Breaking Through the Noise:
The Challenge of Getting Seen
The DIY Speaker's Edge:
Real Support, Expert Tools, No Agency Required
The strategy, resources, and curated opportunities to grow your speaking brand your way—without going it alone or paying a premium for full-service support.
With clients recognized by...
The Community that HAD to Exist
Erin and Whitney reconnected after decades, only to discover they were tackling the same challenges from different angles—Whitney through PR and Erin through messaging and marketing. Both were helping clients who wanted to get in front of their audiences in bigger, bolder ways, to amplify their impact, authority, and income—all without stretching their already full schedules or budgets. Driven by a shared mission to make visibility easier, more affordable, and wildly effective, they combined their expertise to create the Standing Ovation Society. Now, they’re here to help you grow with proven strategies, actionable tools, and a community that’s as driven as you are.
Standing Ovation Society is for you if...
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You have a story that could change lives, but have no idea how to build your speaking platform to share it.
We guide you to build everything you need for a successful speaking career so you can go into the world and confidently share your knowledge and story.
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You want to increase your income and your impact, but lack the time or strategy to do it.
Publilc speaking is one of the fastest ways to increase your platform, build your authority, and make more money. Let us take the guesswork out of your strategy through hand-picked opportunities delivered to your inbox.
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You're frustrated that you keep missing opportunities to share your story or expertise.
There's a system and process that successful speakers use—one that you can learn, too. Our proven strategy helps you build a truly profitable speaker brand in just an hour a week- less if you've got a team to support you!
This is your sign that it's time to take your speaking career to the next level.
Where Are All the Real Opportunities?
Finding gigs that actually align with your goals shouldn’t feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Let’s cut through the noise.
You need a spotlight that finds you in a crowded room.
Like a membership that delivers opportunities right to your inbox.
(More than 100 each month!)
Too Many Hats,
Not Enough Time.
Pitching, prepping, and polishing your message—it's all important, but where’s the time to actually focus on what you do best?
You need curated opportunities, expert access, and a supportive community.
Get the direction you need to make progress faster—with purpose and accountability.
Assets that Actually
Stand Out
A good pitch is just the start. Your speaker assets need to captivate and close the deal. No more guesswork.
You need a support crew that can provide you with proven strategies and feedback that counts.
From pitches to one-pagers, get expert eyes on every asset that moves the needle.
By The Numbers: Why Speaking is a Game-Changer
(And Why You Might be Missing Out)
500,000+
Conferences in the United States every year- yet most speakers struggle to break in.
70%
% of event planners say finding the right speaker is a top challenge—meaning high-quality speakers are always in demand.
$8,000 +
Average speaker's HOURLY salary- income that's slipping through the cracks without the right system.
$75,000+
The average a speaker earns per year from speaking engagements, even without a PR team.
#1
The fear of public speaking is ranked higher than the fear of death- yet you're here to master it and make the biggest impact.
Sound Familiar?
You're in the Right Place.
- I don't know where or how to find speaking opportunities.
- I don't have the time or bandwidth to grow the speaker side of my brand.
- I don't know how to monetize speaking beyond keynote fees.
- It's exhausting - and ineffective - creating my speaker assets as I go.
- I'm pitching myself, but not getting booked- or paid.
- I don't know how to make myself stand out as a speaker in a crowded market.
- I know I have what it takes, but I don't know where to start.
- I'm ready to take my public speaking to the next level, but unsure how.
- I have so many questions and just wish I had someone to guide me!
Say goodbye to the frustration. We've cracked the code for you.
THE STANDING OVATION SOCIETY
Is Going to Change Your Speaking Game.
Our Exclusive, Low-Cost, High-ROI Membership
for folks ready to get VISIBLE in a big way.
Here's What It Looks Like
21+ Hand-Selected Speaking Opportunities Delivered Directly to Your Inbox Every Week
Weekly LIVE Calls to Answer Your Most Pressing Questions, Review Content
and Learn Industry Secrets
Daily Support on Written Content and Messaging Strategy
Community of Speakers for Effective Networking
Monthly LIVE Trainings to Learn from Industry Experts
Your Own Speaker Landing Page with Increased Visibility in our Speaker 'Bureau:'
WHY SHOULD YOU ENROLL?
For experts who want their message heard, their platform polished, and their pitch pipeline full—
all without the agency price tag.
You’ve got the authority. We bring the roadmap, community, and 'shortcuts.'
"The work we did with Erin and Whitney resulted in concise and inspiring messaging, lists of hundreds of potential speaking engagements, actual gigs, new clients, better attendance, and great exposure on social media."
Paul Sheldon
Dreamosophy
"Working with Erin & Whit has been nothing less than amazing! They have helped me elevate my content and my brand as a speaker, and they made it fun, easy, and empowering! Through our work together, I have learned how best to communicate my value, my expertise, and how best to position my services to my ideal clients. I now have greater confidence to share my message with the world from the stage!"
Elisabeth Galperin
Peak Productivity Coaching
"I came with all my big ideas and some outlines. They brought them to life in ways that finally resonated with larger audiences than I could've ever imagined. Our work together has helped my business tremendously- from more followers to auditions for TV shows!"
