LevelUp Speaking Intensive

One Event. Two Days. A Complete Breakthrough.

Join a premium 2-day experience designed for rising and emerging speakers who are ready to clarify their message, sharpen their stagecraft, and build the business engine that gets them booked.

The Why

Why We Created the LevelUp Speaking Intensive

The speaking world is full of opportunity, but most programs are built for speakers who have already made it. We believe rising and emerging speakers deserve the same level of structure, strategy, and support as the biggest names on stage.

That is why we created the LevelUp Speaking Intensive. This focused, hands-on event bridges the gap between talent and traction. You will walk away with clarity around your message, a roadmap for growth, and the systems to start booking the right stages with confidence.

This is not theory or fluff. It is a practical, personalized experience that gives you the momentum to move forward fast with expert coaching and the tools you need to grow.

What You’ll Experience

Your 2-Day Speaker Growth Experience

Day 1: Positioning, Presence, and Powerful Messaging
Clarify your niche, define your positioning, and craft a signature talk rooted in authentic storytelling.
Evening Experience: Networking and Community
Connect with fellow speakers, industry leaders, and event organizers during an exclusive networking reception designed to build authentic relationships.
Day 2: Business Systems, Marketing, and Monetization
Learn the frameworks, assets, and systems that make your speaking career scalable. You will leave with actionable strategies to grow your revenue, visibility, and credibility.
What You'll Takeaway

3 Core Outcomes

Clarify

Get crystal clear on your positioning, your niche, and the message only you can deliver. Learn how to articulate what sets you apart and why event planners should choose you.

Elevate

Sharpen your delivery with expert coaching and real-time feedback, and strengthen your brand with polished professional support.

Grow

Build your business foundation with prospecting systems, outreach, and sales tactics, along with a 90-day action plan. Then put tactical growth strategies and AI tools into action right away.
Storytelling Showcases

Capture Your Story. Build Your Brand.

During the Intensive, you will take part in our Storytelling Showcases, a unique opportunity to deliver your signature story live on stage.

Attendees will receive access to a professional production setup, allowing you to capture high-quality video and photos of your talk in a live environment. This exclusive experience is designed to help you walk away with real assets that elevate your brand and make you stand out to event planners, bureaus, and clients.

You will leave with:
Professionally shot video clips from your live talk
High-quality photos for your website, social media, and press kits
The confidence and content to showcase your presence on stage
Experts On Site

Learn from The Speaking Industry's Experts & Top Voices

At LevelUp Speaking Intensive, you won’t just learn frameworks - you’ll be coached directly by top speakers, entrepreneurs, and industry insiders who know exactly what it takes to succeed on stage and in business.
Ivy Gustafson
Top Speaking Coach & Former Speakers Bureau Agent
Scott Jeffrey Miller
8x Bestselling Author, Founder of Gray + Miller Agency and Maison Vero Publishing
Quinn Conyers
Public Speaking Expert, Event Emcee (MC), Award-Winning Speaker, AT&T Dream in Black Future Maker
Alec Melman
Co-Founder & CEO, Gotham Artists
Gaby Natale
Keynote Speaker: 3-Time Daytime Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author & Breast Cancer Survivor
Davin Salvagno
2x Bestselling Author, Inspirational Speaker, Partner at Maison Vero Publishing
Austin Benton
Founder of SpeakerDrive
Vince Pierri
Leading Speaker Coach
Margarita Kilpatrick
Thought Leader Social Media Expert, Account Director at SpeakrBrand
Paul Epstein
Award Winning Keynote Speaker, Leadership & Team Performance Expert, 2x Bestselling Author
Aaron Knipp
Founder of Cicospace
Conner Krizancic
Founder at SpeakrBrand and Fractional Chief Marketing Officer at Gotham Artists
Implementing SpeakerDrive

Leverage AI to Book More Stages with SpeakerDrive

Every attendee will also learn how to implement SpeakerDrive, the AI-powered outbound prospecting tool built specifically for speakers.

SpeakerDrive helps you find, evaluate, and connect with real event decision-makers across thousands of upcoming opportunities.

You will learn how to:
Search 11,000+ verified speaking opportunities in one place
Identify the right-fit events that match your expertise and fee range
Unlock contact information for event planners, HR leaders, and conference organizers
Use AI-driven outreach tools to generate authentic, personalized messages instantly

Through hands-on demos, you will see how to turn your talk and brand assets into a repeatable prospecting system that drives predictable speaking revenue.

SpeakerDrive acts as your AI-driven sales partner, helping you move beyond word-of-mouth and build a consistent pipeline of the right gigs.

Rising and Emerging Speakers

Who It’s For…

The LevelUp Speaking Intensive is designed for speakers who are serious about growth. If you see yourself in one of these categories, you’ll benefit enormously from the expertise, relationships, and assets you’ll gain:

If You’re Ready to Clarify

You want to define your niche, sharpen your positioning, and make it clear to event planners why you’re the right choice.

If You’re Ready to Build Momentum

You want practical and innovative tools — assets, outreach strategies, and AI systems — to start booking more stages consistently.

If You’re Ready to Connect

You see the value in learning alongside peers, building authentic relationships, and expanding your network in the speaking industry.

If You’re Ready to Build Credibility

You know the value of building a strong brand — and you’ll gain the assets, tools, and strategies to market yourself as a serious speaker.
The LevelUp Mastermind

Keep the Momentum Going with the LevelUp Mastermind

Because transformation continues after the event ends.

The LevelUp Mastermind is a six-month guided experience that helps rising and emerging speakers build on the breakthroughs from the Intensive. It offers structure, accountability, and community to support your continued growth.

Over six months, you will refine your message, elevate your brand, and implement proven business systems that turn your speaking craft into a scalable business.
 Each month builds toward clear outcomes, from defining your signature talk and creating market-ready assets to mastering outreach, visibility, and bookings.

You will also gain access to private sessions with industry leaders, peer masterminds, and personalized coaching from the LevelUp team.

By the end, you will have:
A clear, market-ready brand and message
A complete speaker kit and business foundation
A personalized 90-day growth plan
The systems, community, and confidence to grow sustainably
The LevelUp Difference

More Than an Event.  The Start of a Movement.

LevelUp is more than a training program. It is a mission to close the gap for rising and emerging speakers and help them grow with clarity, confidence, and connection.

The Intensive gives you the foundation, and the Mastermind helps you build momentum over time. Together, they create a complete ecosystem designed to help you thrive in every stage of your journey.

Our Location

Join us in Dallas!

5420 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Dallas, TX 75240
Centrally located in North Dallas with easy highway access
Modern event space designed for professional gatherings
The Breakthrough

The Breakthrough You’ve Been Waiting For

Get Clarity.

Define your unique positioning so event planners know exactly why they should book you.

Build Confidence.

Refine your delivery with expert feedback, practice, and coaching in a supportive environment.

Gain Credibility.

Walk away with professional assets, industry connections, and insider knowledge that set you apart in the speaking world.

Be part of the inaugural LevelUp Speaking Intensive

Dallas is where it all begins - and you can be part of the first group of speakers to experience it.
Schedule a CallRegister for December 8-9 →