It all starts with music. Decades ago, our only options where vinyl recordings. Today, record labels are focusing on Tik Tok attention and viral music playlist. Some speakers on this list used to have to press up motivational CD’s just to extend their voice beyond the stage.
Today they can distribute their music to over 150 streaming sites from home. Some of these speakers are literally international speakers without having left the country.
This article is based strictly on speakers monetizing their message on streaming platforms via the same platforms that musicians use. Albums are the anchor of the billion dollar music industry but typically an after thought in the speaking business.
You may be loosing speaking engagements to a speaker because they have material like this to leverage. Event planners will eventually go numb to “Check out my new book” or “Check out my coaching program” they need buzz words.
With that, check out this list of speakers who have monthly listeners in over 80 countries without even visiting most of them…
LIST BASED OFF OF MONTHLY SPOTIFY LISTENERS. LAST WEEK I PUT OUT AN ARTICLE THAT FEATURES THE TOP SPEAKERS TO WATCH IN GENERAL.
#1 | Zig Ziglar
Zig gets the top spot just off GP(general principle) because he has has sold millions of motivational CD’s and gave his audience the ability to listen to his speeches at their leisure. They flow better than your favorite musicians magically.
#2 | Eric Thomas
Eric Thomas was the first speaker to put out mixtapes over popular instrumental soundtracks. Similar to the way musicians do remix tracks to popular radio songs. Doing that all the while putting out a video a week
65K Monthly Listener Spotify Average
#3 | Jocko Willink
Even after his service he still finds a way to serve the people with his music. As well as features across popular Youtube channels. His first album in 2017 went viral and laid the blueprint for Discipline.
56K Monthly Listener Spotify Average
#4 | Jordan Peterson
Known as a professor of psychology, clinical psychologist, YouTube personality, and author. Peterson released his first motivational album in 2018 ” 12 Rules For Life” and has followed it with a series pure heat since then.
35K Monthly Listener Spotify Average
#5 | ADAMwontLOSE
His single ‘Dear Hard Work’ has been streamed over 2 million times since it’s release in 2013. Truly one of the Trailblazers in the motivational music realm. He has tons of viral hits in this space.
27K Monthly Listener Spotify Average
#6 | Inky Johnson
His speeches blend perfect with music making for tracks that are just as electric as his live keynotes. Download a few of his projects ASAP! Inky is averaging over 20K Monthly listeners right now.
21K Monthly Listener Spotify Average
#7 | Dr. Billy Alsbrook
If you subscribe to any major motivational Youtube channel than this name looks familiar. He like a bunch of the other speakers towards the top of this list released his first album “Blessed And Unstoppable” around 2017.
16K Monthly Listener Spotify Average
#8 | Coach Payne
We have another veteran on the list in Coach Payne. He has 29 years of experience and has given speeches at corporate events, service military branches and first responders.
15K Monthly Listener Spotify Average
#9 | Trent Shelton
Trent went from being an undrafted free agent in 2007, to playing for the Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, and Washington Redskins. He is now known as one of the most groundbreaking motivational speakers of his era.
13K Monthly Listener Spotify Average
#10 | Addison Zegan
Along with being one of the top streaming motivational speakers in the world today. Addison is also a suicide hotline counselor. He has a powerful story and delivery that keep his motivational tracks on repeat.
12K Monthly Listener Spotify Average
#11 | Les Brown
Les Brown is no stranger to any kind of list. We have all seen his videos across Youtube and will forever stream his content. He is still working hard today and has even featured on a recent documentary from William King Hollis.
10K Monthly Listener Spotify Average
#12 | Tony Robbins
Tony Robbins first released a motivational speaking album onto streaming sites in 2006. “The Edge: The Power to Change Your Life Now” is still in rotation today. Just yesterday I ran into someone at the library listening to it.
9K Monthly Listener Spotify Average
#13 | David Goggins
It’s almost like having a snippet from David Goggins is like a cheat code to inspire. You’ll see him across many of the big Youtube channels. He is a retired United States Navy Seal, running up his streams the same way he would run an ultra marathon.
8K Monthly Listener Spotify Average
#14| William Hollis
William Hollis has been trailblazing in the speaking business and doing numbers across streaming platforms for years now. He averages thousands of monthly listeners across Spotify alone. He is the first speaker with 1 Million streams on a motivational album.
