"People buy from you when they feel understood, not when they understand you."This week, Grant’s sitting down with TSL alumna Missy West to talk about her unlikely journey to public speaking and how her speaking career has taken off over the last few years.If you're wondering if you can overcome your fear of being on stage and be successful as a brand new speaker, this episode is for you! “I made six figures in my first full year of speaking”In this episode, Grant and Missy get into: 03:18 How Missy overcame fear and seized opportunities through resilience.06:20 Why encouragement matters as you chase goals.12:01 Missy didn’t want to become a speaker, here’s why13:54 How to overcome self-doubt and criticism18:18 Why you need a resilience team19:54 What a resilience team does22:25 What happened once you started speaking27:35 How did you transition from hobby to potential career30:09 What came next in terms of pursuing this as a career34:13 What do you think is the difference between successful and unsuccessful speakers36:58 What’s a great example of networking as a speaker40:05 How do you invest in relationships to grow your business"My resilience team reminded me, no, this is just a different stage. And everything that you've accomplished happened because you leaned into those tough moments when you were scared and you showed up anyway."Episode Resources:Missy's WebsiteMissy's LinkedInOrca LeadershipGet Free Speaker ResourcesBook a Call with The Speaker LabCalculate Your Speaking FeeJoin The Speaker Lab Community on FacebookSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.