Anthony Trucks: The Playbook for Turning Your Expertise Into a Profitable Speaking Career | E15

The issue for most small business owners is not a lack of expertise—it’s getting that expertise to the right audience. Today’s guest has built a seven-figure business around his personal brand and now helps business owners establish themselves as thought leaders through profitable speaking careers.  In this episode, keynote speaker and creator of the Identity Shift methodology Anthony Trucks breaks down how he built his multimillion-dollar public speaking career with a $5K loan from his ex-wife. He also explains how to gain a competitive edge off stage, how to distill your message for the masses, and the mental shifts entrepreneurs need to make in order to reach seven figures.  **In this episode, Sammy and Anthony discuss:** (00:32) From Foster Care to Coaching Fortune 500 Executives (04:45) Why I Never Quit My Failing Startup (09:02) The Last Resort: Borrowing $5K From My Ex-Wife (13:23) Why Real Revenue is Built Off-Stage (20:03) Building a Profitable Speaking Business (25:12) How Not Hiring a Team Costs More Long-Term (31:53) The Playbook for Turning Expertise into Impact (39:01) Everyone's Greatest Obstacle and How to Overcome It (44:14) Hitting the Buzzer on American Ninja Warrior **Anthony Trucks** is a bestselling author, international keynote speaker, six-figure consultant, and creator of the Identity Shift methodology. He is also the first former NFL athlete to hit the buzzer on *American Ninja Warrior.* As a speaker and Identity Shift coach, Anthony teaches people how to access the power of their identity, tap into their full potential, and Make Shift Happen*.* He’s also the creator of the Speak To Freedom Program, a complete system for turning your passion for speaking into a thriving, profitable business.  **Resources Mentioned:**  Anthony’s Books Speak to Freedom **Connect with Anthony:**  Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Website **Connect With Sammy:**  Instagram⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠YouTube **Become a Business MVP:** Ready to level up the way you lead, build, and grow? The Entrepreneur’s Boardroom is where ambitious business owners come together to sharpen their next move, unlock bigger opportunities, and become the MVP of their business. Work with Sammy and The Entrepreneur's Boardroom today.