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Chris Hood: The SMARTEST Way to Turn Talks Into Clients

July 02, 2025 • Ryan Brady • Episode 58

TEDx Speaker Ryan Brady sits down with strategist and storyteller Chris Hood, who shares how he turned public speaking into a client-generating engine, without chasing stages or pitching services. In this episode, Chris breaks down how one well-placed talk (and one book) led to real consulting deals, why intention beats self-promotion, and how the best business development strategy might just be telling your story well.

The SpeakingToExpand podcast, hosted by Ryan Brady, features value-focused conversations with top speakers, business leaders, and TEDx organizers.

Chris’s Socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishood/
Website: https://chrishood.com

Ryan’s Socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanwbrady/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.w.brady/reels/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryan.w.brady?_t=8l5esaL23WV&_r=1