Beth Garner
Britzels, Founder
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IT'S YOUR TIME TO STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT.
Speak up. Launch and build your public speaker brand and learn how to book paid speaking gigs.
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IT'S YOUR TIME TO ELEVATE YOUR AUTHORITY.
Stand out and learn how to become your own agent. How to pitch, who to pitch, and how to secure opportunities that actually move the needle in your brand.
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IT'S TIME THE WORLD HEARS YOUR MESSAGE.
Change lives and increase your income and impact while doing what you love.
For the Speaker Who’s Done with DIY Guesswork
Many dream-chasers stumble when it comes to fully leveraging opportunities and turning events into lasting sources of revenue, clients, and impact.
Fear not! We're here to guide you.
You deserve that spotlight, but let's face it- solo-crafting a brand that shines is heavy stuff. We're inviting you to set down the load.
SOS doesn't just deliver opportunities;
we help you sculpt a brand that speaks volumes and eliminates the overwhelm.
THE STANDING OVATION SOCIETY
Get all of your public speaking tools, powerful messaging + content creation support, and speaking opportunities to transform your brand.
For a limited time, this exclusive subscription is only
$49/mo.*
Because your dreams should be attainable without breaking the bank.
*billed quarterly
Limited time offer!
Special rates for agencies
100% Privacy. We Will Never Spam You!
"Whew! Thank you to this amazing team for the continued pitching, podcasting and prep you’ve been doing for us! The future looks bright and we are so excited for this next chapter of sharing wilderness wisdom on a broader scale! Two more podcasts this week! Grateful for all of you powerful humans."
Rebecca Rusch
World Champion Athlete, Emmy Award Winner
"Such an incredible investment, not to mention that it built my confidence in knowing that I'm presenting myself in a very polished and efficient way, targeting audiences that are truly ready to recieve my expertise and wisdom. Highly recommend!"
Priscilla Stephan
Speaker + Author
"Erin, Whitney and your entire team: you are next level. I can not tell you how honored and lucky I feel that I'm getting to work with you. You guys have absolutely nailed it. Truly a phenomenal experience and I couldn't be happier. Thank you- times a bazillion!"
Sarah Williams
Locke Interior Design, Founder
Here's a Recap of What SOS Members Get:
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WEEKLY CURATED SPEAKING OPPORTUNITY LISTS
Speaking opportunities* are hand-picked by our team of experts.
Lists include the following industries:
Leadership + Professional Development
Health + Wellness + Personal Development + Growth
Industry Insiders + Tech + Finance
Sales + Marketing
Women + Motivational
*We include paid + unpaid opps for keynotes, podcasts, workshops, panels + interviews.
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TEMPLATES & SAMPLES
Build your reference library with proven professional pitch templates, speaker tips, and samples to build your speaker profile arsenal.
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EXCLUSIVE ONLINE COMMUNITY
Enrollment in the SOS online community to connect with fellow speakers, resources and ongoing support (networking is one of the best ways to find opportunities!). We have ALL levels of speakers, from Emmy winners, world-champion athletes and billion dollar philanthropists to new entrepreneurs, career shifters and everything in between!
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LIVE MONTHLY TRAININGS with GUEST INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Exclusive and value-packed workshops and Q+A sessions with some of the most sought-after industry leaders. Our members learn from the best of the best.
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SIGNATURE STANDING OVATION SYSTEM
Learn how to track, organize, and utilize your speaker assets. You'll never lose another pitch or contract to the virtual abbyss.
Included, you also get:
WEEKLY ACCESS TO THE GREEN ROOM AND THE WRITERS ROOM
Two industry experts. Two ways to get you visible, credible, and profitable- written + spoken. One monthly price.
The Green Room is a LIVE weekly call, directly with us, to get any and all of your visibility questions answered. Pricing and negotiating strategies, asset creation, choosing the right gigs, pivoting your message...If you're working on it, we can support you!
The Writers Room is your direct access to our team of seasoned copywriters and content creators where you can submit any and all of your personal visibility assets for review and immediate feedback.
Meet
Erin + Whitney
Featured in major publications worldwide over the last 20 years, Erin Thomas is a writer and messaging strategist with a passion for helping business leaders and service professionals harness the incredible power of language to have the impact, influence, and income they desire.
Whitney McDuff is a "public speaker’s secret weapon" and an award-winning PR strategist. She works with purpose-driven speakers and authors to build visible, credible, and profitable brands.
And Your SOS Team
Carly Oduardo
Client Experience Director
+ Lead Writer
Anna Forgach
Administrative Director
+ Media Relations Specialist
We promise it's the best investment you'll make all year.
THE STANDING OVATION SOCIETY
A low-cost, no-risk, high-value membership for anyone looking to increase their visibility + credibility + profitability through public speaking.
Only:
$49/mo.*
Because your dreams should be attainable without breaking the bank.
*billed quarterly
Limited time offer!
100% Privacy. We Will Never Spam You!
Know a speaker?
Then THIS is for you!
The bulk of our business comes from awesome referrals, and we're big on saying THANK YOU (and we don't just mean a shout-out either--we're talking cash in your bank account!
The Standing Ovation Society
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