy offers more than just online courses. It offers a blueprint for your success!
I was tired of hearing stories about wonderful people with hearts to serve and share their advice or expertise with the world that continued to hit roadblocks. People just like you and me who were experiencing "roadblocks" because of the endless sea of marketers who promise you the world if you just sign up, but then don’t reveal the next steps for your success.
Other "Roadblocks" like...
Doom and gloom predictions about the end of the speaking business as we know it, but no alternative solutions offered?
Mind-numbing webinars about growing your speaking business, but not sharing a thing about strategy, selling, advertising or marketing.
Expensive courses that make big claims about helping you be successful... but stop short of giving you an opportunity for life-long learning via training and regular communication.
Thankfully, those days are behind you...
Starting, building And growing Your Speaking Business just got a whole lot easier.
The I Speak Life Academy is Your Exclusive Resource For The Training, Advice, and
the Support you need to Plan, Create, Grow or Scale a Profitable, Speaking Business.
When you become a member of the I Speak Life Academy it enables you to:
*Build a speaking business that you love, while generating consistent income for the lifestyle that you want.
* Leverage a clear path to product creation for recurring revenue and greater security in your business.
* Attract more meeting planners who know that you offer more than one isolated speaking engagement.
*Implement strategic action plans given to you in the Academy.
* Learn how to sell or develop additional revenue streams.
* Tap into the knowledge and experiences of a community of speakers and trainers.
and much, more...
*Added Value: Done for You Lead Generation!
Let us help you get started!
One of the biggest concerns I've heard from both seasoned and new speakers, is the discipline of prospecting and all that it requires.
Many a speaker has thrown in the towel because they just can't seem to get consistent leads.
Well, as an added benefit to membership in the I Speak Life Academy, we help you find your next opportunity to speak or to make a connection with meeting and event planners.
That's right...each week we share over 100 new speaking opportunities to help you get Booked and Paid to Speak Life on more stages.
That's 400 leads per month provided to you!
Dr. Carthen’s courses are a fantastic resource for new and seasoned speakers. His years of experience coupled with successful speaking revenue truly does make him an authority on the matter of public speaking. I am so grateful he is willing to share his knowledge and help others become successful too!
Cindy Vees
President, Speakers Bureau Cindy Vees and Associates
You have a great idea that you want to share with the world through your speaking business, but you don't know where to start and how to turn that idea into an actionable plan...
You've spent many hours trying to get booked to speak while trying to build your client list, and you're sick of the frustration of no call backs, missed opportunities that seemed right in your reach. wrestling with the newest fad or booking approach while battling tech gremlins...
You’re getting sporadic engagements here and there, but nothing with regularity. You’re becoming overwhelmed, a little frustrated and beginning to question next steps. Frankly,you're out of ideas on how to grow your speaking business and target the right meeting planners.
Does Any of This Sound Familiar?
If it does sound familiar to you, then you already know what a minefield it can be trying to get quality advice & support from peers and those who have been there too.
Thankfully, those days are behind you...
Doom and gloom predictions about the end of the speaking business as we know it, but no alternative solution offered?
Mind-numbing webinars about growing your business, but not sharing a thing about strategy, advertising or marketing...
Expensive courses that make big claims about helping you be successful... but stop short of giving you an opportunity for life-long learning via community.
That's why we created the I Speak Life Academy
Take a look at some of the other benefits of being a member!
On Demand Learning
On Demand Learning
Business Growth Roadmap
Our library of extensive courses provides training and practical advice on all aspects of planning, building, marketing & growing your speaking business or entrepreneurial endeavor.
Our library of extensive courses provides training and practical advice on all aspects of planning, building, marketing & growing your business or entrepreneurial endeavor.
Use our unique step-by-step Business Roadmap to guide you through everything you need to do whether you're at the planning, creating, launching or growing stage of your business endeavor. Keep track of your progress and avoid overwhelm by always knowing what you should be focusing on.
Supportive Community
Supportive Community
Training Workshops
Get advice, feedback, motivation and support from an active community of fellow speaker entrepreneurs who will help keep you on track.
Get advice, feedback, motivation and support from an active community of fellow entrepreneurs who will help keep you on track.
Monthly workshops with either a Guest Expert or Dr. Jason to ensure you're always up to date with the latest strategies & techniques for growth.
Live Masterminds
Live Masterminds
Supportive Community
Monthly live mastermind sessions where where we answer your burning questions related to growing and expanding your speaking business.
Monthly live mastermind sessions where Dr. Jason answers your questions related to growing and expanding your business.
