Professional Speaking: Known, Booked & Paid is the definitive business podcast for keynote speakers, subject matter experts, and corporate consultants who are serious about building a commercially viable business, not just getting better at public speaking. Each week, host and speaker coach John A Ball cuts through the noise on what actually drives client bookings, inbound referrals, and premium fees. Solo episodes tackle high-ticket positioning, pricing strategy, and the critical business mistakes keeping good speakers underpaid. Guest episodes bring in working speakers, event planners, bureau insiders, and industry experts with the kind of candid insight you won't find in generic public speaking advice. If you're ready to move from inconsistent gigs and underpriced keynotes to a scalable speaking business that commands market attention—this is the show.