Book Toni
for Your Stage

Book Toni
for Your Stage

Meet Toni:

Toni Caruso is an award-winning event producer turned speaker trainer with over 30 years of experience in live events, media, and the speaking industry. She helps entrepreneurs and experts leverage the stage to build visibility, credibility, and income. As Executive Director of the eWomenSpeakersNetwork, Toni combines her production savvy with speaker strategy to elevate voices that need to be heard.

When you bring Toni to your stage, you get more than a speaker—you get a seasoned producer who knows how to engage, educate, and inspire. She delivers real-world strategies with humor, heart, and a clear call to action that leaves your audience ready to take the next step. Toni brings energy, clarity, and connection to every talk, making your event unforgettable and results-driven.

10 Questions Frequently Asked:

You’ve had a long career in event production—what led you to become a speaker trainer?

What does it mean when you say, “Your voice is a business asset”?

Why do you think more women aren’t getting on stages—and how do we change that?

What’s the biggest mistake speakers make when trying to grow their business?

You’ve worked behind the scenes and on stage—how does your production background give you an edge?

What advice would you give someone who wants to get booked consistently as a speaker?

Let’s talk monetization—how can speakers turn a free talk into paying opportunities?

What makes a great speaker stand out in today’s crowded market?

How important is storytelling, and what kind of stories really connect with audiences?

You lead a large network of entrepreneurs—what have you learned about visibility, confidence, and community from them?

Stage Introduction:

Please welcome Toni Caruso—award-winning event producer, speaker trainer, and Executive Director of the eWomenSpeakersNetwork. With over 30 years in live events and media, Toni helps entrepreneurs turn their voice into a business asset. Get ready for real strategies, engaging stories, and the inspiration to own your message and grow your impact.

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Podcasts:

Some Stages Toni has Presented on:

SPEAKonomics

eWomenNetwork

The Profitable Live Event

The Girl Cave - Women In Business

WOW Conference

Dallas Business Lunch

ICON24 & ICON25 Conference

Women Talk Biz

Boys and Girls Clubs

Girl Scouts

Extraordinary Women

Some of the Topics Toni Speaks on:

LET’S PUT BUTTS IN SEATS

One of the biggest stuggles in the event business is getting people to not only purchase tickets but to show up and attend as well. Toni will share her tips and tricks to engage your audience early and make sure they are excited about the event before they even walk in the room. You will walk away with a strategic plan to make sure your events are successful and most of all well attended. The key take aways will be:
  1. Standing Out in the Sea of Sameness so people want to attend
  2. Keeping the audience engaged weeks/days before the event
  3. Building a community to help assist and fill your room

I WANT TO GET PAID TO SPEAK

I get asked all the time “Toni, I want to get paid to speak, how do I do that?” Well that’s the wrong question. the right one is “How do I get this stage to pay me?” Your voice is your most powerful & profitable asset in your business. Let’s make it work for you.

If you are not looking at your speaking career as a business, you will not get the impact you are looking for. After spending 30+ years in the back of the room producing events, I know the mistakes speakers make, mistakes I want to share with you. After hearing this presentation, you will know:

  1. How to stand out in the seam of sameness so you can get booked.
  2. What questions to ask before you step on stage
  3. How to look like the seasoned professional so you are taken seriously

STAGE IT RIGHT:

How to Supercharge Your Business by Stepping onto the Spotlight!

Unlock the power of speaking to elevate your business growth with expert Toni Caruso, who brings 30+ years of experience. Speaking is not just about delivering a message—it’s a strategic tool that, when mastered, can transform your business. Learn how to craft an impactful speaking career, connect authentically with your audience, and stand out in a crowded market.

Takeaways:

  1. Understand the immense potential of speaking as a business.
  2. Learn how to align your speaking career with your business goals.
  3. Master audience engagement to become a persuasive, unforgettable speaker.

THE ROI IS IN THE ROOM:

How Hosting Events Builds Your Brand and Your Bank Account

If you’re waiting to get invited—stop. Be the host. Own the room. Own the revenue.  Stop spending time one-to-one, get out in front of many. You don’t have to have hundreds in the room, let me know you have to build your business with as little as 20 participants.  I’m going to show you why hosting events is one of the smartest brand moves you can make—and how to do it in a way that actually makes you money, not just memories. Find out:

  1. Why events are authority accelerators. You don’t have to wait to be “chosen”—hosting makes you the one who chooses.
  2. Why In-person or online, you set the tone, the energy, and the opportunity for your audience to say yes.
  3. Why when you control the stage, the message, the room = your brand gets to shine.