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PSA Scotland East May 2026: Speaker Night – Get Consistent Gigs & Build a Compounding Business

14 May|17:30 - 21:00|Apex Waterloo - Edinburgh - See full address

About this event

Join us in Edinburgh on 14th May for an evening of networking, learning, and practical ideas to help you get more bookings and build a stronger speaking business.

The night includes two keynotes, a dinner break, and a short “About PSA” segment so guests can understand what the community is and how to get involved.

Keynote 1: Elliot Kay – How Professional Speakers Build Predictable Bookings Without Chasing Event Planners

Speakers often hit a feast-or-famine cycle: one quarter fully booked, the next scrambling. Elliot shares a repeatable system for predictable bookings built on positioning, visibility, and relationship strategies that keep you top-of-mind with decision-makers all year. You will leave with practical steps to create steady demand without relying on referrals, last-minute outreach, or constant hustle.

Takeaways:

  • Why many speakers unintentionally reset their pipeline after every event
  • The three core drivers of consistent speaking revenue
  • How to stay visible to event planners without being pushy
  • A follow-up strategy that turns one keynote into multiple bookings
  • How to build demand between gigs so you are never starting from zero

 

Keynote 2: Lewis Hunter – The Four Engines Framework

Most speakers treat the stage as the destination. Lewis reframes it as the starting point of a compounding business model. Using an F1 “Team Principal” metaphor, he breaks down four interdependent engines that drive growth: Authority, Visibility, Revenue, and Scale. You will see why bigger businesses build all four at once while many 6-figure operators stay stuck running just one, and how to shift from doing the work to building the system.

Key takeaways:

  • Why speaking can be the cheapest acquisition channel most owners are not using strategically
  • The shift from front-end fee thinking to back-end LTV (lifetime value) thinking
  • How to build four business engines that can run simultaneously without the owner
  • The identity shift from solo operator to “Team Principal”
  • A practical 90-day race plan to strengthen the weakest engine first

Keynote speakers

Elliot Kay
Lewis Hunter
Elliot Kay
Elliot Kay is an internationally recognised keynote speaker, author of six books, and Co-Founder and CEO of The Speaker Awards and Summit in the UK. His speaking platform, Watch Me, is designed to inspire individuals, teams, and leaders to rise in the face of adversity and lead with confidence, clarity, and courage.
Elliot doesn’t just deliver another good talk; he creates an unforgettable experience. With a deep understanding of Leadership Communication, Elliot shows CEOs, your staff, and leaders to master techniques that only a select few possess.
Lewis Hunter

Lewis Hunter is a UK-based entrepreneur, business coach, and co-author of Pit Stop to Profits. He created the Four Engines Framework, helping 6-figure coaches, consultants, and service business owners build Authority, Visibility, Revenue, and Scale to reach 7 figures without working harder. He runs the Four Engines Mastermind and has spoken at venues including Red Bull Racing HQ.

Event agenda

17:30
Networking in Lobby
18:00
Welcome & Introductions
18:15
Keynote 1: Elliot Kay
19:00
Dinner Break
19:30
About PSA
19:45
Keynote 2: Lewis Hunter
20:30
Closing & Networking

The venue

Apex Waterloo Place – Edinburgh

APEX Waterloo Place Hotel
Edinburgh
EH1 3BG

Get in touch with the organiser

Vincent Hovorka

Regional President - Scotland East

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PSA Scotland East May 2026: Speaker Night – Get Consistent Gigs & Build a Compounding Business

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Members Early Bird
£35
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£42
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First Time Visitor
£18
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Non Members
£60
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