Get advice, feedback, motivation and support from an active community of fellow entrepreneurs or business owners and experts who will help keep you on track.
Practical Resources
Practical Resources
Behind the Scenes
The I Speak Life Academy is full of in-depth, practical resources on all areas of planning, building, running and growing a successful speaking business.
The I Speak Life Academy is full of in-depth, practical resources on all areas of planning, building, running and growing a successful speaking business.
Get exclusive behind the scenes insight into Speak Life University - see what we're experimenting with and get the inside scoop on what worked and what didn't!
Live Events
Live Masterminds
A very unique aspect of the academy are the exclusive discounts for live events. Receive exclusive VIP access to see Dr. Jason live and in person.
Another unique aspect of the academy are the exclusive discounts for live events. Receive exclusive VIP access to see Dr. Jason live and in person.
Monthly live mastermind sessions where we answer all your burning questions on everything from launch techniques, affiliate marketing, to strategy and marketing.
Exclusive Access
Exclusive Resources
Receive access to a selection of exclusive member-only tools, plugins, downloads, checklists and more - plus receive special perks & discounts.
Receive access to a selection of exclusive member-only tools, plugins, downloads, checklists and more - plus receive special perks & discounts.
It’s time to build your brand and accelerate your speaking success! Take a look inside.
LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE WITH LIFE CHANGING DIGITAL CONTENT AND VIDEO COURSES.
Log in, interact and grow your business from anywhere At any TIME.
Access all of your content from our mobile app!
Smartphones and tablets are becoming the preferred device for everyone these days. Whether you’re a customer, employee, or business partners. For that reason, in the I Speak Life Academy, our digital training strategy includes easily accessible content from any mobile device to provide on the go training solutions.
Ground breaking courses on a wide range of essential skills, strategies and techniques to position your speaking business for success, including:
* The complete guide to successfully launching your speaking career. * How to choose a winning topic & turn it into a keynote that earns a standing ovation. * How to create a great follow-up sequence to aid relationship building with meeting planners. * Detailed guides on the business of public speaking. * Tips and techniques for managing your travel schedule. * Deciding on an effective strategy for securing bookings.
* The complete guide to successfully launching your speaking career * How to choose a winning topic & turn it into a keynote that earns a standing ovation * How to create a great follow-up sequence to aid relationship bustling with meeting planners * Detailed guides on the business of public speaking * Tips and techniques for managing your travel schedule * Deciding on an effective strategy for securing bookings
As a Ted Talk speaker, the I Speak Life Academy gave me proven steps to follow that made my speech even better. I continue to receive positive feedback on the content, flow and delivery. Thank you Dr. Jason!
Amelia Gibbon
Executive Director, United Methodist Church Friendly Center
Workbooks & Action Plans
Exercises, worksheets, checklists, forms and more to help you to really implement what you learn.
Exercises, worksheets, checklists, forms and more to help you to really implement what you learn
Live Sessions & Archives
Monthly live training calls, Q&A's and feedback sessions - with access to the full archive of recordings.
Community Access
Ask questions, request feedback, get help with technical issues & discuss challenges, problems and successes.
Ask questions, request feedback, get help with technical issues & discuss challenges, problems and successes
Member-Only Resources
From exclusive freebies, handy tools and downloads, to member only perks, offers and discounts.
From exclusive freebies, handy tools and downloads, to member only perks, offers and discounts
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One of the reasons why I became a member of the I Speak Life Academy is the practical application to my business. This is not something that you will find on a college campus; these are real world steps to position you for success!
A Little Bit About Me...
I'm Dr. Jason Carthen and I want to make sure that you have an action plan for your speaking business that serves as a road-map for your strategic success.
I made a commitment a long time ago to help entrepreneurs and business owners just like you to reach their full potential when chasing after their goals and dreams, and for over 20 years I have been doing just that...helping others start #winning in their business'. There is no reason why you can't start, grow and scale your speaking businesses to massive success.
I've been invited all over the world to share my business perspectives on the entrepreneur and small business owner. From Oxford University in England, to the pages of Inc. Magazine, Forbes and Harvard Business.
After speaking and training for two decades, Dr. Jason Carthen recognized the need to provide a rich and effective learning solution for Speakers and Business Leaders. For that reason, the I Speak Life Academy Online Learning Portal™ was created. The portal provides individuals and organizations with a vibrant and relevant learning solution that encourages a deep dive into experiential learning that is tailored to their specific pursuits and developmental needs. Best practices around distance learning and asynchronous tools are followed to give participants the best chance to accomplish learning objectives that help to meet both individualized or group goals.
