The Speaker Fee Debate | Leadership Unfiltered Ep. 2

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October 15, 2025

When it comes to speaking engagements, every leader faces the same dilemma:  💸 Charge a fee that reflects your value ✨ Or speak for free to open bigger doors.

In this episode of Leadership Unfiltered, hosts Mac Alonge and Scarlett Allen-Horton go head-to-head on the Speaker Fee Debate.

With different perspectives, they unpack:

  • The pros and cons of charging vs. speaking for free
  • Lessons learned from navigating both sides of the debate
  • How speaker fees affect credibility, exposure, sustainability, and boundaries

This episode will challenge the way you think about the value of your voice — and give you practical insights to help decide when to charge, and when not to.

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