How to Make More Money With Better Communication: The Power of Speaking, Selling, and Showing Up

Why Communication Skills Matter More Than Ever

What if the thing standing between you and more income isn’t your product, your skills, or your expertise?

What if it’s how well you communicate what you already know?

In this episode of Get the Hell Out of Debt, Erin Skye Kelly and Keri Blakeney sit down with communication expert Colin Boyd to talk about one of the most underrated money skills: being able to clearly share your ideas, tell your story, and connect with people.

Because here’s the truth: whether you are building a business, asking for a raise, leading a team, talking to your spouse about money, or trying to sell something you believe in, communication affects your financial life.

Erin Skye Kelly knows this firsthand. As the bestselling author of Get the Hell Out of Debt and Naked Money Meetings, she has spent years helping people transform their relationship with money. But transformation requires more than knowing the numbers. It requires the ability to have honest conversations, make decisions, and take action.

And sometimes, that means learning how to use your voice.

How Can Better Communication Help You Make More Money?

Many people think earning more money requires a new degree, a better business idea, or some secret strategy that everyone else knows.

But often, the missing piece is being able to communicate your value.

Whether you are an entrepreneur pitching a service, an employee advocating for yourself, or an expert trying to help more people, your ability to explain what you do matters.

Colin Boyd shares how becoming a stronger communicator can create more opportunities, but this episode is not just about standing on a stage with a microphone.

It is about learning how to connect.

Because people do not just buy information. They connect with people who can help them understand, believe, and take action.

Why Do People Fear Public Speaking and Selling?

Public speaking consistently ranks as one of the most common fears, and even experienced speakers still feel nervous.

The difference is not that confident speakers never feel fear. The difference is that they learn how to move forward anyway.

Colin shares that even experienced presenters have moments of uncertainty. The goal is not to eliminate nerves completely. The goal is learning how to focus on the people you are serving instead of staying trapped inside your own fear.

This mindset shift applies far beyond a stage.

It applies to:

• Asking for what you want
• Having difficult money conversations
• Talking about your business
• Sharing your expertise online
• Making an offer without feeling uncomfortable

How Do You Become a More Confident Speaker?

Confidence is often treated like something you need before you take action.

But what if confidence actually comes after?

One of the biggest lessons from this conversation is that confidence has a delay. You build it by doing the work, practicing the skill, and showing up before you feel completely ready.

This is something Erin talks about often in the financial world too. Many people wait until they feel comfortable before they look at their debt, create a budget, or have money conversations.

But progress usually happens when you stop waiting for perfect conditions.

Is Selling Really Part of Serving Others?

For many people, the word “selling” immediately creates discomfort.

It can feel pushy, awkward, or even a little gross.

But Colin challenges that idea.

Selling does not have to mean convincing someone to buy something they do not want. Done well, selling is simply helping someone take the next step toward a solution they already need.

This connects directly to the work Erin does with money.

Whether you are talking about debt payoff, wealth building, or financial goals, communication is at the center of every transformation.

You cannot avoid money conversations and expect money results.

What Does Money Have to Do With Communication?

One of the most interesting parts of this episode is Colin’s own money story.

Like many people, he had to confront his relationship with money, face uncomfortable numbers, and make intentional changes.

That process sounds familiar because it is exactly what Erin teaches in Get the Hell Out of Debt.

The first step in changing your finances is often awareness.

You have to know what is happening before you can change it.

The same is true with communication.

You have to notice where you are holding back before you can learn to show up differently.

Key Lessons From This Episode

• Strong communication skills can create new income opportunities.
• You do not have to be fearless to become a confident speaker.
• Authentic connection matters more than perfection.
• Selling can be an act of service when you are helping people solve real problems.
• Confidence is built through action, not waiting.
• Money conversations require empathy, honesty, and understanding.
• Your ability to communicate your value impacts your earning potential.

Listen to the Full Episode

If you have ever thought, “I’m not a speaker,” “I’m bad at selling,” or “I don’t know how to explain what I do,” this episode is worth your time.

Colin Boyd shares practical advice about communication, confidence, storytelling, and creating stronger connections that can help you personally and professionally.

Listen to the full conversation on Get the Hell Out of Debt to hear Erin, Keri, and Colin dive deeper into how communication can become one of your greatest financial tools.

 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/get-the-hell-out-of-debt/id1462338073?i=1000775757592

Resource Links

• Erin Skye Kelly’s Book: Get the Hell Out of Debt
• Erin Skye Kelly’s Book: Naked Money Meetings 

Find Colin Boyd here: 

Get Colin’s book here: https://amzn.to/4figJvi 

You can find Colin online at https://www.instagram.com/colinboyd/ 

Colin’s websites: 

https://onepresentationawaybook.com

https://conversionstoryformula.com

Get the Hell Out of Debt:

• Join our online community when you sign up for Get The Hell Out Of Debt online course. There are 3 ways to join: https://www.erinskyekelly.com/gthod-course 

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• Having The Hard Conversations
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