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Six-Figure Speaker Spotlight

Six-Figure Speaker Spotlight

Hosted by Kelley O'Hara

BusinessEntrepreneurshipInterviews guests

Episodes

140

Latest episode

Oct 2025

Language

EN

About the show

SpeakerTunity Speaker Relations & Business Development Director and Six-Figure Speaker Spotlight podcast host, Kelley O'Hara is an expert in helping entrepreneurs, business leaders, coaches, speakers, authors, and messengers connect with their target audience and find more speaking opportunities to grow their business and build their personal brand. Kelley mentors established and emerging speakers to leverage SpeakerTunity's resources to increase their visibility and reach more stages. She is a highly experienced marketing and business development executive with a background in entrepreneurship, skilled in sponsorship acquisition and high-profile alignment. She partners with strategic companies to integrate SpeakerTunity's products into their communities and creates mutually beneficial partnerships. Her mission is to help her clients find and secure more speaking opportunities to attract new clients, establish their authority, and expand their reach, by utilizing SpeakerTunity's vast resources including directories, speaker one-sheets, and concierge booking resources. Our 20 to 25-minute podcast shares amazing founder stories who reveal the smartest strategies for scaling TODAY.

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October 29, 202542 min

140 - The Cashflow Investor: Strategies for Achieving Financial Independence in Real Estate with Sunrise Capital Investors' Kevin Bupp

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Sunrise Capital Investors, Kevin Bupp. Kevin shares his journey from humble beginnings to managing over $1 billion in real estate, focusing on undervalued assets like mobile home parks and parking lots. He discusses lessons learned from the 2008 crash, his contrarian investment approach, and the importance of mentorship and resilience. Kevin also highlights the power of podcasting, team-building, and his upcoming family boating adventure, offering inspiration and practical advice for aspiring investors and entrepreneurs.To learn more about Kevin's work, click HERE and HERE.Check out Kevin's book, The Cash Flow Investor, HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.Want to learn more? Check out the website at https://sixfigurespeakerspotlight.com.

October 28, 202543 min

139 - Building Authentic Connections: The Role of Podcasting in Business Growth with Marketing411's Arielle Cohen

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Co-Founder at Marketing411, Arielle Cohen. Arielle shares her journey from early entrepreneurship to industry leadership, discussing challenges, mindset shifts, and the power of delegation. Arielle discusses how podcasting and public speaking build authentic connections and authority, while she offers actionable marketing strategies and advocates for hiring virtual assistants.To learn more about Arielle's work, click HERE and HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.Want to learn more? Check out the website at https://sixfigurespeakerspotlight.com.

October 23, 202556 min

138 - Why Your Leadership Style Might Be Stuck in the Past and How to Redesign Tomorrow with Ted Whetstone

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Speaker and Executive Coach, Ted Whetstone. Ted shares his journey from engineering to executive coaching, emphasizing the shift from “me” to “we” leadership. He discusses fostering psychological safety, embracing diverse ideas, and navigating change in organizations. Ted highlights the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and collective impact, especially amid technological advances like AI. He also discusses how public speaking amplifies his mission, encouraging leaders to connect, listen, and empower others for lasting influence and organizational transformation.To learn more about Ted's work, click HERE and HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.Want to learn more? Check out the website at https://sixfigurespeakerspotlight.com.

October 22, 202548 min

137 - From Hero to Leader: Transforming Your Business Culture for Sustainable Success with Lcubed Consulting's Lisa Levy

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder and Disruption and Innovation Catalyst at Lcubed Consulting, Lisa Levy. Lisa shares her journey from video production to consulting, explains her “Innovation Engine” for empowering frontline employees, and discusses the importance of aligning people, process, and technology. She highlights how public speaking and storytelling drive business growth, and offers listeners resources to spark innovation. Lisa emphasizes building resilient businesses that thrive without constant founder involvement, enabling leaders to focus on vision, strategy, and personal fulfillment.To learn more about Lisa's work, click HERE, HERE, and HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.Want to learn more? Check out the website at https://sixfigurespeakerspotlight.com.

