YSU Success Stories
How Speakers Are Booking Gigs & Growing Their Impact
Speaking success isn’t a guessing game. It’s a process. Below, you’ll see how other speakers—many starting from scratch—have used the YSU step-by-step methodology to build thriving speaking businesses that inspire students and the adults who support them.
Jake B. Audience: Student LeadersI wanted to do something positive…since joining I’ve done over 40 paid gigs.
Laymon H. Audience: Students & EducatorsIf you are truly passionate about speaking, get the mentorship you need to be successful.
Dawn F. Audience: College StudentsIt’s been day and night. I went from getting $100 for a speaking gig to $5,000.
Koran B. Audience: business & community organizationsI knew I wanted to speak, but had no idea how to make it happen. Now I’ve spoken to over 30,000 students.
Eliana R. Audience: young womenThis has been life-changing and has set me up for the rest of my life.
Hal E. Audience: Corporations & AssociationsIf you want to speak, make a difference, and make money this is for you.
Jennie M. Audience: EntrepreneursI don’t even speak to youth and I’ve received a ton of specific results.
Wendy R. Audience: Middle & High School StudentsMy #1 hesitation was the money…it’s been totally worth it.
John G. Audience: Faith Based & Community organizationsI’ve always had a passion for inspiring people, but I didn’t understand the business side of speaking.
Dr. Blake Audience: K-12 Students & ParentsThis year my team and I will do $250,000.
Ian B. Audience: Students & EducatorsI’ve learned how to structure my speaking business in a way that can produce infinite results.
Julie K. Audience: Universities & SchoolsI’ve landed ongoing contracts with two school districts and keynoted statewide leadership conferences.
Duncan K. Audience: Education Policy MakersI’m booked into the Spring with over 80 paid gigs!
Marc H. Audience: Test PrepUnparalleled. Second to none. Gold for your speaking success.
Joe F. Audience: Students & School StaffI was a keynote speaker for 3,500 people!
Rachel W. Audience: K-12 StudentsYSU is so clearly laid out and practical. My career has taken off, and exciting things are happening.
Kurt J. Audience: K-12 StudentsI booked 17 paid speaking gigs in a span of 5-weeks.
Eddie Y. Audience: College StudentsHonestly, I thought I didn’t need YSU because I’m an experienced speaker.
Chase M. Audience: Teachers & School LeadersI went from 6-8 speeches per year to 50 or more each year. Speaking is now my full-time income, and teaching is my side income.
Aubrey N. Audience: Safe Schools & Anti-RacismYSU helped me structure my speech and my marketing…I’ve booked 30 speeches…in the past 3 weeks!
Kinota B. (Lives in Japan) Audience: International School & UniversitiesI booked five paid speaking gigs in less than two months since joining the program.
Kamal H. (Lives in the UK) Audience: Students, Educators, CompaniesI received a clear plan and a strong speech that generates repeat bookings.
Dino A. Audience: Student Assemblies & Parent PresentationsI was a little bit overconfident. YSU is so helpful regardless of where you are in your speaking business.
Kwesi M. Audience: Front Line Workers & High Stress OrganizationsI have booked more gigs in the first three months of the year than I did all of last year.
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