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In this insightful episode of Expert In You, host Ann Carden is joined by David Saxby, accomplished speaker, coach, and CEO of Spark Communications, to explore how speaking can become one of the most powerful drivers of business growth.
With more than 2,500 presentations delivered worldwide, David shares how entrepreneurs and experts can leverage their voice – on stages, podcasts, webinars, and virtual rooms – to attract clients, build influence, and create consistent revenue opportunities.
Together, Ann and David break down the modern speaking landscape and how professionals can move beyond one-off keynote fees to build sustainable client acquisition systems through speaking.
🎤 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • How speaking can drive predictable revenue and client opportunities
  • The difference between keynotes, workshops, and small-room speaking
  • How podcasts and virtual speaking opportunities generate real business growth
  • When to focus on immediate ROI vs. long-term relationship building
  • How to position your voice and message for maximum influence and opportunity

If you’re an expert, consultant, coach, or entrepreneur who wants to turn speaking into a strategic growth engine not just a visibility tool this episode delivers practical insights you can implement immediately.
🎧 Tune in now to learn how to leverage your voice to speak, sell, and scale your business.
About the guest :
CEO of Spark Communications Inc. David is an international speaker. He has delivered over 2500 presentations on creativity and innovation, business strategy, sales and marketing and leadership.

David has been an entrepreneur for 40+ years and has founded 7 companies. His first company grew from a one-man studio to a full-service advertising agency in two years. He followed that success, during a major recession, to create a full-service marketing company with a staff of 23.

A founding member of CAPS (the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers) David is a Past National Director. David is a co-author of four books on the topics of Innovation, marketing and sales. He is motorcycle enthusiast and is the Chair of the Motorcycle Ride for Dad and a professional musician.

Website: https://sparkcommunications.com
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-saxby/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.saxby.2025
Twitter: https://x.com/davidsaxby
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/davidsaxbyspeaker