Wondering how to transition into speaking full-time? The Speaker Lab guest today, Erick Rheam, has made the leap, and he'll talk about what it's like to turn pro and make your speaking career a reality. Erick is one of our original Booked and Paid to Speak students, and today he's a highly successful speaker. But he only recently left his corporate job to pursue his speaking career on a full-time basis. You'll hear what gave him the confidence to finally leave and so much more on episode 239 of The Speaker Lab.   THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOW:    When did he know he had to choose between speaking and his job? What were the two reasons speaking was a good fit for him? What you should do if your boss isn't supportive of your speaking side hustle. What are the two keys to being successful at something? Should your target market and topic evolve throughout your speaking career? What was the tipping point that showed him it was time to leave his job? Why you need mentors in your life. What are the biggest regrets most people have in their lives? And so much more!   EPISODE RESOURCES Erick Rheam's web site Erick Rheam on Episode 225 of TSL Erick Rheam on Episode 150 of TSL Erick Rheam on Episode 126 of TSL Erick Rheam on Twitter Erick Rheam on LinkedIn Michael Hyatt's web site Booked and Paid to Speak Got questions? Send them in here Email me! Subscribe on iTunes, and leave us a rating or revie Read the show transcripts here