5K Monthly Listener Spotify Average
#15 | Marcus Taylor
Marcus is a lyrical architect, pastor, film maker, singer and musician. On an absolute mission, he is also the CEO and creative director of Unlock Elevation. His name may sound familiar from the Motiversity Youtube channel.
5K Monthly Listener Spotify Average
#16 | Walter Bond
Walter Bond is the originator of the ” Shark Mindset ” and one of the most in demand speakers today. You’ll also see him across many of the top inspirational Youtube channels and motivational playlist online.
4K Monthly Listener Spotify Average
#17 | Tony Gaskins
Tony Gaskins is a top streaming speaker as well as an author and life coach. Having appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Tyra Banks Show and TBN’s 700 Club. You’ll also find him across tons of motivational playlist.
4K Monthly Listener Spotify Average
#18 | Freddy Fri
Freddy Fri is a popular Motivational Speaker on YouTube, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His album artwork is always top notch, he also has them themed perfectly. Thirty Minutes Of Workout Music is my favorite.
1.5K Monthly Listener Spotify Average
#19 | Logan Taylor
Logan Taylor is a top tier Leading Expert, Top streamer, Author and one of the Premier Motivational Speakers in the educational space. Making it his life’s work to help students and teachers become the best version of themselves. He’s on about a dozen motivational playlist across Spotify alone.
1K Monthly Listener Spotify Average
#20 | Brian Tracy
Brian Tracy is the author of over eighty books that have been translated into dozens of languages. As well as a legendary motivational public speaker and self-development author. He also has over a ton of motivational albums in different languages.
1K Monthly Listener Spotify Average
#21 | Boyd Melson
Boyd is a former boxing champion fresh off the release of his debut motivational speaking album “Raindrops” and has already made this list. I’m sure he doesn’t mind streaming revenue, because he donated all of his funds from boxing proceeds to charity.
542 Monthly Listener Spotify Average
#22 | Dr. Todd Dewett
Dr. Todd Dewett has more Linkedin learnings than any coach on the entire site. He has proven to be Linkedin’s leading source for video trainings. With his debut album “More Is Always Possible”
392 Monthly Listener Spotify Average
#23 | Dr. Bryan K. Williams
Dr. Bryan K. Williams Host leadership conferences, workshops, and company trainings all around the world. He actually has a new series of workshops coming up starting this fall. His debut motivational speaking album “The Inspiration Collection” was released only this year and is already doing well.
332 Monthly Listener Spotify Average
#24 | Dr. Mary Hemphill
Mary is an inspiring & charismatic speaker on many topics including leadership development, education, innovation, as well as personal & professional impact. Last year she released her debut EP titled “Limitless”.
321 Monthly Listener Spotify Average
#25 | Azran Osman-Rani
Azran Osman-Rani is the CEO and co-founder of Naluri, a digital health startup based in Malaysia. He was the COO of iflix Group and CEO of iflix Malaysia from 2015 to 2017. Last year he released his debut Motivational speaking album. Breakthrough mindsets for a breakthrough performance.
261 Monthly Listener Spotify Average
LIST BASED OFF OF MONTHLY SPOTIFY LISTENERS. LAST WEEK I PUT OUT AN ARTICLE THAT FEATURES THE TOP SPEAKERS TO WATCH IN GENERAL.
These speakers have found a way to reach the people beyond the stage. Yes, there are musicians doing much bigger numbers but this is only the beginning of what is possible in when it comes to monetizing motivational speeches beyond the stage.
Playlist exist on platforms like the Peptalk motivation app as well. Their you’ll find tons of playlist that feature motivational audio from both well established speakers and a few up and comers. Imagine what being featured across multiple playlist around your niche-speaking topic could do for your branding & marketing.
Albums are the anchors of the billion dollar music industry. The speaking business overdue for a major shift and the speakers on this list are spearheading it. Only a matter of time before you start hearing speaking bureaus and event planners asking about your album or lack thereof.
You may be loosing speaking engagements to a speaker because they have material like this to leverage. At the very least follow a few of these speakers on the list as well as download the Peptalk motivation app. If you would like to learn more about how I can help you with your first album don’t hesitate to book a call with me directly.
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