In this episode of Amplify Your Marketing with Christine Campbell Rapin, she dives into the real reason most speakers aren’t getting booked—and how a strategically crafted speaker reel can change everything. Emmy award–winning filmmaker Max Partain joins Christine to break down what actually makes a reel convert, why most speakers unintentionally sabotage their first impression, and how to engineer a reel that gets you in the right rooms at the right fees.
Listen to this Episode to Discover
Why your speaker reel is a movie trailer, not a mini‑keynote—and how that shift changes everything
The “phone check moment” test that instantly reveals whether your reel is compelling
The footage hierarchy that determines the level of stages you’ll get booked for
How to ethically “borrow” bigger stages to elevate your perceived authority
Why profoundly human storytelling beats polished perfection every time
The strategic mistake speakers make with logos, intros, and outdated footage
How Max builds high‑converting reels in a single day using filmmaker‑level scripting and direction
Today’s Guest: Max Partain
Max Partain is an Emmy-winning filmmaker and self-proclaimed Imagineer who tells stories that convince people to act. He turns ninety seconds into a booking, a donation, a yes, using the editorial instinct he sharpened on hundreds of nonprofit films that raised more than fifty million dollars. An engineer and a storyteller in the same body, he finds the true thing in your footage and cuts it until someone believes.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxpartain/ Max responds to every DM and comment—connect with him directly
Website: maxpartain.com to book a call or explore his speaker reel services
🎧 Listen Now
If you want to get booked more often, in better rooms, and at higher fees, your speaker reel must do the heavy lifting. In this episode, Christine and Max break down the strategy, psychology, and storytelling behind a reel that opens doors in 90 seconds or less. Whether you’re an emerging speaker or scaling to bigger stages, this conversation will change how you market your message.
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