Create an Amazing Speaker Demo Reel: The Speaker's Secret Weapon | Cam Beaudoin

Summary First, a quick apology that this week's episode is later than usual. I've been under the weather this week but I was so excited to talk with Cam Beaudoin that I've pushed through to share it with you. Cam is a professional speaker and demo reel specialist. We dove deep into why a demo reel is absolutely essential for any speaker looking to make a real impact and make money. I know how crucial they are, and I wanted to get Cam's expert take on how to create one that gets results. We talked about everything, from how to even get started with creating a demo reel, to the common mistakes speakers make that can really hurt their chances. Cam shared some incredible insights, like how to craft compelling hooks and even use the hero's journey narrative structure to make your reel truly captivating. Cam also explained the huge value of working with a specialist like himself to produce a demo reel that elevates your perceived value as a speaker. This episode is packed with practical tips for anyone trying to stand out in the competitive world of professional speaking. Visit https://www.thefrequentspeaker.com/ to get more information from Cam and download his free DIY guide to demo videos. You can also reach out to him on Linked In. Chapters 0:00 Introduction and my (slightly under-the-weather) update 0:15 Why demo reels are so important 0:33 Introducing my guest, Cam Beaudoin 2:05 What exactly is a demo reel? 3:09 Cam's story about his first demo reel experience 4:43 The value a demo reel brings to a speaker 7:51 How to create and use your demo reel effectively 10:07 Tips for recording your speaking engagements 16:15 The importance of investing in quality videography 22:04 The need to rehearse and practice your talk 27:07 Earning authority in the speaking world 27:24 Debunking the myth of "riffing" – why structure is key for keynote speakers 28:46 The business side of speaking: customization vs. rehearsal 31:32 Crafting a killer demo reel: hooks and intrigue 38:34 Using the hero's journey in your demo reel 40:57 Focusing your brand: one problem, one demo reel 44:51 The collaborative process of creating a professional demo reel 49:06 Wrapping up and next steps If you're serious about your speaking career, you won't want to miss this episode! Go to presentinfluence.com to get your copy of my guide to building authority through podcast guesting and for speaking enquiries or connect with me on LinkedIn Thanks for listening and please give the show a 5* review if you enjoyed it.