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The Spotlight on Speaking Show with Bret Ridgway

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Episode #139 – Dorothy Wilhelm at 91 Years Young is the Longest Continuously Broadcasting Female Personality in the Northwest
Dorothy’s Newspaper Column has Run for 35 Years and She is Now a Podcast Host.

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Featured Episode

Episode #139 – Dorothy Wilhelm at 91 Years Young is the Longest Continuously Broadcasting Female Personality in the Northwest
Dorothy’s Newspaper Column has Run for 35 Years and She is Now a Podcast Host.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
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.

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.

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

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

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
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Episode #120 – Tim Newman is the Creator of the Formula for Public Speaking, Which is a Step-by-Step Program to Help Anyone Who Wants to Improve Their Public Speaking Skills
Episode #120 – Tim Newman is the Creator of the Formula for Public Speaking, Which is a Step-by-Step Program to Help Anyone Who Wants to Improve Their Public Speaking Skills

Episode #120 – Tim Newman is the Creator of the Formula for Public Speaking, Which is a Step-by-Step Program to Help Anyone Who Wants to Improve Their Public Speaking Skills

Episode #119 – Bonita Joy Yoder, a Laughter Lawyer, is a “Recovering Attorney” Turned Edutainer Who Inspires Audiences to Embrace Joy and Find Humor in Work, Relationships and Everyday Life Regardless of the Circumstances
Episode #119 – Bonita Joy Yoder, a Laughter Lawyer, is a “Recovering Attorney” Turned Edutainer Who Inspires Audiences to Embrace Joy and Find Humor in Work, Relationships and Everyday Life Regardless of the Circumstances

Episode #119 – Bonita Joy Yoder, a Laughter Lawyer, is a “Recovering Attorney” Turned Edutainer Who Inspires Audiences to Embrace Joy and Find Humor in Work, Relationships and Everyday Life Regardless of the Circumstances

Episode #118 – Carissa Andrews is a Thought Leader on Financial Empowerment and Abundance Mindset for Indie Authors
Episode #118 – Carissa Andrews is a Thought Leader on Financial Empowerment and Abundance Mindset for Indie Authors

Episode #118 – Carissa Andrews is a Thought Leader on Financial Empowerment and Abundance Mindset for Indie Authors

Episode #117 – Michele Molitor Empowers Speakers and Other Busy Professionals to Conquer Anxiety, Self-Doubt, and Toxic Stress, Paving the Way for Fulfilling Lives and Careers
Episode #117 – Michele Molitor Empowers Speakers and Other Busy Professionals to Conquer Anxiety, Self-Doubt, and Toxic Stress, Paving the Way for Fulfilling Lives and Careers

Episode #117 – Michele Molitor Empowers Speakers and Other Busy Professionals to Conquer Anxiety, Self-Doubt, and Toxic Stress, Paving the Way for Fulfilling Lives and Careers

Episode #116 – Judy Baker Shares Tips for Speakers Who Have Books that are Languishing and Need Reinvigorated
Episode #116 – Judy Baker Shares Tips for Speakers Who Have Books that are Languishing and Need Reinvigorated

Episode #116 – Judy Baker Shares Tips for Speakers Who Have Books that are Languishing and Need Reinvigorated

Episode #115 – Chelsea Fournier Helps Speakers Map Out What Their Call to Action Will Be From the Stage to Help Grow Their Email List of Ideal Clients or Customers
Episode #115 – Chelsea Fournier Helps Speakers Map Out What Their Call to Action Will Be From the Stage to Help Grow Their Email List of Ideal Clients or Customers

Episode #115 – Chelsea Fournier Helps Speakers Map Out What Their Call to Action Will Be From the Stage to Help Grow Their Email List of Ideal Clients or Customers

Episode #114 – Dan Klefstad is a Longtime Radio Host and Newscaster and Shares Tips on How to Pitch Media for Interviews
Episode #114 – Dan Klefstad is a Longtime Radio Host and Newscaster and Shares Tips on How to Pitch Media for Interviews

Episode #114 – Dan Klefstad is a Longtime Radio Host and Newscaster and Shares Tips on How to Pitch Media for Interviews

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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.

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“Public speaking, as a strategy for building your brand and growing your successful business, has stood the test of time. In the past few years, however, the stage has changed dramatically. Let’s have a real conversation about what it takes in the ever-changing industry to share your story and be a catalyst for change and success in the eyes of your audience of raving fans!”

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