Everyone has a story to tell.
What matters is how you present it and the audience in which you share it.
There's a time in your career when you reach a point where you feel stuck by limited opportunities, saturated markets, and a general sense of “Where do I go from here?” You’ve been in working for several years and have gained a wealth of experience, making you a subject matter expert — even if you don’t realize it. You often find yourself in the audience at a conference, mentally correcting speakers who know far less than them but somehow earned a spot on a national stage. As you head home, you wonder: “Why can’t that be me?”
Ah, but it can be with the Rock That Stage course.
Made for experts across all industries, Rock That Stage is designed to give passionate business owners the boost of confidence they need to turn their knowledge into income through public speaking. This self-guided course includes educational modules filled with strategies, insights, and action steps to help you break into the speaking circuit and carve out your role as a self-assured industry thought leader ready to share their wisdom with the world.
Members learn how to curate a compelling speaking platform, turn ideas into winning topics, navigate the submission process, and overcome the fears and insecurities that hold you back from owning your onstage value.
Everyone has a story to tell. What matters is how you present it and the audience in which you share it. There is a market that craves your experience and unique perspectives, and Rock That Stage is built to help you find it.
We recognize that everyone learns differently, which is why we provide the opportunity to level up the Rock That Stage course experience with group coaching or 1:1 coaching to see you through to your first speaking gig. Get ready to become a prolific, profitable public speaker with conferences falling over each other to add to their lineup!
Rock That Stage is an online course designed to guide aspiring speakers on their journey to the stage.
Course Contents
If you can speak effortlessly on a topic you are knowledgeable or passionate about; you have probably wondered what it would take to turn that skill into income through public speaking.
There is absolutely a market out there that craves your experience and storytelling. This course will answer all of your questions about becoming a prolific and profitable public speaker.
A comprehensive curriculum crafted by Meryl Snow
I SPEAK
MODULE 1: What it takes to become a professional speaker
FEAR
MODULE 2: Overcoming your fear of public speaking
PRESENCE
MODULE 3: Present as a dynamic speaker
PRESENTATION
MODULE 4: Presentation Structure
CONTENT
MODULE 5: Content vs Delivery: Which Is More Important?
STORIES
MODULE 6: Stories that relate to the audience
CONNECT
MODULE 7: How to stay connected with your audience.
CONFERENCES
MODULE 8: What conference organizers want from a speaker.
GOOD & BAD
MODULE 9: Speakers analyzed
BOOK GIG
MODULE 10: Step by Step instruction
GET PAID
MODULE 11: What to expect
SPEAKER REEL
MODULE 12: A polished speaker reel
We strive to:
● Provide you with the tools and resources you need to succeed as a speaker.
We’ve got you covered from start to finish. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never spoken to a single group — this is for newbies! You’ll learn to curate the best topics based on your expertise, find the best speaking gigs, craft winning submissions, and own your brilliance when you hit the stage.
● Teach you how to turn your expertise into a compelling platform.
You know your stuff — there’s no doubt about that. But turning all of that knowledge into compelling topics that conferences want to book is tough. In Rock That Stage, we’ll help you turn those brain gems into meaningful topics that set you apart from the competition.
● Remove the confusion and overwhelm from the submission process.
Deadlines, references, forms, and more — there’s a lot that goes into booking a speaking gig! We’ll walk you through each step of the process, clearing up the complication and paving a smooth path to the stage.
Take a Peek
This Course....
This course is intended to help you sparkle where others stagger. You’ll learn how to organize topics clearly, write them memorably, and deliver them confidently. At course end, you should be able to significantly reduce your fear of public speaking, use rehearsal techniques to develop a strong, energetic speaking voice, and submit “Call for Speaker” requests to get you to Rock That Stage!
Step 1. Commit to wanting it and taking action.
Every speaker’s journey looks different, which is why we offer three ways to take the Rock That Stage course. Members can take the course on their own (DIY), or with six-week group coaching, or with six 1:1 sessions over the span of three months. The options are there, so it’s up to YOU to finally commit to taking action.
Step 2. Sign up.
This part is easy! All you have to do is sign up, provide your information, and make your payment to get started. Once you do, we’ll provide you with the next steps depending on whether you opt for the DIY course, group coaching, or 1:1 sessions.
Step 3. Book your first gig — and more!