October 21, 202542 min

136 - AI Made Simple: Practical Insights to Streamline and Scale Your Business with StudioX's Ajay Malik

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the CEO at StudioX, Ajay Malik. Ajay shares insights from his tech career, discusses how custom AI can automate tasks like email management, and emphasizes the importance of curiosity over passion. He highlights StudioX AI’s accessible, no-code platform and affordable pricing, making advanced AI solutions available to businesses of all sizes. Kelley and Ajay inspire listeners to embrace AI as a practical tool for growth, efficiency, and innovation.To learn more about Ajay's work, click HERE and HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.Want to learn more? Check out the website at https://sixfigurespeakerspotlight.com.

October 16, 202548 min

135 - The Dopamine Trap: How Social Media Keeps Us Hooked and What We Can Do About It with Framed: A Villain's Perspective on Social Media's Tim O'Hearn

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Author of Framed: A Villain's Perspective on Social Media, Tim O'Hearn. Tim reveals the hidden mechanics and manipulative design of social media platforms, drawing from his insider experience building algorithms and bots. He explores the myths of “beating the algorithm,” the challenges of ethical marketing, and the dangers of AI-generated content.To learn more about Tim's work, click HERE and HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.Want to learn more? Check out the website at https://sixfigurespeakerspotlight.com.

October 15, 202540 min

134 - Public Speaking Power: Turning Stage Fright into Business Growth and Freedom with HigherUp CFO Services' Teresa Wagonseller

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the CPA and the Founder at HigherUp CFO Services, Teresa Wagonseller. Teresa shares her journey from corporate finance to entrepreneurship, highlighting the value of fractional CFO services for small businesses. She emphasizes common financial pitfalls, the importance of expert support, and how public speaking helped Teresa grow her business and confidence. Teresa offers practical advice on managing cash flow, building a strong financial team, and leveraging speaking opportunities to connect and make a real impact.To learn more about Teresa's work, click HERE and HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.Want to learn more? Check out the website at https://sixfigurespeakerspotlight.com.

October 14, 202545 min

133 - Beyond the Numbers: Transforming Data into Stories That Captivate with Management Consulted's Namaan Mian

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the COO at Management Consulted, Namaan Mian. Namaan discusses the essentials of effective leadership communication, including the power of storytelling, executive presence, and handling objections. Namaan shares practical strategies for making messages resonate in a data-saturated world, emphasizes the importance of clarity and audience focus, and explains how practice and preparation build confidence.To learn more about Namaan's work, click HERE and HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.Want to learn more? Check out the website at https://sixfigurespeakerspotlight.com.

October 9, 202533 min

132 - Building a Legacy: The Importance of Service and Impact in Your Journey with Jens Nielsen, Multi-Family Real Estate Investing Coaching's Jens Nielsen

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder at Jens Nielsen, Multi-Family Real Estate Investing Coaching, Jens Nielsen. Jens shares how building a vision, rather than just chasing goals, transformed his life and business. He discusses overcoming fear, embracing discomfort, and the importance of clarity and mindset in making major career changes. Jens also highlights how public speaking has amplified his impact and offers a free vision-building worksheet to help others design a fulfilling, purpose-driven life.To learn more about Jens' work, click HERE and HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.Want to learn more? Check out the website at https://sixfigurespeakerspotlight.com.

October 8, 20251 hr 33 min

131 - Breaking the Blue Wall: A Journey Towards Collaborative Policing with Law Enforcement Consultants' Jeff Wenninger

Your host, Kelley O'Hara, talks with the Founder and CEO at Law Enforcement Consultants, Jeff Wenninger. Jeff shares his journey from an unexpected start in law enforcement to becoming a leader in police reform and consulting. He discusses his new book, "On Thin Ice," lessons from the LAPD’s toughest moments, the importance of critical thinking, mental health challenges in policing, and how leadership and public speaking drive change. Jeff emphasizes collaborative reform, better training, and community trust.To learn more about Jeff's work, click HERE and HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.Want to learn more? Check out the website at https://sixfigurespeakerspotlight.com.

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