The Speaker Fee Debate | Leadership Unfiltered Ep. 2

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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