So, you have questions? Let us try to answer them for you...
So, you have questions? Let us try to answer them for you...
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm just getting started with my speaking journey, will the Academy be right for me?
I'm still at square one with my membership site, will the Academy be right for me?
Absolutely - the I Speak Life Academy covers every stage of planning, creating and growing a profitable speaking business - from the very start where you just have an idea that you want to speak and nothing more. In fact, now is the perfect time for you to join the Academy; as not only do we have training that will take you through every step, but you'll also be able to get support and advice from within the community to help you through your journey.
Absolutely - the I Speak Life Academy covers every stage of planning, creating and growing a profitable speaking business - from the very start where you just have an idea that you want to speak and nothing more. In fact, now is the perfect time for you to join the Academy; as not only do we have training that will take you through every step, but you'll also be able to get support and advice from within the community too, to help you through your journey.
Does the I Speak Life Academy provide a platform for me to secure booking opportunities?
Does the Member Site Academy provide a platform for me to create my membership on?
I'm still at square one with my membership site, will the Academy be right for me?
We sure do! The Academy is a solution and education based membership that provides training and resources to help you create, launch and grow a speaking business. Now with that said, depending on your membership level we provide prospects that you may contact and turn into potential leads. You will also have access to resources and tools that will connect you with meeting planners and your peers where potential speaking opportunities will be made available to you. At the end of the day, you must make a choice to take action and see if you are a good fit for the speaking opportunities.
Not at this time! The Academy is an education based membership that provides training and resources to help you create, launch and grow a speaking business. Now with that said, you will have access to resources and tools that will connect you with meeting planners and your peers where potential speaking opportunities will be made available to you. At the end of the day, you must make a choice to take action and see if you are a good fit for the speaking opportunities.
I’ve already been speaking for a while and doing pretty well, what can the I Speak Life Academy do for me?
I’ve already been speaking for a while and doing pretty well, what can the I Speak Life Academy do for me?
I'm still at square one with my membership site, will the Academy be right for me?
Assuming that you want to keep growing your speaking business or add a new line of revenue, then the Academy can help you with fine tuning your booking opportunities, client acquisition, contract negotiations, follow-up engagement and retention strategies; as well as supporting you with working towards your future goals. This is certainly not a "beginner only" community - far from it! Dr. Jason has helped clients grow to 7 figures and worked with major corporations, so there's plenty of expertise that will benefit your continued growth.
Assuming that you want to keep growing your speaking business or add a new line of revenue, then the Academy can help you with fine tuning your booking opportunities, client acquisition, contract negotiations, follow-up engagement and retention strategies; as well as supporting you with working towards your future goals. This is certainly not a "beginner only" community - far from it! Dr. Jason has helped clients grow to 7 figures and worked with major corporations, so there's plenty of expertise that will benefit your continued growth.
Is the content available right away or is it time-released (drip fed)?
Is the content available straight away or is it time-released (drip fed)?
I'm still at square one with my membership site, will the Academy be right for me?
You get access to everything already inside the I Speak Life Academy members area immediately! No waiting for content to be released to you, just jump in and start making use of the training right away. *Excludes premium courses.
ou get access to everything already inside the Academy straight away! No waiting for content to be released to you, just jump in and start making use of the training straight away.
Will you be adding new content, or is everything there already?
Will you be adding new content, or is everything there already?
I'm still at square one with my membership site, will the Academy be right for me?
New content is added regularly so you'll never be short of something new to learn! We have a wealth of great content already and no end in site of all the different trainings that we could do - plus you have the chance to put forward your own ideas too if there's something you really want to see added.
New content is added regularly so you'll never be short of something new to learn! We have a wealth of great content already and no end in site of all the different trainings that we could do - plus you have the chance to put forward your own ideas too if there's something you really want to see added.
I'm a coach/consultant/trainer looking to help my clients with public speaking - should I join the Academy?
I'm a coach/consultant/trainer looking to help my clients with public speaking - should I join the Academy?
I'm still at square one with my membership site, will the Academy be right for me?
Yes! Not only is Dr. Jason from a coaching and consulting background (and as such can trade war stories!) - but he covers a mix of strategy and training that can help you to expand your own skill-sets while offering your clients tips and tools for their success. It's also a great place to find collaboration opportunities and develop key relationships for your business.
Yes! Not only is Dr. Jason from a coaching and consulting background (and as such can trade war stories!) - but he covers a mix of strategy and training that can help you to expand your own skill-sets while offering your clients tips and tools for their success. It's also a great place to find collaboration opportunities and develop key relationships for your business.
