Unlocking Success with Speaking Gigs: Interview with Leisa Reid

Host Debbie Longo sits down with Leisa Reid, founder of Get Speaking Gigs Now, to unpack how a single signature talk can transform a business. Leisa walks through her shift from “hoping for referrals” to engineering a referral engine that books her—and her clients—consistently. You’ll hear exactly when she realized public speaking could out‑perform traditional marketing, the pivotal systems that moved her company to six figures, and the mindset required to stay visible without burning out. Debbie challenges Leisa on whether speaking is still worth it in today’s crowded market and presses for proof that “talk ready to rock” really converts. Leisa answers with concrete examples, sharing how she maximizes every stage appearance—from capturing leads on‑site to turning one gig into a cascade of future bookings—while still protecting family time and sa ...