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From $150 to Fortune 500: How I Built a Profitable + Impactful Speaking Business — and How You Can Too.

My first paid talk was just $150.
 I had no idea I was stepping into a $2.3 billion global industry (and growing).

Now, after serving universities, school districts, and Fortune 500 companies like BNSF Railway, Toyota-Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, and Johnson & Johnson…
 I want to show you how to build a business that gets you paid again and again — not just once.

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I’ll never forget that first $150 check.

I was proud. Shocked, honestly, that someone would pay me to use my voice. But what I didn’t realize at the time was this: I wasn’t just giving a speech — I was stepping into one of the fastest-growing industries in the world.

The global speaking industry is worth billions. Yet most speakers never see a fraction of it because they treat speaking like a “gig” instead of a business.

I learned that lesson the hard way. There was a season where I was booked solid… and still broke.

That’s when I realized:

👉 Booked doesn’t always mean profitable.
 👉 Applause doesn’t equal income.
 👉 And inspiration without systems doesn’t create lasting impact.

If you want to thrive in 2026 and beyond, you can’t just be a good speaker. You have to become the thought leader CEO of your message.

This isn’t about chasing one-off talks.

It’s about building a profitable and impactful speaking business that:

✨ Positions you as the solution schools, companies, and organizations are looking for
 ✨ Turns one stage into multiple opportunities
 ✨ Creates steady income streams that let you focus on impact instead of hustle

That’s what I want to help you build.

 

The Framework (Your 5M)

I created my 5M Framework to help speakers shift from one-and-done gigs into profitable, sustainable businesses.

Here’s what it looks like:

Mindset

Owning your role as a thought leader and stepping into the CEO seat of your message

Mission

Defining the exact problem you solve and the audience you serve with clarity

Message

Crafting talks and offers that connect and convert (because messaging IS marketing)

Market

Positioning yourself where decision-makers are actively searching and creating consistent visibility

Money

Building systems so you don’t just get paid once — you get paid again and again

 

This framework changed everything for me. And now, I want to put it in your hands.

What You’ll Get (Value Stack)

1️⃣ The Business Operations Plan Template ($49 Value)

A step-by-step roadmap to apply the 5M Framework to your speaking business. This isn’t just a tool — it’s the roadmap you’ve been waiting for to:

  • Define your vision and mission with clarity and purpose

  • Create a strategic plan that sets you apart and gets you booked

  • Refine your messaging so it connects with your audience and converts opportunities

  • Build scalable systems that grow your income and influence

  • Map out quarterly objectives, weekly actions, and annual content plans so you stay consistent

2️⃣ The 90-Minute Profitable + Impactful Speaking Business Training ($99 Value)

I’ll personally guide you through the template and show you how to:

  • Position yourself as a solution-focused, strategic partner

  • Package your expertise so schools, companies, and organizations see your value

  • Turn one stage into repeat contracts

  • Build a speaking business that keeps paying you long after the applause ends

🎁 BONUS: The Profitable Speaking Workbook ($49 Value)

This hands-on workbook makes implementation simple. You’ll map your 5M plan directly into it — so you finish with a personalized blueprint ready to execute.

The Offer

Here’s the breakdown:

Template alone

$49

Training alone

$99

Workbook

 $49

That’s nearly $200 worth of resources.

👉 But today, you can grab everything — the Template, the Training, and the Workbook — for just $99.
Yes! I’m Ready for the Template + Training — $99

About Dr. J

Dr. Jinneh is a highly sought-after speaker, executive coach, and founder of The ThinkUP Group, a neuroscience-informed communication and leadership consultancy.

Since 2013, she has partnered with Fortune 500 companies including Toyota, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, and BNSF Railway, as well as leading universities, school districts, and nonprofit organizations across the country. Her work bridges the gap between mindset and strategy, helping leaders and speakers position themselves with confidence, clarity, and influence.

But her story didn’t start with corporate contracts. It started with a $150 talk.

From those humble beginnings, Dr. Jinneh has built a brand and business that prove what’s possible when passion meets strategy. She is known for her ability to help people transform their message into a movement and their voice into a vehicle for both impact and income.

Whether coaching executives, training educators, or equipping emerging thought leaders, Dr. Jinneh brings the same conviction: your voice is your greatest asset — and when you learn how to build the business behind it, the opportunities are limitless.