Stop Scrolling. Start Selling: 4 LinkedIn Fixes for Speakers Who Want More Gigs
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Stop Scrolling. Start Selling: 4 LinkedIn Fixes for Speakers Who Want More Gigs
Let’s be real: most speakers treat LinkedIn like a digital business card.
👩🏼🦰 Nice headshot
🎖 Job titles
💬 A quote in the banner
All of that’s great and all, but here’s the problem — that’s not a profile that gets you booked.
If you want to turn your LinkedIn into a lead machine, you need to think like a meeting planner:
“What will convince me this person can deliver a world-class keynote and make me look good for hiring them?”
I’ve spent years testing this — and to be honest, I’ve shifted my thinking in just the last three months on the essential components of a contract-ready keynote speaker.
Let’s get to it…
1. Redesign Your Banner Image
That banner at the top? It’s prime real estate — and most people waste it.
Use it to show who you are, or who you serve, or how to book you.
Here are some options:
A sharp photo of you on stage
Your core message or tagline
A simple CTA like “Book Daron → CoachDKR.com”
This single visual move can turn casual visitors into serious inquiries.
2. Rewrite Your “About” Section Like a Speaker’s Story
Most “About” sections sound like corporate bios — long, safe, and sleep-inducing.
You need storytelling, not stiffness.
Start with a quick narrative: how you got here, what you believe, and what transformation you deliver on stage.
Then end with a clear line like:
“I deliver keynotes and workshops that help organizations build resilience, ownership, and momentum. Let’s connect if your team needs that energy.”
Boom — you’ve moved from résumé to relevance.
3. Add Video Proof — Even a Short Clip
People don’t read; they scroll and watch.
Upload a short clip of you speaking — 20 seconds is enough.
You can post it in the “Featured” section or share a reel link in your About section.
Even a phone recording from a live event builds more trust than any bio line.
Pro Tip: Add subtitles and a hook title.
4. Use Your Posts Like a Mini Keynote
Don’t do what I do when I get lazy on LinkedIn. 🙅🏾♀️
Stop posting: “Excited to be speaking at XYZ conference!” posts and then vanish for three weeks.
Instead, turn your feed into a stage.
Each post should do one of three things:
Share a leadership insight from a recent talk
Show a behind-the-scenes prep moment
Offer a short, punchy story with a takeaway
You’re not posting to be popular — you’re posting to prove you’re worth the mic.
Big Picture
LinkedIn isn’t a résumé site. It’s your 24/7 demo reel.
Every word, image, and video should answer this question:
“Would I pay this person to inspire my team?”
If the answer is yes — congratulations. You’ve built a lead machine.
🎤 Mic Drop Challenge
This week, fix one of the five sections:
Headline
Banner
About
Video
Posts
Then DM three meeting planners or event organizers with a short note:
“Hey [Name], I specialize in helping teams build momentum and accountability. Would love to stay on your radar for upcoming events.”
Do that weekly, and your inbox will start to feel different.
Let’s get to it in 2026!
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