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 sanity. Together they debate the lure of hustle culture, the fine line between healthy peer pressure and shiny‑object syndrome, and how to decide which invitations to decline when you finally have options. If you’re serious about using the mic to grow revenue—or you’re skeptical it still works—this conversation delivers actionable strategies, cautionary truths, and a reminder that human connection is the ultimate differentiator in a digital age.

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to The Six Figure Shift Show

00:21 Meet Leisa Reid: From Entrepreneur to Speaking Coach

01:05 Discovering the Power of Public Speaking

02:04 The Birth of Get Speaking Gigs Now

03:36 Hitting Six‑Figure Milestones

05:30 Building a Referral Engine

11:18 Crafting a “Talk Ready to Rock”

13:11 Mentorship Style and Differentiation

17:44 Consistency and Systems

19:00 Balancing Professional and Personal Life

20:18 The Seduction of Hustle Culture

21:04 Navigating Peer Pressure

21:58 Evaluating Opportunities

23:11 Fit and Alignment

26:22 Speaking and Referrals in Tandem

29:55 Leveraging Engagements for Growth

35:51 Human Connection in a Digital Age

36:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Connect with Debbie Longo: https://lifeinbloomny.net/

Connect with Leisa Reid https://getspeakinggigsnow.com/tips