Grow What's Next

Attendees rave that  this workshop EXCEEDS expectations!  
ALL would recommend this workshop to a colleague.

"I learned all of the basics that I need to understand to get started being a dental speaker!  Such a clear and concise plan was laid out with all the bases covered.  From marketing, strategies, talking to planners, how fees and sponsorship work, and how to grow the business.  What an information rich workshop.  I was blown away with huge value in such a short time frame!"
- Kathleen Keller

"This workshop focuses on ways to build your speaking and consulting clientele, grow your email list, make connections with sponsors and event planners, and design your fees.  I found your workshop extremely helpful.  Thanks, Vanessa!"
- Sandy Baird

"There is a new confidence in approaching my speaking business.  It created a mental framework to approach the business with a strategic plan and implementable tactics."
- Dr. Ben Friberg

"Vanessa truly stands out and so does this workshop, which provides a wealth of educational insights and practical exercises to initiate your journey into speaking in dentistry. Through engaging group activities, Vanessa encourages thoughtful reflection and stimulates creative thinking. Her guidance extends beyond the basics, revealing the boundless opportunities within both dentistry and public speaking. I thoroughly enjoyed my time, gaining invaluable insights that are instrumental in enhancing both my speaking abilities and business prospects. Highly recommended!"
- Daniela Skeen

"Develop excellent understanding of what todo next within this space.  The workshp is extremely thorough, many strategies presented.  Nothing can come close to the amount of infomration I gathered in this workshop.  This saves me at least 5 years of mistakes and misexperience had I done this myself."
- Dr. Maggie Augustyn

"This workshop is a must if you want to gain the foundations of where to start with speaking. The program provides you with the necessary information to jump-start your speaking career and gives you the tools to propel you forward."
- Debbie Khedoo

"Vanessa does a great job of teaching the fundamentals of running and growing your business. The framework and processes she shared will help me better organize my business, so I can control it instead of it controlling me. She has a knack for building great communities in a short time to make the learning fun and interactive. Highly recommend!"
- Dr. Laura Brenner

“This course shares the systems and strategies for starting and growing a speaking and consulting business. Vanessa shares generously and transparently her processes to create, market and manage the business. I sincerely love the idea even more of becoming a dental speaker after taking this course.”
- Dr. Lindsay Goss

"I received more than I expected.  Very solid tangible takeaways that are good to know.  Many colleagues are tight-lipped about how to navigate the speaking circuit, so this workshop is an absolute must!"
- India Chance

"Superb!  I have already highly recommended this workshop to a few dental friends."
- Regena Ozeryansky

"Vanessa's workshop is  comprehensive and shares the skills and strategies to nurture confidence, ability and capability in the developing speaker."
- Juli Kagan

"You'll receive a lot of techniques to help with starting and growing a business. I also thought Vanessa did a great job making sure we were understanding the concepts and weren’t overwhelmed – she really customized the content for the group, which was awesome!"
- Dr. Jennifer Murphy

“Vanessa ensures that no matter where you are in your speaking journey your needs are being met. She gives you all of the ways to market yourself but also how to stay relevant in the speaking industry, but what I appreciated most was how to use speaking as a vehicle to do more of what you are passionate about. I would highly recommend this conference to anyone in or out of dentistry!”
-Kami Barnhardt

"This course provides a good "big picture" of what it takes to be a speaker on the dental circuit.  You will learn business strategy and how the dental meetings world works."
- Dr. Julie Kellogg

"Transform My Business covered everything you need to know whether you are thinking of starting a business or have already started your business. What most impacted me was the focus of building a business to support your life vision, don’t let your work determine your life vision.   The course exceeded expectations!"
- Susan Cotten, RDH

"This course is a MUST to kickstart your speaking business.  It has all of the steps to take your business to the next levels."
- Shelley Renee

"No one could complete this course and say it wasn’t a deep dive. The content related to the business of managing contacts, leads and revenue and fees was worth the whole 2 days. This was the nuts and bolts of running a speaking/consulting business, and was a skill set quite different that the actual speaking part of the business. It’s like the common phrase, “what they don’t teach you at dental school,” this was what they don’t teach you at speaker’s school! Worth every minute! Interactive, fast paced, engaging, and 2 days well spent!"
- David Gates, DDS

"Vanessa brings many years of experience as a business advisor and meeting planner.  She shares her time and knowledge, documents, excel sheets, and templates for all sorts of scenarios to help others succeed.  Learn how to customize and prioritize your own strategy for defining and building profit streams and revenue centers. One of the most important things I learned was how converse with meeting planners and finding activities that lead them toward hiring me. Another invaluable insight was how I can self-sponsor speaking engagements. It was an honor to be a part of this workshop.  There’s just not enough space here to do Vanessa’s workshop justice!"
- Jodie Pearson

