Clarify Your Message. Elevate Your Brand.
Grow Your Business.

LevelUp helps emerging speakers find clarity, strategy, and community to turn potential into momentum, transforming ideas into impact and building a business that lasts.

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Our Purpose

We Exist to Close the Gap for Rising and Emerging Speakers

The speaking industry is full of opportunities, but it is often built for those who have already made it. We believe rising and emerging speakers deserve the same level of strategy, structure, and support as the biggest names on stage.

That’s why LevelUp was created — to fill the gap between talent and traction. We provide the tools, tactical strategies, and community that help speakers grow at the right pace and at the right time.

Every speaker’s journey is unique, which is why our approach is personal, practical, and deeply human. Whether you are building your first keynote or scaling a growing business, we meet you where you are and help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

What Is LevelUp

A Complete Growth Platform for Speakers

LevelUp is a speaker growth ecosystem built for rising and emerging thought leaders who want clarity, credibility, and consistent growth.

We believe success in speaking is not one-size-fits-all. That's why we take a holistic approach to every speaker's journey, combining strategy, brand development, and business growth into one clear path forward.

From in-person intensives to mastermind cohorts and personalized coaching, LevelUp helps speakers connect their message, marketing, and mindset so they can grow with purpose and confidence.

Partnered With The Best

Our Inaugural Launch Event

One event. Two days. A complete breakthrough.

Most speaker trainings focus on either crafting your talk or building your business. The LevelUp Speaking Intensive brings both together.

You’ll leave not only with clarity around your message and positioning but also with the business assets and roadmap to start booking more stages with confidence.

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.

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Deliverables

What You Get

At the end of the Dallas event, you’ll walk away with:

Clear messaging and positioning statement

Sharpen your storytelling and keynote flow

Assets to elevate your brand, social media, and website

A roadmap to leverage your platform to maximize ROI

A prospect list & outreach plan utilizing SpeakerDrive

A 90-day speaker action plan for 2026 momentum

Deeper insider knowledge of the speaking industry

A community of peers to walk this journey with you

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

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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.

Intensive Agenda

LevelUp Speaking Agenda

Define your unique positioning and brand story

Sharpen stage presence and keynote delivery

Storytelling frameworks that create lasting impact

Structure a keynote for maximum audience engagement

Workshop: Craft a powerful, market-ready keynote

Build credibility that resonates with event planners

Speaker Storytelling Showcase with professional photo & video

Evening Experience – Networking & Community

Curated reception with speakers and industry leaders to build lasting connections

State of the Industry with bureau execs and industry leaders

Build a recognizable, consistent speaking brand

Marketing strategies that drive visibility and trust

Sales strategy to land and scale engagements

Systems and tools to run a speaker business efficiently

Sustainable growth frameworks for long-term success

Speaker Storytelling Showcase with professional photo & video

Evening Experience – Happy Hour – Networking & Celebration

Casual wrap-up with peers and industry leaders to celebrate and connect

The LevelUp Mastermind

Build and Sustain Momentum in Our Virtual Mastermind

For speakers ready to go beyond the event, the LevelUp Mastermind offers six months of guided growth, accountability, and support.

You’ll refine your signature talk, build your brand assets, and implement the systems that turn your speaking craft into a thriving business.

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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 Call Register for December 8-9 →

Clarify Your Message. Elevate Your Brand.
Grow Your Business.

We Exist to Close the Gap for Rising and Emerging Speakers

A Complete Growth Platform for Speakers

Our Inaugural Launch Event

One event. Two days. A complete breakthrough.