Episode 74

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14th May 2025

Are you building a speaking brand—or just chasing bookings? With Phillip Koontz

What if the key to a thriving speaking career isn’t money—but a mission?

Learn that to truly grow as a speaker, you must push yourself beyond your comfort zone and live for a higher purpose, aiming to make a lasting, positive impact. Discover why authenticity in your speaking is non-negotiable—success comes when you practice your voice daily and stay true to who you are. Understand that taking on free engagements early in your journey is key to developing your message, refining your style, and building confidence. Uncover the strategies for prioritizing relationships over paychecks, because meaningful connections often lead to long-term opportunities and deeper impact. Master the art of balancing your pricing with the kind of impact you want to make—having a clear daily rate creates space for both purpose and profitability. From building a recognizable brand to giving back to your community, it’s the small, consistent actions that shape a successful speaking career—and create the personal freedom to spend more time with those you love.


Celebrated Speaker Agent, Antoniette Roze, and Motivational Speaker, Phillip Koontz shares his transformative journey from being a Navy SEAL to a keynote speaker and pastor. He discusses the importance of leadership training from both military and spiritual perspectives, the power of public speaking, and the impact he aims to have on his audience. Phillip emphasizes the significance of authenticity, building relationships over monetary gain, and the slow, patient process of developing a speaking career. His insights provide valuable lessons on personal growth, mentorship, and the true essence of success in public speaking. Phillip shares his journey from being a Navy SEAL to a successful public speaker and entrepreneur. He discusses the value of speaking engagements, the balance between pricing and impact, and how speaking has positively influenced his lifestyle and family life. Phillip also reflects on the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life, the importance of building a personal brand, and the business aspects of being a speaker. He emphasizes the significance of giving back to the community and encourages listeners to take on daily challenges for personal growth.


Are you just booking gigs—or building a legacy? If you're serious about growing a speaking brand rooted in purpose, not just profit, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss!

Tune in now to unlock the mindset shifts, strategies, and stories every speaker needs to build a career that matters.

Because real influence isn’t built overnight—it’s built on purpose.


LEARN MORE at https://taplink.cc/1antoniette 

Connect with our guest, Phillip Koontz at:

https://philkoontz.com/ 

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About the Podcast

SPEAKPact
Speakers, Authors, & Experts leverage SPEAKPACT to bridge the gap between their expertise and the hosts who book them. It is a stage where experts are empowered, connections are formed, and speaking careers are launched to the next level. Celebrated Speaker Agent and large-scale event producer, Antoniette Roze, brilliantly merges thought leaders in wellbeing and optimum performance with the producers who look for them. Cultivate rapport with producers and veteran speakers who share their insider secrets, insights, and strategies to catapult your voice, brand, impact, and income to the next level.
Antoniette understands the struggle of getting seen and heard in today's noisy world and how to set you above the crowd. Seize this unique opportunity to unlock your potential, share your voice, and create your legacy by taking the guesswork and “circling the mountain” out of the equation and elevating you on the direct path to your ultimate targets. Join us as we merge thought leaders in the optimum performance space with the producers who book them and the strategies that make them household names!