Leverage Speaking to Scale Your Business with Darryll Stinson

In this episode of The Millionaire Maker Show, I interview Darryll Stinson, co-founder of Seeding Greatness. Darryll opens up about his journey from being a Division I athlete to becoming a bestselling author and TEDx speaker with over 2 million views. Together, we dive deep into the nuances of using vulnerability and storytelling to elevate speaking opportunities for scaling your business. You’ll hear practical tips on how to craft impactful speeches that resonate with your audience, and strategies to leverage speaking as a powerful tool for long-term success in the online business industry.

Guest Introduction:

Darryll Stinson is the co-founder of Seeding Greatness, a movement of leaders restoring the planet and helping humanity to heal through their stories and transformational services.

As a former Division 1 athlete, Darryll overcame multiple suicide attempts to become a multiple best-selling author, and 2xTEDx speaker with more than 2 million views. His accolades as a Top 100 athlete (2008), award winning higher ed communications professional,  #9 Suicide Awareness Speaker (2023), and TEDx organizer (2022-present) attest to the impact of his work.

He’s coached hundreds of speakers to reach millions of people while growing themselves and their business at the same time.

Leverage Speaking to Scale Your Business - Key Takeaways:

• The Power of Vulnerability: Sharing your personal story with the right balance of vulnerability can be a game-changer, benefiting both you and your audience.
• Your Story is About You, For Others, and For You: Embrace your personal story—it matters. Make sure it serves your audience and adds value, while also benefiting your own growth.
• Tailor Your Story to Your Audience: Share your story in a way that aligns with the specific pain points and challenges your audience faces.
• Subconscious Beliefs Influence Success: Understanding how past traumas and subconscious beliefs impact your behavior can unlock new levels of personal and business growth.
• Avoid the Courtesy Clap: Be willing to ask tough questions and reflect on the true impact of your message. Don’t settle for polite applause—aim for real transformation in your audience.

Storytelling and Vulnerability:

• Thread the Needle: Weave your personal story into your talk in a way that serves your audience without making the message solely about you.
• Express to Serve: Unexpressed emotions become suppressed. Share personal experiences in a way that provides actionable insights and encourages transformation in your audience.
• Personal Growth Through Storytelling: Sharing your story helps you grow and heal. Your pain becomes your power when it helps others overcome their challenges.

Key Quotes:

• “Your story is about you, but it’s for others. And when done right, it’s also for you.”
• “Whatever you don’t express, you suppress.”
• “Your test becomes your testimony, your mess becomes your ministry, and your pain becomes your power.”
• “I share my story in direct proportion to the pain my audience is in.”

Resources Mentioned:

• Darryll’s website: https://darryllstinson.com 
• Follow Darryll on social platforms: @StinsonSpeaks
• Join my upcoming free LIVE workshop: https://www.socialmediasalessurge.com