"It is so easy to connect with Vanessa!  She is kind and down to earth.  I received tangible examples and formulated goals to move forward immediately in building my business.  This workshop exceeded my expectations!"
- Chrissy Ford

"Informative.  Generous.  Precisely what I needed.  Transform My Business is full of years of wisdom gained by experience and if you pay attention, Vanessa is a wonderful example of teaching by example."
- Janet Simpson

"If you want to understand the BUSINESS of dental speaking, take this course! Vanessa gives you a deep perspective, And shows you what’s on the other side."
- Dr. Richard Marn

"Don’t know how to start? This course will teach you. Finding mentors, people who have been where you are and share their knowledge. Solutions can be found!"
- Amanda Boles

"I recommend Transform My Business!  This course exceeded my expectations:  the combined knowledge of the people "in the room", and the encouragement, support and natural networking are exceptional!"
- Joy Poskozim, DDS

"It was well worth my time in listening to your brilliance and the brilliance of the other group members.  It refreshed and motivated my mind to generate ideas to build my business.  You have a knack for bringing wonderful people together and providing great information."
- Sharon Dolak

"For the dental speaker & consultant who is ready to clearly define WHERE they are going and HOW they are going to get there while also knowing the ways to streamline and make their business easier and more profitable, THIS is your program! This workshop is the intensive that any business owner needs when they are ready to take their work to the next level with clarity and direction!"
- Katrina Sanders, RDH

"This workshop helped me discover areas that I was missing in my business growth that were right in front of me. I came away with a fresh look at my business and a new appreciation for the opportunities to expand on what was already good. It was a “good to great” epiphany. With a one-degree shift via this weekend of collaboration and training, I feel confident to take the next big leap in my career. Fired up and ready to go!  If you want to transform your business and create new pathways to grow, I highly recommend this opportunity. "
- Anne Duffy; Dental Entrepreneur Woman

“Whether you are an aspiring or developing speaker, this is the one-stop-dental-speaker-know-it-all program meant just for you! In a short amount of time you’ll learn how to get through to event planners, how to manage the tricky honorarium question, what items for the event should be negotiable, what you should never compromise, how to create and track target goals, and much more! And you’ll learn it all from THE name in the dental speaking industry. Vanessa wants you to succeed!"
- Karen Daw

“This was hands down one of the best meetings I’ve ever attended. The communication before the workshop set me up well to come in prepared. Once the workshop began, Vanessa delivered an informative, interactive, fun, and valuable 2 days of amazing content. I feel that I’m much further ahead in my speaking journey after attending this conference and I would recommend it to any speaker no matter where they were in their speaking career!”
- Dr. Laura Schwindt

“This was such a fantastic day! I feel so much clarity about my path forward! What an amazing group of humans to learn from and mastermind with!" #pumped
- Samantha Jones 

"This workshop is a bargain in both dollars and time. Not a minute felt like ‘wasted’ time spent - Vanessa kept it moving yet not rushed and allowed plenty of time for questions and contributions without letting things go down bunny trails. As far as monetary cost, the value of the ideas, feedback and resources is far beyond the small  course fee!"
- Robyn Ramirez, RDH

"If you are looking to be or improve as a speaker or a thought leader, please take “Transform Your Business: Weekend Intensive.” It is jam packed with tons of great resources and you’ll leave with actionable steps for developing your speech, getting noticed by meeting planners and spinning off more business from your speech! Take advantage of Vanessa’s wealth of information, experience and the generosity she pours out to all of her clients!"
- Dr. Tony Matheny

"If you want to speak in the dental industry, Vanessa Emerson is where you need to begin.  She knows the ins-and-outs, including how and who to help anyone get started."
- Dr. Hana Hobbs

"I joined Vanessa’s class as a true beginner on the path of reaching my goals to become a compensated speaker and educator. Vanessa was very generous with the information she provided both verbally and with materials I can refer back to.  I left the workshop feeling grateful and full to the brim with the tools I need to not only get started but to keep going! I am so glad I made this investment in myself. Thank you Vanessa!"
- Jodie Pearson

"So much information is provided which will help you grow your business.  Vanessa provides positive encouragement as well as a wealth of knowledge.  This course will not only transform your business it will transform your life goals!"
- Jonny Workman

"If you have a dream of becoming a dental speaker, it is not as easy as writing a course and putting together objectives.  You need a comprehensive plan and overview of the industry.  No one knows dental speaking better than Vanessa!  What a GREAT way to spend two days heavily focused on your business!   A huge shout out to Vanessa Emerson for an outstanding learning experience!   Thank you, Vanessa!"
- Dr. MJ Hanlon

