# Speaking and podcasts

Source: https://getstartedwithai.net/speaking
Site: Get Started With AI
Tagline: Build AI automations that actually run your business.
Audience: solo professionals, freelancers, consultants and AI implementers in training
Contact: hello@getstartedwithai.co.uk

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# Speaking and podcasts

Richard speaks on AI implementation, the WIRE Method and the practitioner-versus-professor distinction. The signal he carries onto stage and into recordings is that AI works in business when it ships, not when it is described. Most engagements are 30 to 60 minutes, with a Q&A.

## The four topics Richard speaks on

### The WIRE Method

The four-step framework for shipping AI that sticks. Most-requested topic. Pairs with a live build segment if the format allows.

[Read the method](/wire-method)

### Why AI strategy decks fail

The contrarian talk. Why most AI consulting projects produce documents instead of working systems, and how to avoid the trap.

[Read the article](/articles/why-ai-strategy-decks-fail)

### The electrician, not the professor

The positioning shift practitioners need to make to escape the strategy-deck market. Useful for consulting and freelance audiences.

[Read the post](/blog/why-the-electrician-not-the-professor)

### 120+ projects: the patterns

A practitioner walkthrough of the recurring failure and success patterns across 120 implementations. Backed by case studies; numbers in pounds and hours saved.

[See the cases](/case-studies)

## What audiences leave with

- A clear distinction between AI strategy and AI implementation.
- The four steps of the WIRE Method, named and applied to a real example.
- Three patterns that predict whether an AI project will succeed or fail.
- A list of common mistakes and how to avoid them.
- A clear call to action: how to apply this in their own work next week.

## Selected appearances

A short selection of podcast, broadcast and press appearances. The /press page has the full list with links.

- The Wall Street Journal.
- BBC Radio Tees.
- The Irish News.

## Formats Richard does

- Podcast appearances: 30 to 90 minutes. Audio or video.
- Conference keynotes: 30 to 45 minutes plus Q&A.
- Corporate workshops: 60 to 180 minutes, including a live WIRE Method demo on a workflow the client picks.
- Panel appearances: 30 to 60 minutes, contrarian-friendly takes welcome.
- Webinars and online events: 45 to 90 minutes including a live build.

## Formats Richard does not do

- Pre-recorded talking-head videos with no Q&A.
- Sponsored content thinly disguised as expert commentary.
- Strategy-deck heavy formats. Richard talks about shipping, not slides.

## How to book

The contact form is the fastest route. Mention the show or event, the audience, the format, the date and any honorarium policy. Most podcast appearances are confirmed within a few days; conference and corporate slots usually need 4 to 8 weeks notice.

### Contact to book

The contact form routes booking enquiries to Richard's inbox.

[Open contact](/contact)

### See past press

Press coverage and past appearances.

[Open press](/press)

## Questions people ask before they start

### What is Richard's fee?

Honorarium-based for most podcasts; a flat fee for conference keynotes and corporate workshops, scaled to event size and travel. Use the contact form with the event details for a specific quote.

### Will Richard travel?

Yes for UK events. International on a case-by-case basis. Most podcast and online appearances are remote.

### Can Richard tailor a talk to our audience?

Yes. The four core topics are starting points; most engagements get a sector-specific lens. Run the discovery call before the event so the talk lands on the right hooks.

### Can the talk be recorded?

Yes by default for podcasts and most online events. For corporate workshops, recording terms are confirmed in the engagement contract.