With the valuable content inside Rock That Stage, you’ll gain the knowledge you need to create your speaking platform, submit to engagements that are the best fit, and take the stage with confidence.
The Nitty Gritty
What would your life look like with greater influence, impact, and income? Whether you're leading a team, client presentations, or changing your life, you'll learn practical and strategic approaches to empower yourself to be a speaker on stage.
"Excellent course- I've been speaking now for a few years. This is a great refresher course. I appreciated the tools & ideas to make my speech memorable to the audience. "
Melissa
Account Executive
"As a Musician with a Message, I found my speaking voice with this course. I got my 1st speaking gig."
Dwight
Musician
"I knew I had a lot to offer but didn't know how to go about it. Thank you for making this workshop step-by-step. I just finished my speaker reel. I attached it and I'm dying to know what you think."
Joanne
Registered Nurse
FAQ
● This sounds interesting…but am I ready to become a speaker?
A: If you’re thinking about it, there’s a good chance you’re ready. As long as you have an area in which you’re an expert, you have value to offer! Your story is one-of-a-kind and everyone deserves to hear it.
● Can you guarantee that I’ll be a booked speaker after taking the course?
A: Nope. We can only give you the tools you need to make it happen, but it’s up to you to take action. If you don’t intend to follow the steps and use the strategies inside Rock That Course, this probably isn’t the best investment for you. With that said, if you’re committed to your speaking goals and are ready to make big things happen, I guarantee you will see the results.
● How long will this course take to complete?
A: Again, this one is up to you. You can knock this course out in a week and start building your speaking platform right away, or you can take your time and work through it over a matter of weeks or months. Simply put, it is doable in a week but most of our members stretch out their learning to fit into their personal and work schedules.
Meet Meryl- instructor
From national & international stages and podcasts to her Think Tank sales training in cities around the country, Meryl is well-known for being an expert on all things sales, catering, and hospitality. She has shared her experience and expertise with audiences far and wide, having graced stages in front of thousands of people. But she didn’t start out her career as a speaker — in fact, it wasn’t even considered the first time she spoke at a conference.
Three years into business, Meryl was asked to fill in for a panelist who had fallen ill. Yes, she was a business owner and a catering expert — but who was she to educate a group of 800 people? She was still learning in her own right! Her self-doubt crept in, leaving her thinking, “What do I know?” Her charismatic and extroverted personality meant she was a confident networker on the ground — but sharing her knowledge as an expert was a different story.
She decided to silence her inner voice of doubt and go for it. Sitting with two other speakers and the moderator, she felt more and more comfortable as the conversation progressed. By the time she got off stage, she realized she had far more to share than she initially thought. She had answers to their questions! The audience was engaged! At that moment, Meryl found herself hooked to speaking, storytelling, and sharing her expertise to support others.
Since then, Meryl has spoken on stages from coast to coast without so much as a doubt about the value she provides her audience. But she knows it takes time to get to that point (years, in fact) and looks to guide others who are just starting out on their speaking journey.
Meryl is a multi-faceted entrepreneur with nearly three decades as a business owner under her belt. In that time, she has built four distinct brands—Feastivities Events, Offshoots Decor, Philadelphia's Picnic Company, and SnowStorm Solutions—each of them successful in their own right. But Meryl is the truest version of a CEO, having stepped away from the day-to-day operations of Feastivities Inc. (which encompasses the first three brands listed above) to focus on speaking and consulting through SnowStorm Solutions.
Simply put, Meryl is a force to be reckoned with in the hospitality industry. With that said, she’s much more than a catering specialist — she’s a sales expert who has worked with brands from various industries, including the U.S. Army, West Point, PM Hotel Group, and the International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition.
She is the creator of Triangle Method, a proven sales framework to increase revenue, which she shares through her sales workshops and speaking engagements to spread the wealth. She has also authored three books about sales.
● 28+ years as an entrepreneur, building and running four businesses
● Left the day-to-day of business to pursue speaking and sales consulting a decade ago
● Author of three sales books: Booked It!, Cha-Ching, Becoming a Sales Superstar
● Creator and facilitator of the Triangle Method, a proven sales framework to increase revenue
● Averages about 35 stages per year
● Has spoken across various industries with groups of all sizes
● Runs her Think Tank sales training workshops in major metro areas around the country
● Board member for seven industry associations