"This course is a great place to learn the information you need to know as a dental speaker, whether you are just starting out or already well into a dental speaking career.  I received so much great information!  I have multiple lists of things to implement!  Thank you, Vanessa, for a great weekend seminar."
- Barb Stackhouse

"Just finished the Transform Your Business training with the amazing Vanessa Emerson and some of the top minds in dentistry. So pumped to get to work and can't wait to see what the future holds!!"
- Nicole Fortune, RDH

"This is a real "nuts & bolts" view into the business side of speaking & consulting.  Like any endeavor, having a vision and creating a strategic plan is the only way to achieve your life goals.  This course certainly re-ignited my vision and strategic plan.  Vanessa does a great job in conveying her years of experience in the industry.  She is passionate about her mission in helping us be successful."
- Dr. Paul Caselle

"Awesome 2 days!  Wow!  What a ride!  So much good stuff.  Hardest part is deciding what to do first.  Time to get to work!!"
- Dr. Dave Striegel

"This weekend intensive is a great opportunity to mastermind with amazing speakers and to find ways to improve and leverage your business to new heights."
- Christopher Ciardello

"This was a 5-Star-Purple-Cow-Wow! It was remarkable in a truly amazing way."
- Dr. Bob Pick

"Vanessa changed my life since the moment I met her.  JUMPSTART changed my life!  This workshop just took me to three levels higher!!!!  An absolute must!!!! This course is like drinking from a firehose, but at the same time, manageable.  It is real suggestions that anyone at any level can use now.  There is also information to grow to later down the road.  Anyone who wants to learn how to market their business, HANDS DOWN needs to take this workshop!!"
- Tonya Burns 

"Today I began implementation of my marketing plan. Vanessa's program gave me all the tools I needed (including motivation) to stop thinking about and start "just doing" what is necessary to get our business to the next level. Thank you Vanessa" will be true on Tuesday!!"
- Dr. Kim Harms

"Transform My Business is exceedingly worthwhile to attend!  Vanessa is a masterful guide for the dental speaking and consulting journey. She is wonderful at meeting each person at their level and working from there. This is crucial because we are all on individual paths and working at different levels. I felt engaged and supported the entire weekend. This is a “don’t miss” opportunity for the dental speaker/consultant looking to clarify their path and grow their business!"
- Brandi Hooker Evans, RDH-ER, MHE

"Vanessa Emerson is a masterful and generous trainer. She has years of experience as a meeting planner, speaker and coach and truly wishes to impart her years of experience with each speaker and doesn’t hold anything back!  She is able to work with a wide range of experiences and provides the skills necessary for continual growth in the industry. She wants each participant to get booked and shows you how to do it! Bravo to Vanessa!”
- Dr. Ronni Brown

"Vanessa has taken 20 years of work in the field of lecturing, consulting and marketing our skills and distilled it into a powerful weekend of learning. The materials and downloads I received, in addition to the lessons taught, will save me weeks and months of work as well as help me propel my speaking career forwards more quickly towards a profitable, engaging and rewarding experience. I also had the opportunity to connect with other dental speaking colleagues who are now great friends. Grateful I had the opportunity to attend."
- Dr. Larry Stanleigh

"As a coach, Vanessa’s self and professionally acquired knowledge and long time-tested experience have forced me to dive deep into my soul in search of the internal motivators that personally and professionally govern my life. Her attentive, respectful, and individualized coaching approach has helped pinpoint my internal motivators and, after that, reconsider my life vision and strategic plans in my speaking and
consulting career.
- Dr. Marwan Abourass 

"Three words to describe "Transform My Business:  Weekend Intensive" are guidance, connection and empowerment.  Vanessa has an authentic approach to business and that comes through in her teaching.  The clear step-by-step systems have empowered me to move forward.  She connects the dots and the speaking community."
- Lani McBeth; RDH BSDH, EFH

"This course was invaluable for me! To have a clear vision for my business, congruent marketing to attract clients, and the possibilities of different profit centers will help me set my business up for success in attracting the right clients and ultimately successful.  From putting together my speaking and consulting marketing materials, to strategies for gaining more clients, to avenues to broaden my profit centers, Vanessa helped me to think outside of the box."  
- Amie Spurlock; Hope Dental Consulting

"This course is thorough, comprehensive, and given by an expert who knows what she’s doing.  Just do it!!"
-  Dr. Alan Stern; Better, Richer, Stronger

"From creating a speaker packet, to brainstorming how to package intellectual property, to practical suggestions for building a contact list; all of the information was valuable to me. I would tell anyone thinking of attending the workshop that it is less like sitting in a classroom and more like meeting up with a friend to talk about work.  Vanessa has such a warm, friendly manner that made me feel so welcome!"
- Lori Underwood; Dental Ledgers

"This truly is a great training.  Attend and learn the importance of a strategic plan and taking action on it."
- Hannah Coffey, RDH