Can I get one-on-one help and support for my speaking projects?
Can I get one-on-one help and support for my project?
I'm still at square one with my membership site, will the Academy be right for me?
Not only can you ask questions and get advice, support and feedback from within our community; but we also run monthly Q&A sessions, where you can pre-submit your questions for Dr. Jason, or even ask them live. On top of that, we also have member feedback options, where we'll provide feedback on your keynote or presentation ideas, sales page design or anything else you'd like his input on.
Not only can you ask questions and get advice, support and feedback from within our community; but we also run monthly Q&A sessions, where you can pre-submit your questions for Dr. Jason, or even ask them live. On top of that, we also have member feedback options, where we'll provide feedback on your keynote or presentation ideas, sales page, design or anything else you'd like his input on.
Why should I become a member today instead of waiting?
Why should I become a member today instead of waiting?
I'm still at square one with my membership site, will the Academy be right for me?
It’s very simple…it's time for you to take action. If you really want to make a have a successful, profitable speaking career or scale what you are already doing, then you need somewhere to get answers for all of your questions. You need support, community, and most of all... accountability! The I Speak Life Academy is that place. If you really want to make a difference, the time is now.
It’s very simple…it's time for you to take action. If you really want to make a have a successful, profitable speaking career or scale what you are already doing, then you need somewhere to get answers for all of your questions. You need support, community, and most of all... accountability! The I Speak Life Academy is that place. If you really want to make a difference, the time is now.
Do I receive anything in the mail when I join?
Do I receive anything in the mail when I join?
I'm still at square one with my membership site, will the Academy be right for me?
No - the membership portion of the I Speak Life Academy is entirely online. However, Dr. Jason is known for sending free gifts (T-Shirts, mugs, etc.) from time to time! You also receive special discounts for the Live I Speak Life events.
No - the membership portion of the I Speak Life Academy is entirely online. However, Dr. Jason is known for sending free gifts (T-Shirts, mugs, etc.) from time to time! You also receive special discounts for the Live I Speak Life events.
What if I don't enjoy the I Speak Life Academy?
What if I don't enjoy the I Speak Life Academy?
I'm still at square one with my membership site, will the Academy be right for me?
We know you will LOVE the I Speak Life Academy, however, if for whatever reason you're not 100% satisfied in any way, we have a 14 day money back guarantee (no questions asked). We want you to succeed, and know that if you become a member of the Academy and really put your heart and soul into it… you will see amazing results with your speaking goals!
We know you will LOVE the I Speak Life Academy, however, if for whatever reason you're not 100% satisfied in any way we have a 14 day money back guarantee (no questions asked). We want you to succeed, and know that if you become a member of the Academy and really put your heart and soul into it… you will see amazing results with your speaking goals!
What happens if I decide to cancel my membership?
What happens if I decide to cancel my membership?
I'm still at square one with my membership site, will the Academy be right for me?
Obviously we'd love it if all of our members stuck around forever - but we've worked with memberships long enough to know that's not going to happen! So, if you do decide to cancel obviously we'll be very sad, but if you're intent on leaving then you'll be able to do so with just 2 clicks of a mouse.
However - we recognize that sometimes you may not want to leave, but perhaps the timing just isn't right for you, maybe something has come up in your personal life, or your speaking focus has to be put on hold and you just can't justify paying for something that you know you'll not be able to utilize for a few months. So you can also put your account on hold for a few months if need.
However - we recognize that sometimes you may not want to leave, but perhaps the timing just isn't right for you, maybe something has come up in your personal life, or your speaking focus has had to be put on hold and you just can't justify paying for something that you know you'll not be able to utilize for a few months. So you can also put your account on hold for a few months if need.
Can I access the content released at the I Speak Life Academy during my membership once I cancel?
Can I access the content released at the I Speak Life Academy during my membership once I cancel?
I'm still at square one with my membership site, will the Academy be right for me?
No. Your membership entitles you to enter the members area and access the content released there prior to and during the duration of your membership. If you cancel or do not renew your membership you will no longer be able to access the content inside the Academy.
No. Your membership entitles you to enter the members area and access the content there released prior and during the duration of your membership. If you cancel or do not renew your membership you will no longer be able to access the content inside the Academy.
I am so thankful that I found the I Speak Life Academy! Before I discovered the Academy, my business was floundering. As a result of my membership and Dr. Jason’s coaching my confidence has soared and my business is growing now.
Melissa Wilson
CEO
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