DIY For Business with Russ & Greg: Speak to Grow: The Art of Public Speaking for Business Success

DIY For Business with Russ & Greg:
Speak to Grow: The Art of Public Speaking for Business Success

Public speaking is one of the most powerful tools entrepreneurs and business leaders can use to grow their influence—and their revenue. In this episode of DIY for Business, Russ chats with Blair Bryant Nichols, founder of BBN Creative Management, about how mission-driven professionals can overcome the fear of speaking and leverage the stage (or Zoom!) to strategically scale their business.

From storytelling that converts to dealing with tech meltdowns mid-presentation, Blair shares tactical advice on becoming a confident and compelling speaker. Whether you’re pitching to clients, keynoting a conference, or leading a webinar, Blair’s insights will help you shift your mindset, connect emotionally with your audience, and build a business pipeline—one presentation at a time.

Topics Covered:

• How to overcome the fear of public speaking

• Strategic speaking vs. infomercial pitfalls

• Virtual vs. in-person presence

• Using storytelling for business growth

• Turning keynotes into leads and long-term clients

• The power of being great to work with (on and off stage)