If you're a regular listener of Technically Speaking, you already know how many of our guests are professional speakers, and you've likely heard a few of their episodes about boosting your speaking skills.   But what about when you're not on stage? How does speaking tie into the other aspects of running a business?   Even more importantly, can being a better speaker boost your business in other ways?   The short answer is "yes," and to tell us the "how" and "why" behind that answer, we're joined by award-winning speaker Ramona Smith.   As the 2018 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking, Ramona knows firsthand what it takes to deliver a persuasive, powerful, and memorable speech.   What she's here to explain today is how that also translates to selling products or services – whether you're a speaker or not – by mastering "strategies to sell genuinely and effectively without sounding like a cheesy used car salesman."   In her words, "It’s all about knowledge and preparation." Let's get into it!   Show Notes:   ✅ Get Ramona's "Confidently You" Journal: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ConfidenceCompanion?ref=seller-platform-mcnav   ✅ Check out Ramona's Book, "A World Champion's Guide to Public Speaking": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZN7ZJHY?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420 |   📷 Watch the video version of this episode and subscribe for updates on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYAr3nGy6lbXrhbezMxoHTSCS40liusyU   🎤 Thank you to our sponsor, Libsyn Studio (formerly Auxbus)! Want the best podcasting solution out there? Learn more here: https://www.libsynstudio.com/   🚀 And as always, don't forget about all the mind-blowing free resources at https://speakerflow.com/resources/